Opinion & Briefings
Industry briefings, distilled for engineers
Daily industry briefings distilled from robotics research and industrial automation news — each links back to its original source.
ArchiveOpinion · Dec 9, 2025
SS Innovations files 510(k) for Mantra surgical robot; targets US market
SS Innovations submits FDA 510(k) for its SSi Mantra multi-specialty surgical robotic system, aiming for US entry with cost-efficient technology.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 8, 2025
US Congress Revives 'No Robot Bosses' Bill to Curb AI in Workplace Decisions
Bipartisan lawmakers reintroduce legislation restricting automated decision systems in hiring and firing, mandating human oversight.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 5, 2025
Distalmotion Raises $150M to Expand Dexter Robotic Surgery System
Distalmotion closes $150M Series G to accelerate US adoption of its Dexter robotic surgery system, focusing on ambulatory surgery centers.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 3, 2025
Wing and Walmart Launch Metro Atlanta's First Drone Delivery Service
Wing and Walmart begin drone delivery in Metro Atlanta from six stores, offering five-minute flights for groceries and gifts, expanding to 100 stores by 2026.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 1, 2025
Nvidia invests $2B in Synopsys to expand engineering and design partnership
Nvidia and Synopsys expand collaboration with $2B investment, aiming to accelerate engineering simulation and digital twins across industries.
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ArchiveOpinion · Nov 29, 2025
Gravis Robotics Raises $23M, Expands Autonomous Earthmoving Across Seven Countries
Gravis Robotics secures $23M in funding and new partnerships, deploying autonomous excavators in seven countries with a 30% productivity boost.
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ArchiveOpinion · Nov 27, 2025
Hyundai Teases Next-Generation MobED Autonomous Mobility Platform
Hyundai Motor Group releases a 19-second teaser video for its next-generation MobED robotic mobility platform, with details expected before IREX.
Read moreArchiveOpinion · Nov 19, 2025
Large-Scale Planetary Resource Collection Robots: Progress and Trends
A review of small-scale sampling missions, key technologies, and future trends for large-scale extraterrestrial resource collection robots.
Read moreArchiveOpinion · Nov 19, 2025
Multi-Mode Lunar Soil Coring Robot: Design and Performance Analysis
A new robot integrates four coring modes—in-line, impact-through, single-rotation, and rotary-impact—to adapt to diverse lunar geological conditions.
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