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Xpanner introduces X1 Panel Lift intelligent automation system for solar panel installation

July 15, 2026 · Xpanner released the X1Panel Lift, an automated, intelligent solar panel installation system that allows crews to focus on alignment, fastening and quality.

The inner workings of robots: Components and sensors

July 15, 2026 · In this Special Focus issue, learn more about robotic components and sensors, like grippers, batteries, cameras, controllers and more, and how advancements in these technologies are helping robots worker safer and faster.

EAIGLE, PortCity partner to scale AI-native gate and yard automation across high-throughput, high-pace port facilities

July 14, 2026 · EAIGLE and Savannah, Georgia’s PortCity have partnered to scale AI-native gate and yard automation across high-throughput, high-pace port facilities.

Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking

July 14, 2026 · Festo’s GripperAI harnesses software and simulation to enable high volumes of picking across industrial applications.

Webinar: Robots in dull, dirty and dangerous environments

July 13, 2026 · This interactive webinar will discuss how robots and automation are handling difficult and often dangerous environments to keep humans safe, and operations running smoothly.

How Beckhoff Automation’s EtherCAT and controllers power Dexterity's Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot

July 13, 2026 · Dexterity worked with Beckhoff Automation to develop its Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot, harnessing EtherCAT and TwinCAT to enable safe, multi-arm automation.

Wing, Walmart add seven new markets for drone delivery service

July 12, 2026 · Wing and Walmart announced further expansion of their drone delivery partnership, adding Philadelphia, San Diego, Memphis and other U.S. cities to its coverage area.

Robbyant launches LingBot-VA 2.0 embodied-native world-action model

July 11, 2026 · Robbyant launched LingBot-VA 2.0, an embodied native world action model that serves as part of the company’s embodied-native full-stack for perception, world simulation and action.

Yaskawa achieves ISO 27001 certification

July 10, 2026 · Yaskawa announced it has secured ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, achieving the global standard for Information Security Management Systems.

The future of CFD is connected, automated, and AI-enabled

July 9, 2026 · Learn how unified CFD workflows combining automation, AI, and high-fidelity simulation help engineers manage complex models, explore design spaces faster, and gain earlier design insight.

Comau extends intralogistics platform with Invent Smart Intralogistics Solutions acquisition

July 8, 2026 · Comau announced its acquisition of Invent Smart Intralogistics Solutions, a Brazilian specialist in warehouses and intralogistics technologies.

ABB Robotics adds new autonomous forklift to AI-powered visual SLAM AMR portfolio

July 7, 2026 · ABB Robotics launched the Flexley Stack F712 autonomous forklift, harnessing its AI-powered visual SLAM technology and adding to its AMR portfolio.

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.

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