Boston University team wins MassRobotics Form & Function Challenge at Robotics Summit
MassRobotics awarded prizes to university teams and showcased healthcare innovators, physical AI developers, and startups. The post Boston University team…
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Autonomous defense manufacturer Mach Industries raises $300M
Mach Industries will use the funding to accelerate executing government contracts, acquire talent, develop products, and expand its network. The post…
Petal Surgical adds more funding for incisionless surgical robot
Petal said its incisionless surgery method could create a new standard of care, making advanced treatments safer, more accessible and less traumatic for…
ANSCER Robotics closes Series A round for industrial material handling
ANSCER Robotics has raised $5.4 million to scale its hybrid industrial automation robots in North America and globally. The post ANSCER Robotics closes…
This AI startup will clean your home for free to train future robots
{"#text":"AI training startup Shift wants to clean your home for free. The catch - because, despite what its website says, there's always a catch - is that…
The deadly Ebola outbreak is proving difficult to control
The alert was raised on May 5. Four health-care workers in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo had died from an unknown illness…
How a new extraction process could unlock the world’s lithium
Researchers say they’ve found a new way to extract lithium, a crucial metal used in the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles and energy…
Robotics Café brings together autonomous robot practitioners
The recently launched Robotics Café is a weekly online seminar series to bring together researchers, students and industry practitioners working in the…
Robots Could Turn E-Waste Into a Source of Legacy Chips
Electronic waste is moving up on regulatory agendas in 2026. New European waste-shipment rules, expanded recycling fees on products with non-removable…
Trump and his CEOs want China’s business – but has Asia moved on?
US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh…
The Download: making drugs in orbit and NASA’s nuclear-powered spacecraft
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. A plan…
Data centers are coming for rural America
{"#text":"At its peak, the Androscoggin paper mill in Jay, Maine, a rural town about 67 miles northwest of Portland, employed about 1,500 people - until a…
A plan to make drugs in orbit is going commercial
Varda Space Industries, a startup that’s been pitching its ability to perform drug experiments in space, says it has signed up the pharmaceutical company…
2026 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards
We unveil the 2026 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards, including the Robot of the Year, Startup of the Year, Application of the Year, and Robots for Good…
Nyobolt raises funding to bring fast charging to more robots
Nyobolt has grown its revenue fivefold year over year as its high-efficiency power systems enable greater robot performance. The post Nyobolt raises funding…
Here’s what you need to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more…
What’s next for IVF
MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series looks across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future. You can read the rest…
Podcast: Colin Angle discusses building companion robots with Familiar Machines & Magic
iRobot co-founder Colin Angle talks about his latest venture, creating next-gen social robots with Familiar Machines. The post Podcast: Colin Angle…
WaiV Robotics emerges from stealth to help drones take off and land at sea
With $7.5 million in funding, WaiV Robotics is working to productize its drone landing system, and find OEM partners to work with. The post WaiV Robotics…
Inside Colin Angle’s bid to build companion robots with Familiar Machines & Magic
Familiar Machines & Magic, Colin Angle's new robot startup, is developing a quadruped 'familiar' to succeed in a challenging category. The post Inside…
Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
The latest U.S. broadsides, fired over disagreements about the Iran war, have raised fresh questions about the best way to handle a mercurial ally.
Mini-crises sparked by the Iran war may add up to a big collapse
Not a sudden, major crash but a series of mini-crises. That, according to some, is the prospect facing the global economy and financial system in the wake…
Top 10 robotics stories of April 2026
In April 2026, prominent robotics companies hit technical milestones, raised large funding rounds, and took part in patent disputes. The post Top 10…
The art of crossing the chasm: When is a startup ready for enterprise adoption?
Silicon Foundry bridges the chasm between startups and enterprises, focusing on innovation, strategic partnerships, and navigating macroeconomic shifts. The…