Eka Robotics raises $150 million at a $1.45 billion valuation for robot-gripping AI
Eka Robotics raises $150 million at a $1.45 billion valuation to advance robot-gripping AI, reporting over 95% success at 1,500 picks per hour.
Reliable Robotics raises $115M, pushing valuation above $1B
Reliable Robotics raises $115M, topping a $1B valuation as it pursues FAA certification for autonomous flight technology fitted to existing aircraft.
Retired professor arrested after blocking a delivery robot in Philadelphia
Retired professor Carolyn Marvin, 78, was arrested after blocking an Avride delivery robot in Philadelphia. She faces a disorderly conduct charge.
Amazon’s million-robot fleet intensifies competition for 1.5 million workers
Amazon’s million-robot fleet cuts labor costs and squeezes warehouse space, raising questions about job pace for its 1.5 million workers.
German police investigate after robot allegedly groped 16-year-old girl during livestream
Cologne police seized a robot after it allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl during a livestream. Two teens face a sexual harassment investigation.
A Human-Sized Humanoid Robot from Unitree Arrives in Hungary
Unitree’s human-sized H2 humanoid robot arrives in Hungary, starting at HUF 16,990,000 incl. VAT for robotics and AI research and development.
SpaceX veterans secure $100M to innovate shipping with self-driving
Parallel Systems has raised $100 million in a Series C round led by AVP, with participation from Hillspire, Agility Global, Cobalt Capital, Anthos Capital, Congruent Ventures, Riot Capital, and Collaborative Fund. The money will scale manufacturing of its Panther rail…
Explore the complete schedule of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is almost here, with more than 10,000 founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders set to convene at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13-15. The event promises a robust schedule of interactive roundtable sessions that will…
Mirror Particle is creating a ‘world model’ of human actions
Mirror Particle is transforming how we predict human behavior with its distinctive approach. Rather than depending on large language models (LLMs), which mainly focus on written language, this San Francisco-based startup is developing a foundational model that mimics the intricacies…
5 startups that impressed VCs at the recent PearX demo day
PearX recently hosted its latest demo day in San Francisco, featuring a fresh lineup of startups that caught the attention of venture capitalists. PearX, a 12-week program run by Pear VC, a pre-seed and seed-focused venture firm, limits its cohorts…