Verified Events
DateTypeCompanyHeadlineSegment
Flourish Robots launches Flourish 1 home robot preorders
- Owners teach tasks by demonstrating them with a phone; the company claims a new workflow can be taught in about 30 minutes without coding.
- The first 50 units are available for preorder, with delivery planned for December 2026.
- Launch examples include tidying clothes and toys, loading a dishwasher, wiping tables, watering plants and fetching objects.
WIM-Z reports first in-home robot field-test results
- Four prototypes accumulated 60 operating hours across home and kennel trials and detected more than 2,100 barking events.
- Two repeat Silent Guardian trials produced company-reported barking reductions of 75% and 83%.
- Three participating trial sites subsequently purchased a robot.
iRobot demonstrates Roomba Duo two-robot cleaning concept
- The main vacuum and steam-mop robot deploys the ultra-thin companion from an autonomous mobile dock and shares a home map with it.
- Both robots use ClearView Pro dual-line LiDAR and PrecisionVision AI navigation.
- The live demonstration used existing Roomba Plus 575 Combo hardware for the companion concept, and iRobot Japan said there is no current sales plan.
Matic selects Jetson Orin Nano 2 for future home robots
- The module is expected to deliver twice the inference performance of its predecessor and 40% lower power draw at equivalent performance in 15W mode.
- Matic said more than 13,000 of its robots were in U.S. homes, with 450,000 autonomous miles and 400M square feet cleaned.
- Its current robots already use NVIDIA Jetson compute; the Orin Nano 2 module and developer kit are expected in the first half of 2027.
Matic adds Cues voice and gesture controls
- Cues supports more than 70 languages through Gemini and can hear spoken commands from up to 10 metres away.
- Gesture recognition tracks the direction of a user's pointing hand to locate a mess, while voice commands can target rooms, cleaning modes, schedules and follow-me movement.
- The wake phrase is detected on the robot; after the chime, requests are processed anonymously by Gemini and are not stored.
Weave Robotics launches Isaac 1 preorder for mobile home robot
- Weave lists Laundry Flow and Daily Reset as the first feature areas, covering dirty-clothes pickup, loaded hampers, folding, bed-making and room tidying.
- The preorder page lists a $250 refundable deposit, $449/month subscription option, or $7,999 up-front purchase option.
NORI Robotics introduces L2 bimanual home robot
- The 100-centimetre L2 combines dual arms, a 650-millimetre vertical lift and wheeled mobility for tasks including dish loading, laundry handling, sweeping and drink preparation.
- A shared skills marketplace lets task training move between NORI units, while remote operation provides a human fallback for assistance and telepresence.
- The larger L2 Grande extends height to 130 centimetres and vertical lift to 950 millimetres while retaining bimanual wheeled operation.
Familiar Machines & Magic unveils Familiars consumer physical AI platform
- Familiar Machines & Magic emerged publicly and introduced Familiars, embodied AI systems designed for trust, interaction and long-term connection.
- Colin Angle unveiled the company and product vision at The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything conference.
- The company framed Familiars as emotionally intelligent home robots focused on companionship and non-screen interaction rather than task execution.
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Innate runs 25 MARS robots at Y Combinator RoboHacks
- Innate and Iterate co-hosted the two-day robotics hackathon at Y Combinator's San Francisco office.
- More than 120 builders developed projects using at least 25 general-purpose MARS robots.
- NASA, Google DeepMind and other technology organizations supported the event's speakers, tracks and prizes.
7X Robotics wins UCalgary Launchpad best-prototype award
- University of Calgary listed 7x robotics as the Best Prototype award winner in its Launchpad Liftoff results.
- The award named Rimoon Koryal, Usman Roshan and Yunzhe Xue as the 7x robotics team.
- The result came through Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking startup programming at UCalgary.
Syncere launches Lume robotic floor lamp
- Syncere introduced Lume on April 8, 2026 and opened orders with shipping initially targeted for that summer.
- The product combines adaptive lighting with a concealed robot that can make beds, fold laundry and reset pillows.
- Lume uses ClearTouch technology to integrate vision, manipulation and light in a transparent lamp-shade interface.
Tennibot launches Partner V2 AI tennis ball machine
- Tennibot launched Partner V2, an AI-powered tennis ball machine for programmable training sessions.
- The updated machine added expanded shot capabilities and AI-driven drills.
- The system pairs with Tennibot Rover to automate ball collection and training flow.
Weave announces Isaac 0 and begins California shipments
- Isaac 0 is a stationary two-arm robot designed to fold household laundry.
- Weave said initial units were shipping in California with installation and ongoing support.
- The announcement establishes a dated launch and early shipment milestone without implying broad national availability.
Matic secures $60 million manufacturing scale-up bet
- The financing totalled $60 million.
