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Oct 8Thu
  1. 机器人daily · 微信公众号61

    The 4D world model direction backed by Fei-Fei Li is now running successfully in factories through Yingshen Intelligence

    The article uses AMD's announcement of an all-stock acquisition of Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for about $8.2 billion as an entry point to compare Yingshen Intelligence's approach of betting on native 4D world models since its founding. Yingshen Intelligence's self-developed "Yingshen 360" capture system uses 4 to 6 consumer-grade RGB cameras to achieve millimeter-level, 25 frames per second real-time 4D data generation, reducing overall hardware costs by more than 90%; in the 4D foundation world model "Pojie S1", the GAF Gaussian Action Field achieves an average success rate more than 10 percentage points higher than the previous best method on dynamic manipulation tasks.

  3. OFweek Robotics58

    Chaoyong AI Reviews Top 10 Underwater Robotics Companies, Analyzes Who Could Be the 'Unitree of Underwater'

    Chaoyong AI reviewed ten underwater robotics companies, covering three lines: work-class complete systems, consumer products, and core underwater equipment. Shihang Intelligence secured over 1 billion yuan in orders in the first half of 2026 and completed a Series A round of over 1 billion yuan; Shandong Future Robot reported 2024 revenue of 276 million yuan and net profit of 97.18 million yuan; and Shenzhilan's STAR Market IPO has entered the inquiry stage. The original article noted that three hurdles stand between orders and revenue: delivery acceptance, sea trials, and payment collection. The sector does not lack money; what it lacks is a track record of turning orders into revenue.

  4. OFweek Robotics22

    How Can Industrial AI Be Implemented? Topstar TOPS DAY 2026 to Release Three Major Solutions

    Topstar will hold TOPS DAY 2026 from November 7 to 8, focusing on the implementation of industrial embodied intelligence. On November 7, it will release three new solutions covering cutting-edge planning, precision machining, and whole-factory injection molding upgrades. The event will also share real customer implementation cases and add sub-forums and a robot carnival.

  5. OFweek Robotics66

    FieldAI reportedly completes $700 million funding round at $10 billion post-money valuation

    According to Business Insider, physical AI company FieldAI has signed a term sheet to complete a new $700 million funding round at a $10 billion post-money valuation. More than a year after its previous round, its valuation has risen fivefold from $2 billion. The deal has not yet officially closed, and the lead investor has not been disclosed.

  7. ZhenFund · 微信公众号22

    A New Era Begins | Z News

    ZhenFund September recap: early-stage portfolio company Hesai Technology released the MT series, the world's smallest ultra-high spatial resolution LiDAR, integrating an ultra-small light spot, 3.5 mm ranging accuracy, and infinite encrypted scanning; on-site statistics at InterGEO 2026 put its surveying and mapping application market share at over 70%.

  8. 数字华夏31

    Digital Huaxia and Global Digital Technology Form Strategic Partnership to Open a New Chapter in Humanoid Robot Smart Cultural Tourism

    Digital Huaxia and Global Digital Technology have formed a strategic partnership. Leveraging Global Digital Technology's existing cultural tourism client resources, the companies will jointly build benchmark humanoid robot cultural tourism projects and complete real commercial pilots. Digital Huaxia's new-generation bionic robot "Xialan R03" supports multilingual interaction and wake-word-free natural dialogue, and can fully autonomously handle services such as greeting and reception, guidance, and explanation; the IP-customized dual-form robot "Xingxingxia P2" supports interaction in more than 20 languages, including Cantonese, English, and French. Global Digital Technology is a leading smart cultural tourism enterprise, with business serving more than 50 regulatory authorities, over 100 scenic areas, and more than 10 million visitors.

  9. EngineAI48

    Zhongqing URKL City Tour Challenge Shanghai Stop Kicks Off with T800 Fully Autonomous Combat Matchup in Baoshan

    The Shanghai stop of the Zhongqing URKL City Tour Challenge was held on September 19 in Baoshan, Shanghai, with Team "White Eagle" sweeping victories in both the afternoon and evening sessions. The event showcased the T800's multi-robot collaborative perception and fully autonomous ring competition, achieving an end-to-end AI autonomous closed loop from perception and decision-making to motion execution, with new moves such as the "kip-up," "dragon-like footwork," and "jumping knee strike" making their debut. The event was hosted by the Baoshan District People's Government and organized by Shenqing Robotics, and was selected as a featured project of the 2026 Shanghai Tourism Festival's "Classic Activity Season."

