{"question":"Who won qualifications and design wins in robotics?","domain":"robotics","key":"qualifications","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/questions/robotics/qualifications-and-design-wins","days":90,"count_recent":183,"count_total":522,"since":"2019-01-15","latest":"2026-10-29","companies_named_most":[{"name":"Tesla","mentions":13,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/tesla"},{"name":"Medtronic","mentions":7,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/medtronic"},{"name":"Cornerstone Robotics","mentions":6,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/cornerstone-robotics"},{"name":"Waymo","mentions":6,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/waymo"},{"name":"Amazon","mentions":3,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/amazon"},{"name":"FORT Robotics","mentions":3,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/fort-robotics"},{"name":"Techman Robot","mentions":3},{"name":"Xpeng","mentions":3,"url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/xpeng"}],"findings":[{"date":"2026-10-29","finding":"BlackBerry QNX secured design wins in physical-AI and general embedded applications beyond automotive.","detail":"BlackBerry QNX said general embedded markets and physical-AI systems contributed significant design wins, including applications in robotics, industrial automation, and medical devices. These systems require software that is safe, reliable, and verifiable in interaction with the physical world.","outlet":"Yicai","companies":[{"name":"QNX","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/qnx"}]},{"date":"2026-10-28","finding":"OMRON agreed to acquire OnLogic and parent company Interlogic for $675 million.","detail":"OMRON will acquire U.S. industrial PC company OnLogic and its parent Interlogic for $675 million (approximately KRW 896 billion) to strengthen its physical AI and factory-automation business. Subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close around January 2027; OnLogic will continue operating independently under its existing brand and direct-sales model within the OMR","outlet":"Robot News","companies":[{"name":"Interlogic","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/interlogic"},{"name":"Omron","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/omron"},{"name":"OnLogic","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/onlogic"}]},{"date":"2026-10-28","finding":"European defense procurement and certification timelines have shortened from years to months.","detail":"Europe has changed defense procurement processes, including certification, reducing timelines from years to months. The shift is presented as a structural change driven by the need to continuously adopt innovations such as AI-enabled and software-driven defense systems.","outlet":"Sequoia Capital","companies":[]},{"date":"2026-10-28","finding":"Tensor Auto and Münchner Taxi Zentrum signed a letter of intent for up to 500 autonomous taxis in Germany.","detail":"The companies plan to deploy Tensor Auto’s Robocar platform in German cities, with an initial fleet of up to 500 vehicles. The deployment is subject to definitive agreements and regulatory approval for Level 4 autonomous driving.","outlet":"The AI Insider","companies":[{"name":"Münchner Taxi Zentrum","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/munchner-taxi-zentrum"},{"name":"Tensor Auto","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/tensor-auto"}]},{"date":"2026-10-26","finding":"Xpeng Yoyo received approval for L4 robotaxi trials across Guangzhou.","detail":"Xpeng Yoyo has been cleared to conduct Level 4 robotaxi trial operations throughout Guangzhou, with initial public access expanding through invitation codes.","outlet":"CnEVPost","companies":[{"name":"Xpeng","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/xpeng"}]},{"date":"2026-10-26","finding":"XPeng Yoyo cleared for L4 robotaxi trial operations across Guangzhou","detail":"XPeng Yoyo has been approved to run Level 4 robotaxi trial operations across Guangzhou, with access initially expanding through invitation codes, as of 26 October 2026.","outlet":"CnEVPost","companies":[{"name":"Xpeng","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/xpeng"}]},{"date":"2026-10-26","finding":"Turo will offer eligible U.S. Tesla owners a one-month free FSD subscription trial.","detail":"The trial will be available to qualifying U.S. vehicle owners as part of Turo’s FSD-enabled rental rollout.","outlet":"36Kr newsflashes","companies":[{"name":"Tesla","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/tesla"}]},{"date":"2026-10-25","finding":"JD.com plans 10 training and certification centers to create more than 100,000 robot repair jobs in China by 2030.","detail":"JD.com plans to establish 10 robot education and certification centers nationwide over the next five years, creating more than 100,000 robot repair engineer positions. The company also plans to support delivery workers and other frontline logistics employees transitioning into robot maintenance roles through structured training and practical experience.","outlet":"Robot News","companies":[{"name":"JD.com","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/jd-com"}]},{"date":"2026-10-24","finding":"France’s transport ministry will publish an autonomous-vehicle homologation doctrine in the first half of 2027.","detail":"Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot presented the publication calendar at France’s Assises du véhicule autonome to industry, cities and unions.","outlet":"The AI Insider","companies":[]},{"date":"2026-10-23","finding":"Garuda Aerospace received SEBI approval for a Rs 1,000 crore IPO.","detail":"The drone technology startup recently received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its planned Rs 1,000 crore initial public offering.","outlet":"Entrackr","companies":[{"name":"Garuda Aerospace","url":"https://www.frontiertechintelligence.com/companies/garuda-aerospace"}]},{"date":"2026-10-23","finding":"Jetson moved Florida Polytechnic University’s police order to the top of its three-year waiting list.","detail":"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.","outlet":"Moonshots with Peter Diamandis","companies":[]},{"date":"2026-10-22","finding":"China's MIIT began work on the second batch of Level 3 autonomous-driving approvals.","detail":"China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said the second batch of Level 3 approvals is under way, but did not disclose the automakers, vehicle models, or approval timeline.","outlet":"CnEVPost","companies":[]}]}