Robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, wearables, and embodied AI systems that sense, decide, and act in the real world.
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Meta has announced the Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit, which lets developers extend mobile applications using on-device sensors in its AI glasses. The toolkit will enter a developer preview later this year and includes access to the camera, open-ear audio, and microphone.
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PassiveLogic has raised $74 million in Series C funding to expand its physical AI platform across real-world infrastructure. The round brings the company’s total funding to over $125 million.
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Circus SE is launching its first CA-1 autonomous food robot at Meta’s office in Munich this October. This is the first time the company’s robot will be used in a real-world setting. A joint event with Meta will mark the official start of the rollout.
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Meta launched its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at its Connect 2025 event. The updated pair of smartglasses boasts better battery life, improved video quality, and a new feature to help you hear in noisy environments.
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Meta and Oakley have unveiled Oakley Meta Vanguard, a new line of AI glasses engineered for athletes. Announced at Meta’s Connect event, the $499 device launches October 21.
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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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Waymo is bringing its driverless ride-hailing service to Nashville. The launch is happening through a partnership with Lyft, combining Waymo’s self-driving technology with Lyft’s vehicle operations arm, Flexdrive. This will be Waymo’s first deployment in Tennessee.
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Figure has partnered with Brookfield to accelerate the development of its humanoid robots. As part of the deal, Brookfield joined Figure’s Series C funding round and is providing access to its real estate portfolio for AI training and data collection.
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Waymo has received a Testing and Operations Pilot Permit to start using autonomous vehicles at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). City leaders say the effort is aimed at improving transportation access for travelers and helping support the city's economic recovery.
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Figure has raised over $1 billion in Series C funding, putting its valuation at $39 billion. The round was led by Parkway Venture Capital, with participation from NVIDIA, Brookfield Asset Management, Intel Capital, and others.
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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 Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platform with HARMAN’s Ready product line for intelligent in-cabin experiences.
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Intuitive, a robotic surgery company, has added new real-time software features to its da Vinci 5 system. The update includes Force Gauge, In-Console Video Replay, and Network CCM, designed to give surgeons more feedback during operations and help hospitals manage updates more easily.