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Minerva Humanoids raises about $10 million for hazardous-work robots

Minerva Humanoids announced approximately $10 million in pre-seed financing led by General Catalyst. Its Roger prototype combines remote human control with AI for balance and navigation in hazardous work. First paid pilots are planned for the fall; the announcement does not establish broad deployment or proven safety outcomes.

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Primary source · Minerva Humanoids · October 6, 2026

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