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RJ Scaringe’s $12B startup streak keeps investors chasing his next move, including a surprise micromobility bet

RJ Scaringe’s $12B startup streak keeps investors chasing his next move, including a surprise micromobility bet

Serial founder RJ Scaringe has pulled in more than $12.3 billion across three startups in under a decade, with investors still lining up for his newest bet. His latest venture, Mind Robotics, just raised $400 million, following earlier momentum from his electric micromobility startup Also, which took in $105 million in 2025 and surpassed $300 million total. Partners say the edge is Scaringe’s rare talent for engineering plus product design, paired with crisp, credible storytelling that sells the idea, not the ego.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 16 May 2026
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics raises another 400M to push autonomous manufacturing

Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics raises another 400M to push autonomous manufacturing

Mind Robotics, a Rivian spinoff unveiled in late 2025, has secured an additional $400M as it scales ambitions in autonomous robotics. The funding brings total investment to more than $1 billion to date, underscoring investor confidence in its approach and timeline for deploying manufacturing-focused automation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 13 May 2026

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South Korean startup builds robot brains by recording workers real-life techniques

South Korean startup builds robot brains by recording workers real-life techniques

South Korean startup RLWRLD is training robots by capturing skilled workers’ real-world actions, from hotel staff folding napkins to logistics workers handling goods. The company is assembling a large human-expertise library that helps robots learn complex physical tasks. Its goal: turn humanoids into practical tools for next-generation factories and everyday homes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Korea’s robot powerhouses back Config to become the data TSMC for learning machines

Korea’s robot powerhouses back Config to become the data TSMC for learning machines

Korea’s biggest manufacturers are backing Config, positioning the startup as the “TSMC of robot data.” Instead of building robots, Config focuses on providing the high-quality training and operational data robots need to learn, adapt, and function reliably. The backers argue that better data—not just better hardware—is the fastest path to making robots truly useful.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 12 May 2026
Mars Rover Curiosity Stuck for Days When a 29 Pound Rock Trapped Its Drill

Mars Rover Curiosity Stuck for Days When a 29 Pound Rock Trapped Its Drill

NASA’s Curiosity rover hit a rare “hostage” scenario on Mars when a massive rock called Atacama became stuck to its drill arm. The sampling mission effectively paused for nearly a week after the drill couldn’t retract or reposition, forcing controllers to wait out the complication before resuming operations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 8 May 2026
Jeff Bezos rep Melinda Lewison leaves Slate Auto board raising fresh questions

Jeff Bezos rep Melinda Lewison leaves Slate Auto board raising fresh questions

Melinda Lewison has stepped down from Slate Auto’s board, a move that’s prompting questions about how closely Jeff Bezos still backs the startup. Her departure lands as Bezos appears increasingly focused on robotics through his new venture, Project Prometheus, fueling speculation about shifting priorities and involvement.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 7 May 2026

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Robotics startup Alphadroid secures 36 crore pre Series A from Alkemi to scale AI automation fast

Robotics startup Alphadroid secures 36 crore pre Series A from Alkemi to scale AI automation fast

Robotics startup Alphadroid has raised ₹36 crore (about $3.8 million) in a pre-Series A round led by Alkemi Growth Capital, with SVLL and undisclosed HNIs participating. Incubated at IIIT Lucknow, the Delhi NCR firm will expand its robot portfolio, team, and client base, targeting healthcare first before pushing into logistics and warehousing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 7 May 2026
Hugging Face launches a robot app store where anyone can ship working behaviors in under an hour

Hugging Face launches a robot app store where anyone can ship working behaviors in under an hour

Hugging Face has launched the open-source Reachy Mini App Store, bringing a smartphone-style ecosystem to robotics. With 200+ community apps ready to install for free, Reachy Mini owners can also generate custom robot behaviors using the ML Intern agent—without learning robotics SDKs. Pricing starts at $299, and Hugging Face says non-engineers have built functional apps in under an hour.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Venture Beat on 6 May 2026
Khosla backed Genesis AI launches GENE 26 5 and robotic hands in one full stack demo

Khosla backed Genesis AI launches GENE 26 5 and robotic hands in one full stack demo

Genesis AI, backed by Khosla and funded by a $105 million seed round, has unveiled GENE 26.5, its first foundational model for robotics. The startup also showed a hands focused demo where robotic limbs complete complex tasks, signaling Genesis is moving beyond software into a full stack approach for real world manipulation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 6 May 2026
Marc Lore claims AI will let anyone launch a restaurant from a prompt

Marc Lore claims AI will let anyone launch a restaurant from a prompt

Marc Lore’s company Wonder is pitching “restaurant factories” powered by AI and its robotic kitchens. The idea: with a simple prompt, people could create a virtual food brand and bring it to life using automated production. If it works at scale, it could dramatically lower the barrier to opening a restaurant and change who controls food creation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 6 May 2026

