Robotics Shutdowns 2026: Funding Is Not Delivery Capability
Sarah Xiao Nine robotics makers folded while the sector raised RMB 93.5bn in H1. Three failure patterns, and an eight-point supplier due-diligence…
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The Invisible Hours: Where a Robot Gets Its Capability
A robot gets its capability at a commissioning laptop, not in a crate. Why 200 hours for one insertion never…
1M a Year, 20k a Week: the Same Number
Q3 2026 put production-quality Optimus into the financials. The takt math: 1M/yr is one robot every 31.5 seconds — exactly…
Robot Component Sourcing Guide: Prototype to Production
Robot component sourcing has moved from price to capacity. Get the global supplier map, TCO model, dual-sourcing design and a…
Three Sums Before You Buy a Robot Cell
Lifecycle cost is two to three times the robot price. A screening sheet, three kill criteria and a cost-per-productive-hour method…