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Robot Completes First Autonomous Gallbladder Surgery on Lifelike Model
A surgical robot from Johns Hopkins University has performed a realistic gallbladder removal entirely on its own. Known as the Surgical Robot Transformer-Hierarchy (SRT-H)
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Hyundai and Kia Begin X-ble Shoulder Wearable Robot Deliveries with Korean Air
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation marked the official launch of their X-ble Shoulder industrial wearable robot with a delivery to Korean Air on July 8. The device was handed over at a ceremony in Korean Air’s aircraft maintenance hangar in Incheon.
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Cobionix Raises $3M to Scale Clinical AI Robotics Platform
Cobionix announced it has secured US $3 million in strategic funding, with TitletownTech leading the round and participation from Lions Investment and Dr. Paul McBeth. The funding will support the rollout of CODI, the company’s AI-enabled robotic platform for clinical applications.
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Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics Launch Reachy Mini, an Open-Source AI Robot
Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics have launched Reachy Mini, a desktop-sized robot built for developers, educators, and creative coders. Priced at $299 for the lite version and $449 for the wireless model, it stands 28cm tall, weighs 1.5 kg, and is sold as a self-assembly kit.
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XPANCEO Surpasses $1B Valuation With $250M for XR Contact Lens
XPANCEO has secured $250 million in a Series A round led by Opportunity Venture (Asia), valuing the company at $1.35 billion. The funding will advance the development of its multifunctional smart contact lens, intended to merge multiple XR and health-monitoring capabilities into one wearable.
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Meta Reportedly Invests $3.5 Billion in EssilorLuxottica Amid Smartglasses Push
Meta has reportedly acquired a minority holding of under 3% in EssilorLuxottica, with the stake valued at around €3 billion (roughly $3.5 billion), according to Bloomberg.
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Waymo Report Shows 88% Fewer Serious Crashes Than Human Drivers
Waymo has released updated safety data showing that its fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicles dramatically outperform human drivers in crash outcomes. Across 71 million rider-only miles driven through March 2025, the Waymo Driver showed
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Beep Powers Fully Autonomous Public Transit System in Jacksonville
Beep has officially begun operations for NAVI, the Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation project by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
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Serve Robots Hit Atlanta Sidewalks as Nationwide Expansion Gains Speed
Serve Robotics has introduced its AI-powered delivery robots to Atlanta, further solidifying its partnership with Uber Eats and expanding into a fourth major U.S. metropolitan area.
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Amazon Launches DeepFleet AI and Surpasses One Million Robots in Operation
Amazon has announced two major developments in its robotics operations: the deployment of its one millionth robot and the launch of a new AI model called DeepFleet.
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Apptronik Launches Elevate Robotics for Heavy-Duty Automation
Apptronik has formed a new subsidiary, Elevate Robotics Inc., to tackle industrial tasks that exceed human capabilities. Unlike Apptronik’s flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, Elevate will focus on a distinct form factor optimized for heavy-duty work.
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NEURA Robotics Unveils Third-Gen Humanoid, Launches First Cognitive Home Robot
NEURA Robotics has rolled out a new generation of intelligent robots aimed at everyday use. Leading the launch are 4NE1, a life-sized humanoid built for demanding tasks, and MiPA, a smaller assistant meant for households and service settings.