  10. XSTO 小神童创新25

    XSTO Innovative Mobility Series Debuts at Japan International Welfare Equipment Exhibition

    XSTO is showcasing its X13 series embodied mobile robots, M4 smart wheelchair, and EzGo 3 series carbon-fiber electric wheelchairs at the 2026 International Welfare Equipment Exhibition (H.C.R.), held in Tokyo from October 7 to 9. The X13 series uses intelligent switching between wheeled quadruped and tracked modes to cross terrain such as steps and steep slopes; the M4 smart wheelchair, which previously won Japan's G-Mark Design Award, supports ramp self-balancing and multi-posture adjustment; and the EzGo 3 features a lightweight carbon-fiber design to reduce the burden on users on the go.

  11. Khosla Ventures · X33

    Avea joins Foundry

    🤖 Congratulations to the @AveaRobotics team on joining @FoundryRobotics! More builders bringing robots into the real world. 🤖

  13. Framework Ventures · X32

    MeckaAI raises Series B led by Sequoia

    Heartfelt congratulations to the @MeckaAI team on their Series B led by @sequoia. Run rate surpassed $100 million in June. They expect run rate to reach $300 million by year-end. We believe it has become one of the most important companies in physical AI. Framework led the Series A, and we are honored to join the Series B.

  14. TUM MIRMI55

    Munich robotics company RobCo reaches €1 billion valuation, becoming TUM's 24th unicorn

    Founded by three former Technical University of Munich (TUM) robotics students, the Munich-based company RobCo has reached a valuation of €1 billion, becoming TUM's 24th unicorn. The company develops modular, AI-assisted robotic systems based on research from TUM's Chair of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Real-time Systems, enabling small and medium-sized manufacturers to deploy flexible robotic automation more easily in a plug-and-play manner.

Oct 7Wed
  2. Robotics 24/743

    FireDome launches U.S. operations, using Yuba County Airport as demonstration base to advance autonomous wildfire defense

    FireDome, an autonomous wildfire defense company, announced the launch of its U.S. operations and the establishment of a demonstration site at Yuba County Airport in California for real-world system validation and demonstrations. Its stationary launcher can fire eco-friendly flame-retardant smart capsules up to 1,000 feet, creating firebreaks and extinguishing flying embers; each system is designed to protect up to 70 acres, providing 24/7 detection, precision targeting, and real-time suppression. The company will work with communities, businesses, and insurance institutions, starting with expansion into high-risk areas of California.

  3. CMU Robotics Institute56

    CMU Robotics Institute assists Northrop Grumman in achieving satellite in-orbit docking and refueling

    The CMU Robotics Institute's Howie Choset team provided analysis and modeling support for Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV). The new docking technology inserts a probe into the target satellite's liquid apogee engine nozzle to complete docking, and has been successfully executed multiple times in orbit. The MRV launched from Cape Canaveral in July this year and, in addition to refueling, can also support in-orbit repair, component replacement, and upgrades.

  4. Automated Warehouse69

    CEVA Logistics deploys Sereact Cortex robots at two European sites to handle Zalando returns

    Sereact, Zalando, and CEVA Logistics have launched robotic automation of returns processing in Greven, Germany, and Świebodzin, Poland. Dual-arm robots run Sereact's physical AI software Cortex, which can identify, grasp, and sort previously unseen fashion returns without product-specific training.

  5. SOSV25

    SOSV Deep Tech Summit Agenda Announced

    SOSV has announced that the agenda for the SOSV Deep Tech Summit is now live. The summit will be held November 4-6 as a free, fully online, sponsor-free event, and more than 4,000 founders, VCs, and technologists have already registered.

  8. Robotics 24/771

    Boston Dynamics appoints Rohit Prasad as new CEO

    Boston Dynamics announced the appointment of Rohit Prasad as its new CEO, effective October 7, 2026. Previously, Robert Playter stepped down at the end of February 2026, and Amanda McMaster served as interim CEO. Prasad spent 12 years at Amazon, where he was head of Alexa and Artificial General Intelligence and a senior vice president, and led development of the Amazon Nova family of foundation models; the company will draw on his AI background to accelerate the commercialization of physical AI.

  9. Automated Warehouse55

    Aldi and Cimcorp deploy fresh produce automation at UK Bardon distribution center

    Aldi and Cimcorp Group have deployed a fresh produce handling system at the Bardon distribution center in Leicestershire, UK, which processed its first ginger and avocados in mid-September. The facility has three temperature-controlled zones, including a cold store and a dedicated banana room, and uses high-bay racking and automated shuttles for dispatch; once fully operational in 2027, it will handle more than 1.5 million kg of fruit and vegetables per day at peak and dispatch more than 6,000 fresh produce pallets. Aldi has invested more than GBP 500 million in the project.

  10. Y Combinator · X56

    Multiply Labs raises $75 million Series B to use robots for gene therapy drug production

    YC announced that its S16-incubated Multiply Labs has closed a $75 million Series B round. The company builds robots for producing complex drugs, covering gene therapies and mRNA therapies. The original article notes that AI has accelerated drug discovery, but drug production is still mostly manual, slow, and prone to contamination, with some gene therapies costing over $1 million per dose; Multiply's robots are already running this production line in AstraZeneca and Legend Biotech factories.

