Automation and robotics have always been about combining reliable hardware with increasingly capable software. Over the last few years, the software half of that equation has shifted decisively toward artificial intelligence. Vision systems that read labels and detect defects, natural-language interfaces that let operators query a line in plain English, predictive models that flag a […]

Commissioning a robotic production cell requires coordinated testing across robot controls, drives, safety functions, field devices, and plant networks. A robotic cell can run cleanly during a shop demonstration and still lose hours when it reaches the plant. The robot may be ready while a drive uses the wrong parameter set. A sensor can change […]

Robots no longer stop at the edge of the factory floor. Increasingly, they extend into a phone or tablet in an operator’s hand. A companion app has become as important as the hardware it controls. Fleet managers check machine health from a warehouse aisle. Maintenance technicians pull diagnostics before they even reach the unit. Operations […]

AGIBOT says its WITA-Omni Preview multimodal foundation model has achieved the highest score on the Daily-Omni audio-visual reasoning benchmark, outperforming models from Alibaba, Google and ByteDance. According to the company, WITA-Omni Preview recorded an average accuracy of 85.21 percent on the third-party benchmark, ahead of Qwen3.5-Omni-Plus, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Doubao Seed 2.0 Lite. […]

Atlas Energy Solutions has expanded its autonomous truck operations in the Permian Basin, advancing its commitment to unlocking energy by digitally transforming oilfield logistics. Working with Kodiak AI, a provider of physical AI-powered autonomous driving technology, Atlas is expanding its driverless proppant delivery program to a second simultaneous load-out point along its 42-mile Dune Express sand […]

Arduino has spent more than two decades making electronics and embedded programming accessible to students, hobbyists, engineers and product developers around the world. What began as an open-source microcontroller platform has evolved into a widely used development ecosystem, with its technology now helping to prototype products across industries ranging from automotive and industrial automation to […]

Fast-growing startup moves headquarters to Hazelwood Green and opens expanded manufacturing operations at Mill 19, creating over 500 local jobs Hellbender, a physical AI infrastructure company powering intelligent systems at the edge, today announced it has moved its global headquarters to the Roundhouse at Hazelwood Green and will open expanded manufacturing operations at nearby Mill […]

Operations in high-end equipment manufacturing often involve confined spaces, complex objects, and fine manipulation tasks that demand sustained and stable precision. At the recent 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance (WAIC 2026), Shanghai Electric showcased its comprehensive portfolio of embodied intelligence solutions tailored to a range of industrial scenarios. […]

Contec Australia has delivered what it says is “Australia’s first swimming pool structure constructed using large-scale 3D concrete printing”, demonstrating the ability to produce structural water-retaining elements directly from digital design. The swimming pool, spa, and associated structural elements were completed using 3D concrete printing as part of a three-storey residence currently under construction. The […]

Hoch Health Ostschweiz, formerly Kantonsspital St. Gallen, in Switzerland, expands its modernization program with automated guided vehicles seamlessly integrated into the campus infrastructure Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are rapidly transforming hospital logistics, supporting staff by transporting laundry, food, medical equipment, and waste across large facilities. As AGVs become more common in healthcare environments, Schindler is […]

Dexory, the robotics and warehouse data intelligence company, has deployed SimScale’s Engineering AI to accelerate the engineering workflows used to design and test autonomous warehouse robots. Building on its existing use of SimScale’s AI-native cloud simulation platform, Dexory will use Engineering AI to help engineers identify the root cause of structural component failures more quickly, […]

The humanoid robotics industry is transitioning from prototype development and demonstrations toward structured pilot deployments and early commercial adoption. The new IDTechEx report Materials for Humanoid Robots 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, Forecasts expects 2026-2027 to represent key transition years, with more players moving from pilot testing toward production readiness and early-scale rollout. A major component at the […]

Shinkei Systems, the seafood robotics company behind Seremoni Grade premium fish, has announced its expansion into wild Alaska sockeye salmon. The launch of Seremoni Grade salmon brings the company’s highest standard of seafood to one of the most widely enjoyed fish in the United States. Founded in 2021, Shinkei is transforming the seafood industry by […]

The continued growth of e-commerce is driving retailers to rethink how distribution centres are designed, with robotics increasingly being used to improve storage density, increase throughput and reduce reliance on manual picking. One example is LPP Logistics, the logistics arm of Central European fashion retailer LPP Group, which has deployed Hai Robotics‘ HaiPick System 3 […]

mimic robotics, a physical AI company developing Video-Action Models for industrial automation, has introduced FLUX-mimic – a next-generation Video-Action Model developed in collaboration with Black Forest Labs – that enables robots to learn and perform complex manipulation tasks in real-world industrial environments. FLUX-mimic combines mimic’s expertise in robot learning, dexterous manipulation, and production deployment with […]

Neura Robotics has partnered with RWTH Aachen University to establish a new Neura Gym in Germany as part of its expanding global network of Physical AI training centres. The new facility, known as Neura Gym RWTH Aachen, is scheduled to open by the end of 2026 at the university’s Hightech Campus Melaten. It will form […]

NoTip has launched public beta testing of its robotic food delivery platform in Mason, Ohio, giving residents early access to an autonomous delivery service that combines electric vehicles with delivery robots. The company says its patent-pending dual-stage delivery system uses an electric road vehicle to transport orders before a robot completes the final doorstep delivery. […]

Tacta Systems has unveiled a robotics platform designed to bring human-like dexterity and touch to industrial automation, with the company targeting applications in electronics, AI infrastructure and automotive manufacturing. The company’s first product, TactaBot, combines a robotic hand, a wearable skill capture system and an artificial intelligence engine that it says enables robots to perform […]

A US startup has successfully tested a robotic system designed to capture, relocate and remove space debris using the International Space Station (ISS), marking a step forward in efforts to tackle one of the fastest-growing challenges facing the space industry. Kall Morris Inc (KMI) validated its Responsive Engaging Arms for Captive Care and Handling (REACCH) […]

Sapphire Technology has unveiled the EDGE+ Apex SOM/Carrier Robotics Platform, a production-ready hardware platform powered by AMD Ryzen AI Embedded X100 Series processors and designed to accelerate the development and deployment of physical AI in autonomous robotics. The platform has been showcased at AMD Advancing AI 2026 in San Francisco. Built for rugged, always-on robotics […]