OpenMind wants to be the Android operating system of humanoid robots
OpenMind is building humanoid robot operating software designed for robots that interact with people and other robots.
Robotics
Luma and Runway expect robotics to eventually be a big revenue driver for them
Both Luma and Runway have reportedly held conversations with self-driving car and robotics companies as they look toward the future.
Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year
Tesla is behind on its goal to produce at least 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots by the end of 2025.
How TRIC Robotics is reducing pesticide use on strawberries using UV light
TRIC Robotics just raised a $5.5 million seed round for its tractor-sized robots that help eliminate bacteria and pests on strawberry plants.
Robot guard dogs help Asylon raise a $26M Series B
DroneDogs can be sent to places unsafe for humans or real dogs and can do tasks like dangerous chemical detection.
Why Cartken pivoted its focus from last-mile delivery to industrial robots
Cartken started seeing an influx of demand for its last-mile delivery robots from industrial customers and is now focused on that sector.
Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction
Former Waymo engineers have launched an autonomous vehicle startup with $80 million in venture funds.
Humanoids, AVs, and what’s next in AI hardware at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27 to 29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of bold ideas, groundbreaking tech, and future-shaping conversations.
RealSense spins out of Intel to scale its stereoscopic imaging technology
RealSense is building vision tech that helps machines like robots and drones navigate and respond to a 3D world.
Diligent Robotics hires two notable Cruise alumni to its leadership team
Diligent Robotics hired Cruise’s former chief operating officer and former head of AI and robotics into c-suite positions.