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Meta buys robotics startup ARI to fast track humanoid robots for homes and real world tasks

Meta buys robotics startup ARI to fast track humanoid robots for homes and real world tasks

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a US startup founded in 2025, to strengthen its push into “physical AI” and humanoid robotics. Financial terms were not shared. ARI’s team will join Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, aiming to improve robot learning, behavior prediction, and real-world control—though consumer-ready home robots still face major safety, cost, and reliability hurdles.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Startup Talky on 4 May 2026
China’s AI push is now about robotic humanoids and global market domination in hands

China’s AI push is now about robotic humanoids and global market domination in hands

China’s robotics ambition is shifting from AI to humanoid dominance, with “unicorn” firms targeting the most advanced parts of human motion. One standout, Linkerbot, reportedly controls more than 80% of the global market for high-degree-of-freedom robotic hands—an edge that could accelerate exports and set the terms for next-generation humanoid robots worldwide.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Sam Altman reveals OpenAI three priorities for the next growth phase in AI and robotics

Sam Altman reveals OpenAI three priorities for the next growth phase in AI and robotics

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the company’s next growth push will center on speeding up scientific research, improving economic productivity, and building “personal AGI.” He also emphasized robotics and automated manufacturing, arguing AI can support breakthroughs and even help create “automated startups,” pointing to a future where machines drive discovery and production.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Meta buys humanoid robotics startup to power its next generation AI robots

Meta buys humanoid robotics startup to power its next generation AI robots

Meta says it has acquired humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence, betting the deal will strengthen its AI models for robots. The company frames the move as a way to accelerate development of humanoid systems that can learn and operate more effectively in the physical world, building on its broader push toward AI embodied in machines.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 1 May 2026

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Finvolve backs Vikra Ocean Tech with 1 million to build India first indigenous ocean robotics stack

Finvolve backs Vikra Ocean Tech with 1 million to build India first indigenous ocean robotics stack

Finvolve and India Accelerator have invested $1 million in Chennai deeptech startup Vikra Ocean Tech to scale India’s first fully indigenous ocean robotics stack. The funding will boost manufacturing, expand sales to defence and PSUs, and build recurring revenue via services and maintenance. Vikra’s modular ecosystem spans ROVs, ASVs, amphibious crawlers, and AI-enabled imaging, backed by defence iDEX grants and a 2000-meter-rated camera system.

Summarised by Beize from a story on IndianWeb2 on 30 Apr 2026
SoftBank plans robotics firm to build data centers and signals potential 100B IPO ambitions

SoftBank plans robotics firm to build data centers and signals potential 100B IPO ambitions

SoftBank is reportedly setting up a robotics company focused on building data centers, arguing that AI and robots are needed both to develop advanced infrastructure and to construct it at scale. The company is also said to be exploring the possibility of an enormous $100 billion IPO, turning a self-reinforcing supply chain vision into a high-stakes market bet.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 30 Apr 2026
SoftBank eyes US IPO for Roze aiming 100 billion valuation in AI robotics push

SoftBank eyes US IPO for Roze aiming 100 billion valuation in AI robotics push

SoftBank Group is reportedly preparing to list its AI and robotics firm Roze in the United States, with plans that could value it at about $100 billion. CEO Masayoshi Son is pushing the move this year, even as the company weighs heavy investments, including commitments linked to OpenAI, to support growth and momentum.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
LG and Nvidia Explore Physical AI Partnership for Robots and Mobility Infrastructure

LG and Nvidia Explore Physical AI Partnership for Robots and Mobility Infrastructure

LG Electronics and Nvidia are reportedly discussing a partnership spanning robotics, AI data centres, and mobility technologies, an emerging push toward what the industry calls “physical AI.” The talks suggest traditional electronics firms are moving beyond devices into the core infrastructure that powers intelligent machines, from computing to deployment-ready mobility solutions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026

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LG Electronics and Nvidia reportedly in talks to build robots AI data centres and mobility

LG Electronics and Nvidia reportedly in talks to build robots AI data centres and mobility

LG Electronics says it is in talks with Nvidia to explore collaboration across robotics, AI data centres, and mobility solutions. The discussions follow a visit by Nvidia’s senior director for physical AI platforms, suggesting the partnership could accelerate real-world AI systems—moving beyond data centers into robots and transport-related innovations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Ex Uber exec Emil Michael vows never to forgive Benchmark after ouster with Travis Kalanick

Ex Uber exec Emil Michael vows never to forgive Benchmark after ouster with Travis Kalanick

Emil Michael, a former Uber executive, says he will “never forget nor forgive” Benchmark Capital after his 2017 exit alongside founder Travis Kalanick. He credits the investor revolt that followed as reshaping Uber amid ongoing scandals. Michael has since moved to a role with the Pentagon, while Kalanick has returned with a stealth robotics startup.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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