Robotics funding

Coratia Technologies is an Odisha-based deeptech startup that builds underwater robots. They have secured Rs 18 crore in a bridge funding round led by MGF Kavachh. The capital will be used to execute a Rs 66 crore contract with the Indian Navy, accelerate R&D, and scale manufacturing for defense and critical infrastructure applications.

Bleu Robotics has secured 5 million Euros to advance its work on humanoid AI. The company is focused on developing advanced robotic solutions powered by artificial intelligence.

This article reports on Airtree topping up an AI robotics startup's pre-seed funding round with an additional $5 million. The specific startup name and details about its operations or the full funding round are not provided in the available information.

Nuro is an autonomous vehicle company focused on developing self-driving technology for goods delivery. The company aims to create a safer and more efficient way to transport items, particularly in urban environments. This funding round will help Nuro expand its operations and further develop its autonomous delivery vehicles.

MoSense develops full-body tactile sensing systems for robots, including electronic skin and algorithms that enable robots to sense physical contact. The company's MoSkin hardware integrates sensing into structural components, and MoTact processes tactile signals. They are working with robot manufacturers on deployment and developing MoWorld to improve robot motion control using tactile feedback.

Built Robotics develops autonomous heavy equipment for construction, enabling excavators and other machinery to operate without human drivers. This funding will accelerate the development and deployment of their self-driving technology in the construction industry, aiming to improve safety and efficiency on job sites.

Unusual Machines Inc. is a manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components. They are acquiring DroneNX LLC (operating as Upgrade Energy), a specialist in battery and power systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, to enhance their domestic production and engineering capabilities. This acquisition aims to meet the growing demand for advanced drone technology, particularly for military applications.

GrazeMate is a startup that has developed an autonomous drone system for moving cattle. The technology allows farmers to operate drones via a mobile app, facilitating herd movement while also collecting data on pasture availability and herd weight.

Maxinsights is a company that pays contractors to film real-world tasks for robot training. It has captured over 2 million hours of footage, providing valuable training data for AI models, including those used by frontier AI labs.

Enact is a Swiss robotics startup focused on developing technology for general purpose robots. The company aims to enable robots to manipulate objects with greater accuracy by sensing force and touch, distinguishing itself from competitors that rely on visual inputs. The funding will be used to expand the team and accelerate hardware and R&D development.

ICON is a U.S. construction technology startup specializing in 3D-printed homes using robotics. They aim to address housing shortages and workforce challenges by building homes faster and more affordably. This Series D funding will support the mass production and deployment of their multistory construction robot, Titan, and expansion into new markets.

BloomX is an Israeli agricultural technology startup that has developed robotic pollination systems for fruit crops like avocados and blueberries. Their technology aims to supplement natural pollination by bees, using AI to manage the process and offering solutions like controlled vibrations for blueberries and electric fields for avocados. The company has raised $13 million in Series A funding to expand its operations in Latin America and enter the US market, having already seen significant yield increases for its customers.

Cosmochute is an Indian space robotics startup developing the LEAP modular lunar mobility platform. The company aims to address the challenge of transporting and deploying payloads on the Moon, creating reusable infrastructure for multiple lunar missions. This pre-seed funding will accelerate platform development, expand their engineering team, and advance research.

Moxian Technology, a Dongguan-based maker of flexible tactile sensors and data acquisition equipment, has raised $1.38M in a late-stage round. The company is a pioneer in the research and industrialization of flexible tactile sensors in China, integrating materials, structures, circuits, and algorithms into products for consumer electronics, smart homes, and robots. The new capital will fund R&D for next-generation data acquisition gloves, supply chain optimization, and mass production capacity.

Ultra Warehouse Robotics builds and deploys physical warehouse robots, separating hardware from the AI that controls them. The company focuses on integrating robots into existing warehouse workstations for tasks like packing and sorting. This funding round aims to support manufacturing, field engineering, and customer service to scale their deployment system.

