Travis Kalanick's Atoms Robotics Raises $1.7 Billion in Funding Round Led by a16z

Uber co-founder's new robotics company, Atoms, receives $1.7 billion in funding, with Ben Horowitz joining its board and Kalanick reuniting with the company he founded.

Autonomous Vehicle Space Heats Up with New Investments and Talent Wars

The autonomous vehicle space is experiencing a resurgence in investment and talent, with companies like Humble Robotics leading the charge. With $24 million in funding, Humble Robotics is building a fully autonomous, cabless electric hauler for freight, and its founder Eyal Cohen shares his insights on the industry's progress.

Autonomous Vehicle Hype Returns with Humble Robotics

The autonomous vehicle space is experiencing a resurgence in hype, with Humble Robotics leading the charge with its fully autonomous, cabless electric hauler for freight. Founder and CEO Eyal Cohen shares his insights on the industry's progress and what he's learned from his 15 years of experience in building startups.

Proception Raises $11M to Develop Human-Like Robot Hands

Proception, a robotics startup founded by former Tesla technical lead Jay Li, has raised $11 million in seed funding to develop highly dexterous robotic hands. The company aims to become the top hand supplier to other companies, enabling them to focus on developing their own robotic systems.

Asia's Robot AI Boom: Korea's Top Manufacturers Back Config as Next TSMC

Asia's push into physical AI is being fueled by the same manufacturing prowess that made the region a global industrial powerhouse. Config, a Seoul- and San Jose-based startup building the data layer for robotic foundation models (RFMs), has secured backing from the venture arms of South Korea's biggest manufacturers.