2026-01-14
SCOOP: Skild AI, a startup that makes “brain” software for robots, secured about $1.4 billion in new funding that values the company at more than $14 billion, more than triple what it was worth just seven months ago. Investors: SoftBank, Nvidia, Jeff Bezos https://www.bloomberg.com/...
Bloomberg
Pittsburgh-based Skild AI, which makes robotics foundation models, raised a $1.4B Series C at a $14B+ valuation, up from ~$4.5B in June 2025
Skild AI Inc., a fast-rising startup that makes software to help robots learn to complete tasks, has secured about $1.4 billion …
2025-11-19
More than 60 bomb squads and SWAT teams are now using Boston Dynamic's robotic dog-like Spot, often to handle standoffs, hostage rescues and hazardous materials incidents. But it's also raising ethical concerns. Here's our deep dive on the growing trend: https://www.bloomberg.com/...
Bloomberg
Boston Dynamics says its robot dog Spot is used by 60+ US and Canadian bomb squads and SWAT teams, with ~2K units deployed globally, five years after its debut
Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk.” X: @heysamantha . Mastodon: @eff@mastodon.soc...