Ultra is a Brooklyn-based robotics startup that rents warehouse robots to e-commerce fulfillment centers. They have raised $62 million in funding, including a $50 million Series A led by Framework Ventures. Their robots, called Operator (OP1), handle tasks like packing and kitting, and have processed over 500,000 orders.

Garuda Aerospace is an Indian drone technology company that has raised $10 million in a pre-IPO funding round. The company is valued at $320 million pre-money and is preparing to go public in the first quarter of 2027. The funding round was led by the Motherson family office and Aditum Investment Group.

Helicon is developing technology to automate carbon-fibre factories. The company has raised €14 million to advance its automation solutions for the manufacturing sector.

Extend Robotics has raised $3.3 million in seed funding to expand its Result-as-a-Service platform. The company's AMAS platform allows operators to control robot arms and humanoid units via an immersive 3D interface, with AI automating routine tasks. They offer a variable-cost model by pricing work against output rather than hardware, serving customers in automotive, aerospace, and agriculture.

S innovations develops SynK, a Cyber-Physical AI-based platform for automating the installation, maintenance, and cross-platform operations of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The company aims to address the significant labor and time required for AMR deployment and management in manufacturing and logistics. This funding will advance SynK's product and technology capabilities and support market expansion.

Inbolt is a Paris-based company that provides industrial robots with real-time vision and intelligence. This funding round aims to enhance their capabilities in the industrial automation sector.

RB-Ware is a startup that has developed no-code welding robots. The company has recently secured USD 680,000 in seed funding. Their robots have been installed in over 250 units across 16 countries.

Prototyping.io is a Y Combinator-backed manufacturing startup developing autonomous manufacturing systems for mechanical parts. Their AI-driven platform handles CAD designs through analysis, planning, sourcing, and production. The company recently paused hiring after raising a $4.01M seed round, indicating a rapid evolution of their plans.

O-ID is a Japanese startup developing humanoid robots. Founded in 2025, the company has filed a provisional US patent for its modular connector technology and is building robots to meet US defense requirements, signaling early commercial interest with letters of intent from Japanese manufacturers.

Tekever is a Portuguese startup specializing in autonomous air systems and drones. This Series D funding round, described as a 'first close,' values the company at $6.4 billion and aims to scale its drone business, particularly in defense applications. The company has secured significant backing from prominent investors like Baillie Gifford and UC Investments.

Logibot is building a "temp agency for robots," aiming to provide on-demand robotic solutions for businesses. The company has secured €1.4 million in funding to further develop its platform and expand its services.

Dexory is a robotics company developing physical AI and technology to revolutionize the world of work. They aim to solve existential challenges like aging populations and climate change by making dangerous environments safer and reducing waste in supply chains. The company is seeking to attract a diverse talent pool beyond traditional engineers to help scale their solutions.

Mistral Robotics is a new AI robotics startup founded by the former chief of Mistral AI. The company is seeking €200 million in funding to develop its technology.

Hivebotics is a Singapore-based robotics startup that has developed Abluo, a restroom-cleaning robot designed to automate one of the toughest and most labor-intensive tasks in commercial cleaning. The robot uses an articulated arm, steam, chemical jets, and AI to clean various restroom fixtures, aiming to improve consistency and reduce reliance on manual labor. This Series A funding will support the expansion of its robotics solutions in commercial cleaning.

Sharpa is an AI robotics startup that focuses on building ultra-high-performance humanoid robots for various applications. The company has recently unveiled a fully automated robot restaurant in partnership with Dairy Queen, showcasing its technology in a real-world commercial environment. This funding round will help accelerate its core technology research and development.

Bengaluru Drone Startup specializes in drone technology and services. The company is targeting various sectors that can benefit from drone applications, such as logistics and surveillance. This funding round will help them expand their operations and enhance their technology.

A Bengaluru-based startup that originated from a drone project during the lockdown. The company has successfully scaled its operations and achieved a valuation of $37 million.

