Top 10 robotics developments of October 2025 - The Robot Report

In October 2025, the robotics industry saw significant developments highlighted by The Robot Report, coinciding with the return of the RoboBusiness event in Santa Clara, California. Key advancements included EndoQuest Robotics completing the first robotic endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) procedure at the Mayo Clinic as part of a multicenter trial evaluating their Endoluminal Surgical System for gastrointestinal applications. Meanwhile, 1X Technologies opened preorders for NEO, a humanoid robot designed specifically for household use, marking a strategic shift toward consumer robotics. Revolute Robotics secured $1.9 million in funding to accelerate deployment of its autonomous ground and aerial robots for inspection, security, and defense sectors. Other notable updates involved Singapore’s National Robotics Programme unveiling initiatives to boost robot adoption and workforce readiness through shared testbeds, collaborations, and national standards. Serve Robotics planned to raise up to $100 million via stock sales to fund its sidewalk delivery robot operations. Amazon introduced the Blue Jay robot and Project