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Serve Robotics brings autonomous food deliveries to Chicago with Uber Eats

October 1, 2025 · Serve Robotics announced an expansion to Chicago, bringing its autonomous sidewalk delivery robots to the Midwest in collaboration with Uber Eats. Expands to Chicago, Bringing Autonomous Deliveries to the Windy City with Uber Eats.

Machina Labs announces custom automotive manufacturing methods with AI, robotics

October 1, 2025 · Machina Labs announced new manufacturing methods for automotive body panels and accessories, utilizing AI and robotics, to bring customized vehicles to mass production.

InOrbit.AI closes Series A funding round to scale robot orchestration platform

September 30, 2025 · InOrbit.AI announced the close of a $10M Series A funding round from L’ATTITUDE VENTURES and Globant Ventures to further develop InOrbit’s robot orchestration software platform.

PACK Expo 2025: Systech unveils software, hardware packaging intelligence to U.S. pharmaceutical market

September 30, 2025 · Serialization platform provider Systech announced at PACK Expo that its track-and-trace hardware and software portfolio is now available for the U.S. pharmaceutical market.

NVIDIA adds Newton Physics Engine, Isaac GR00T to Isaac Lab to accelerate robotics research and development

September 29, 2025 · NVIDIA announced new open models and simulation libraries, including Newton Physics Engine, Isaac Gr00T, Omniverse and Cosmos to accelerate robotic research and development.

New Simbe for Merchants tool suite, Simbe Mobile 2.0 app designed for retail merchandising teams

September 29, 2025 · Retail shelf digitization provider Simbe launched the Simbe for Merchants tool suite and Simbe Mobile 2.0 app to help merchandising teams execute at a high level across stores.

LUCID Vision Labs launches Triton Smart camera with on-sensor AI for edge inference

September 28, 2025 · LUCID Vision Labs launched the Triton Smart compact machine vision camera, featuring the Sony IMX501 intelligent vision sensor with on-sensor AI processing.

Pudu Robotics launches Self-Cleaning Docking Station for PUDU CC1 Series

September 27, 2025 · Pudu Robotics announced the Self-Cleaning Docking Station for its PUDU CC1 Series of cleaning robots, enabling a hands-free cleaning option.

Kollmorgen introduces Essentials system family of servos for high-precision axis motion

September 26, 2025 · Kollmorgen introduced its Essentials System family of high-performance, precision motion servo systems, with two new offerings for motion control on every industrial axis.

Viam showcases AI-powered robots in kitchen, sanding settings

September 26, 2025 · Viam demonstrated several AI-powered robotic technologies at an open house in its NYC lab, including an AI cooking assistant, a dual-armed wine-pouring robot and a sanding robot.

PACK Expo 2025: CMES Robotics, PAC Machinery partner to launch robotic bagging system

September 25, 2025 · CMES Robotics and PAC Machinery partnered to launch a robotic bagging system for fulfillment, debuting at PACK Expo 2025 in Las Vegas.

Trump administration opens tariff discussion for robotics, industrial machinery

September 25, 2025 · The Trump administration opened investigations into robotics and industrial machinery imports for tariff consideration, potentially affecting domestic manufacturing reshoring.

IEEE releases ‘A Pathway Study for Future Humanoid Standards’

September 24, 2025 · The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) released “A Pathway Study for Future Humanoid Standards,” bridging a common standard for humanoid robot development.

MassRobotics announces Physical AI Fellowship powered by AWS Startups, NVIDIA Inception

September 24, 2025 · MassRobotics announced the Physical AI Fellowship virtual program, powered by AWS Startups and NVIDIA Inception, to help startups build, refine and scale physical AI offerings.

Flexiv showcases adaptive, force-controlled robotics at CIIF 2025

September 23, 2025 · Flexiv is fielding its largest appearance to date at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF) in Shanghai, showcasing its adaptive, force-controlled robots.

ABB Robotics launches OmniCore EyeMotion vision system for ABB robots

September 23, 2025 · ABB Robotics launched OmniCore EyeMotion, an intelligent vision system for ABB robots that enables real-time advanced perception skills through any camera or sensor.

Symbotic, Nyobolt announce new power technology for SymBot autonomous mobile robots

September 23, 2025 · Symbotic and Nyobolt announced new battery technology for the SymBot autonomous mobile robots, enabling ultra-fast charging and more power capacity for the AMRs.

ANYbotics receives investment from Climate Investment for autonomous inspections

September 22, 2025 · Climate Investment announced its investment in ANYbotics, a global provider of autonomous robotic inspection technologies, to further develop its mobile robot inspection systems.

NVIDIA, Technology Innovation Institute, launch Middle East’s first AI & robotics research lab in Adu Dhabi

September 22, 2025 · NVIDIA and Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Resource Council partnered to launch the TII-NVAITC Joint Lab for AI and Robotics, the first-of-its-kind research lab in the Middle East.

MassRobotics Jumpstart Fellowship celebrates five years of robotics STEM accomplishments

September 21, 2025 · MassRobotics celebrated five years of its Jumpstart Fellowship program, and announced that applications are open for Cohort 6.

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