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Luxonis launches OAK 4 FFC board-level vision computer for humanoids, drones and other machines

October 27, 2026 · Luxonis launched the modular OAK 4 FFC, a board-level vision computer for humanoids, drones and other machines that won’t fit a standard camera.

Intel and SAP demonstrate physical AI and the autonomous warehouse in action

October 27, 2026 · Intel and SAP announced a collaboration that bridges IT business and the operational technology that controls physical equipment and processes through physical AI.

Wonder expands Avride partnership for more autonomous deliveries on Grubhub Marketplace

October 26, 2026 · Wonder expanded its partnership with Avride, adding Philadelphia, Jersey City, Hoboken and Arlington County for autonomous delivery on the Grubhub Marketplace.

Realbotix launches Echo humanoid robot line built to support human-to-robot interaction

October 26, 2026 · Realbotix launched its flagship Echo humanoid robot platform, enabling customers to purchase the companion-style robot directly on the Realbotix website.

TDK PositionSense offers 'smart perception’ for wearables, mobile, robots and other physical AI devices

October 25, 2026 · TDK announced the global availability of its PositionSense offerings for orientation detection and sensor calibration across wearables, mobile, robots and other physical AI devices.

HOJ Innovations deploys AMR fleet at Hunter Douglas’ Salt Lake City fulfillment center

October 24, 2026 · HOJ Innovations deployed its AMR fleet at Hunter Douglas’ Salt Lake City fulfillment center, improving operational safety with only minimal downtime.

Dexory expands warehouse AI capabilities with NVIDIA Cosmos and Halos

October 23, 2026 · Dexory announced an integration with NVIDIA Cosmos to expand its DexoryView Storage Health capabilities, and work with Halo to test next-generation robotics safety possibilities.

FORT Robotics secures $20M funding round led by Tiger Global, Mark Cuban Companies

October 23, 2026 · FORT Robotics announced an additional $20 million in funding, led by Tiger Global and Mark Cuban Companies, as the company dedicated to physical AI safety goes public.

Maxinsights launches MaxLoop and MaxGlove, adding live quality control and touch data to physical AI data stack

October 22, 2026 · Maxinsights launched two new products, MaxLoop and MaxGlove, alongside a $30 million seed funding round, to continue its efforts toward building the data layer for physical AI.

Agility Robotics, AGCO announce humanoid robot pilot for smart manufacturing applications

October 22, 2026 · AGCO announced it will pilot Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid robot in manufacturing applications at its Hesston, Kansas facility.

Report: Locus Robotics says Gen Z shoppers are 4x more likely than Baby Boomers to buy with plans to return

October 21, 2026 · A new Locus Robotics report found that "bracketing" among younger apparel shoppers is one of several generational buying habits pointing to more returns, more complex handling and increasingly difficult-to-predict fulfillment demands.

Generative Bionics to build Europe's largest Physical AI Data Factory to advance European humanoid sovereignty with AMD AI infrastructure

October 21, 2026 · Generative Bionics will build a Physical AI Data Factory in Italy that connects real-world robot learning, digital-twin simulation and AMD Helios infrastructure to accelerate industrial humanoid deployments in Europe.

Gecko Robotics quadruples U.S. Navy contract to $300M to support military readiness

October 20, 2026 · Gecko Robotics announced that the U.S. Navy and GSA quadrupled the ceiling value of a contract to $300 million to slash maintenance delays and improve fleet readiness.

PACK EXPO 2026: Plus One Robotics showcases AI-powered depalletizing and palletizing automation

October 20, 2026 · Plus One Robotics is hosting a demo of its AI-powered robotic vision and human-in-the-loop technology with Torfresma’s TRF Compact cell at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago.

PACK EXPO 2026: Vention introduces 24/7 video-based Remote Support

October 19, 2026 · Vention introduced 24/7 video-based Remote Support for its platform-powered technologies at PACK EXPO 2026, connecting manufacturers to a Vention automation expert over live video within 10 minutes.

PACK EXPO 2026: beRobox unveils advanced PALTZ palletizer featuring 3D Dynamic Safety

October 19, 2026 · beRobox is debuting a PALTZ palletizer with a new safety module utilizing Sonair’s safety-certified 3D ultrasonic sensor technology at PACK EXPO 2026.

PACK EXPO 2026: JLS Automation unveils JLS VISION AI

October 18, 2026 · JLS Automation unveiled its proprietary AI-driven vision technology, JLS VISION AI, at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago.

PACK EXPO 2026: Scott Technology addresses factory space constraints with new NexPAL 200HL

October 17, 2026 · Scott Technology is showcasing the compact, high-capacity NexPAL 200HL palletizer at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago.

PACK EXPO 2026: CMES Robotics’ AI-powered mixed case palletizer makes U.S. debut

October 16, 2026 · CMES Robotics’ AI-powered mixed case palletizer will make its U.S. debut at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago.

PACK EXPO 2026: Epson showcases color labeling and cobots for improved labeling and packaging

October 16, 2026 · Epson will showcase its ColorWorks and cobots at PACK EXPO 2026 to improve flexibility, productivity and efficiency across labeling, packaging and end-of-line processes.

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