- The company tied the capital to manufacturing scale, engineering growth and customer delivery.
- Matic disclosed the round alongside substantial shipped-unit and usage milestones.
Matic reports more than 6,000 robots shipped
- More than 6,000 robots had shipped by the announcement date.
- The fleet had cleaned over 110 million square feet.
- Cumulative fleet travel exceeded 80,000 miles.
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Innate begins shipping MARS beta units
- Select early supporters were receiving beta-form MARS robots by the disclosure date.
- Innate planned to fulfill its remaining existing orders before the 2025 Christmas period.
- Early units used predominantly resin and PLA components manufactured at Innate's Palo Alto office.
Oso Electric Equipment acquires Electric Sheep Robotics
- Oso Electric Equipment acquired Electric Sheep Robotics after the companies introduced a jointly developed smart mower earlier in 2025.
- The combination joined Oso electric powertrains and field operations with Electric Sheep machine learning and autonomy.
- The combined business adopted the Oso Robotics name for commercial outdoor equipment.
Weave deploys Isaac at Tumble's San Francisco laundry service
- Isaac was installed in Tumble's commercial laundry workflow in San Francisco.
- The robot folded a portion of each customer laundry bag during the operating deployment.
- Tumble staff handled the remaining work alongside the robot.
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Innate launches MARS personal AI robot
- MARS combines mobile navigation, a learning-oriented arm, onboard compute and multimodal sensing.
- Innate opened pre-orders while positioning the system as an affordable platform for robotics builders.
- The BASIC agent supports programs created through code, demonstrations and natural-language prompts.
7X Robotics laundry-folding robot tested in home demo
- Joanna Stern tested a 7X Robotics laundry-folding robot in her home for several days.
- The setup used two robotic arms, webcams and an Nvidia-GPU laptop running a custom AI model.
- The robot autonomously folded T-shirts, with reported cycle times of roughly two to three minutes per shirt.
Matic earns rare 10/10 rating from WIRED
- The review praised Matic's quiet operation, spot-on absolute mapping, automatic floor-surface recognition and easy-to-use app.
- Matic combines an Nvidia Jetson Orin processor with six RGB infrared cameras, while mapping data and analysis remain on the user's devices.
- Its clear waste bag holds wet and dry material and incorporates a HEPA filter; the cleaning routine includes general, edge and toe-kick passes.
iRobot introduces Roomba Max 705 Vac Robot plus AutoEmpty Dock
- iRobot launched the Roomba Max 705 Vac Robot paired with an AutoEmpty dock as a higher-performance vacuum-only tier.
- Press materials emphasize stronger suction and longer hands-free cleaning intervals.
- The SKU further segments the 2025 lineup into distinct performance bands.
Yarbo raises $27M Series B for global expansion
- Yarbo said the financing would expand mass production and strengthen its global supply chain and support operations.
- The company plans to increase investment in computer vision, machine learning, navigation and new yard-care modules.
- At the announcement, Yarbo said its modular robot was present in more than 20 countries and supported mowing, snow clearing and leaf removal.
iRobot introduces a suite of innovative Roomba floor-cleaning robots
- iRobot rolled out a new wave of Roomba vacuums and 2-in-1 vacuum-mop systems with upgraded navigation and dock options.
- Messaging framed the drop as a portfolio-wide refresh rather than a single-SKU launch.
- The cycle represents the main 2025 product reset for the core floor-care robot business.
Familiar Machines & Magic emerges from stealth plans under Colin Angle
- The Verge reported Colin Angle's new startup Familiar Machines & Magic, focused on home robots for health, wellness and companionship.
- The early team included former iRobot leaders Chris Jones and Ira Renfrew.
- The report said the company had raised $15 million and was seeking another $15 million.
iRobot brings more power and self-emptying to the affordable Roomba Essential lineup
- iRobot launched Roomba Combo 2 Essential and Roomba Vac 2 Essential with higher cleaning power and an AutoEmpty dock for hands-off debris handling.
- The drop pushes the Essential family further down-market while importing premium convenience features.
- The release is a named consumer lineup expansion rather than a vague portfolio tweak.
Yard Robotics presents at MassRobotics Accelerator showcase
- Yard Robotics presented its technology and business model as one of 10 companies in the inaugural accelerator cohort.
- The cohort showcase opened at the Robotics Summit & Expo on May 1, 2024 in Boston.
- MassRobotics said the program combined non-dilutive funding, tailored curriculum and personalized mentorship.
Yard Robotics features in MassRobotics AgTech startup showcase
- MassRobotics listed Yard Robotics founder Divya Thakur among the confirmed startups in its AgTech showcase.
- The public event took place on March 26, 2024 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- The program combined an autonomy industry briefing, an agriculture panel and startup presentations.
