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Future of Warehouse Optimization 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.

REWE adds Cimcorp’s Success Services to elevate supply chain reliability

August 31, 2026 · REWE expanded its deployment with Cimcorp to further safeguard its fresh produce supply chain by adding the Success Services suite to its distribution center network.

SiMa.ai, AVerMedia showcase integrated drone AI platform

August 31, 2026 · SiMa.ai and AVerMedia showcased an integrated drone AI platform with SiMa.ai’s Modalix MLSoC with AVerMedia’s industrial-grade platform to accelerate on-drone computing.

Gecko Robotics, Square Robot transform fuel tank inspections in Guam

August 30, 2026 · Gecko Robotics and Square Robot helped Tristar eliminate 180 days of downtime at its Guam fuel operation with robotic tank inspections.

GUSS Automation incorporates Ouster Rev8 digital lidar sensors into Autonomous Orchard Machine Fleet

August 29, 2026 · GUSS Automation, a John Deere subsidiary, plans to incorporate Ouster’s Rev8 digital lidar sensors into its Autonomous Orchard Machine fleet for precise autonomy in high-value crops.

Reservoir announces $10M, multi-year partnership with John Deere to accelerate rugged AI for agriculture

August 28, 2026 · Reservoir announced a $10 million, three-year R&D contract with John Deere at its Ruggedize conference, hoping to accelerate rugged AI in agriculture applications.

Alliad cuts PPE deviations by 42% with viAct AI-powered PPE detection

August 28, 2026 · Alliad utilized viAct’s AI-powered video analytics in the existing camera infrastructure at a healthcare construction site to cut down PPE non-compliance by 42%.

AIR, Elmo Motion Control partner to enhance uncrewed cargo aircraft platform

August 27, 2026 · AIR and Elmo Motion Control have partnered to enhance uncrewed cargo aircraft and advance next-gen logistics for contested environments.

Corvus Robotics announces $20M in new funding

August 27, 2026 · Corvus Robotics announced a $20 million funding round and named co-founder Mohammed Kabir as the new CEO, succeeding Jackie Wu in the role.

August 2026 Robotics Recap

August 26, 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 August 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

NVIDIA unveils Jetson Orin Nano 2 robotics computer

August 25, 2026 · NVIDIA announced the Jetson Orin Nano 2, a robotics computer that looks to redefine entry-level edge AI with higher performance and lower power consumption than the Jetson Orin Nano.

Intel: 60% of company leaders bet big on robotics, but only 40% are ready

August 25, 2026 · New research commissioned by Intel finds robotics adoption accelerating - while gaps in strategy, skills, safety and infrastructure threaten organizations’ ability to scale.

Dyna Robotics unveils DYNA-2 World-Action Model

August 24, 2026 · Dyna Robotics unveiled DYNA-2, which the company said is the first robot foundation model pre-trained on over 1 million hours of egocentric human video.

NEURA Robotics acquires ADLATUS Robotics, bringing physical AI into professional cleaning

August 24, 2026 · NEURA Robotics acquired German cleaning robotics company ADLATUS Robotics, bringing physical AI capabilities into professional cleaning applications.

Allient adds new sizes to ElectroFlux Series of frameless torque motors

August 23, 2026 · Allient expanded its ElectroFlux series of frameless torque motors with the addition of 25 mm and 38 mm sizes.

Logic highlights Octopus overhead picking robot

August 22, 2026 · Logic showcased its Octopus overhead industrial picking robot, which the company said can replace static, floor-bound picking automation.

Actuate 26: Foxglove introduces agentic data platform for physical AI and Semantic Search

August 21, 2026 · Foxglove announced new features at Actuate 26, including an agentic data platform for physical AI and a Semantic Search feature.

Report: Robotic picking market forecast to almost triple in size by 2030

August 21, 2026 · New market research from Interact Analysis found strong growth in the robotic picking market, with revenues expected to reach $4.6 billion by 2030.

As automated grocery fulfillment declines, quick commerce reveals where warehouse automation pays off

August 20, 2026 · With automated grocery fulfillment usage declining globally, a new report highlights how quick commerce and dark stores showcase where warehouse automation opportunities can arise.

Limitless Labs raises $20M Series A to expand physical AI foundation model and platform for precision manufacturing

August 20, 2026 · Limitless Labs announced a $20M Series A round to expand its physical AI foundation model and platform in precision manufacturing applications.

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