Opening storyPhysical AI· NewsKodiak reports intervention-free Dallas–Houston deliveries, with observer still aboardKodiak says its Dallas–Houston freight deliveries are now consistently completed without its onboard safety observer touching the wheel. The September 25 update concerns supervised runs, not a launch of driverless highway service. Kodiak still aims to complete its highway safety case and begin driver-out operations by year-end.
Opening storyFunding & fundraising· NewsSBA names seven manufacturers for more than $18 million in milestone-linked prizesThe SBA named seven small manufacturers for more than $18 million in non-dilutive prizes on September 24, 2026. Its competition rules tie payments to projected and completed milestones. The agency did not disclose each winner’s amount or report that the proposed equipment upgrades were complete.26 Sept 2026 · MoneyMakers
Opening storyFunding & fundraising· NewsTEKEVER announces US$580 million Series D first close at US$6.4 billion valuationTEKEVER says UC Investments and Baillie Gifford led the first close of a Series D financing tied to international expansion, manufacturing capacity and the UK CORVUS program.24 Sept 2026 · MoneyMakers
Opening storyPhysical AI· NewsRockwell reports production-logistics gains from OTTO robots at Twinsburg plantRockwell Automation says its Twinsburg, Ohio factory cut staging space and downtime after linking OTTO AMRs to its FactoryTalk ProductionCentre manufacturing execution system.24 Sept 2026 · MoneyMakers
Opening storyBusiness automation· NewsJINGDONG Logistics details JoyLogistics warehouse-led 3PL expansionThe China-based logistics operator used a Sept. 23 update to describe JoyLogistics as a warehouse-centered international 3PL model backed by destination warehouses, transport capacity and automated logistics infrastructure.24 Sept 2026 · MoneyMakers
Opening storyFunding & fundraising· NewsViabot raises $24M to expand autonomous cleaning for commercial propertiesThe outdoor robotics company combines scheduled cleaning, automatic docking and a property dashboard, with staff still handling collected waste.21 Sept 2026 · MoneyMakers