Top 10 robotics developments of July 2025 - The Robot Report

In July 2025, the robotics industry saw significant advancements, funding milestones, and strategic partnerships, as highlighted by The Robot Report's top 10 articles. MIT introduced a novel 3-in-1 training tool that simplifies robot learning by allowing robots to learn tasks through demonstration, either via remote control, physical guidance, or observation. NEURA Robotics partnered with HD Hyundai to develop specialized quadruped and humanoid robots tailored for the demanding shipbuilding sector, showcasing the expanding versatility of cognitive robots. Meanwhile, RealSense spun off from Intel to operate independently with $50 million in funding, focusing on 3D vision technologies for robotics. Several companies secured substantial funding to accelerate innovation: Augmentus raised $11 million to develop no-code robotics programming solutions aimed at reducing complexity for manufacturers; Unitree Robotics achieved unicorn status with a Series C round valuing the company at approximately $1.7 billion, reflecting growing interest in legged robots; and Galbot secured $153 million to commercialize its