Group 1 - A new robot has been developed by Sparks and Code channel users to solve lock-picking issues, utilizing a hollow key, force sensors, and servos to mimic human locksmith techniques [1] - Asylon, a robotics company based in Philadelphia, has completed a $26 million Series B funding round led by Insight Partners, focusing on their robotic security service called DroneDog [5][6] - The Hangzhou Zhijiang Robot Industry Service Port aims to become a leading hub for robotics technology and industry, with plans to generate over 10 billion yuan in industry output by the end of 2027 [10] Group 2 - Topband Co., Ltd. has successfully achieved mass production of hollow cup motors for humanoid robots, enhancing their commercial cooking robots and lawn mowing robots [12][14] - Yaskawa Electric Corporation is constructing a new robot manufacturing plant in Franklin, Wisconsin, marking its first production facility for industrial robots in the U.S. [16][18]