Topic: Startups

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CES 2026: Mobileye set to acquire humanoid robot startup Mentee Robotics for $900M

January 10, 2026 · At CES 2026, Mobileye announced it will acquire startup Mentee Robotics for $900 million, combining the self-driving technology company and humanoid developer.

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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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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.

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Tutor Intelligence raises $34M Series A to scale AI-powered warehouse robot worker fleet

December 1, 2025 · Tutor Intelligence closed a $34 million Series A round to scale its AI-powered warehouse robot worker fleet and central intelligence platform for supply chain operations.

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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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HMCI, Rapt.AI deploy NVIDIA GB10 systems to power Rancho Cordova AI and Robotics Ecosystem

November 20, 2025 · The Human Machine Collaboration Institute (HMCI) and Rapt.AI partnered to deploy NVIDIA GB10 systems to anchor Greater Sacramento’s AI and Robotics Ecosystem.

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VIDEO: Sunday launches Memo personal robot that ‘actually learns your home’

November 19, 2025 · AI startup Sunday launched Memo, a wheeled, personal robot that the company said is engineered to help families by performing household chores.

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Rivian creates Mind Robotics as a spinoff company to focus on advancing industrial AI

November 18, 2025 · Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian announced it has spun off Mind Robotics, a company focusing on advancing industrial AI, and raised $115 million in seed funding.

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Sensetics raises $1.75M for development of haptics hardware, software platform

November 13, 2025 · Sensetics, a haptics and touch data startup, raised $1.75M in pre-seed funding to further develop its digital capture and transmission of a realistic platform.

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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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Mitsubishi Electric, Perkins School for the Blind co-host DisabilityTech Pitch Challenge

October 8, 2025 · At the Perkins School for the Blind outside Boston, Mitsubishi Electric co-hosted a DisabilityTech Pitch Challenge event to showcase assistive and adaptive technologies.

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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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RoboBoston 2025 attracts over 7,500 attendees at yearly MassRobotics gathering in Boston

October 2, 2025 · RoboBoston 2025, hosted by MassRobotics, brought together over 7,500 attendees at the annual Boston event, with 75+ robots attracting crowds.

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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.

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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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Pittsburgh Robotics Network announces Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2025

September 9, 2025 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network announced details about Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2025, taking place on November 5 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

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The Robotics Factory adds 5 startups to Accelerate Program’s 2025 cohort

August 30, 2025 · The Robotics Factory added five startups, Beyond Reach Labs, OctaPulse, roboLoop, Silly Surfacing and Space Precision Systems, to its Accelerate Program’s 2025 cohort.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network launches Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation

July 2, 2025 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network launched the Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation to grow technical talent and leadership capacity across Pittsburgh’s robotics, AI and deep tech sectors.

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PHOTOS: Robotics Invest 2025 panelists discuss physical AI, humanoids, and investment strategies

June 19, 2025 · Cybernetix Ventures hosted its third annual Robotics Invest summit, featuring panel discussions, presentations, and roundtables about physical AI, humanoids, and investment strategies.

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Over 45,000 attendees, 900 exhibitors at Automate 2025

June 5, 2025 · Amid rising demand for robotics and automation, A3 reported a record-breaking 45,000 attendees and 900 exhibitors at Automate 2025. The 2026 and 2027 show details were also announced.

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