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Where is the order backlog building in robotics?

Backlogs, order intake and bookings by segment · 49 findings in the last 90 days · 151 since 23 Nov 2020 · latest 28 Oct 2026

Frontier Tech Intelligence reads 100+ sources in eleven languages every day and tags every dated finding that bears on this question. In the last 90 days, 49 findings in robotics did; the companies named most often were Agility Robotics (2), Gatik (2), Tesla (2). Since 23 Nov 2020 the count is 151. Below are the latest findings with their outlet and date, and the companies they name.

The latest findings

  1. Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company developed tractor-trailer-sized modular pharmaceutical manufacturing pods.

    The company has packaged the same AI and robotics capabilities into pods roughly the size of a tractor trailer that can be shipped and configured to produce different drug types. The U.S. government was its first customer; the company recently shipped the first pod and received an order for a second, with potential deployment for disaster-response and military use.

    a16z

  2. Robotiq opened preorders for the 2FC gripper with deliveries scheduled for Q1 2027.

    Preorders for the 2FC began on October 27, 2026, and the company plans to ship the adaptive gripper in the first quarter of 2027.

    Robot News · Robotiq

  3. Jetson moved Florida Polytechnic University’s police order to the top of its three-year waiting list.

    The manufacturer prioritized the police department’s order for the Jetson 1 single-seat eVTOL, which is currently in the final stages of FAA approval.

    Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

  4. Mercedes-Benz will offer its point-to-point driving assistant in Germany from early 2027

    Mercedes-Benz plans to make the driving assistant available for booking in Germany from early 2027, including a free one-month trial.

    Golem · Mercedes-Benz

  5. Lianhe Sowell International Group secured an RMB23.84 million order for 80 AI spray-painting robots in Malaysia and received its first UK order.

    The order covers 80 AI spray-painting robots for deployment in Malaysia, with a total value of RMB23.84 million. Lianhe Sowell International Group also secured its first order from a UK customer, although the UK order value was not specified.

    StockTitan

  6. The U.S. Coast Guard placed a $248 million order for its first MQ-9B drones.

    The unarmed drones will provide Coast Guard crews with longer-range maritime-domain surveillance. The order was reported on October 9, 2026.

    Breaking Defense

  7. Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne will test robotaxis in London.

    Pony.ai will supply the self-driving system and vehicles, Verne will own and operate the fleet, and Uber will provide the booking platform for the London tests.

    Tech in Asia · Pony.ai, Uber, Verne

  8. Daedong launches AI tractor test-drive program across 29 dealerships

    Daedong is operating a nationwide customer test-drive program for its HX1400 AI and HX1200 AI tractors, allowing farmers to experience their autonomous-operation capabilities and assess use in their own farming environments. Test drives can be booked through Daedong’s website and customer center.

    Robot News · Daedong

  9. Flourish Robots opened orders for 50 Flourish 1 home robots priced at $3,555.

    The wheeled semi-humanoid is designed for household chores, with deliveries planned for December 2026.

    Humanoids Daily · Flourish Robots

  10. Tally robot achieves milestone in retail intelligence deployment

    The retail physical intelligence company reports that the performance revealed in its own survey represents the largest scale among commercially contracted shelf intelligence robot fleets currently in the market, building on its leadership established 10 years after first introducing the inventory management robot Tally.

    Robot News

  11. Waymo to launch paid autonomous taxi service in Singapore in 2028

    Waymo plans to deploy its autonomous taxi service in Singapore starting in 2028. The company's pure electric autonomous vehicle fleet is expected to arrive in the coming months, with human-driven operations by autonomous technology specialists beginning next year to adapt the system to local road design and weather conditions. Public booking via mobile app is planned for 2028.

    36Kr newsflashes · Waymo

  12. JD.com launches new business 'Seven Fresh Chef' with AI health planning, fresh supply chain, and robot chef

    JD.com officially launched the new business 'Seven Fresh Chef', positioning it as a 'family healthy diet executor'. The offering combines AI health diet planning, a quality fresh produce supply chain, and an intelligent stir-fry robot. Pre-sales opened for the first batch covering major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Users purchasing via the Seven Fresh Chef mini-program will receive del

    36Kr newsflashes · JD.com

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Named most often, last 90 days

2Agility Robotics2Gatik2Tesla2Verne1Daedong1Dyna Robotics1Flourish Robots1Hugging Face

Mentions in findings that bear on this question. Each company has a file.

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Where is the order backlog building in robotics?

49 dated findings in robotics bear on this in the last 90 days (backlogs, order intake and bookings by segment). The companies named most in the last 90 days: Agility Robotics (2), Gatik (2), Tesla (2), Verne (2), Daedong (1). Latest: Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company developed tractor-trailer-sized modular pharmaceutical manufacturing pods. (a16z, 28 Oct 2026) Robotiq opened preorders for the 2FC gripper with deliveries scheduled for Q1 2027. (Robot News, 27 Oct 2026) Jetson moved Florida Polytechnic University’s police order to the top of its three-year waiting list. (Moonshots with Peter Diamandis, 23 Oct 2026) Frontier Tech Intelligence, from 100+ sources.

Which companies in robotics are named most for backlogs?

The companies named most in the last 90 days: Agility Robotics (2), Gatik (2), Tesla (2), Verne (2), Daedong (1). Counted over 49 findings of the last 90 days.

What are the latest findings on backlogs, order intake and bookings by segment in robotics?

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company developed tractor-trailer-sized modular pharmaceutical manufacturing pods. (a16z, 28 Oct 2026) Robotiq opened preorders for the 2FC gripper with deliveries scheduled for Q1 2027. (Robot News, 27 Oct 2026) Jetson moved Florida Polytechnic University’s police order to the top of its three-year waiting list. (Moonshots with Peter Diamandis, 23 Oct 2026)

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