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- 1Japan's LOMBY raises $2.5M to scale delivery robots▼Japan's LOMBY raises $2.5M Series A to mass-produce delivery robots
Japanese robotics startup LOMBY has raised $2.5 million in a Series A funding round to finance mass production of its delivery robots. The investment is intended to move the company from development toward large-scale manufacturing of autonomous robots for last-mile delivery. Further details about the investors or production timeline have not been disclosed.
- 2Moblint develops on-device AI chips with LG, Doosan and Daedong▼Moblint develops on-device AI chips with LG, Doosan, and Daedong for robots and appliances
Korean semiconductor startup Moblint is developing on-device AI chips in partnership with LG, Doosan, and Daedong, targeting applications in robots and home appliances. The chips are designed to run artificial intelligence locally on devices rather than relying on cloud processing, a growing trend as appliance makers and robotics firms seek faster, more private AI capabilities built directly into their products.
- 3DIC backs fenceless robot startup Mantis Robotics▼DIC backs fenceless robot startup Mantis Robotics in physical AI push
Mantis Robotics, a startup developing industrial robots that can work safely alongside people without protective fencing, has won backing from DIC as part of a broader push into physical AI. The investment points to growing interest in robotics that combines AI with real-world manipulation, targeting factories and warehouses where traditional caged automation is costly or impractical.
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Robotics startup O-ID has raised $1.2 million in funding to develop modular humanoid robots. The round, reported by engineering media, will support the company's work on robots built from interchangeable parts rather than fixed designs, an approach aimed at making humanoid machines cheaper to produce and easier to adapt for different tasks. The funding comes as investor and public interest in humanoid robotics continues to grow worldwide.
- 5British startup trains AI on video game player inputs●📰 The Next Evolution of AI Is Learning From Your Dodgy Gaming Skills A British startup is shaping video game inputs into
A British startup is turning video game controller inputs into training data for AI models designed to navigate the physical world. The idea is that human gameplay, including mistakes and clumsy manoeuvring, offers rich examples of how people learn to control complex systems, which could help robots and other embodied AI improve. The approach is drawing attention as a cheaper alternative to real-world data collection.
- 6Unitree and humanoid robot startups vow to avoid EV mistakes▼Unitree & Humanoid Robot Peers Aim to Avoid New Energy EV Startup Mistakes
Unitree and other humanoid robot companies are publicly stating they intend to avoid the missteps of China's new energy vehicle startup boom, which saw heavy subsidies, price wars and a wave of failed entrants. The companies are signalling a more cautious approach to competition and expansion as investor interest in humanoid robotics accelerates.
- 7Armatrix Plans Commercial Rollout of Snake-Like Robotic Arms●ET Startup Awards 2026: Armatrix targets 10-12 pilots, commercial deployment of snake-like robotic arms in
Indian robotics startup Armatrix says it is targeting 10-12 pilot projects ahead of the commercial deployment of its snake-like robotic arms, announcing the plan as part of the ET Startup Awards 2026 coverage. The flexible robotic arms are aimed at industrial applications where conventional rigid robots struggle. The announcement highlights growing investor and media interest in India's deep-tech startup sector.