Tag: Robotics

Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs M from Sequoia

Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia

October 7, 20262 min read

Mecka AI collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid robots and other kinds of robots. The startup pays people to record everyday tasks.

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Anduril has invented a wild new drone flying contest where jobs are the prize

January 27, 20262 min read

This is a race series for software programmers and the brainchild of founder Palmer Luckey, he tells TechCrunch. In January 2026, defense […]

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How YC-backed Bucket Robotics survived its first CES

January 18, 20262 min read

Now, the startup is turning its attention to building the business, fundraising and striking commercial deals. For a seed-stage startup, CES (the […]

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TechCrunch Mobility: ‘Physical AI’ enters the hype machine

January 18, 20263 min read

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” In her latest TechCrunch Mobility newsletter (January 16, 2026), […]

Mobileye acquires humanoid robot startup Mentee Robotics for 0M

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Mobileye acquires humanoid robot startup Mentee Robotics for $900M

January 6, 20262 min read

Mentee Robotics was co-founded by Mobileye president Amnon Shashua. In a significant strategic expansion beyond the automotive sector, Mobileye announced on January […]

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Nvidia wants to be the Android of generalist robotics

January 5, 20262 min read

Nvidia unveiled a full-stack robotics ecosystem at CES 2026, including foundation models, simulation tools, and hardware. It wants to be the default […]