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Mimic Robotics, a Zurich-based spin-off from ETH Zurich’s Soft Robotics Lab, is emerging as one of Europe’s most promising deep-tech startups in dexterous robotics and AI-driven automation. Founded in 2024, the company develops humanoid robotic hands powered by imitation-learning models that enable machines to replicate complex human motions with precision. Its “physical AI” platform combines advanced mechatronics with large-scale motion-capture data to train manipulators that can perform tasks traditionally reserved for skilled human workers. While its immediate focus is industrial automation, Mimic’s technology has clear dual-use potential for defense logistics, maintenance, and supply-chain resilience—key dimensions of European strategic autonomy. By offering a domestically developed alternative to foreign robotics, it strengthens Europe’s control over automation infrastructure at a time when critical manufacturing remains exposed to global dependencies. With its roots in ETH’s scientific ecosystem and support from Swiss and European venture funds, Mimic exemplifies how academic R&D can translate into strategic capability. The firm’s next challenge lies in scaling production, achieving interoperability with NATO standards, and securing European supply chains for components—steps that would elevate it from an emerging innovation to a cornerstone of Europe’s sovereign robotics and AI base. #DefenceFinanceMonitor #MimicRobotics #ETHZurich #Switzerland #AI #Robotics #AutonomousSystems #PhysicalAI #MachineLearning #EuropeanDefence #StrategicAutonomy #NATO #DualUse #Manufacturing #Innovation #SupplyChain #SoftRobotics #DefenseIndustry #C4ISR #AIinDefense https://lnkd.in/divf_55K

This is wild. Humanoid robots are entering a new era. 🤖 No human could stand back up that quickly and robotics are just getting started... 🧐 A humanoid robot in a Shenzhen lab stands back up with astonishing speed after being pushed, moving with precision that feels closer to human than machine. Developed at the ACT Lab of SUSTech, the platform uses advanced actuation and control systems to recover balance faster than the average person could. This experiment highlights the level of engineering detail that researchers are now achieving in robotic locomotion. What are your thoughts on this? 🤔💬 Credit: ACT Lab, SUSTech #ai #creativity #futurism #technology #innovation #artificialintelligence #personaldevelopment #whatinspiresme

Our 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of UNI NETWORK GROUP Magazine takes you across continents - from India’s leap into humanoid robotics to underwater robots redefining ocean exploration. This issue celebrates the synergy of technology, innovation, and sustainability shaping the global automation landscape. 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝘅 𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗔 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 Sona Comstar’s strategic alliance with Germany’s NEURA Robotics marks India’s entry into humanoid development. By merging precision engineering with cognitive robotics, the duo aims to revolutionize intelligent automation and strengthen India’s global tech presence. 𝗗𝗲𝘅𝗼𝗿𝘆’𝘀 $𝟭𝟲𝟱𝗠 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 UK-based Dexory raised $165 million to scale AI-powered warehouse robotics in the U.S. The investment accelerates its goal to deploy hundreds of autonomous robots, transforming global logistics with data-driven automation. 𝗡𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘅 𝗙𝘂𝗷𝗶𝘁𝘀𝘂 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 NVIDIA and Fujitsu are building Japan’s AI backbone for robotics. Their partnership focuses on smart robots to solve labor shortages and boost productivity across healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental sectors. 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Teledyne Marine and Rutgers University launched Redwing, the world’s first underwater robot to attempt a global circumnavigation. The five-year mission will gather vital ocean and climate data, pioneering a new era in marine robotics. Read full story here : https://lnkd.in/dB7fMnrW Joana Nau | Sebastian Weik | Nadescha Vornehm | Janina Milner | Jon Carr-Harris | Shruti Nair | Evelyn Chen | Hibah Ansari | Robert Grambo | Ollie Cook | Charlotte Noble | Jackie B. | Juan Canahui | Rafael Garcia | Himanshu Sharma | Kamal Arora | Aradhna Dubey | Vineet Nath | Ashanand Sharma #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Innovation #MarineTechnology #AIinRobotics #TechPartnerships #Sustainability #GlobalPerspective #UniNetwork