Yard Robotics joins inaugural MassRobotics Accelerator with $100,000 grant
- MassRobotics announced Yard Robotics as one of 10 companies in its first accelerator cohort on February 8, 2024.
- Each selected startup was awarded a $100,000 non-dilutive grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.
- The three-month equity-free program began February 5 and combined business curriculum, customer discovery and robotics mentorship.
Amazon and iRobot agree to terminate pending acquisition
- Amazon and iRobot mutually agreed to terminate the previously announced acquisition.
- The move ends the pending cash deal first unveiled in August 2022.
- The decision reset iRobot's strategic trajectory and subsequent restructuring backdrop.
Matic emerges from stealth with $24 million new seed financing
- The current financing disclosed in the announcement was $24 million.
- Cumulative funding reached $29.6 million.
- Investors included Mehul Nariyawala, Navneet Dalal, Rehan Jalil, GitHub co-founder Tom Preston-Werner and Stripe co-founders Patrick and John Collison.
Yard Robotics presents at MassRobotics Investor Demo Day
- Yard Robotics was among more than 30 startup companies participating in the September 2023 Investor Demo Day.
- MassRobotics held the event on September 19, 2023 with investors and startups from around the world in attendance.
- The open-house format enabled participating startups to display technology and speak with investors and partners.
Yard showcases outdoor robotics at MassRobotics Demo Day
- Yard was one of more than 25 startups showcasing robots and technology at the March 2023 Demo Day.
- MassRobotics held the open-house event on March 14, 2023 for investors, startups and the robotics community.
- The organizer identified Yard as a new resident startup and listed Yardbot among the participating companies.
Yarbo launches modular yard robot campaign
- The Kickstarter campaign introduced a single autonomous base robot with interchangeable mower, snow-blower and leaf-blower modules.
- Yarbo positioned the platform as an all-season yard-care system rather than a single-purpose robotic mower.
- The campaign opened reservations and early-backer sales for the modular consumer robot.
Electric Sheep Robotics raises USD 21.5 million Series A
- Tiger Global led the USD 21.5 million Series A financing.
- Foundation Capital, grep-vc, Signia Venture Partners and earlier individual investors also participated.
- The company paired the financing with general availability of its Dexter autonomous-mowing system.
Tennibot receives investment from Benson Capital Partners
- Tennibot uses sensors and AI cameras to retrieve tennis balls across a court.
- Benson Capital Partners was founded by New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson.
Electric Sheep Robotics launches with autonomous mower retrofit
- Dexter was introduced as a clamp-on autonomy kit for existing commercial lawn mowers.
- The system combined LiDAR, cameras, GPS and ultrasonic sensing with remote monitoring.
- The launch disclosed approximately USD 4 million in seed funding led by Foundation Capital.
Greenzie raises $750K for robotic mowing service rollout
- Atlanta Ventures led the round, with TechSquare Labs, strategic investors and follow-on backers participating.
- Greenzie said the funding supported robotic mowing crews for major landscaping customers and software expansion.
- The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Greenzie moves from product development toward broader commercial use.
Greenzie raises $500K for autonomous mowing software
- Atlanta Ventures led the round, with TechSquare Labs and strategic angels participating.
- The company was building software for commercial autonomous mowing workflows.
- The capital supports industrial automation, construction or production workflows as Greenzie moves toward broader commercial use.
Tennibot launches robotic tennis ball collector on Kickstarter
- The robot used computer vision and AI to collect tennis balls on court.
- The launch targeted players and coaches looking to reduce manual ball pickup during training.
- The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics.
Dash Robotics acquires Bots Alive
- Bots Alive used smartphone cameras to track play environments and coordinate multiple Bluetooth-connected robots.
- Dash integrated the acquired AI and perception capabilities into its DashConnect development platform.
- The deal followed the Mattel-backed Kamigami retail launch and expanded Dash from robot motion into connected-toy behaviour software.
Dash Robotics and Mattel launch Kamigami at national retailers
- The collaboration brought eight insect-inspired Kamigami variants to national retail at a USD 49.99 launch price.
- Children assembled the foldable robots and used an app to drive, race and programme behaviours.
- The release converted Dash's biomimetic robot technology into a mass-market STEM toy platform under Mattel distribution.
Dash Robotics unveils first Kamigami robot line
- Kamigami used foldable composite construction and insect-inspired movement in an app-controlled robot kit.
- Dash positioned the platform for games including racing, sumo and autonomous interaction.
- The company planned direct and Amazon availability in 2016 after introducing the line in October 2015.
Dash Robotics secures USD 1.4 million seed round
- IronFire Capital led the seed round for the maker of foldable, animal-inspired robots.
- Dash planned to use the capital for a consumer-market launch and an education pilot programme.
- The financing followed a 2014 beta robot-kit crowdfunding campaign that sold out in less than two weeks.