FB Radar May
FieldBots Radar – May Update
This month’s developments show how quickly the professional robotics sector continues to mature. Large funding rounds, long-term strategic partnerships, and new service models point toward an industry moving from experimentation into scaled deployment and operational optimization.
KEMARO Secures Series B Funding for Global Expansion
Swiss industrial cleaning robotics company KEMARO announced a $5 million pre-closing of its Series B financing round. The company plans to use the funding to strengthen international sales operations, expand in the U.S. market, and continue development of its autonomous industrial cleaning robots. KEMARO stated that the full Series B target is $20 million, with a long-term goal of deploying 10,000 robots across Europe and North America.
Tennant and Brain Corp Plan 10 New Products in 24 Months
Tennant Company and Brain Corp extended their partnership with a new multi-year agreement focused on accelerating robotic cleaning development. The companies announced plans to launch 10 new robotic cleaning products within the next 24 months, while also simplifying deployment and purchasing processes for customers. The agreement further strengthens one of the most established partnerships in the commercial cleaning robotics market.
Chinese Companies Launch Human-Robot Home Cleaning Services
Several Chinese companies have started rolling out hybrid home-cleaning services combining human workers with service robots. In one example, robots handle repetitive tasks such as collecting trash, organizing objects, and replacing garbage bags, while human cleaners focus on detailed cleaning and customer interaction. The model reflects a growing trend toward collaborative service robotics rather than full replacement of human labor.
Pudu Robotics Raises Nearly $150 Million
Pudu Robotics announced a new funding round of nearly USD 150 million, pushing the company valuation beyond USD 1.5 billion. According to the company, commercial cleaning now represents more than 70% of total revenue, while industrial delivery robots are also growing rapidly. The funding will support embodied AI development, manufacturing expansion, and further international growth.