🤖 A Tale of Two Most of you have probably seen the recent posts about the impressive Unitree Robotics robot and yes, it truly is remarkable. Here’s an interesting perspective: nearly a decade ago, similar humanoid research platforms were already being developed in leading labs around the world. Take TORO, developed by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR); a research platform showcasing precision engineering, advanced control theory, and academic excellence. It reflects deep scientific rigor and methodical innovation. Now consider Unitree H1; agile, lightweight, fast, and commercially available. Running at 3.3 m/s with 360 N·m torque joints, it demonstrates how quickly humanoid robotics has advanced toward real-world applications. The contrast illustrates different goals: TORO → research-focused, advancing scientific knowledge. Unitree H1 → engineering-focused, enabling practical deployment. This isn’t about which is “better”; it’s about momentum. Innovation now moves at lightning speed, and the challenge lies in turning research excellence into market-ready products, not perfecting prototypes. 💬 Message to Startups: Innovation isn’t just about invention; it’s about execution. 💡5% inspiration, 95% execution⚡ #Innovation #Technology #Research #Engineering #Automation #HumanoidRobotics #Science #Future #DigitalTransformation

🌊Deeptech from Greater Zurich As featured in Forbes, Tethys Robotics is tackling one of the toughest frontiers in automation: the dark, GPS-free depths of the ocean. Its autonomous underwater robots perform inspections and cleanup missions too risky for human divers - making underwater work safer, cleaner, and more efficient. “ETH Zürich gave us the playground,” says CEO and Co-founder Jonas Wüst. “The backbone of Swiss innovation really made this possible.” Supported by Wyss Zurich, Innosuisse, and the broader Swiss innovation ecosystem, Tethys Robotics is a prime example of how our region enables world-class robotics. Known as the Silicon Valley of Robotics, the Greater Zurich Area is home to world-class R&D and universities, global tech players, top talent, and a uniquely supportive test environment that keeps setting global benchmarks in robotics and intelligent systems.🚀 👉 Learn how our region supports your robotics and AI business https://okt.to/uk4Zfs Read the Forbes article: https://okt.to/rPlBJy - - - 🚀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮? We help international companies land and grow in Greater Zurich: ✅ Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government ✅ Advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor, market, and setting up a company ✅ Custom-made fact-finding visits, including office and co-working space Our support is free of charge. ☎️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 to explore your expansion path in Greater Zurich. 📲 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 for global AI, talent, and innovation insights.

🌊Deeptech from Greater Zurich As featured in Forbes, Tethys Robotics is tackling one of the toughest frontiers in automation: the dark, GPS-free depths of the ocean. Its autonomous underwater robots perform inspections and cleanup missions too risky for human divers - making underwater work safer, cleaner, and more efficient. “ETH Zürich gave us the playground,” says co-founder Jonas Wüst. “The backbone of Swiss innovation really made this possible.” Supported by Wyss Zurich, Innosuisse, and the broader Swiss innovation ecosystem, Tethys Robotics is a prime example of how our region enables world-class robotics. Known as the Silicon Valley of Robotics, the Greater Zurich Area is home to world-class R&D, countless global tech players (👀🗺️see comments for our Big Tech Map ), top talent, and a uniquely supportive test environment that keeps setting global benchmarks in robotics and intelligent systems. 👉 Learn how our region supports your robotics and AI business https://okt.to/TMfrZ1 Forbes article: https://okt.to/MAvWh1 - - - 🚀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮? We help international companies land and grow in Greater Zurich: ✅ Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government ✅ Advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor, market, and setting up a company ✅ Custom-made fact-finding visits, including office and co-working space Our support is free of charge. ☎️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 to explore your expansion path in Greater Zurich. 📲 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 for global AI, talent, and innovation insights.

