Here’s a roundup of some of the most exciting news in the robotics and automation industry for June 2025!
Hexagon launches AEON humanoid robot for industrial applications
Hexagon AB last month launched its first humanoid robot, AEON, at the Hexagon LIVE Global event. Designed to meet real-world customer needs, AEON combines Hexagon’s expertise in precision measurement, sensor technology, AI, and spatial intelligence.
Zurich-based Hexagon aims to address labor shortages and drive autonomy in industries like aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and logistics. AEON offers advanced locomotion, task versatility, environmental awareness, and battery-swapping for continuous operation.
The robot will be piloted with Schaeffler and Pilatus for use cases like manipulation, inspection, and reality capture. Hexagon joins growing competition in the humanoid space, alongside Boston Dynamics, Figure AI, and Agility Robotics.
Coco Robotics raises $80M to scale sidewalk delivery robots
Coco Robotics has raised $80 million to advance its AI platform, grow its autonomous delivery fleet, and expand partnerships. The company has completed over 500,000 zero-emission deliveries in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Helsinki.
Coco plans to deploy thousands of robots globally by 2025, aiming to make last-mile logistics more sustainable and reliable. The funding round includes investors like Sam and Max Altman, Pelion, and Uber’s former SVP Ryan Graves.
Coco has existing partnerships with DoorDash and Uber, with deliveries live in LA, Chicago, and Helsinki.
Meta V-JEPA 2 world model uses raw video to train robots
Meta has launched V-JEPA 2, a 1.2-billion-parameter world model trained on video to boost robotic prediction, planning, and understanding. Built on JEPA architecture, the self-supervised model learns from over 1 million hours of video and images, followed by action-conditioned learning with limited robot control data.
Tested on pick-and-place tasks, V-JEPA 2 showed 65% to 80% success in unfamiliar settings. Meta also introduced benchmarks like IntPhys 2 and MVPBench to assess physical understanding. The model is open for commercial and research use, joining efforts by Google DeepMind and World Labs in advancing world models for AI agents.
Wandercraft unveils Calvin, new industrial humanoid, and Renault partnership
French robotics company Wandercraft has introduced its first humanoid robot, Calvin, developed in just 40 days using exoskeleton technology. Backed by a new minority investment from Renault Group, Calvin targets industrial applications to ease worker strain and boost productivity.
Renault will support scaling and cost reduction for both Calvin and Wandercraft’s medical exoskeletons.
Wandercraft’s Atalante X exoskeleton, used in nearly 100 clinics, enables hands-free walking for patients with spinal cord injuries or strokes. Its Personal Exoskeleton for home use is in clinical trials, aiming to offer greater mobility for everyday activities.
Beewise brings in $50M to expand access to its robotic BeeHome
Beewise has secured $50 million in Series D funding, bringing its total raised to nearly $170 million. The company’s AI-driven BeeHome 4 system provides 24/7 robotic care to bee colonies, aiming to combat alarming global bee population declines linked to climate change, disease, and pesticides.
BeeHome 4, powered by solar energy, offers real-time, autonomous hive care, including its new Heat Chamber Technology that eliminates 99% of deadly Varroa mites without chemicals. Beewise now operates over 1,200 robotic hives, pollinating 300,000+ acres for major growers.
The funding will support global expansion and technological advancements, furthering Beewise’s mission to protect pollinators and global food security.
NEURA Robotics launches latest cognitive robots, Neuraverse ecosystem
NEURA Robotics unveiled major innovations at Automatica 2025, including the 3rd-gen 4NE1 humanoid, MiPA cognitive household robot, and its Neuraverse open robotics ecosystem. The Germany-based company aims to make cognitive robotics mass-market ready, combining AI, sensors, and autonomy across its product line. 4NE1 features AI, cameras, touch-sensitive “Artificial Skin,” and dual batteries for industrial and household tasks. MiPA, NEURA’s affordable, AI-powered service robot, is designed for everyday use and smart home integration, with deliveries starting this year.
Gecko Robotics reaches unicorn status with latest funding
Gecko Robotics, known for its robots that inspect and modernize critical infrastructure, has raised $125 million in Series D funding, doubling its valuation to $1.25 billion. The Pittsburgh-based company uses AI-powered climbing, flying, and swimming robots to assess structures like Navy ships, power plants, and pipelines.
Its Cantilever operating platform uses advanced AI to ensure data accuracy and help predict failures, improve efficiency, and modernize infrastructure. The funding, led by Cox Enterprises and others, will accelerate growth in defense, energy, and manufacturing sectors.
Gecko claims its technology reduces downtime, prevents failures, and is key to modernizing global infrastructure, saving billions in potential losses.
1X’s NEO humanoid gains autonomy with new Redwood AI model
1X Technologies has introduced Redwood, an AI model that enables its NEO humanoid robot to autonomously perform household tasks like laundry, answering doors, and navigating spaces. Trained on real-world data, Redwood supports whole-body manipulation, mobile bi-manual tasks, and integrates real-time voice control. The system runs efficiently on NEO’s onboard hardware, with demonstrations showcased at NVIDIA GTC 2025. 1X aims to use Redwood and NEO to address labor shortages and expand the role of humanoid robots in daily life.
