Dexterity, HIWIN unveil smart arm for warehouses, ARX raises funding, and more
Daily brief on news from the world of autonomous mobile robots.
Dexterity and HIWIN unveil agile AI robot arm to transform warehouse automation
Dexterity and HIWIN have teamed up to deliver the first intelligent robot arm purpose-built for warehouses, integrating an eight-degree-of-freedom design into Dexterity’s “Mech” platform, the companies said in a press release. The partnership fuses HIWIN’s strength-to-weight precision engineering with Dexterity’s AI to boost automation speed and adaptability in industrial environments. The lightweight dual-arm system lifts loads beyond U.S. OSHA limits, streamlining deployment across logistics, retail, and e-commerce sectors. Early field tests highlight the Mech’s agility and the growing global demand for flexible, AI-driven warehouse robotics.
ARX Robotics nets €11 million to expand Europe’s autonomous defence tech
ARX Robotics, a Munich-based defence tech firm, has secured an additional €11 million in a Series A extension led by Speedinvest, lifting total funding to €42 million, Tech Funding News reports. The capital will fuel the expansion of ARX’s autonomous unmanned ground vehicle systems and the advancement of its AI-powered Mithra OS platform. ARX’s modular, open-architecture robotics aim to modernize European legacy defence fleets, streamline production, and strengthen alliances amid rising demand for next-generation battlefield autonomy.
Luma and Runway target robotics as the next frontier for AI-generated video revenue
Luma and Runway, pioneers in AI video generation, are pivoting beyond Hollywood to tap robotics and autonomous vehicles as major future revenue streams, TechCrunch reports. Both firms are leveraging their expertise in computer vision — Luma’s with its advanced 3D world models and Runway’s in visual data synthesis — for real-world robotic and self-driving applications. While partnerships remain undisclosed, momentum is growing as these startups explore industrial deals, signaling a transformative phase in the commercialization of AI creativity.
Unitree unveils agile, affordable R1 humanoid to widen robotics adoption
Unitree has launched the R1 humanoid robot at a breakthrough price of $5,900, signalling a major push toward affordable, agile robotics, according to The Robot Report. Standing 1.2m tall and weighing 25kg, the R1 boasts 26 joints for lifelike mobility, including flips and martial arts moves. While autonomy still requires secondary development, the R1 targets researchers, educators, and hobbyists eager for accessible hardware. By keeping manufacturing in-house, Unitree is slashing costs, hoping to broaden adoption as commercialization of humanoids heats up.
Roboteon recruits Gartner robotics expert Dwight Klappich to supercharge growth
Former Gartner analyst Dwight Klappich, renowned for spearheading research into warehouse robotics and multi agent orchestration platforms, has joined Roboteon as a strategic advisor, according to a press release. Klappich will guide the intelligent warehouse robotics software specialist on growth strategies, channel partnerships, and product marketing. His appointment is set to accelerate Roboteon’s efforts to optimize robotic interoperability and real-time fulfillment execution. CEO Gana Govind lauded Klappich’s influential industry vision as vital to Roboteon’s next growth stage.
