Latest Robotics News

FBR has cut its annual loss dramatically and moved its first Mantis welding robot into commissioning, but year-end cash of just A$27,814 leaves the company dependent on fundraising, tax funding and successful delivery. Its audited accounts flag a material uncertainty over whether the robotics developer can continue as a going concern.

Li-S Energy has narrowed its FY26 loss and reached several commercialisation milestones, including a 2C Power Cell, international shipping approvals and its first lithium foil sale. But the ASX battery developer still needs customer offtake and fresh funding before its proposed 1 GWh manufacturing expansion can become reality.

Global X ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF delivered a sharply higher annual profit, powered by fair-value gains across its robotics portfolio. But the fund disclosed that its net asset value has since fallen by more than 10%, leaving investors with a strong reported year and a materially weaker latest position.

icetana AI has signed a five-year, $675,480 plus GST Antara Core contract with Millennium Services Group for deployment to one of Australia’s largest retail property groups. The deal is the third Antara Core sale in three months and is expected to add $135,096 to annual recurring revenue from 1 November 2026.

CurveBeam AI has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for CT-based bone mineral density measurement, establishing the first regulatory step towards a potential new SaaS offering. The more commercially significant HiRise weight-bearing application still requires a separate clearance.

FBR has opened a fully underwritten A$2.5 million share purchase plan to fund testing and commercialisation of its Mantis and Hadrian robotics platforms. Eligible shareholders can subscribe at the lower of A$0.115 or a discounted five-day VWAP, with one five-year option attached to each share issued.

Titomic has secured a US$5.0 million contract to install and commission its TKF 1000 cold spray system at the U.S. Air Force’s Tinker Air Force Base. Delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, subject to site coordination and approvals.

FBR has fully underwritten its A$2.5 million share purchase plan, removing the immediate risk of an unfunded shortfall but adding cash fees and potential option dilution. Alpine Capital can also terminate the arrangement in several circumstances, including a 10% fall in the S&P/ASX 200 Index.

FBR Limited secures A$4 million through a discounted placement and share purchase plan to fund development and deployment of its DST-enabled robotics products, including Mantis welding and Hadrian bricklaying robots.

Iondrive Limited’s updated evaluation of its IONSolv™ technology projects a US$243 million post-tax NPV and US$62 million annual EBITDA for a single rare earth recovery module in the US, driven by high feedstock grade assumptions and independently validated recoveries.

Li-S Energy has inked a strategic collaboration with Australian defence firm EPE, unlocking pathways to international defence markets for its ultra-lightweight lithium sulfur batteries.

Provaris Energy has teamed up with Himile Heavy Industries to transition its hydrogen tank production from prototype to commercial scale, leveraging Himile's industrial manufacturing expertise and facilities in China.