Buntar Aerospace is a Ukrainian drone manufacturer specializing in reconnaissance drones and mission software. The company aims to enhance its capabilities with the recent funding, which is among the largest disclosed funding rounds in Ukraine this year.

Motion is a Brussels-based company that provides humanoid robots as a service, allowing factories to rent robots instead of purchasing them. The funding will help deploy humanoid-robot pilots and expand their team and fleet, focusing on a monthly service model that includes various operational support.

Generalist is a robotics startup that has recently gained attention for its innovative software solutions aimed at reshaping the robotics industry. The company is now competing with established billion-dollar rivals after securing significant funding from investors. This latest funding round is expected to accelerate its growth and development in the robotics sector.

Generalist AI Inc. develops artificial intelligence software specifically for robots. The company aims to streamline factory automation workflows by allowing users to teach robots new tasks through demonstrations, significantly reducing the time and effort required for programming.

Generalist AI is developing embodied AI foundation models that provide robots with flexible, general-purpose intelligence for real-world tasks. The company targets sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, aiming to revolutionize how robots operate in various environments. With a total capital raised exceeding $650 million, Generalist AI is rapidly advancing in the competitive field of AI robotics.

NEURA Robotics specializes in developing advanced robotics solutions, particularly for cleaning applications. The acquisition of Adlatus Robotics aims to enhance their product offerings by integrating new intelligent capabilities into their cleaning robots.

Xpeng is a Chinese automaker that has expanded into robotics, focusing on developing humanoid robots. The company aims to leverage its expertise in AI and automation to create advanced robotics solutions for various applications, with significant funding to support its growth and development.

Xpeng Robotics is the robotics unit of Xpeng, an electric vehicle manufacturer. The company is developing humanoid robots. This funding round values the unit at over $6.3 billion.

Cambridge is leading the way in robotics funding, which is projected to reach almost £190 million by 2026. This significant investment highlights the growing importance and potential of robotics technology in various sectors.

WATER Robotics is an AI startup that builds adaptive intelligent surfaces, including its flagship product, CAMA, a robotic bed that uses pressure sensors and actuators to adjust to a person's body in real time. The company aims to create a 'Physical OS' for furniture and surfaces that can sense and respond to human needs.

Oshen is a UK-based startup focused on developing autonomous ocean robotics for data collection. The company aims to mass-produce hurricane-tested ocean robots, which are notable for their resilience and advanced technology in marine data gathering.

Gravis Robotics is a construction startup focused on developing innovative robotic solutions for the construction industry. The company aims to enhance efficiency and safety in construction processes through automation. This funding round led by SoftBank will help accelerate their growth and product development.

Robotera is a Chinese robotics startup preparing for an IPO in Hong Kong. The company aims to raise up to $1 billion, capitalizing on the booming robotics market.

Alloy Robotics is a startup that helps identify the root cause of robots' failures using AI agents and data analysis. It serves various sectors including navigation, defense, and agriculture, and aims to improve robot reliability and performance. The recent funding round will support U.S. expansion and engineering team growth.

INFIFORCE is an embodied intelligence startup focused on developing advanced robotic systems. The company aims to transition its technology from laboratory settings to real-world industrial applications, addressing challenges in operational stability and data acquisition for robots. This funding round will support their R&D efforts and the commercialization of their technology.

TetraGen Robotics is an autonomous welding startup that focuses on innovative solutions in the welding industry. The company aims to enhance efficiency and precision in welding processes through automation technology. This funding round will help TetraGen further develop its technology and expand its market reach.

Avatar Robotics is a startup focused on building an unlimited workforce for industrial labor through robotics, remote human operators, and AI-driven autonomy. The company addresses labor shortages in warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing by providing humanoid robots capable of performing various tasks, thus enabling scalable industrial labor solutions. Their innovative approach combines affordability and advanced technology to create a new kind of workforce.

The IIT Madras-incubated startup focuses on developing AI-powered robotics for water infrastructure. This funding round will help the company scale its innovative solutions in the water management sector.