Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Botsync is expanding deployments of its mobile robots and orchestration software throughout Asia-Pacific with support from Singapore.

Mytra Robotics has Series C funding to scale its automated warehouse storage and retrieval systems, whose shuttles can move loaded pallets.

X Square Robot has raised $140 million to build the WALL-A model for general-purpose robots just four months after raising $100 million.

Buildroid says its block-laying robot and supporting mobile robots, validated in simulation, can automate 80% of masonry work.

Bobcat unveiled the RX3 and other AI-powered and electric technologies at CES 2026 to simplify operations and boost jobsite productivity.

Qualcomm said its new architecture supports advanced perception and motion planning with end-to-end AI models.

Canvas creates worker-controlled drywall finishing robots that provide consistent wall finishes faster than human workers.

Orbbec announced new vision products, partnerships, and expanded manufacturing capabilities at CES in Las Vegas.

Between advances in humanoid robotics, exciting events, and large robot orders, there was no shortage of news to cover this year. 

Hesai makes advanced lidar sensors, using solid-state technology to guide autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots.

In December 2025, pillars of the robotics community faced difficult times, industry leaders took new positions, and some new robot releases. 

Kilter AS has launched the AX-1 system, which uses machine learning and autonomous robotics to provide targeted weed control for farmers.

Arrive AI’s Arrive Point network integrates robots and drones to provide secure, autonomous, and temperature-controlled deliveries.

We look back at some of the many robots that iRobot developed in addition to the Roomba over the past 35 years. 

LG debuts the CLOiD humanoid robot at CES 2026, a dual-armed home assistant designed to automate daily household chores.

FMCW lidar offers mobile robots better precision for navigation at scale in complex environments, says Voyant Photonics’ CEO.

AI and robotics have stirred unease in the public, but good design principles can help avoid problems, writes Serve Robotics’ CEO.

Powered by light, the robots carry computers and can move in complex patterns, say Penn Engineering and University of Michigan researchers.

Hytron uses an AI-driven platform to clean all restroom touchpoints while also controlling water application to minimize slip risk. 

Otis developed APIs allowing autonomous robots to communicate with and navigate elevators in commercial buildings.

The TRON 2 modular tri-form robot supports dual-arm, wheeled, and bipedal configurations for integrated VLA research and development.

e-con Systems designed Darsi Pro for multi-sensor connectivity and cloud-based device management for robotics and other uses.