Launch UBTECH · FAW-Volkswagen UBTECH is expanding its humanoid robot testing into factory logistics work alongside FAW-Volkswagen, moving the technology from the lab into production operations. UBTECH and FAW-Volkswagen Expand Humanoid Robot Testing Into Factory Logistics · A3 Association for Advancing Automation
Launch China China has unveiled a wheeled humanoid robot and a 110-pound-payload collaborative arm, advancing its industrial robotics ambitions in the physical AI space. China debuts heavy-duty wheeled humanoid and 110-pound-payload cobot · Interesting Engineering
Launch TD Synnex · BlueStar · Kuka Robotics TD Synnex CEO announces the BlueStar acquisition and Kuka Robotics partnership as the distributor's bet on physical AI and industrial automation. TD Synnex CEO: BlueStar Acquisition, Kuka Robotics Pact Fuel New Physical AI Push · CRN
Launch Xpeng Chinese EV maker Xpeng announced plans to launch humanoid robots, expanding beyond vehicles into embodied AI. Forbes Global CEO Conference 2026: Chinese EV Maker Xpeng To Launch Humanoid Robots · Forbes
Launch Chinese robot upstart Chinese humanoid-robot startup announces a target to sell 10,000 units by 2030, betting on manufacturing and logistics. Chinese robot upstart sets goal of selling at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030 · Global Times
Launch Tesla Tesla rebands its driving-assistance system in Europe, dropping the 'Full Self-Driving' label under regulatory pressure. Tesla drops ‘Full Self-Driving’ name in Europe; Albert Gore on clean tech · Automotive News
Launch Powerus Powerus has unveiled fully autonomous drone interceptors designed to detect and neutralize airborne threats without human intervention. Powerus unveils fully autonomous drone interceptors · Military Times
Launch A2Z Drone Delivery A2Z Drone Delivery has been selected as the technology partner for Indonesia's drone delivery trials, marking a significant expansion of commercial drone operations in Southeast Asia. A2Z Drone Delivery Chosen as Technology Partner for Indonesia Drone Delivery Trials · sUAS News
Launch Sikorsky Sikorsky has unveiled a containerized drone system designed for rapid deployment in remote or austere environments. Sikorsky Unveils Containerized Drone System · AVweb
Launch Fortem Technologies · MBDA Fortem Technologies and MBDA are expanding their partnership to integrate autonomous counter-drone capabilities into European air defense systems. Fortem Technologies and MBDA Expand Partnership to Build Autonomous Counter-Drone Protection into European and Allied Air Defenses · Business Wire
Launch ABILITY Neurotech ABILITY Neurotech has begun testing its brain-computer interface technology, moving the startup from development into human trials. ABILITY Neurotech Begins Testing its Brain-Computer Interface Technology · Medical Product Outsourcing
Funding DeepSeek DeepSeek leads a $400 million funding round for an unnamed robot AI startup founded by a former Tencent scientist. DeepSeek leads $400 million funding round for ex-Tencent scientist's robot AI startup · Startup Fortune
Funding Waymo Waymo secures its first debt financing with a $5 billion loan, signaling confidence in its autonomous taxi operations and a shift toward capital-efficient growth. Waymo Just Borrowed $5 Billion for the First Time · Yahoo Finance
Research University of Mississippi researcher receives $7 million grant to establish autonomous vehicle research lab. Researcher Using $7M Grant to Create 'Self-Driving' Lab at Ole Miss · University of Mississippi | Ole Miss
Research Researchers have demonstrated a brain-computer interface that coordinates speech and movement output simultaneously, advancing clinical applications for paralyzed patients. Brain-Computer Interface Enables Coordinated Speech and Movement · European Medical Journal
Opinion A Robohub commentary argues that humanoid robots must master mundane household tasks like laundry to prove practical utility beyond flashy athletic demonstrations. Humanoid robots can sprint and box – but the real test is doing the laundry · Robohub
Opinion Boston Dynamics — Marc Raibert Marc Raibert, former Boston Dynamics CEO, predicts humanoid robots are approaching a transformative moment comparable to ChatGPT's impact on AI. Humanoid robots will report to work soon as ‘ChatGPT moment’ for physical AI arrives: Ex-Boston Dynamics CEO · KED Global
Opinion Portland considers new robotaxi regulations as rideshare drivers raise concerns about employment and safety. Portland to weigh robotaxi rules as rideshare drivers warn of job losses and safety issues · KATU
Opinion Tesla — Kimbal Musk Kimbal Musk offers a testimonial on Tesla's Cybercab experience as the driverless fleet expands in Austin, but the story rests on subjective praise rather than concrete data. Kimbal Musk Says Tesla Cybercab Is ‘Amazing to Use’ as Driverless Fleet Explodes in Austin and Raises Sta · Benzinga
Other A humanoid robot conducted a marching band in Slovenia in what appears to be a performance stunt rather than a meaningful deployment of physical AI. Humanoid Robot Conducts Marching Band in Slovenia · 조선일보