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Robotics And Physical AI

Robotics and physical AI appears in 4.6% of current coverage, up from 3.7%, across 44 unique stories from 8 sources.

4.6%

share of coverage

Previously 3.7% · +0.8 points

44

unique stories

8

independent sources

20

real-world actions

Movement over time

Share of coverage

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DateRobotics and physical AI
January 12, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
January 19, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
January 26, 20262.4% · +2.4 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
February 2, 20261.4% · -1.1 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
February 9, 20261.9% · +0.6 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 1 actions
February 16, 20261.8% · -0.2 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
February 23, 20260.0% · -1.8 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 2, 20261.4% · +1.4 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 1 actions
March 9, 20260.0% · -1.4 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 16, 20261.7% · +1.7 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
March 23, 20261.5% · -0.2 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
March 30, 20261.5% · -0.0 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
April 6, 20261.4% · -0.0 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
April 13, 20261.2% · -0.2 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
April 20, 20262.7% · +1.5 points · 2 stories · 2 sources · 0 actions
April 27, 20263.0% · +0.3 points · 4 stories · 2 sources · 2 actions
May 4, 20261.4% · -1.7 points · 3 stories · 1 sources · 2 actions
May 11, 20262.6% · +1.2 points · 7 stories · 4 sources · 2 actions
May 18, 20262.3% · -0.3 points · 6 stories · 2 sources · 3 actions
May 25, 20262.4% · +0.2 points · 6 stories · 5 sources · 2 actions
June 1, 20264.4% · +2.0 points · 11 stories · 3 sources · 5 actions
June 8, 20263.5% · -0.9 points · 9 stories · 4 sources · 4 actions
June 15, 20267.5% · +4.1 points · 19 stories · 5 sources · 8 actions
June 22, 20265.4% · -2.1 points · 14 stories · 4 sources · 5 actions
June 29, 20262.9% · -2.6 points · 7 stories · 3 sources · 4 actions
July 6, 20263.7% · +0.9 points · 10 stories · 6 sources · 4 actions
July 13, 20264.0% · +0.2 points · 4 stories · 4 sources · 3 actions
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DateSignalWhat happenedAction type
July 14, 2026Robotics and physical AIBuying activityBuying activity
July 13, 2026Robotics and physical AIContract awardedContract awarded
July 13, 2026Robotics and physical AIFundingFunding
July 10, 2026Robotics and physical AIBeing testedBeing tested
July 9, 2026Robotics and physical AIAnnouncementAnnouncement

Why now

Robotics and physical AI appears in 4.6% of current coverage, up from 3.7%, across 44 unique stories from 8 sources.

Why it matters

This can change where AI capability, investment, adoption, and competitive advantage are accumulating.

What to watch

Watch for named buyers, funding, contracts, trials, deployments, policy changes, and repeated independent reporting tied to Robotics and physical AI.

Evidence

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  1. Jul 14, 2026Canada starting from 28th placeThe IcebreakerEditor’s Notes: Thanks to the team at Reaction Dynamics for a tour of the factory floor last week in Montreal, and to LGen Molstad and the VCAA for hosting a terrific roundtable on defence capital in Calgary; big congrats to COVE [ http
  2. Jul 14, 2026Europe goes big on deep-strike, aircraft purchasesBreaking Defense EuropeA weekly roundup of top developments from across the region. Breaking Defense: Europe The Honeywell HGuide i700 MEMS IMU (
  3. Jul 13, 2026Rules tighten on prediction markets 📈, Anthropic appoints former Fed chair 🪑, Block reaches $45 million settlement 💰TLDR FintechGoldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Bank of America have added or clarified restrictions on employees trading prediction-market contracts TLDR TLDR FINTECH 2026-07-13 📱 NEWS & TRENDS WALL STREET BANKS TIGHTEN RULES ON EMPLOYEE PREDICTION-MARKET BETS (3 MINUTE READ) Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Bank of America have added or clarified restrictions on employees trading prediction-market contracts tied to financial markets,
  4. Jul 13, 2026MercorPitchBook NewsSan Francisco-based startup Mercor, which provides specialized data to train AI models, is discussing a new funding round at a $20 billion valuation, Bloomberg reported. Databento, which provides a market data platform for trading and financial firms, raised a $97 million Series B led by NEA. Medtech startup Leo Cancer Care raised a $65 million Series D led by Yu Galaxy. California-based Hippo Harvest, which grows organic greens in robotics-powered greenhouses, raised a $30 million Series C led by Cox Farms.…
  5. Jul 10, 2026ChatGPT Work 🤖, Meta AI API ☁️, code review bottlenecks 👨 💻TLDROpenAI has released its new frontier model family for ChatGPT Work, Codex, and the OpenAI API. The GPT-5.6 family has three tiers TLDR TLDR 2026-07-10 📱 BIG TECH & STARTUPS OPENAI LAUNCHES GPT-5.6 SOL, TERRA, AND LUNA ON APPS AND API (3 MINUTE READ) OpenAI has released its new frontier model family for ChatGPT Work, Codex, and the OpenAI API. The GPT-5.6 family has three tiers: Sol, the flagship model; Terra, a lower-cost everyday work option;