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Locus Robotics Acquires Nexera Robotics

May 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Locus Robotics has acquired Nexera Robotics, a Vancouver-based robotics company specializing in AI-driven robotic grasping technologies for warehouse automation and autonomous fulfillment operations. The acquisition expands the mobile manipulation capabilities of the company’s Locus Array platform through integration of Nexera’s NeuraGrasp end-effector technology, which is designed to improve autonomous robotic handling across highly variable warehouse […]

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Aptiv, Comau to Collaborate on Industrial Robotics

May 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Aptiv and Comau have announced a collaboration focused on development of next-generation industrial automation technologies involving robotics, autonomous systems, AI-enabled logistics platforms, and intelligent industrial safety architectures. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework to evaluate joint development opportunities combining Aptiv’s sensing, edge computing, software, and connectivity technologies with Comau’s industrial robotics […]

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Mind Robotics Raises $400M to Expand Industrial AI Robotics

May 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Mind Robotics, developers of AI-powered industrial robotics and automation systems for complex manufacturing environments, has announced $400 million in new financing intended to accelerate deployment of industrial AI robotics platforms at scale. The funding round brings total investment in the company to more than $1 billion since its founding in 2025.

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FANUC Advances Physical AI Through Google Collaboration

May 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

FANUC has announced a strategic collaboration with Google focused on advancing Physical AI capabilities across industrial robotics and factory automation systems. The initiative combines FANUC’s industrial robotics platforms with Google AI technologies to support more adaptive and autonomous manufacturing environments.

Physical AI robotics cloud platform illustration by Components Source Network featured in Robotics Industry Monthly

Nebius Partners With NVIDIA on Physical AI Cloud Platform

March 2026March 24, 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Nebius, global industry experts in AI cloud infrastructure and scalable computing platforms, has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop an end-to-end platform designed to support the full robotics lifecycle, from simulation and training to real-world deployment.

Agile Robots Diana 7 robotic arm with Google DeepMind AI robotics featured in Robotics Industry Monthly

Agile Robots Partners With Google DeepMind on AI Robotics

March 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Agile Robots, global industry experts in intelligent robotics and AI-driven automation systems, has announced a strategic research partnership with Google DeepMind to advance next-generation AI-enabled robotics. The collaboration is focused on integrating advanced AI models into real-world robotic systems to support more adaptable and reasoning-based automation.

FANUC Yellow industrial robots in a factory setting, featured in an article on Robotics Industry Monthly

FANUC America Expands US Robotics Manufacturing

March 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

FANUC America, global industry experts in robotics and automation systems, has announced plans for a $90 million investment to acquire property and construct a new 840,000 sq. ft. facility in Michigan. The development will provide production-ready space to support the potential expansion of the company’s existing U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities for robots.

Industrial robotic arms performing automated grinding in a manufacturing environment, featured in Robotics Industry Monthly coverage of ARM Institute–funded robotics projects.

ARM Institute Funds New Robotics, AI Manufacturing Projects

December 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

The ARM Institute has announced the selection of four new robotics and artificial intelligence projects under its 25-01 Core Technology Project Call, reinforcing continued federal and industry investment in advanced manufacturing technologies across the United States.

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SDF Invests in Machina Labs for Advanced Robotics Manufacturing

December 2025January 3, 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

The Strategic Development Fund (SDF) has announced an initial investment and partnership agreement with Machina Labs, establishing a framework to explore a joint venture focused on advanced robotic manufacturing in the UAE and the wider region.

Alva Industries ultra-compact electric motor designed for robotic actuation systems, Robotics Industry Monthly

Samsung Invests in Alva Industries to Scale Robotics Motors

December 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Samsung Electro-Mechanics, a global industry expert in electronic components, system integration, and advanced manufacturing technologies, has made a multimillion-euro investment in Alva Industries to support the scaling of advanced electric motor technologies for robotics applications.