Motion plastics specialist igus has introduced its first humanoid robot, Iggy Rob, designed to assist with industrial production, service operations, and transportation tasks. Priced competitively at approximately $54,500, Iggy Rob offers an accessible entry point into humanoid robotics for businesses looking to automate their workflows without the high costs typically associated with such systems. The debut of Iggy Rob comes as projections suggest up to 20 million humanoid robots could be in industrial use by 2030.
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July 29, 2025
Helsing, a leading defence technology company based in Europe, has announced the successful close of a €600 million Series D funding round. Founded in 2021, Helsing is at the forefront of integrating advanced AI technology into modern defence systems. The company specializes in AI-powered software that processes vast amounts of sensor and weapons system data to support real-time military decision-making. In 2024, Helsing also expanded into hardware, launching its own military drone line, the HX-2.
July 28, 2025
BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have entered into an agreement to jointly develop the Toyota Body & Paint program across Europe, laying the groundwork for a long-term strategic partnership focused on the Toyota and Lexus brands. This collaboration leverages BASF’s premium automotive refinish solutions, offered under the Glasurit and R-M brands, to serve the European market.
July 25, 2025
4screen, the pioneering driver interaction platform, has closed a $21 million Series B funding round to accelerate its global growth. Already integrated with many top automotive brands and accessible in millions of connected vehicles, 4screen aims to unlock a major opportunity in mobility: in-car screen advertising. This latest investment will support the company’s international expansion and diversification into new product categories.
July 23, 2025
On Tuesday, Romania’s National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) approved the establishment of upstream supply pipelines for the Neptun Deep strategic natural gas project, according to a press release issued by the institution. The authorization covers critical infrastructure linking the offshore production area in the Black Sea to the onshore terminal located in Tuzla commune, Constanța County. This approval marks a key milestone in the development and exploitation of Romania’s most significant natural gas discovery in recent decades.
July 23, 2025
Hyundai Motor Company has finalized development of the IONIQ 9-based Seed Ball Drone Station, designed to aid forest restoration efforts in Korea. This initiative follows the 2023 debut of the IONIQ 5 Monitoring Drone Station. The new project will launch in Uljin, a region on Korea’s East Coast that experienced extensive wildfire damage in 2022. The IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station, based on Hyundai’s flagship electric SUV, was developed in partnership with Guru E&T, a startup specializing in reforestation technology. The vehicle is purpose-built for forest restoration, supporting activities such as tree planting and environmental monitoring.
July 17, 2025
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in partnership with the national automotive associations of Czechia, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, has launched the ACEA Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (“the Hub”). This new initiative enhances collaboration between ACEA and national industry bodies to more effectively represent the interests of the Central and Eastern European automotive sector in EU policymaking.