Europe

German robotics unicorn Neura Robotics has opened a major new development center in Zurich, relocating the R&D for its 4NE-1 humanoid to the Swiss city. The move highlights Zurich''s growing status as a global hub for embodied AI, joining neighbors like Disney Research and Flexion.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has invested in Alva Industries to secure "FiberPrinting" motor technology, a critical component for the company''s upcoming humanoid robotic hands.

Born from the prestigious Italian Institute of Technology, the new spinoff enters the humanoid race with backing from AMD and Tether, aiming to turn 20 years of research into industrial reality.

The UK startup expands its lineup with a bipedal robot developed in five months, showcasing push recovery, modular hands, and a continued focus on rapid iteration.

Led by former Tesla and Hugging Face researcher Rémi Cadene, UMA reveals a heavyweight founding team and ambitious plans for general-purpose robots by 2026.