RoboForce said its robot can fulfill labor shortages in harsh outdoor conditions and complete hazardous tasks in dangerous environments.
Serve Robotics raises $86M for last-mile delivery expansion
Serve Robotics raised $167 million in 2024 to spend on equipment as it plans to enter new markets with its delivery robots.
Robotics investments top $7.4B in October 2024
Waymo led the way by raising $5.6 billion as it continues to scale its robotaxi business. Here’s a recap of all 78 funding rounds in October 2024.
Samsung increases stake in Rainbow Robotics, establishes Future Robotics Office
Samsung Electronics is making Rainbow Robotics a subsidiary, and the office will focus on developing humanoids and other robots.
Zebra Technologies to acquire vision unit from Photoneo Brightpick Group
Photoneo, which offers 3D vision and AI robotics, has attracted a major U.S. buyer, as Brightpick plans to accelerate its global expansion.
Symbotic acquires OhmniLabs, maker of disinfection & telepresence robots
With the acquisition of OhmniLabs, Symbotic said it will be better positioned to expand its capabilities for supply chain customers.
Realbotix earns Amazon development subsidy; partners with UOL
Realbotix plans to use the funding to directly support the completion of initiatives including the development of Robot Controller 3.0.
Slip Robotics picks up $28M for trailer loading/unloading robots
Slip Robotics plans to use its latest funding to continue R&D on its trailer loading/unloading robots as it serves commercial customers.
Mbodi and T-Robotics are ABB Robotics’ AI Startup Challenge winners
ABB Robotics is working with Mbodi and T-Robotics to make industrial robots easier to program and enable them to learn on their own.
Eureka Robotics raises $10.5M to scale its vision systems in the U.S.
Eureka Robotics provides software and system to automate tasks that require high accuracy and high agility.
Huawei invests $413M into robotics subsidiary
Huawei established Jimu in June 2023. Jimu’s business includes electronic component manufacturing, engineering and technical research.
Capstan Medical raises $110M ahead of heart robot’s first-in-human procedure
Capstan Medical is developing a surgical robot for minimally invasive percutaneous replacement of mitral and tricuspid heart valves.
ANYbotics raises $60M to expand inspection robot deployments worldwide
ANYbotics plans to use the funding to continue its global and U.S. expansion, adding inspection robot capabilities and expert staffers.
Interact Analysis downgrades mobile robot forecast by 18%
Interact Analysis also finds Chinese mobile robot vendors continue to dominate the global market, generating nearly 50% of all revenue in 2023.
Kivnon answers questions about bankruptcy, AGV plans
Kivnon, a Spanish AGV developer, has filed for bankruptcy amidst industry shifts and financial challenges.
AMP Robotics raises $91M to accelerate deployment of recycling systems
AMP Robotics will use its latest funding to deploy AMP ONE system, which is designed to improve sortation of municipal solid waste.
Sandvik adds Universal Field Robots to mining division
Universal Field Robots products will widen the ability of Sandvik’s AutoMine to integrate with third-party equipment.
Muddy Machines acquires key assets and IP from Fox Robotics
Muddy Machines has added the Squirrel robot to its lineup to address labor shortages and improve efficiency in horticulture.
Teleo raises $16.2M to scale supervised autonomy for heavy equipment
Teleo’s autonomy retrofit kit transforms various types of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, wheel loaders, and excavators, into semi-autonomous robots.
Red Cat wins U.S. Army next-gen drone contract over Skydio
While Skydio lost out on its U.S. Army contract to Red Cat, it did bring in $170 million in funding this week.
Pickle Robot gets orders for over 30 unloading systems plus $50M in funding
Pickle Robot plans to deploy more trailer-unloading robots and to use its latest funding to expand into new locations.
AeroVironment acquiring BlueHalo for $4.1B to boost defense tech
On a pro forma basis, the combined company expects to deliver more than $1.7 billion in revenue.