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Germany is a global technology powerhouse, leading in AI, robotics, precision engineering, and Industry 4.0 across automotive, manufacturing, and research.

Germany’s Agile Robots Enters Humanoid Race with Industrial Biped

November 19, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Agile ONE, the first humanoid robot from Germany's Agile Robots

Agile Robots, a German industrial automation leader with thousands of global deployments, is throwing itself into the humanoid race.

NEURA Robotics Returns to China with Hangzhou Facility

October 16, 2025 by Mike Kalil
NEURA Robotics in Germany and China

NEURA Robotics, Europe’s perceived leader in the humanoid robotics race, is plotting an aggressive expansion into East Asia.

NEURA Robotics Teases Mini 4NE1 Humanoid Robot

October 16, 2025October 14, 2025 by Mike Kalil
NEURA Robotics 4NE1 Mini humanoid robot

It looks like NEURA Robotics is developing Germany’s answer to Unitree’s viral G1 humanoid robot.

DHL Places Massive Order for Boston Dynamics’ Stretch Robot

November 2, 2025May 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Boston Dynamics Stretch Robot customized for DHL Group

DHL Group, the world’s largest logistics company, plans to deploy more than 1,000 additional Stretch robots from Boston Dynamics to automate container loading.

Mercedes-Benz Expands Humanoid Robotics Use, Invests in Apptronik

February 24, 2026March 18, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Apptronik Apollo humanoid robot hand performing industrial tasks for Mercedez-Benz

Mercedez-Benz is taking a stake in Apptronik as it plans to expand the use of the Texas firm’s humanoid robots on its production lines.

Germany’s NEURA Secures $130M Funding for ‘Cognitive’ AI Robots

November 2, 2025February 7, 2025 by Mike Kalil
NEURA Robotics FNE-1

Can Germany become a leader in the emerging humanoid robotics market?

Robot Maria: Metropolis Android’s Lasting Impact on AI, Robotics, Pop Culture

May 14, 2026January 24, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Robot Maria from Metropolis (1927)

Robot Maria from the 1927 classic Metropolis introduced the robotic aesthetics that endure to this day.

AI Robots Assume Healthcare Roles Amid Worsening Worker Shortages

May 14, 2026January 6, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Nurabot healthcare robot

Countries with aging populations are increasingly turning to robots amid worsening healthcare worker shortages.

Manufacturers Rapidly Create Digital Twins of Their Factories with Cutting-Edge 3D Scanners

November 2, 2025December 12, 2024 by Mike Kalil
NavVis VLX 3 3D Scanner in Use

Some of the world’s largest manufacturers are using state-of-the-art 3D scanners to bring their factories into the industrial metaverse.

Robodies Introduced as Solution for Germany’s Growing Eldercare Crisis

May 9, 2026December 9, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Robody Humanoid Robot at Conference

Germany, with one of the world’s oldest populations, faces significant challenges in supporting its seniors while maintaining their independence and dignity.

China vs. Germany: Why Neura Robotics Moved Operations

May 4, 2026October 7, 2024 by Mike Kalil
China vs Germany Robotics industry illustration

The founder of Neura Robotics recently revealed why he moved his company’s operations from China to Germany.

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