Tools and platforms that give machines the ability to sense, interpret, and act on the world, from sensor fusion to robot foundation models.
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Figure has launched Project Go-Big, a new effort to create the largest and most diverse dataset ever used to train humanoid robots. The goal is to teach HelixâFigureâs Vision-Language-Action modelâhow people move and act in everyday life by using first-person video recorded in real homes.
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ABB Robotics has formed a new partnership with California-based LandingAI, including a strategic investment through its venture arm.
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Figure has partnered with Brookfield to accelerate the development of its humanoid robots. As part of the deal, Brookfield joined Figureâs Series C funding round and is providing access to its real estate portfolio for AI training and data collection.
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Qualcomm and HARMAN are working together on an in-car system that uses AI to improve safety and user experience. The system combines Qualcommâs Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platform with HARMANâs Ready product line for intelligent in-cabin experiences.
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RoboSense has entered full-scale production of its digital LiDAR platform called the EM platform. This move makes high-resolution sensors available to major global automakers. The move signals a shift from development to mass delivery for both driver assistance and autonomous vehicle systems.
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Orbbec has introduced two new 3D sensing systems, including the Gemini 435Le stereo vision camera and Pulsar ME450 LiDAR, designed to enhance automation in robotics, logistics, and inspection.
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DEEP Robotics has introduced a multi-robot system that coordinates the Jueying X30 and LYNX M20 robots for intelligent tunnel inspections. The deployment marks a new operational model, combining complementary capabilities into a single automated solution for the power sector.
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At IFA 2025, SwitchBot unveiled three new products built around embodied AI, including a Tennis Robot, an AI Pet, and an AI Hub. Each device is designed to sense, respond, and interact with people and environments in real time, combining physical robotics with on-device or cloud-based intelligence.
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Starbucks is scaling a new AI-powered inventory tool designed to overhaul how its stores manage stock. Staff now scan items using handheld devices, instantly surfacing real-time availability and reducing the need for manual backroom checks.
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Helix, the general-purpose Vision Language Action model developed by Figure, has expanded its capabilities to include dishwasher loading. This comes after Figure has demonstrated Helix learning how to fold laundry and rearrange packages.
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Orchard Robotics announced an oversubscribed $22 million Series A round. This brings the companyâs total funding to over $25 million. The investment will support team growth, including a new office in San Francisco.
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Xpanner has officially released the X1 Kit, its flagship product that uses Physical AI to automate construction workflows. The company says X1 helps address labor shortages, safety hazards, and inefficiencies by turning existing machinery into smart, automated systems.