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ICRA 2026: GENISOM AI showcases mass-produced robotics platforms and deployment stack

June 10, 2026 · At ICRA 2026 in Vienna, GENISOM AI showcased its full-stack embodied intelligence system for robot hardware, simulation infrastructure, autonomous navigation and agent-based task execution.

Daimon Robotics, Galbot launch RobOmni to see how tactile sensing improves robot manipulation

June 8, 2026 · At ICRA 2026, Daimon Robotics and Galbot launched RobOmni, an omni-modal evaluation benchmark including tactile sensing for physical interaction.

Apptronik unveils Apollo 2 humanoid robot, opens Robot Park data collection and training facility

July 6, 2026 · Apptronik unveiled the Apollo 2 humanoid robot and opened the Robot Park data collection and training facility in Austin, Texas.

Report: How suppliers are preparing for new robot safety standards

July 5, 2026 · A new report from Interact Analysis investigates how prepared organizations are for new industrial robot safety standards.

University of Rhode Island opens new Ocean Robotics Laboratory

July 4, 2026 · The University of Rhode Island opened the new Ocean Robotics Laboratory on its Narragansett Bay Campus, part of a $300 million revitalization project.

Gartner: AI among top supply chain technology trends for 2026

July 3, 2026 · Gartner released its top supply chain technology trends for 2026 research, with artificial intelligence and autonomy accounting for major drivers of innovation.

Sonair unveils world's first safety-certified 3D ultrasonic sensor for human-robot collaboration

July 2, 2026 · Sonair announced that its ADAR One sensor secured SIL 2 and PL d safety ratings, enabling safe operations through human and object detection.

AGIBOT rolls off 15,000th robot from production line

July 1, 2026 · AGIBOT announced that it has rolled the 15,000th robot off its production line, with the G2, an industrial-grade embodied task robot, certifying the milestone.

June 2026 Robotics Recap

June 30, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap,” takes a look at the major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in June 2026, including a breakdown of the latest from Automate 2026 in Chicago.

Ambi Robotics, Pickle Robot integrate to deliver physical AI system for inbound logistics automation

June 30, 2026 · Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot integrated their truck unloading and palletizing technologies to automate inbound logistics through physical AI.

Brightpick, Trew partner to expand robotic fulfillment portfolio

June 29, 2026 · Brightpick and Trew announced a partnership that harnesses the power of both companies’ backgrounds to expand the robotic fulfillment portfolio.

Agility Robotics goes public, merges with Churchill Capital Corp XI at $2.5 billion valuation

June 29, 2026 · Agility Robotics announced a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI, taking the humanoid robot company public at a $2.5 billion valuation.

Automate 2026: RoboDK demonstrates new CAM software that saves robotic machining deployment time

June 28, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, RoboDK showcased the RoboDK CAM software, which the company said can cut robotic machining deployment time by 40%.

Automate 2026: Hirebotics launches no-code, explosion-proof cobot offering for painting

June 28, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Hirebotics launched the Cobot Painter, eliminating the need for dedicated pain cells and complex programming.

Automate 2026: Dexterity, Kawasaki Robotics expand collaboration to scale physical AI for warehouse logistics

June 27, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Dexterity and Kawasaki Robotics expanded their collaboration to scale physical AI for warehouse logistics with the RL030N robot arm and Mech platforms.

Automate 2026: FORT Robotics extends Trust Layer for physical AI with NVIDIA Halos for Robotics collaboration

June 27, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, FORT Robotics extended its Trust Layer for physical AI through its collaboration with NVIDIA Halos for Robotics.

Automate 2026: Robust.AI selects Aptiv Perception, powered by PULSE, for third-generation Carter robot

June 27, 2026 · At Automate 2026, Robust.AI selected Aptiv Perception, powered by the PULSE sensor, for its third-generation Carter robot.

Automate 2026: Five observations from North America’s largest robotics and automation event

June 26, 2026 · Physical AI, cobots and software advancements were everywhere during Automate 2026 in Chicago, as organizations continue innovating automation and robotic technology.

Automate 2026: NEURA Robotics showcases full-stack robotics platform

June 26, 2026 · NEURA Robotics showcased its cognitive robot portfolio, Neuraverse platform and NEURA Gym environments at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

Automate 2026: Epson Robots showcases SafeSense, SCARA, 6-axis and cobots

June 26, 2026 · Epson Robots showcased its extensive automation portfolio, including SafeSense, SCARA, 6-axis robots and the debut of its cobot lineup.

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Daimon Robotics, Galbot launch RobOmni to see how tactile sensing improves robot manipulation
Daimon Robotics, Galbot launch RobOmni to see how tactile sensing improves robot manipulation

World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…

Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down

Automate 2026: Industrial robots, humanoids, software systems and more from day two in Chicago
Automate 2026: Industrial robots, humanoids, software systems and more from day two in Chicago

Automate’s largest day ever draws huge crowds to McCormick Place