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Covering autonomous systems, industrial automation, and the impact of robotics on society and the workforce.

Robotic arms assembling a Navy ship hull, showcasing advanced automation in defense manufacturing with HII, GrayMatter Robotics, and Path Robotics.
Robotics & Automation

HII inks $900M in potential deals with GrayMatter and Path Robotics

Defense giant HII has committed to potential production agreements worth $900 million with robotics firms GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics, aiming to revolutionize Navy shipbuilding, according to

Benjamin Carter· Aug 7· 3 min read
A Kawasaki robotic arm performing a task, with a glowing AI interface overlay symbolizing advanced automation and future readiness.

Kawasaki Robotics Prepares AI Platform for 2026 Automation

Benjamin Carter · Jun 17
Indian gig workers equipped with advanced technology training AI robots, highlighting the intersection of human labor and artificial intelligence in a startup environment.

India's gig workers train AI robots for startups; one raises $8.2M

Benjamin Carter · May 26
Futuristic Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles, part of Uber's robotaxi initiative, driving through a city at dusk, collecting data for autonomous driving.

Uber to deploy 500 EVs for robotaxi data collection in 2026

Benjamin Carter · Jun 4
Mach Industries' futuristic headquarters with advanced robotics and drones, symbolizing its soaring $1.8 billion valuation in the defense tech sector.

Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion

Benjamin Carter · Jun 2
The Unastella Una Express-I rocket ready for launch, with glowing engines and a backdrop of stars, representing a new era in space exploration.

Unastella rocket startup's total funding reaches $44 million

Just months after launching its Una Express-I rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025, Unastella secured an additional $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its total to $44 million, according t

Benjamin Carter· Jun 1· 2 min
Comau and Omron robotic arms collaborating in a futuristic, integrated industrial automation factory setting, symbolizing advanced manufacturing.

Comau and Omron partner to boost industrial automation

Joint research and development programs between Comau and Omron Robotics are already underway.

Benjamin Carter· May 12· 2 min