  11. TUM MIRMI30

    TUM MIRMI neurorobotics scholar Enrica Tricomi establishes new research group

    Professor Enrica Tricomi of TUM MIRMI has established a new research group focused on neurorobotics and intelligent assistance, studying how wearable robots can understand and adapt to their users. She focuses on hybrid systems combining robotics with neuromodulation, acting on nerves and muscles through mechanical assistance and electrical or sensory stimulation to provide immediate movement assistance and help people with movement disorders (such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease) recover motor function over the long term. The lab is recruiting researchers with backgrounds in robotics, mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering, as well as neuroscience and rehabilitation.

Oct 6Tue
  1. Robotics 24/740

    First Supply adopts Exotec Skypod robotic warehouse system to deliver orders placed by 5 p.m. by next morning

    First Supply's new distribution center uses Exotec's Skypod warehouse automation system, which can provide next-morning delivery for orders placed by 5 p.m. Over more than a year of operation, the system has increased storage capacity 4-fold without expanding racking, picks 10 times faster than manual picking, and handles more than 14,000 SKUs. Exotec says next-day order demand can account for up to 20% of the center's daily order volume, and the system also supported emergency supplies after the summer 2025 Wisconsin floods.

  6. Kody Technolab24

    LuLu Retail and Kody Technolab Subsidiary Launch the UAE's First In-Store Robotic Advertising Network

    LuLu Retail and a subsidiary of Kody Technolab have jointly launched the UAE's first in-store robotic advertising network. Kody Technolab is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, with offices in Canada, the US, and the UK, and positions itself as building AI and robotics platforms that operate in real environments based on clients' operational challenges. The original article did not disclose the network's deployment stores, robot models, or operating data.

  7. Automated Warehouse62

    Interact Analysis examines how hidden projects affect Chinese warehouse automation vendors' overseas share

    Interact Analysis analyst Will Pond writes that Chinese warehouse automation vendors such as Geek+, Hai Robotics, and Hikrobot are accelerating overseas expansion, with many projects completed through direct China-to-China procurement channels that do not enter public tenders, so market-share estimates based on public disclosures are conservative. The author argues that Western vendors face reduced visibility of opportunities and difficulty commanding premium pricing, and need to develop local partnerships and hybrid delivery models.

  8. CMU Robotics Institute24

    Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Research Strength and Facilities Attract IROS 2026 Attendees for Tours

    During IROS 2026 (the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems), hundreds of people from robotics academia and industry toured Carnegie Mellon University's robotics and engineering facilities on October 1, including the Robotics Innovation Center, Mill 19, and the National Robotics Engineering Center, to learn about the ongoing work of the university's researchers.

  10. Agility Robotics Social32

    Agility CEO selected for Project Meridian advisory group

    Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson has been selected to join MITRE-led Project Meridian as an individual advisor, independent of Agility's commercial operations. The initiative explores how emerging technologies will shape the future of defense. Agility said humanoid robots can take on heavy, repetitive, and dangerous work, and reiterated its position that Digit will not be weaponized and that it complies with the industry's 2022 commitment.

  12. Agility Robotics62

    Agility Robotics to Livestream Analyst and Investor Day on October 6, Introducing Digit 5 and Public Listing Progress

    Agility Robotics will hold an Analyst and Investor Day in New York on October 6, livestreamed from 12:30–3:00 p.m. ET via its investor relations website. The event will cover Digit 5 and commercial deployment experience, manufacturing and supply chain expansion, and the software and Physical AI roadmap, with guests including representatives from Schaeffler, Foxconn, and AUVSI.

    Why it matters: The official announcement provides the event agenda and guest lineup, allowing readers to understand what investors and ecosystem partners are focusing on regarding commercial deployment.

  13. TUM MIRMI30

    TUM appoints Professor Dirk Wilhelm as new chair of medical robotics

    Surgeon and TUM MIRMI researcher Dirk Wilhelm has been appointed as the new professor of medical robotics at the Technical University of Munich, where his research focuses on robotic systems that support healthcare staff in everyday clinical work. His work combines medical practice with research on robotics and digital assistance systems, exploring how new technologies can be integrated into clinical workflows and the role of human-robot collaboration within them.

Oct 5Mon
  2. Robotics 24/760

    RobCo's valuation tops $1 billion, and it announces the March 2027 launch of its autonomous industrial robot Alfie

    RobCo announced that its valuation has topped $1 billion, doubling within nine months, and it is offering some long-serving employees a chance to cash out part of their equity. The company raised $100 million in February 2026, with existing investors including Sequoia and Lightspeed participating in this round, and Cherry Ventures and European Tech Collective as new investors.