Topic: Investment

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Trener Robotics, formerly T-Robotics, raises $32M in Series A round

February 13, 2026 · Trener Robotics, formerly T-Robotics, announced a $32 million investment round to further develop its Acteris platform to pre-train industrial robot skills.

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Apptronik closes over $935M Series A with new $520M extension round

February 11, 2026 · Apptronik closed its Series A with over $935 million, bringing the AI and humanoid robotics company’s total capital raised to shy of $1 billion.

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A3: Robot orders grow 6.6% in 2025 as general industries drive broader automation adoption

February 6, 2026 · A new report from A3 found the sixth straight quarter of robot order growth and continued automation adoption broadly across industries in 2025.

Podcasts

January 2026 Robotics Recap

January 28, 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 January 2026.

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Vention raises $110M to accelerate physical AI deployment across global manufacturing

January 27, 2026 · Vention received $110 million in financing to accelerate its physical AI development and software platform for pre-engineered manufacturing applications.

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AMR and orchestration startup Botsync secures additional Series A funding

January 24, 2026 · Botsync secured additional Series A funding, pushing forward the AMR and orchestration company’s expansion and product development plans.

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MassRobotics opens applications for 2026 cohort of Physical AI Fellowship

December 31, 2025 · MassRobotics announced an expansion of its Physical AI Fellowship, in partnership with AWS and NVIDIA, and provided details on its 2026 cohort.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics invests in Alva Industries

December 27, 2025 · Frameless motor manufacturer Alva Industries received an investment from Samsung Electro-Mechanics to accelerate scaling of its technologies for humanoids and robotics platforms.

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Strategic Development Fund announces investment, initial Agreement with Machina Labs

December 25, 2025 · The Strategic Development Fund announced an investment and initial agreement with Machina Labs to create a joint venture for advanced metal structure production in the Middle East.

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2025 robotics trends: Humanoids enter commercial use, logistics and automation rise

December 23, 2025 · Explore our most-read robotics content of 2025 - from humanoid robots entering commercial deployments and mobile automation at ProMat, to components and funding news.

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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.

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Mujin secures $233M in Series D funding round

December 3, 2025 · Mujin announced $233 million Series D funding round, and the automation technology company will use the funds to accelerate adoption of its MujinOS intelligent robotics platform.

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Wauseon Machine reorganizes, introduces Integrion Automation and Steelcrest Precision

November 30, 2025 · Wauseon Machine announces a focused restructure to accelerate its innovation and customer impact, launching Integrion Automation and Steelcrest Precision.

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SOSV hosting VC-Founder Robotics Matchup December 1-5, 2025

November 24, 2025 · Venture capital fund and investment company SOSV is hosting the 2025 VC-Founder Robotics Matchup, bringing together over 200 startups and 200 investors for virtual, one-on-one meetings from December 1 to 5.

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Humanoid Global announces investments in HowToRobot, Formic

November 24, 2025 · Humanoid Global announced two investments, in global robotics marketplace HowToRobot, and RaaS vendor Formic as the company expands its humanoid and AI portfolio.

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Deloitte: Robotics will reach a turning point with AI autonomy in 2026

November 19, 2025 · In Deloitte’s 2026 Technology, Media & Telecommunications Predictions report, AI breakthroughs, rising infrastructure and other factors are reshaping business practices.

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Augmentus secures investment from Applied Ventures to accelerate AI-robotics for high-mix manufacturing

October 27, 2025 · Augmentus received a strategic investment from Applied Ventures, with the Singapore-based AI-robotics and adaptive automation company looking to expand its robotics stack.

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Toyota Material Handling North America invests in Advanced Charging Technologies

October 23, 2025 · Toyota Material Handling North America, which is comprised of the Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling brands, announced an investment in Advanced Charging Technologies.

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AiM Medical Robotics secures $8.1 million Series A funding

October 14, 2025 · AiM Medical Robotics secured $8.1 million in funding for its MRI-compatible surgical robotic system for neurosurgery procedures, bringing its total funding to over $11 million.

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32 startups selected for AI & Robotics Venture Day at Carnegie Mellon University

October 3, 2025 · Carnegie Mellon University and Innovation Works co-hosted the AI & Robotics Venture Day in Pittsburgh, allowing 32 AI and robotics startups to make investor-ready pitches.

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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