Intrinsic Moves Under Google to Expand Industrial Robotics Platform
Intrinsic is moving into Google after launching in 2021 as an Alphabet Other Bet focused on robotics. The company says it has built an intelligent robotics platform
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Wayve Raises $1.5B to Scale End-to-End Autonomous Driving Platform
Wayve raised $1.2 billion in a Series D, bringing its post-money valuation to $8.6 billion and total capital secured for commercial rollout to $1.5 billion, including additional milestone-based investment from Uber.
Harbinger Acquires Phantom AI and Secures ADAS Licensing Deal With ZF
Harbinger announced it has acquired Phantom AI and entered into a licensing agreement with ZF’s passenger car Advanced Driver Assistance Systems division. ZF will license Phantom AI’s computer vision software for its passenger car ADAS products
Looper Robotics Pushes Industry Beyond Stunt Robotics With Debut of Spatial AI Camera
Looper Robotics has debuted Insight9, described as the world’s first Autonomous Spatial AI Camera, which aims to "democratize high-end robot perception." The product will be made available globally on Kickstarter as part of the company’s
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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VB Spine Signs Deal for Exclusive Rights to Augmedics’ xvision Spine System
VB Spine, the largest privately held spine company, has signed a definitive agreement for exclusive rights to the xvision Spine System from Augmedics. The transaction will add augmented reality to its growing visualization portfolio.
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📬 Remix Reality Insider: Inside the Sensing Stack
In this drop: Sensing stacks replace parts lists across robotics and autonomy. We dig into how messy real-world data trains perception systems and why sensors close the gap with reality. PLUS: Exoskeletons in everyday work, AI runs mining sites, Humanoids move into production.
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Baidu and Uber Expand Autonomous Ride-Hailing to Dubai
Baidu and Uber, in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, announced the next phase of their global agreement by bringing Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing to Dubai.
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Waymo Introduces 6th-Generation Driver as Foundation for Scaled Expansion
Waymo is beginning fully autonomous operations with its 6th-generation Driver. The company says the system serves as the primary engine for its next era of expansion. Waymo's latest Driver builds on nearly 200 million fully autonomous miles driven across more than 10 major cities and freeways.
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NVIDIA and Samsung Back Odyssey’s Push Toward a General-Purpose World Simulator
Odyssey announced new funding from NVentures, NVIDIA’s venture capital arm, and Samsung Next to accelerate its research toward a general-purpose world simulator.
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EssilorLuxottica Reports 7 Million AI Glasses Sold in 2025
EssilorLuxottica’s AI-glasses business scaled fast in 2025. In its full-year 2025 financial report, the company said it sold more than 7 million units during the year, with momentum across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. Every region and brand contributed.
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Comau Unveils Lighter MATE-XT GO Exoskeleton for Industrial Use
Comau has introduced MATE-XT GO, a new wearable exoskeleton built to support workers’ arms and shoulders during repetitive and overhead tasks. The device is designed to reduce physical strain on the job, helping improve comfort and endurance across a full shift.
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Apptronik Extends Series A With $520 Million to Scale Apollo Production
Apptronik announced a $520 million Series A-X extension backed by returning investors B Capital, Google, Mercedes-Benz, and PEAK6, along with new investors including AT&T Ventures, John Deere, and Qatar Investment Authority.