Industrial robotics stories

Jun 2, 2026

SoftBank in Talks to Back $800 Million Funding Round for Agile Robots

German industrial robotics startup Agile Robots is in discussions to raise approximately $800 million in new funding from backers including SoftBank Group, as investors seek companies deploying artificial intelligence in physical robotics.

Jun 2, 20261 source

May 9, 2026

Xiaoyubot Raises Multi-Hundred-Million Yuan Round Backed by Xiaomi, Didi, and BAIC

Chinese industrial embodied AI company Xiaoyubot has secured a new funding round with participation from five major industrial capitals including Xiaomi, Didi, BAIC, Fosun, and CCDC.

May 9, 20261 source