Which Companies Develop AI Robots? A Look at Companies, Development Support and Platforms Based on Our Reporting

The search term “AI robotics developers” can encompass robot manufacturers, organizations developing applications and companies providing development platforms or training. Separating their roles and what our reporting confirms gives readers a basis for identifying development partners and implementation support.

When looking for AI robotics developers, it is important to consider not only company names but also whether they develop robots themselves or provide development platforms and training. Examples confirmed in our reporting include Bedrock Robotics, which is working to make construction equipment autonomous; a Samsung-affiliated hospital in South Korea, reported to have developed a surgical-assistant robot; and Ryoyo Ryosan, which offers a training package. The examples below are drawn from our reporting and are not a comprehensive list of companies. ## What are AI robotics developers? The term “AI robotics developers” refers not only to companies that develop robot hardware and autonomous control systems, but also to companies that provide AI training environments, simulation and computing resources. Deployment partners and development-support companies may also be involved in robotics development, so it is important to distinguish their roles. ## Companies advancing robot autonomy and application development U.S.-based Bedrock Robotics is working on technology to retrofit existing construction equipment for autonomous operation. According to our reporting, the company began with excavators and has also announced paid work at commercial construction sites. The example is best understood as introducing autonomous systems into construction equipment already in use, rather than as a company building machines from scratch. Bedrock Robotics expands U.S. deployment of autonomous excavators In the medical field, Japan’s Nikkei newspaper reported that a Samsung-affiliated hospital in South Korea had developed an AI robot. Its intended use was described as assisting in surgery. However, the report’s headline establishes only the developer and the intended application; the robot’s specific role, its clinical use and how its safety is being evaluated are not confirmed. Nikkei reports that a Samsung-affiliated hospital in South Korea developed an AI robot as a surgical assistant ## Companies that support robotics training Ryoyo Ryosan offers a “Physical AI Introductory Package” for learning imitation and reinforcement learning using physical robots. The package uses SO-101 and includes options for imitation learning and reinforcement learning using simulation. It supports developer training and evaluation; it is not a product intended for mass-production facilities or commercial operation. [Ryoyo Ryosan offers a Physical AI introductory package for learning imitation and reinforcement learning with physical robots](/en/news/ryosan-ryoyo-launches-introductory-physical-ai-package-for-learning-im-a13e82) ## AWS and NVIDIA support development platforms and training technologies AWS has reportedly released the open-source “Physical AI Toolchain” for robot developers. This does not mean that AWS has begun selling robots; the toolchain is a platform for development that uses computing resources and storage features. AWS releases open-source toolchain for robotics development NVIDIA has outlined an approach to training robots to walk through simulations using AI agents. The article explains that robots must also perceive their surroundings, maintain balance and adjust their actions, in addition to walking. Companies like NVIDIA are involved in robotics development, but their role differs from that of companies developing and selling specific robots. NVIDIA uses AI agents to support Microduck’s walking training through simulation ## Confirm the developer and scope of services when choosing a company When comparing AI robotics developers, it is useful to separately assess their target applications, the robots or systems they develop, the scope of support they provide—including training and simulation—and their track records in real-world operations. Being featured in an article or introducing a technology does not necessarily confirm that a product is for sale or has been deployed in the field. For example, a development-support package is intended for training and evaluation, while the Bedrock Robotics example concerns autonomy at construction sites. Matching a company’s role and track record to what you want to develop is a starting point for selection. ## Related articles from this newspaper - Forbes publishes an article on Physical AI (2026-10-27) - Nikkei reports that a Samsung-affiliated hospital in South Korea developed an AI robot as a surgical assistant (2026-10-27) - [Ryoyo Ryosan offers a Physical AI introductory package for learning imitation and reinforcement learning with physical robots](/en/news/ryosan-ryoyo-launches-introductory-physical-ai-package-for-learning-im-a13e82) (2026-10-27) - WIRED.jp publishes an article on AI (2026-10-27) - Bedrock Robotics raises $600 million, expands U.S. deployment of autonomous excavators (2026-10-26) - humanoid.guide introduces StarBot Astra (2026-10-26)