German humanoid robotics startup Neura Robotics completed a Series C round reportedly worth up to $1.4 billion. Investors mentioned include Tether, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Qualcomm. The funding will support global deployment and expanded production capacity, underscoring continued investor interest in physical AI and humanoid robotics commercialization.
Google DeepMind has unveiled a strategic initiative to power the future of robotics in Europe. The program focuses on advancing Embodied AI and physical AI through deep collaborations with European academic institutions and industry partners. By combining DeepMind's AI expertise with Europe's strong engineering foundation, the initiative aims to accelerate breakthroughs in robotic generalization and safety.
Hello Robot has released Stretch 4, the fourth generation of its home assistance robot. The company is taking a cautious, deployment-first approach, using a wheeled base, telescoping arm, sensors, and human-in-the-loop control rather than promising a general-purpose humanoid. TechCrunch frames Stretch as a practical bet on real household data, assistive use cases, and safer hardware for people with mobility challenges.
Madison Huang, daughter of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, moved into technology after working in culinary arts and luxury marketing. Her cross-disciplinary background shaped a distinct work philosophy and approach to communication. She now applies those experiences to marketing NVIDIA's Physical AI platform, finding a role that connects her previous career paths with the company's work in embodied systems.
Humanoid robot startup Figure AI recently launched a highly buzzworthy technology showcase: a 24-hour uninterrupted live stream depicting its latest humanoid…
At NVIDIA GTC 2025, NVIDIA unveiled a remarkable set of new open-source models and datasets for the field of "Physical AI" — also known as embodied…