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Germany's Infineon Launches Robotics Challenge for Startups
InnovationMay 11

Germany's Infineon Launches Robotics Challenge for Startups

Infineon Technologies is inviting startups worldwide to help shape the future of humanoid robots. The German tech giant's new challenge aims to accelerate innovation that could transform how robots work alongside humans.

Google News - Germany Innovation2 min read
NYC Launches Robotics Hub with 160+ Startups
InnovationFeb 2

NYC Launches Robotics Hub with 160+ Startups

New York City just officially launched New York Robotics, a nonprofit connecting over 160 robotics startups across the region with investors, researchers, and industry leaders. The move positions NYC alongside Boston and Silicon Valley as a major global robotics innovation center.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
New York Launches Robotics Hub With 160+ Startups
InnovationFeb 3

New York Launches Robotics Hub With 160+ Startups

New York just became a major player in robotics innovation with the launch of New York Robotics, a nonprofit uniting over 160 startups across the region. The move positions the Big Apple alongside Silicon Valley and Boston as a global center for cutting-edge robot technology.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
16 Startups Tackle Robots, Doomscrolling at Y Combinator
InnovationMar 26

16 Startups Tackle Robots, Doomscrolling at Y Combinator

Y Combinator's Winter 2026 Demo Day showcased 16 breakthrough startups building practical solutions in robotics training, digital wellbeing, and AI-powered business tools. The shift from crypto hype to revenue-generating businesses signals a maturing startup ecosystem focused on solving real problems.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough3 min read
9 Robotics Startups Get AI Tools to Build Smarter Machines
VideosMar 13

9 Robotics Startups Get AI Tools to Build Smarter Machines

Nine robotics startups from six countries just gained access to $200,000 in cloud credits, cutting-edge AI tools, and expert mentorship to turn their physical AI prototypes into real-world solutions. The program helps robots handle everything from farming to retail shelving.

The Robot Report3 min read
Startup Raises $71M to Make Robots as Easy as Volume Knobs
InnovationJul 27

Startup Raises $71M to Make Robots as Easy as Volume Knobs

A new AI robotics company wants to make controlling robots as simple as turning up the radio. They're inviting anyone in the world to test their approach with over 100 real robots online.

TechCrunch2 min read
Analog Devices Backs Boston Robotics Startups Again
VideosAug 9

Analog Devices Backs Boston Robotics Startups Again

A tech giant is doubling down on helping robotics startups solve their toughest hardware challenges. Analog Devices just renewed its partnership with MassRobotics, bringing engineering expertise and funding to ambitious founders building the future of automation.

The Robot Report2 min read
Startup's Human-Like Robot Hands Cook, Play Piano, Solve Rubik's
VideosMay 6

Startup's Human-Like Robot Hands Cook, Play Piano, Solve Rubik's

Genesis AI just unveiled robotic hands that can crack eggs, slice tomatoes, and even play piano—all because they're shaped exactly like human hands. The $105 million startup believes matching human anatomy is the secret to teaching robots millions of real-world skills.

TechCrunch3 min read
New York Launches Robotics Hub With 160 Startups
InnovationJan 30

New York Launches Robotics Hub With 160 Startups

New York just became a major robotics powerhouse with 160 startups officially joining a nonprofit hub that's connecting innovators across the Tri-State area. The city is stepping up to compete with giants like Boston and Silicon Valley in the race to build the future.

The Robot Report3 min read
Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Qualcomm Program
InnovationApr 10

Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Qualcomm Program

Zerobionic, a Kenyan startup building assistive robots for people with disabilities, was selected from 1,200 applications across 45 African countries for Qualcomm's prestigious mentorship program. The company is Kenya's only representative among 10 startups chosen for engineering support, funding opportunities, and a shot at a social impact grant. #

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
Qatar Tech Startups Raise $205M in AI and Robotics Boom
InnovationFeb 5

Qatar Tech Startups Raise $205M in AI and Robotics Boom

Sixty-nine startups from Web Summit Qatar have raised $205 million in the past year, with AI-powered robots now helping kids with homework and chips powering breakthroughs in everyday devices. The funding surge shows innovation moving from abstract concept to real-world tool.

Euronews2 min read
Startup's Robot Arm 70x More Precise Than Current Space Tech
InnovationFeb 11

Startup's Robot Arm 70x More Precise Than Current Space Tech

A two-year-old startup just proved their robotic arm is 70 times more accurate than anything currently working in space. This breakthrough could make refueling satellites and deep space missions far more affordable within just a few years.

SpaceNews2 min read
Singapore Robotics Startups Go Global After Accelerator
InnovationJul 4

Singapore Robotics Startups Go Global After Accelerator

Singapore's first RoboNexus accelerator helped robotics companies expand to 40+ countries, raising $125M and creating thousands of jobs. The program returns in 2027 with even stronger mentorship to launch the next wave of robot innovators.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read
Indian Startup Builds Robots to End Deadly Tank Deaths
Community HeroesJul 22

Indian Startup Builds Robots to End Deadly Tank Deaths

Workers in India die every year cleaning industrial tanks filled with toxic fumes and sludge. A Chennai robotics startup just reached $1 million in funding to replace them with certified safety robots.

YourStory India3 min read
California Farm Opens 'Living Lab' for Ag Robot Startups
VideosMar 18

California Farm Opens 'Living Lab' for Ag Robot Startups

A new 24-acre innovation center in Salinas, California is giving agricultural robotics startups the farmland, equipment, and expert support they need to turn promising ideas into real-world solutions. Twelve companies from around the world are already testing AI-powered weeders, pruning robots, and smart farming systems that could transform how we grow food.

The Robot Report3 min read
Bengaluru Startup Lets Anyone Train Robots Without Code
InnovationJul 22

Bengaluru Startup Lets Anyone Train Robots Without Code

A new AI platform is making robots accessible to farmers and small businesses who could never afford programming teams. NeuralZome's technology lets users teach robots like training a new employee, no coding required.

YourStory India2 min read
Kerala Startup Builds India's First Humanoid Robots
InnovationJul 15

Kerala Startup Builds India's First Humanoid Robots

Three friends from Kerala are building India's first homegrown humanoid robots, breaking the country's dependence on expensive imported automation. Their robots speak 100+ languages and cost a fraction of foreign models.

YourStory India2 min read
Bengaluru Startup's Snake Robots Enter Spaces Too Risky for Humans
InnovationJul 20

Bengaluru Startup's Snake Robots Enter Spaces Too Risky for Humans

A Bengaluru team just raised $2.1 million to build flexible robots that inspect fuel tanks, ship hulls, and nuclear reactors so workers never have to crawl into deadly confined spaces again. The three-meter mechanical arms twist through tight corners like snakes, bringing cameras and tools where rigid robots can't reach.

YourStory India3 min read
Robot Startup Apptronik Raises $935M at $5.3B Valuation
Daily MixFeb 11

Robot Startup Apptronik Raises $935M at $5.3B Valuation

A robotics company born from a NASA challenge just raised nearly $1 billion to build helpful humanoid robots for warehouses and factories. The Texas startup is turning science fiction into reality with machines that can think, see, and adapt.

TechCrunch2 min read
Chennai Startup Builds India's First Deep-Sea Robots
InnovationAug 7

Chennai Startup Builds India's First Deep-Sea Robots

India is finally building its own underwater robots, ending decades of expensive imports for inspecting dams, bridges, and coastlines. Chennai-based Vikra Ocean Tech just raised $1 million to scale up production of deep-sea cameras and robots designed specifically for Indian waters.

YourStory India2 min read

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