300M Humanoid Robots by 2025; Asylon's $26M Boost for Robotic Security
Key Takeaways
- Over 300 million humanoid robots will operate globally by the end of 2025.
- Asylon raised $26M on July 22, 2025, to expand robotic security services.
- Beatbot Aquasense Pro efficiently removes storm debris from pools using AI and strong suction.
- Anno Robot showcases AI beverage robots at ICIF, serving 60+ countries.
- CoCo framework enhances autonomous agents' safety via probabilistic reasoning and self-doubt.
Top Stories
Humanoid robots to surpass 300 million by 2025, aiding labor shortages
By the end of 2025, over 300 million humanoid robots will operate globally, assisting in healthcare, disaster response, and labor-intensive tasks. This growth addresses workforce shortages and enhances service robotics applications.
Asylon secures $26M to expand robotic security services using drones and robot dogs
On July 22, 2025, Asylon raised $26 million to advance its robotic security-as-a-service using drones and Boston Dynamics' Spot robots. This supports the $16.5 billion robotic security market within service robotics.
Beatbot Aquasense Pro robotic pool cleaner excels in debris removal post-storm
On July 22, 2025, the AI-driven Beatbot Aquasense Pro robotic pool cleaner efficiently removed storm debris using a 5-in-1 system and 5,500 GPH suction. This highlights advanced service robotics in pool maintenance.
Anno Robot presents AI-powered beverage robots at Shenzhen ICIF, serving 60+ countries
Anno Robot, based in Shenzhen, showcased AI beverage robots automating coffee and tea preparation at the 2025 ICIF. Their products, backed by 70 patents, serve over 60 countries, advancing service robotics in hospitality.
New CoCo framework enhances safety and reliability of autonomous service agents
A July 21, 2025 paper introduced the Constitutional Controller (CoCo), improving autonomous agents' safety via probabilistic reasoning and self-doubt. This advances reliable AI integration in service robotics.
Real-World Robots
Tineco cordless vacuum offers self-emptying base and strong suction for home cleaning
ZDNET reviewed the Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum with a self-emptying base and 175W suction, priced at $339 on Amazon. It exemplifies service robotics in domestic cleaning applications.
NavVI simulator enables accessible teleoperation for visually impaired in warehouse robotics
On July 20, 2025, NavVI was presented as a multimodal simulator helping blind users teleoperate robots in warehouses using visual, auditory, and haptic feedback. This supports accessible service robotics research.
Tech Advances
DeepMind's table tennis robot learns autonomously, beating half of amateurs
DeepMind developed a table tennis robot that learns by self-competition, achieving skill to beat about half of amateur players. This milestone advances adaptable physical AI in service robotics.