🌊Deeptech from Greater Zurich As featured in Forbes, Tethys Robotics is tackling one of the toughest frontiers in automation: the dark, GPS-free depths of the ocean. Its autonomous underwater robots perform inspections and cleanup missions too risky for human divers - making underwater work safer, cleaner, and more efficient. “ETH Zürich gave us the playground,” says co-founder Jonas Wüst. “The backbone of Swiss innovation really made this possible.” Supported by Wyss Zurich, Innosuisse, and the broader Swiss innovation ecosystem, Tethys Robotics is a prime example of how our region enables world-class robotics. Known as the Silicon Valley of Robotics, the Greater Zurich Area is home to world-class R&D, countless global tech players (👀🗺️see comments for our Big Tech Map ), top talent, and a uniquely supportive test environment that keeps setting global benchmarks in robotics and intelligent systems. 👉 Learn how our region supports your robotics and AI business https://okt.to/k0gvVs Forbes article: https://okt.to/zYl9Vk - - - 🚀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮? We help international companies land and grow in Greater Zurich: ✅ Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government ✅ Advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor, market, and setting up a company ✅ Custom-made fact-finding visits, including office and co-working space Our support is free of charge. ☎️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 to explore your expansion path in Greater Zurich. 📲 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 for global AI, talent, and innovation insights.

Meet Our Portfolio Startup: Waveye Waveye's Lightweight Imaging Radar (LIR) provides spatio-dynamic perception for robots, sensing the world in 3D and capturing every movement instantaneously. Their mission: safe coexistence of general purpose robotics and humans. Why we invested • Clear problem: The world needs automation, machines and robots need to perceive the 3D world around them.  • Clear solution: A lightweight imaging radar designed for robotics. • Smart go-to-market: Targeting robotics and automation, where safety and precision are crucial. The team • Levon Budagyan – CEO, industry veteran building scalable software and AI platforms. • Gor Hakobyan – CTO, expert in radar system design and signal processing algorithms. • Narek Rostomyan, Ph.D. – CIO, overseeing the hardware development Waveye is redefining how machines see the world; not by imitating human vision, but by surpassing its limits. Their technology is already deployed with multiple customers in industrial and robotics applications. #StartupSpotlight #TripleSVentures #Waveye #AI #Robotics #AutonomousSystems #RadarTechnology #DeepTech #Innovation #Autonomy

Where innovation takes physical form. At AI Insiders × Swissnex: Robotics & Automation, intelligence leaves the lab and steps into the real world, from humanoids that learn in simulation to fleets mapping the planet in real time. The evening opens with Franziska Bossart, Head of Amazon’s $1B Industrial Innovation Fund, revealing how Amazon backs the frontier of AI and robotics, and why this moment matters more than ever. Then the conversation widens with Lu Zhang, John Robins, Antonio Paolillo, and Benjamin Bolte exploring how intelligence becomes physical, how machines collaborate, and how design, capital, and research intersect to shape the next industrial era. As the night unfolds, builders take the stage, drones that scale bridges, robots that wire rebar, vision systems that think, and AI infrastructure that powers it all. If you already hold access, this is the room you want to be in. If not, stay close. 📍 October 30 — San Francisco ⚡️Powered by Marvelous and Swissnex in San Francisco

I'm thrilled to have recently witnessed a landmark moment in robotics at the Beijing Robot Games – the crowning of the world’s first humanoid 100m sprint champion! 🏃♂️🏆 This isn't just a race; it's a stunning display of how far bipedal mobility, dynamic balance, and actuator technology have come. Seeing these robots run, stabilize, and push the limits of speed is a powerful testament to the incredible engineers and researchers driving this field forward. Breakthroughs like this have profound implications. The advancements demonstrated here will accelerate the development of robots capable of operating in human-centric environments, from disaster response and complex manufacturing to logistics and beyond. This is more than a competition; it's a glimpse into our automated future. Watch the historic moment for yourself in the complete video here: https://lnkd.in/gKsnRFFi What's the first thing you'd have a helpful humanoid robot do? Drop your ideas below! 👇 #Robotics #AI #Tech #Innovation #Future #Robots #Engineering #Technology #Science #Amazing #China