News Summary

Vancouver-based robotics companies have had a significant week with notable developments. Nexera Robotics secured $4.5 million in funding from BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund and other undisclosed backers to advance its robotic grasping technology, NeuraGrasp. Sanctuary AI, known for its general-purpose human-like robots, integrated new tactile sensor technology into its Phoenix line to enhance precision in teleoperation. Novarc Technologies partnered with Miller Electric to develop AI-powered adaptive welding solutions and expanded its spool-welding collaborative robot offerings with a $20-million USD Series A round.