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Top 10 robotics & automation investment, funding, mergers and acquisitions news of 2025

December 16, 2025 · Explore 2025’s biggest robotics and automation financial news, including SoftBank’s ABB Robotics acquisition, Apptronik’s $350M funding round and other automation investment news.

How robots automate e-commerce shipping, delivery and reverse logistics

December 16, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine how various robots and automation systems navigate the e-commerce landscape, from shipping and delivery to reverse logistics and all the related processes necessary to navigate materials handling and logistics.

Zebra Technologies announces plan to ‘dispose or exit’ robotics automation business unit

December 16, 2025 · Zebra Technologies announced in its December 2025 SEC filing that the company will dispose of or exit its robotics automation solutions business unit, eliminating its AMR segment.

Agenda, details announced for A3 Business Forum, January 19-21 in Orlando

December 15, 2025 · The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced details about the 2026 A3 Business Forum, held January 19-21 in Orlando to discuss insights for automation success.

Ghost Robotics unveils new Manipulator Arm for Vision 60 Q-UGV

December 15, 2025 · Ghost Robotics announced it added a new Manipulator Arm for its Vision 60 Q-UGC all-weather quadruped robot, incorporating extended movement at the top of the robot.

Serve Robotics expands autonomous deliveries to Fort Lauderdale, Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas

December 14, 2025 · Serve Robotics, in partnership with Uber Eats, announced two more U.S. metro area deployments of its autonomous, robotic delivery service: Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C.

Okibo launches autonomous, AI-guided painting and drywall finishing EG7+ robot

December 13, 2025 · Okibo announced the release of the autonomous, AI-guided painting and drywall finishing EG7+ robot, which extends to 24 feet for construction projects.

3E8 Robotics introduces Elly delivery robot that can detect and press elevator buttons

December 12, 2025 · California-based startup 3E8 Robotics unveiled its flagship delivery robot, Elly, that the company said can detect and press elevator buttons to unlock multi-floor autonomy.

NūMove introduces an advanced tool for layer picking automation

December 12, 2025 · NūMove released a new depalletizing and layer picking tool, stating that its design, which features complementary gripping mechanisms, can handle various SKUs and pallet scenarios.

Faulhaber releases new IERF3 L incremental encoder

December 11, 2025 · Faulhaber released its IERF3 L incremental encoder, expanding its product line and targeting high-precision positioning applications in confined spaces.

Agility Robotics announces Digit humanoid robot deployment at Mercado Libre

December 11, 2025 · Agility Robotics and Mercado Libre agreed to deploy Agility’s Digit humanoid at fulfillment operations in Texas for the Latin American commerce and fintech ecosystem company.

Teradyne Robotics opening new U.S. Operations Hub in Michigan

December 10, 2025 · Teradyne Robotics, parent company of Universal Robots and MiR, will open a new U.S. Operations hub in Metro Detroit Michigan as it looks to expand its global robotics presence.

Adiona Tech’s FlexOps platform utilizes machine learning to optimize delivery processes

December 10, 2025 · Adiona Tech’s FlexOps platform serves as a command center for parcel delivery, utilizing data analysis and predictive analytics via machine learning to optimize this process.

How Modular Automation and Smart Software Are Transforming the Retail Supply Chain

December 10, 2025 · Discover how retailers are using modular warehouse automation and software orchestration to boost flexibility, improve fulfillment speed, and adapt to rapid changes in demand.

RobCo Automation Readiness Index finds U.S. factories rush to automate amid reshoring, labor crunch

December 9, 2025 · The Automation Readiness Index from RobCo found that, as a result of reshoring efforts and labor concerns, U.S. factories are overhauling their robotics and automation plans.

How Bosch Rexroth conveyors, Kassow Robots’ cobots keep fulfillment moving

December 9, 2025 · Through the combination of Bosch Rexroth’s conveyors and Kassow Robots’ collaborative robots (cobots), order fulfillment processes move efficiently through the warehouse.

How Onshoring Is Driving a New Wave of Automation in Pharma Manufacturing

December 9, 2025 · Learn how pharma companies expanding U.S. production are using advanced material handling automation: ASRS, AMRs, AutoStore, and SynQ software - to reduce product touches, improve compliance, and boost efficiency.

Dexory deploys robotics and data intelligence technology at ODW Logistics distribution center

December 8, 2025 · Dexory, in partnership with Raymond Storage Concepts deployed its real-time data and automation technologies at an ODW Logistics distribution center in Ohio.

Dexory deploys robotics and data intelligence technology at ODW Logistics distribution center

December 8, 2025 · Dexory, in partnership with Raymond Storage Concepts deployed its real-time data and automation technologies at an ODW Logistics distribution center in Ohio.

Kardex announces 100th AutoStore installation in less than five years

December 8, 2025 · Kardex announced it has received its 100th AutoStore order, reaching an intralogistics milestone in under five years for warehouse e-commerce projects.

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