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Google DeepMind Pushes Robots Toward Real-World Autonomy With Embodied Reasoning Upgrade
Google DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6, an upgrade to its embodied reasoning model for robotics.
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GEN-1 Foundation Model Boosts Robot Reliability and Speed
Generalist introduced GEN-1, a multimodal robot learning model that controls robot actions in real time. It is trained on over 500,000 hours of physical interaction data,
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Humanoid Introduces KinetIQ as Unified AI Framework for Humanoid Robot Fleets
Humanoid introduced KinetIQ, its proprietary AI framework for end-to-end orchestration of humanoid robot fleets. Humanoid says KinetIQ is a single system that controls robots with different physical designs and coordinates how they work together.
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Skild AI Secures $1.4B Series C to Scale Omni-Bodied Robotics Intelligence
Skild AI has raised $1.4 billion in a Series C round led by SoftBank, pushing its valuation beyond $14 billion. The raise included participation from NVentures (NVIDIA), Bezos Expeditions, Macquarie Capital, and returning investors
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Flexion Secures $50M to Advance Autonomy Stack for Humanoid Robots
Flexion, a robotics company based in Zurich, has raised $50 million in Series A funding to develop its software platform for humanoid robots. The round includes participation from DST Global Partners, NVentures (NVIDIA’s investment arm), redalpine, Prosus Ventures, and Moonfire.
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Agile ONE Brings Full-Body Humanoid Robotics to the Factory Floor
Agile Robots has debuted Agile ONE, its full-size humanoid robot built for industrial use. The robot operates independently on manufacturing and logistics floors, navigating between stations and adapting to changing workflows as it learns from each task.
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Galbot Unveils AI Models for Dexterity and Navigation in Real-World Robotics
Galbot has launched two new AI models designed to expand what robots can do in the real world. DexNDM improves how robots handle physical objects with precise, flexible control. NavFoM allows robots to navigate unfamiliar environments and follow instructions without additional training.
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Generalist Launches GEN-0, a Foundation Model That Learns by Doing
Generalist has launched GEN-0, a new foundation model built specifically for robotics. Trained on real-world physical experience rather than static data, GEN-0 has been tested across a range of robot types, including multi-jointed and semi-humanoid systems.
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Mimic Raises $16M to Train Robots in Human Dexterity for Industrial Uses
Mimic, a robotics company based in Zurich, has raised $16 million in seed funding to grow its physical AI technology. The round was led by Elaia, with backing from Speedinvest and others.
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Something Big Is Coming for 1X’s NEO Robot
1X Technologies has released a teaser video on its social media channels that suggests we may be getting a major announcement for NEO, its flagship humanoid robot, on October 28.
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NVIDIA Launches Open Robotics Stack With Physics Engine and Foundation Models
NVIDIA has released an open, accelerated robotics stack designed to support the development and deployment of intelligent physical systems. The update includes the Newton physics engine, Isaac GR00T N1.6 robot reasoning model, and Cosmos world foundation models.
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Tripo 3.0 Launches With New Features for Scalable 3D Creation
Tripo has launched version 3.0 of its core 3D foundation model. The release boosts asset fidelity and creative control while reducing manual cleanup, positioning Tripo Studio as a full-stack tool for production-ready 3D content.