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Robotics startup Miko raises $10.5 million led by iHeartMedia

Robotics startup Miko raises $10.5 million led by iHeartMedia

10 Nov 2025, 12:56 PM

The startup will use the fresh capital to expand its market presence and enhance its AI-powered companion robots.

RBI brings the wild west under regulatory fold; Hello, AI friend

RBI brings the wild west under regulatory fold; Hello, AI friend

30 Sep 2025, 14:10 PM

Sep 19th Edition: We look at the RBI’s unified master directions on payment aggregators and what it means; and how AI companions could be the next big bets for Indian VCs.

The untold story of India

The untold story of India's robotics boom – and why it almost didn't happen

11 Sep 2025, 07:56 AM

With investors circling and startups scaling, India is facing a pivotal question: will policy and capital align to make it a true robotics hub?

Skild AI launches general-purpose AI model for multi-purpose robots

Skild AI launches general-purpose AI model for multi-purpose robots

30 Jul 2025, 16:25 PM

The model, named Skild Brain, allows robots to think, navigate, and respond with human-like capabilities.

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