Topic: Construction

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Path Robotics launches Rove mobile welding platform powered by Obsidian physical AI model

May 29, 2026 · Path Robotics launched the Rove mobile welding platform, powered by its Obsidian physical AI model, to enable welding automation beyond fixed cells.

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The venture capital and investment view from inside robotics’ defining decade

May 19, 2026 · How have the economics of robotics investment changed in the last decade? Fady Saad, founder and general partner of venture capital firm Cybernetix Ventures, examines robotics funding.

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Niantic Spatial launches Scaniverse 3D space capture, VPS 2.0 virtual positioning platforms

April 7, 2026 · Niantic Spatial launched the Scaniverse web and mobile platform the captures 3D spaces, and VPS 2.0 visual positioning platform, mapping the world for humans and machines.

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Heavy industry robotics company KEWAZO announces new funding round

March 21, 2026 · KEWAZO, a heavy industry robotics company with its LIFTBOT technology, announced a new funding round led by multiple venture capital firms.

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New Manhattan high-rise looks to pioneer robotics-enabled construction

March 3, 2026 · Westvue NY, in partnership with Skyeforge Alliance, is looking to build a 24-story residential development with robotics-enabled construction technology.

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Okibo announces general availability of robotic BLASTER technology for construction industry

February 24, 2026 · Okibo launched an autonomous, high-speed coating tool, BLASTER, for its construction robots, adding efficiency for industrial painting and priming.

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Comau expands wearable robotics portfolio with MATE-XT GO exoskeleton

February 22, 2026 · Comau’s new MATE-XT GO exoskeleton supports safer, more sustainable working conditions in manufacturing, construction, logistics, agriculture and more.

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Bedrock Robotics raises $270M Series B to accelerate autonomous construction technology

February 5, 2026 · Bedrock Robotics raised $270 million in Series B funding to accelerate its autonomous construction technology and reached a $1.75 billion valuation.

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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.

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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.

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Italian startup Cyberwave raises €7M to make the physical world programmable

October 12, 2025 · Cyberwave, led by YC and Google alums, secured €7 million in funding to develop its automation platform that abstracts robots, sensors and machines into programmable digital twins.

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Xpanner launches X1 Kit, scalable physical AI-based automation offering for construction sites

September 1, 2025 · Xpanner launched its X1 Kit, a scalable, equipment agnostic physical AI-based system for construction sites that looks to tackle labor, safety and operational challenges.

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ABB, Cosmic Buildings use AI-powered robots to rebuild homes devastated by Los Angeles wildfires

August 5, 2025 · ABB and Cosmic Buildings have partnered to rebuild areas affected by the 2025 Southern California wildfires, utilizing AI-powered robotics and new construction technology.

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Construction robotics company Okibo helping build Netflix House project

August 3, 2025 · Okibo, a construction robotics company, has its drywall and painting robots in use by Performance Contracting, Inc. to help build the Netflix House entertainment venue.

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Bedrock Robotics secures $80M funding for autonomous construction technology

July 16, 2025 · Bedrock Robotics emerged from stealth mode with $80 million in funding, utilizing autonomous construction technology to address the American building crisis.

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Teleo expands autonomous operation of heavy equipment to new industries

October 6, 2024 · Teleo, a California company that builds autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, secured new orders to expand into the logging, logistics and other industries.

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Canvas, world’s first robotic drywall finishing company, unveils 1200CX compact offering

July 12, 2024 · Canvas, the world’s first robotic drywall finishing company, unveiled the 1200CX, a compact, all-wheel drive robot optimized for small spaces and projects of all shapes and sizes.

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Teleo, Storm Equipment introduce remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow

March 6, 2024 · Teleo announced a partnership with Storm Equipment to retrofit construction vehicles and snow plows with autonomous technology to enhance safety and capabilities of heavy machinery.

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Porsche Consulting Collaborates With ABB Robotics to Automate Modular Construction

November 1, 2023 · Porsche Consulting is working with ABB Robotics to apply automation and software to large-scale manufacturing of modular housing, helping the construction industry meet workforce and sustainability challenges.

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Promise Robotics Raises Series A Funding to Automate Home Production as a Service

October 31, 2023 · Promise Robotics has raised $15 million to commercialize its AI-driven software for turnkey automation of building production.

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