Eka Robotics raises $150M to scale its vision-force-action m

Foundry Robotics raises $100M for its first autonomous U.S. factory, aiming to streamline drone production with AI and robotics. The startup, led by ex-Tesla and military robotics experts, targets complex electromechanical systems.

Enact Intelligence, a Zurich-based robotics startup, raised $30 million in pre-seed funding to develop a novel approach to force sensing using motor current signals. The company argues that existing motor hardware can be used to infer contact forces across the entire robot body, eliminating the need for external tactile sensors. This method, supported by academic research, offers broad coverage and durability, though real-world performance metrics are not yet published.

Foundry Robotics raises $100M Series A to expand its autonomous factory in Emeryville, focusing on complex assembly with AI and robotics. The company aims to accelerate deployment and grow its team to meet demand in defense and commercial sectors.

Machenta, a London-based robotics startup, has raised $40 million in seed funding to develop a system that allows robots to learn new tasks with a single demonstration. The company's approach, called 'instant robot learning,' uses a combination of simulation and real-world data to enable rapid adaptation. While early results show success in simple tasks, the system is still in development and has not yet proven its reliability in diverse industrial settings.

Bedrock Robotics raised $600M in Series C funding to expand autonomous excavator deployments across US construction sites, enhancing safety and efficiency for contractors.