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RoboStore launches Robo Inc., a New York-based manufacturing and systems integration company

August 10, 2026 · Robotics distributor RoboStore announced the launch of Robo Inc., a New York-based manufacturing and systems integration company to advance U.S. robotics localization.

DELMIA Robotics enables digital continuity between design systems and robotic simulation

August 10, 2026 · DELMIA, a Dassault Systèmes brand, connects the virtual and real worlds to drive innovation and sustainability. Powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, our end-to-end solutions integrate virtual twins, industrial AI and augmented reality to optimize manufacturing, supply chains and workforces. We empower businesses to reduce waste and achieve sustainable, customer-focused operations, building a more resilient future.

Advance the accurate deployment of manufacturing robotics with virtual simulation

August 10, 2026 · Discover a 3D virtual environment for robotics design that unites collaborative working and powerful simulation capabilities.

Finding the Right Robot

August 10, 2026 · Five factors that consistently determine whether a robotics investment delivers meaningful impact — or simply shifts operational complexity elsewhere.

Avatar Robotics raises $6.5M seed round to build the ‘unlimited industrial workforce’

August 9, 2026 · Avatar Robotics successfully raised $6.5 million in seed funding to build out industrial infrastructure, including robotics, remote-human operators and AI-driven autonomy.

Google DeepMind announces Gemini Robotics 2

August 8, 2026 · Google DeepMind announced the launch of Gemini Robotics 2, adding new physical AI models that look to bring “whole-body intelligence” to robots.

Fives exports industrial maintenance and accelerates digitalization in Mexico

August 7, 2026 · Fives announced the continuation of its regional expansion in Mexico with the launch of Fives Maintenance and Fives CortX in Querétaro.

HII signs performance-based production agreement, worth up to $900M, with Path Robotics and GrayMatter Robotics

August 6, 2026 · HII announced long-term performance-based production agreements with GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics worth up to $900 million to accelerate AI-powered automation in U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs.

FedEx, Dexterity expand physical AI deployment for autonomous trailer loading

August 6, 2026 · FedEx and Dexterity announced an expanded collaboration to scale the physical AI deployment for autonomous trailer loading at the Hagerstown Hub location.

Report: Examining the FCC ruling on ‘Advanced robotic devices’ means for U.S. mobile robot market

August 5, 2026 · Interact Analysis details the FCC’s report, “National Security Determination on the Threat Posed by Foreign-Produced Advanced Robotic Devices,” and its impact on the U.S. mobile robot market.

Generative Bionics introduces Gene.01 smart-skin humanoid robot platform for safe human collaboration

August 4, 2026 · Generative Bionics launched Gene.01, which the company said is a smart-skin humanoid robot platform that is designed for safe human collaboration with an open-source robot model.

Gritt launches with $32.4M in funding to build physical AI that accelerates global infrastructure buildout

August 3, 2026 · Intelligent construction automation system company Gritt launched with $32.4 million in funding.

ENCY 3.0 CAD/CAM and robot programming software debuts

August 2, 2026 · ENCY Software unveiled ENCY 3.0, the next generation of its CAD/CAM and robot programming software, at ENCY World 2026 in Cyprus.

Intelligrated, Trew and Transnorm unite to create unified warehouse automation provider

August 1, 2026 · American Industrial Partners finalized its acquisition of Honeywell’s Intelligrated and Transnorm business, combining the companies with Trew to form a united warehouse automation organization.

ABB Robotics, NVIDIA pen white paper that defines the transformative impact of physical AI on manufacturing

July 31, 2026 · A new white paper, jointly published by ABB Robotics and NVIDIA, highlights the transformative impact of industrial-grade physical AI on precision manufacturing applications.

HomeBase USA announces chainwide deployment of Simbe Store Intelligence platform

July 30, 2026 · Following a successful pilot, HomeBase USA announced a chainwide deployment of Simbe’s Store Intelligence inventory management platform.

July 2026 Robotics Recap

July 29, 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 July 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

UNIT AI raises $12M to scale AI-powered e-commerce fulfillment and returns platform

July 29, 2026 · UNIT AI announced a $12 million funding round as the physical AI company looks to scale deployment of its modular e-commerce and fulfillment returns platform.

KARL STORZ expands robotics ecosystem through strategic U.S. partnerships

July 28, 2026 · KARL STORZ announced that it has expanded its robotics ecosystem in the U.S. through partnerships with Moon Surgical and Sovato.

JFB, XTEND announce $1.5B merger

July 28, 2026 · JFB and XTEND announced a $1.5 billion merger, creating publicly-traded XTEND AI Robotics, that will focus on AI-powered autonomous systems for defense, security and public safety.

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