ZaiNar Raises $100 Million to Turn Existing Wireless Networks Into a Sensing Platform for Physical AI

ZaiNar announced it has raised more than $100 million at a valuation exceeding $1 billion as it publicly launches after nine years in stealth with a platform for Physical AI. The company says its technology converts existing wireless networks into a sensing system

Tesollo Moves Into Commercial Humanoid Market With Compact 20-DoF Robotic Hand

Tesollo, a company specializing in robotic grippers, has officially commercialized the DG-5F-S, a compact and lightweight humanoid robotic hand. The company said it is moving to capture the high-DoF robotic hand market for humanoid robots

📬 Remix Reality Insider: The Case for Human-Centered Medical AI

In this drop: how medicine is embracing human-centered XR and AI solutions, world models as a requirement for physical AI, and the need for a new ground truth with AR filters. PLUS: Toyota moves Digit to production, Vuzix ships Teams-ready kits, and VenHub adds self-diagnostics.

Meta Splits Quest VR and Worlds as Horizon+ Tops 1 Million Subscribers

Meta announced it is explicitly separating its Quest VR platform from its Worlds platform. The company said it is doubling down on the VR developer ecosystem while shifting Worlds to focus almost exclusively on mobile.

VenHub Adds Self-Diagnosing Systems to Keep Autonomous Stores Running

VenHub, a Las Vegas–based company that designs and builds fully autonomous Smart Stores, announced a system-wide upgrade to its robotic infrastructure. The update equips every robotic component inside its automated retail hubs with self-diagnostic technology.

NORD Cuts Commissioning Timeline with Digital Twin and Virtual Simulation Tools

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has introduced digital twin and simulation capabilities designed to streamline system development. The company uses data-based simulation models to create virtual versions of drive systems

Vuzix Rolls Out Enterprise Smart Glasses Kits With Native Teams and Zoom

Vuzix has launched Vuzix Solutions, a new portfolio of integrated enterprise smart glasses deployment kits designed to remove complexity from initial rollouts. Each ruggedized kit pairs either the company’s LX1 or M400 smart glasses with pre-configured software in a single turnkey package.

Toyota Expands Use of Humanoid Robot Digit After Successful Pilot

Agility Robotics has signed a commercial agreement with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada to deploy its humanoid robot, Digit, in Toyota’s automotive production facilities.

Kawasaki Introduces Compact 110kg Palletizing Robot with Hollow Wrist Design

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has introduced the CP110L, a high-speed palletizing robot built to handle loads up to 110kg. The system pairs a compact footprint with what the company calls leading handling performance

Medtronic’s Hugo System Used in First U.S. Commercial Surgery at Cleveland Clinic

Medtronic announced that the first U.S. commercial surgical procedure using its FDA-cleared Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system. The surgery was performed by Dr. Jihad Kaouk at Cleveland Clinic, following recent FDA clearance of the system.

Omni One Joins Made for Meta Program, Targeting Millions of Quest Users

Virtuix Inc. announced it has joined the Made for Meta program of Meta Platforms, Inc., with plans to make its Omni One 360-degree treadmill compatible with Meta Quest headsets and content.

Waymo Builds a World Model to Simulate the “Impossible” on the Road

Waymo has launched the Waymo World Model, a generative system designed to simulate driving environments at scale. Built on Genie 3, the model produces interactive 3D scenes tailored to autonomous driving.