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Last updated: 2026-06-29T05:13:16.030Z

New Robotics Companies Unveil AI-Powered Agricultural Robots and Unique Humanoid Designs

HardTech Reads · 2026-06-28T00:00:00.000Z

Antoniq Robotics has launched an embodied AI platform tailored for agricultural use, aiming to address labor shortages and boost productivity in outdoor settings. Simultaneously, Genesis AI introduced 'Eno,' a wheeled humanoid robot with a minimalist, appliance-like design intended for integration into living spaces and lab automation, moving away from traditional human-like aesthetics.

Agility Robotics to Go Public Through $2.5 Billion SPAC Merger

HardTech Reads · 2026-06-28T00:00:00.000Z

Agility Robotics, known for its Digit humanoid robot, plans to become a publicly traded company via a $2.5 billion SPAC merger. This makes it the first US-listed firm exclusively focused on humanoid robotics, backed by over $300 million in customer orders from major corporations.