Robotics
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What Are Dark Factories and How Will They Reshape Manufacturing?
In a Japanese plant, robots build other robots, operating without human intervention for up to 30 days straight.
Top 3 Emerging Technologies Disrupting Industries by 2026
Amazon has deployed its millionth robot, its DeepFleet AI enhancing warehouse travel efficiency by 10%, according to Deloitte .
AI Funding Concentrated, Raises Concerns for Broader Ecosystem
Just one month after raising $400 million at a $2 billion valuation, robotics startup Generalist AI is already in talks for a new round that could push its value to $3 billion, according to Business I
Defense Ministry Taps 800 Startups for Direct Procurement Orders
In the first half of 2026, Israeli defense-tech startups secured nearly $3 billion in funding, tripling the total amount raised in all of 2025.
Generative AI in Robotics market trends 2026: Specialized systems dominate.
Public excitement for generative AI-powered humanoid robots soars, yet the commercial robotics market in 2026 is being reshaped by highly specialized systems.
Founders Fund co-leads $22M round for humane fish harvesting tech
A robot named Poseidon now humanely kills thousands of pounds of fish weekly across three US states.
Switzerland Invests Heavily in Deep Tech, Driving AI and Robotics
In 2025, Switzerland, a nation of 8.
Theker raises €85M for non-specialized factory robots
A Spanish startup, THEKER, just secured €85 million in a Series A round, the largest ever for a European robotics company.
Emerging Technologies Disrupting Industries by 2026
Amazon has already deployed its millionth robot.
India's gig workers train robots for AI startups
In India, gig workers are paid as little as $1 per hour to wear camera-equipped caps, collecting egocentric video data that will train the next generation of physical AI machines and robots for Silico
Infineon Opens 2026 Humanoid Robotics Startup Challenge Applications
Infineon Technologies, a global semiconductor powerhouse, has opened applications for its 2026 Startup Challenge, exclusively targeting emerging companies developing solutions for humanoid robotics, a
Tech Events Evolve: Giants Signal Shift as Startups Seek New Visibility
The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and InnoEx 2026 just pulled in over 88,000 buyers from 155 countries, showcasing 550 exhibitors laser-focused on AI+, robotics, and the low-altitude eco
BMW i Ventures Launches $300M Fund for AI Robotics Investments
Even before officially deploying capital from its new $300 million fund, BMW i Ventures had quietly backed five unnamed AI startups through its previous fund, demonstrating a deep, ongoing commitment
Top 10 Emerging Technologies Disrupting Industries in 2026
In the last two years, over 60% of Fortune 500 companies have seen new market entrants, many leveraging AI and advanced robotics, erode their market share by an average of 15% in key segments. This disruption is driven by 10 key emerging technologies.
Robotics startups drive innovation, reshaping industries
Bay Area robotics companies now occupy 7.
Key Emerging Technologies Reshaping Industries in 2026
Amazon has deployed its millionth robot.
Eclipse Ventures Announces New $1.3 Billion Fund for Industrial Tech
The venture capital firm has closed $1.3 billion across two new funds, bringing its total assets under management to approximately $10 billion to back companies in manufacturing, robotics, and other physical industries.
Q1 2026 Venture Funding Hits Record as AI Investment Soars
Global venture capital funding reached record levels in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a significant surge in investment for artificial intelligence startups across multiple sectors.