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General Robotics says GRID robot intelligence platform can auto-engineer the development and deployment lifecycle

September 9, 2026 · General Robotics said that its GRID robot intelligence platform can auto-engineer its own processes, including robot onboarding and skill deployment.

Antioch announces $32M Series A to bring software speed to physical AI development

September 8, 2026 · Antioch announced a $32 million Series A round to further expand its product development and deepen its simulation capabilities as physical AI demand grows across applications.

Report: Robotic bin picking, robotic trailer unloading drive strong market growth

September 8, 2026 · A new report from Interact Analysis found robotic bin picking and robotic trailer unloading technologies are driving strong market growth headed toward 2030.

MIPS launches three workload-native platforms for physical AI

September 7, 2026 · MIPS launched three workload-native platforms for physical AI to enable commercial and ecosystem development required to bring modern AI onto tailored platforms.

European automation provider MotionTech expands to U.S. marketplace

September 6, 2026 · MotionTech announced expansion plans outside Europe, appointing Kristian Hulgard to lead its entrance to the North American marketplace.

Caterpillar, FieldAI collaborate to advance AI-powered industrial innovation

September 5, 2026 · FieldAI announced a collaboration with Caterpillar to bring physical AI and autonomy to job sites and factories through robotics, digital twins and NVIDIA technologies.

PlusAI becomes publicly listed company via business combination with Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp.

September 4, 2026 · PlusAI and Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp. announced a business combination that will take the physical AI for autonomous truck company public.

ARM Institute modernizes military manufacturing sites with nearly $90M in funds

September 4, 2026 · The ARM Institute and its members will deliver robotics and physical AI offerings with workforce development plans, within two years to modernize and strengthen military manufacturing sites.

NVIDIA acquires Hugging Face for $12.9 billion

September 3, 2026 · NVIDIA announced its acquisition of Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, and plans to keep the AI development platform open for further application building via machine learning.

Robotics Australia Group, HowToRobot launch national platform to lift Australia's automation adoption

September 3, 2026 · HowtoRobot and the Robotics Australia Group partnered to launch a national platform to lift Australia’s automation adoption.

RAC 26: Warehouse orchestration, automotive production and flexible robots

September 2, 2026 · The 2026 Robotics Applications Conference, RAC 26, welcomes industry experts to discuss the latest robotics and automation deployments for a one-day virtual conference on September 16.

H&M Group announces GreyOrange as a warehouse automation partner

September 2, 2026 · GreyOrange’s AI-powered store technology provides precise item-level visibility to improve inventory accuracy, sales and employee productivity for retailers.

A3 announces speaker lineup for 2026 Advanced Vision & AI Conference

September 2, 2026 · A3 announced speakers for the 2026 Advanced Vision & AI Conference, featuring experts sharing practical strategies for deploying machine vision, industrial AI and intelligent automation.

Supply Chain of the Future ebook

September 1, 2026 · This eBook explores how a WOS can transform warehouse operations through labor management, robotics and automation, machine learning, planning, orchestrated execution and analytics. We will delve into the critical components that make a WOS a game-changer, illustrating how businesses can leverage these advancements to enhance productivity, reduce costs and future-proof their supply chain operations.

WMS vs. WCS vs. WES ebook

September 1, 2026 · Learn the functionalities of a warehouse management system (WMS), warehouse control system (WCS), warehouse execution system (WES) to determine which best meets business needs.

Orchestrate your people, processes and automation in real time with enVista’s enMotion WES+

September 1, 2026 · enMotion WES+ is enVista’s intelligent, cloud-based intralogistics warehouse orchestration platform that unifies people, processes and automation. Acting as the “brain” of your warehouse, enMotion WES+ goes beyond task execution, delivering real-time warehouse orchestration, advanced interoperability and AI-driven decision-making to help your warehouse perform at its full potential.

Radiant Robotics Autonomous Magnetic Platform (AMP), powered by enVista’s enMotion WES+

September 1, 2026 · The Radiant Robotics Autonomous Magnetic Platform (AMP), powered by enVista’s enMotion WES+, is a modular, magnetic levitation material handling solution that replaces fixed conveyors with intelligent, omnidirectional movement. By unifying transport, robotics and supply chain orchestration into a single platform, AMP delivers higher throughput, greater flexibility, reduced labor dependency and real-time visibility across supply chain operations.

Qualcomm introduces Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 processors

September 1, 2026 · Qualcomm introduced the Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 processors, which the company said significantly expand access to intelligently connected devices across the IoT industry.

Physical AI housing company Reframe Systems raises $40M in growth financing

September 1, 2026 · Reframe Systems successfully raised $40 million in growth financing, as the physical AI housing company looks to scale its microfactory network across North America and deliver more homes.

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