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Rivian spin-out Mind Robotics raises $500M for industrial AI-powered robots

TechCrunch focuses on industrial and ai-powered, with context pulled from source reporting instead of recycled feed copy. Cross-checked against SCMP.

Wednesday, 11 March 2026·Source: TechCrunch·US·corporate

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What happened: Mind Robotics was created by Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe. It was spun out of Rivian in November 2025, with Scaringe serving as chairman.

Cross-source context: SCMP highlights uS artificial intelligence and robotics firms have urged lawmakers to take action against Chinese robot manufacturers – singling out Unitree Robotics – citing increased competition and... China’s speed of advancement in humanoid robots is alarming, and the US government should formulate coordinated policies and...

What to watch next: movement around industrial, ai-powered.

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TechCrunch(lean-left)

The startup, which was created by Rivian founder RJ Scaringe, is looking to train on data from, and deploy in, Rivian's factory.

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SCMP(center)

US artificial intelligence and robotics firms have urged lawmakers to take action against Chinese robot manufacturers – singling out Unitree Robotics – citing increased competition and national security risks, in a sign that humanoid robots may emerge as a new battleground in the widening US-China t

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The Verge(lean-left)

Anyone who finds themselves wishing they could spend less time on meal prep might have a solution in the form of the recently-launched Nosh One from Nosh Robotics, an AI kitchen appliance that can autonomously cook for you. All users need to do is load their ingredients into the robot's tray then s

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The Intercept(left)

Nick Turse and Hooman Majd discuss war on Iran and other U.S. conflicts, and Sam Biddle breaks down how AI is being used. The post Trump’s AI-Powered World Wars appeared first on The Intercept.

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The Defiant(center)

Verifiable Intent creates a tamper-resistant, cryptographic record of what a user authorized when an AI agent acts on their behalf.

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CNBC(center)

CEO Jake Loosararian said Gecko is supporting the Navy's push to have 80% fleet readiness by 2027.

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Story Context

SCMP

US artificial intelligence and robotics firms have urged lawmakers to take action against Chinese robot manufacturers – singling out Unitree Robotics – citing increased competition and... China’s speed of advancement in humanoid robots is alarming, and the US government should formulate coordinated policies and...

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Nosh Robotics’ $1,500 robot chef doesn’t need any help with dinner.

TechCrunch · data

Rivian spin-out Mind Robotics raises $500M for industrial AI-powered robots

Mind Robotics was created by Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe. It was spun out of Rivian in November 2025, with Scaringe serving as chairman.

SCMP · link

US sounds alarm over China’s humanoid robots amid security concerns

US artificial intelligence and robotics firms have urged lawmakers to take action against Chinese robot manufacturers – singling out Unitree Robotics – citing increased competition and... China’s speed of advancement in humanoid robots is alarming, and the US government should formulate coordinated policies and...

The Verge · link

Nosh Robotics’ $1,500 robot chef doesn’t need any help with dinner

The Intercept · link

Trump’s AI-Powered World Wars

Nick Turse and Hooman Majd discuss war on Iran and other U.S. conflicts, and Sam Biddle breaks down how AI is being used. The post Trump’s AI-Powered World Wars appeared first on The Intercept.

The Wire — Other Sources

SCMP

US sounds alarm over China’s humanoid robots amid security concerns

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The Verge

Nosh Robotics’ $1,500 robot chef doesn’t need any help with dinner

Source ›

The Intercept

Trump’s AI-Powered World Wars

Nick Turse and Hooman Majd discuss war on Iran and other U.S. conflicts, and Sam Biddle breaks down how AI is being used. The post Trump’s AI-Powered World Wars appeared first on The Intercept.

Source ›

The Defiant

Mastercard and Google Team Up to Build Trust for AI-Powered Shopping

Verifiable Intent creates a tamper-resistant, cryptographic record of what a user authorized when an AI agent acts on their behalf.

Source ›

CNBC

Gecko Robotics brings its AI to U.S. Navy ship repair in latest next-gen defense tech deal

CEO Jake Loosararian said Gecko is supporting the Navy's push to have 80% fleet readiness by 2027.

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US sounds alarm over China’s humanoid robots amid security concerns

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The Verge

Nosh Robotics’ $1,500 robot chef doesn’t need any help with dinner

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The Intercept

Trump’s AI-Powered World Wars

Nick Turse and Hooman Majd discuss war on Iran and other U.S. conflicts, and Sam Biddle breaks down how AI is being used. The post Trump’s AI-Powered World Wars appeared first on The Intercept.

World · archived

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The Defiant

Mastercard and Google Team Up to Build Trust for AI-Powered Shopping

Verifiable Intent creates a tamper-resistant, cryptographic record of what a user authorized when an AI agent acts on their behalf.

Crypto · archived

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CNBC

Gecko Robotics brings its AI to U.S. Navy ship repair in latest next-gen defense tech deal

CEO Jake Loosararian said Gecko is supporting the Navy's push to have 80% fleet readiness by 2027.

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