Saildrone plans to deploy the first four Saildrone Voyagers in the Baltic Sea in June 2025 under contract to the Danish Armed Forces.
Near Earth Autonomy to deliver miniaturized autonomy systems for U.S. Marines
Near Earth Autonomy’s technology allows aircraft to autonomously take off, fly, and land safely, with or without GPS.
ARM Institute issues robotic inspection for casting and forging project call
With the call, the ARM Institute is hoping to meet the specific needs of the manufacturing industry and the Department of Defense.
Overland AI demonstrates full-stack ground autonomy for uncrewed breaching
Overland AI has integrated its autonomy software and software into the ULTRA vehicle for ongoing U.S. Army testing.
Saronic unveils autonomous vessel and acquires Gulf Craft to boost production
Saronic has retained the experience workforce of Gulf Craft and expects to prototype and build medium uncrewed surface vessels.
Harvard equips its RoboBee with crane fly-inspired landing gear
The RoboBee’s diminutive size and insect-like flight prowess offer intriguing possibilities for future applications.
Overland AI launches ULTRA autonomous ground systems for defense
Overland AI launched ULTRA, an autonomous tactical vehicle with capabilities for military operations in diverse, challenging terrains.
Boumarang buys Wavedrone to add maritime systems to drone portfolio
Boumarang, which has developed hydrogen-powered aerial drones, received investment in addition to acquiring Wavedrone.
Saildrone brings its USVs to Europe with Denmark subsidiary
With increasing geopolitical tensions and rising activity in the Baltic Sea, Saildrone said the need for persistent maritime intelligence is paramount.
BRINC raises $75M in funding for emergency response drones
BRINC secured investment led by Index Ventures, with Motorola Solutions participating, to boost technology and production.
Saildrone, Thales Australia integrate acoustic sensor technology into Surveyor USV
During an ONR trial, the Saildrone Surveyor and BlueSentry system operated continuously for 26 days and maintained uptime greater than 96%.
Vine robot from MIT can squeeze through rubble to help emergency responders
The joint research team from MIT and Notre Dame created the Soft Pathfinding Robotic Observation Unit, or SPROUT.
U.S. government policy shifts offer opportunities for robotics, note panelists
While there is uncertainty around DOGE, drone and robotics companies can still find ways to collaborate with the government, said panelists in New York.
Build or buy: Learn from commercialization experts at the Robotics Summit
At the Robotics Summit & Expo, a panel of seasoned experts will explore the critical role of outsourcing in robotics commercialization.
BlueHalo wins $30M follow-on contract with the U.S. Navy
The award follows the U.S. Navy’s $92.6M MESR contract awarded to VideoRay in May, which BlueHalo acquired later last year.
The future of flight: How autonomous systems are shaping the next generation of UAVs
Fully autonomous UAVs open up possibilities for market growth, operational efficiency, and security, writes Swift Engineering’s president.
National Robotics Programme launches RoboNexus to help Singapore startups
RoboNexus is the latest initiative of the Singapore National Robotics Programme intended to help local startups scale.
SCSP recommends national robotics strategy to new administration
The SCSP, or nonpartisan Special Competitive Studies Project, has recommended that the White House make AI and robotics a top priority.
Ainos and ugo develop service robots with a sense of smell
Ainos and ugo say their integration of accurate volatile organic compound detection with robotics will help multiple industries.
MassRobotics shares its plans for National Robotics Week 2025
This year, with the support of DEVCOM ARL, MassRobotics will host National Robotics Week experiences for both local and out-of-state students.
Shield AI raises $250M to scale Hivemind Enterprise autonomy developer platform
Shield AI has raised its valuation to $5.3 billion as it offers Hivemind Enterprise to help developers of autonomous drones and robots.
Neya Systems designs N-Drive for off-road autonomy
Neya Systems said it has tested its N-Drive autonomy system in nearly every terrain on Earth using advanced simulation tools.