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UL Solutions has issued its first certification under UL 6260, a new framework for remotely operated robots used in hazardous locations, to ExRobotics for its ExR-2.5 inspection robot.

ExRobotics Receives First UL 6260 Certification for Hazardous Location Inspection Robot

Key Takeaways UL Solutions has issued its first certification under UL 6260, a new framework for remotely operated robots used in hazardous locations, to ExRobotics for its ExR-2.5 inspection robot. […]

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Burro launched Grande 44, designed for towing, transportation, and vegetation management in agriculture, industrial & outdoor operations

Burro Launches Grande 44, Its Most Powerful Autonomous Work Platform, Built with NVIDIA Isaac Sim

Burro, an autonomy company focused on outdoor labor automation, has announced the launch of Grande 44, its most powerful autonomous work platform to date. Designed for towing, transportation, and vegetation management across demanding terrain and conditions, Grande 44 is now available for pre-order, with first deliveries beginning in H2 2026.

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French agricultural cooperative group Océalia has announced a minority stake investment in agtech startup Cyclair, as part of its Cap 2030 strategic plan. The investment is positioned as a direct step toward offering cooperative members a concrete alternative to chemical herbicides — one that reduces environmental impact without cutting into farm profitability.

Océalia Invests in Cyclair to Accelerate Robotic Weeding in Field Crops

French agricultural cooperative group Océalia has announced a minority stake investment in agtech startup Cyclair, as part of its Cap 2030 strategic plan. The investment is positioned as a direct step toward offering cooperative members a concrete alternative to chemical herbicides — one that reduces environmental impact without cutting into farm profitability.

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Robotic harvesting is replacing seasonal labor in soft fruit production. Indoor strawberry automation now offers a permanent cost advantage.

Automated Berry Harvesting Solutions: How Growers Are Solving the Soft Fruit Labor Crisis

Robotic harvesting has been a fixture of agricultural technology conferences for years. What is different now is that it is beginning to show up in commercial strawberry operations in a […]

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JABAS.AI launched a platform designed to enable autonomous navigation for agricultural robot fleets in GPS-constrained farm environments

JABAS.AI Launches from Ceres Agri-Tech and University of Lincoln to Solve GPS-Free Autonomous Navigation for Agricultural Robot Fleets

JABAS.AI, a spinout from Ceres Agri-Tech and the University of Lincoln, has launched with a platform designed to enable reliable autonomous navigation for agricultural robot fleets in GPS-constrained and unstructured farm environments.

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U.S. Sugar has announced the launch of the largest commercial deployment of autonomous tractors in the American sugar industry

U.S. Sugar Launches Largest Commercial Autonomous Tractor Fleet in American Sugar Industry

U.S. Sugar has announced the launch of the largest commercial deployment of autonomous tractors in the American sugar industry, operating a fleet of five unmanned John Deere tractors across its 255,000-acre farming operation in South Florida.

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John Deere acquired Sentera in May 2025 & GUSS Automation in August 2025, adding aerial imagery and autonomous spray capability respectively.

John Deere Made Two Precision Ag Acquisitions in Three Months

John Deere acquired Sentera in May 2025 and GUSS Automation in August 2025, adding aerial imagery and autonomous spray capability respectively.

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Ecorobotix has partnered with RDO Equipment Australia to bring its AI-powered ARA sprayer to Australia’s vegetable-growing regions.

Autonomous Weeding Robots Drew More Precision Ag Investment Than Any Other Category in 2025

Autonomous weeding robots captured the largest share of precision ag venture funding in 2025, with Ecorobotix closing a $105M Series D.

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DEEP Robotics, in partnership with JD Logistics, has deployed quadruped and wheeled-legged robots at the Longwu Standardized Tea Plantation in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province

DEEP Robotics Deploys Robot Dogs for Tea Leaf Transport in China’s Zhejiang Province

DEEP Robotics, in partnership with JD Logistics, has deployed quadruped and wheeled-legged robots at the Longwu Standardized Tea Plantation in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province

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Nature Robots closed a €4 million seed financing round led by strategic investors Climentum Capital, Bayern Kapital, and Planetary Impact Ventures.

Nature Robots Secures €4 Million Seed Funding to Scale Autonomous Farming Software

Nature Robots closed a €4 million seed financing round led by strategic investors Climentum Capital, Bayern Kapital, and Planetary Impact Ventures.

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