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NEURA Robotics announces Series C of up to $1.4 billion

June 10, 2026 · NEURA Robotics announced a Series C of up to $1.4 billion, as the company looks to drive serial production of multi-million robots by 2030 to support its global rollout.

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March 2026 Robotics Recap

March 25, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap” takes a look at the major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in March 2026.

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Amazon announces 14,000 layoffs, not due to AI but “culture”

November 2, 2025 · Amazon announced the elimination of 14,000 jobs across the company, but denied that the expanded use of AI technologies was behind the move, instead citing culture as the reason.

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Cosmic Robotics raises $4 million for AI-powered robots

April 19, 2025 · Cosmic Robotics raised $4 million for AI-powered mobile manipulation robots designed to help reduce labor shortages and accelerate solar utility infrastructure construction.

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Amazon Prime Air drones take flight in Phoenix, Ariz.

November 8, 2024 · Amazon Prime Air’s MK30 drones have received FAA approval to fly beyond pilots’ visual line of sight, allowing same-day deliveries under five pounds from the Tolleson, Ariz. site.

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Autonomous delivery market is pegged to reach $11.5 Billion by 2032

October 29, 2024 · Companies like Amazon and FedEx are investing in autonomous drones and robots to streamline last-mile deliveries.

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Amazon Robotics begins construction of fulfillment center in Niagara County, N.Y.

October 3, 2024 · Amazon Robotics began construction on a new fulfillment center in Niagara, N.Y., expecting to bring 1,000 jobs to Niagara County as Amazon continues growing in the state.

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Amazon hires three of the founders of AI robotics company Covariant, licenses its technology

September 3, 2024 · Ted Stinson and Tianhao Zhang will assume leadership of Covariant, which positions the non-exclusive deal as way to optimize its business position so it can continue inventing solutions to address customers’ warehouse automation challenges.

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AES launches Maximo AI-enabled solar installation robot

July 30, 2024 · Equipped with generative AI and machine learning capabilities, AES Corporation’s Maximo robotic vehicles will install solar modules at Amazon’s Bellenfield site starting in August.

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Amazon Onboards New Mobile Robot

November 22, 2023 · Titan tasked with moving heavy and bulky items in Amazon fulfillment centers, increasing efficiency and safety.

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6 Business Use Cases for Mobile Robots in Manufacturing

November 4, 2023 · Mobile robots are improving in capabilities, thanks to improvements in software and hardware, and here are some examples of potential benefits.

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Agility Robotics Expands Amazon Relationship With Digit Testing

October 25, 2023 · Agility Robotics said tests of its Digit mobile manipulator at Amazon's R&D center will initially move totes and collaborate with people.

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Amazon tests its Sequoia System and Agility Robotics’ Digit for fulfillment

October 20, 2023 · E-commerce leader plans to use new robots to support workplace safety and help it more quickly deliver customer orders.

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Amazon Tests Sequoia System and Agility Robotics’ Digit Humanoid for Fulfillment

October 18, 2023 · Amazon has rolled out Sequoia, which combines robots to containerize inventory in totes, and it is testing Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid to make fulfillment more efficient.

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Veo Robotics Raises $29M for Intelligent Safeguarding for Industrial Robots

April 25, 2023 · Veo Robotics, which has developed smart safeguarding systems for industrial robots, enabling new levels of collaboration with humans, has closed on investment for its early adopter program.

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Amazon Apprenticeship Program Upskills Workers for Robotics Careers

April 12, 2023 · Amazon's Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship program provides paid training to diverse employees to give them the necessary skills to become electromechanical technicians.

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Top 10 Most Popular Robotics 24/7 Articles of 2022

December 30, 2022 · 2022 was another busy year for robotics news, with readers most interested in returning to in-person events, delivery robot successes and struggles, and applications such as welding.

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Drone Deliveries to Continue Growth in 2023, According to Flytrex CEO

December 29, 2022 · Drone deliveries are not yet widespread, but that will change in the coming year as technical and regulatory hurdles ease, explained Yariv Bash, CEO of Flytrex.

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10 Trends That Shaped the Robotics Industry in 2022

December 23, 2022 · The year is coming to a close, and it's time to get introspective. Here's our take on the biggest robotic trends of 2022.

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Amazon Announces Product-Handling Robot During Event at Massachusetts Robotics Facility

November 11, 2022 · Amazon showed off some of its newest systems for materials handling and delivery at its robotics manufacturing facility in Westborough, Mass.

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Daimon Robotics, Galbot launch RobOmni to see how tactile sensing improves robot manipulation
Daimon Robotics, Galbot launch RobOmni to see how tactile sensing improves robot manipulation

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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down

Automate 2026: Industrial robots, humanoids, software systems and more from day two in Chicago
Automate 2026: Industrial robots, humanoids, software systems and more from day two in Chicago

Automate’s largest day ever draws huge crowds to McCormick Place