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Symbotic acquires cellumation to advance next-generation sortation technology

October 15, 2026 · Symbotic acquired German automation company cellumation and its celluveyor software-driven sortation platform, looking to advance sortation for the global supply chain.

Automation streamlines picking, packing and delivering

October 15, 2026 · In this Special Focus Issue, we highlight the multitude of robots and automated systems that keep goods moving efficiently, and the role that robotics plays in expediting warehouse processes.

CIIF 2026: ABB Robotics introduces two new robots for precision manufacturing and expands OmniCore EyeMotion with AI Robot Trainer

October 14, 2026 · ABB Robotics released two new industrial robots and expanded the OmniCore EyeMotion platform with the AI Robot Trainer at CIIF 2026 in Shanghai.

AutoStore adds to hardware and software portfolio to advance the path toward autonomy

October 13, 2026 · AutoStore’s fall 2026 product announcement includes new and expanded products spanning fulfillment workflows, system design, maintenance, and expanded use cases.

OSARO SightWorks advances AI-powered robotic picking and packing

October 13, 2026 · OSARO SightWorks uses AI and deep learning to improve robotic picking, packing, kitting, palletizing and depalletizing in warehouse operations.

Humanoid Orders vs. Actual Deployments: How Much Commercial Progress Is Really Happening?

October 12, 2026 · Examine the latest in humanoid robot orders and deployments to discover how much commercial progress is being made in the humanoid deployment world.

Toyota Automated Logistics provides options, a Swiss Army knife of technologies for customers

October 12, 2026 · Toyota Automated Logistics combines Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business and viastore under one umbrella for total warehouse automation offerings.

Report: Reshape Automation finds that leading AI models score at most 52% on industrial parts questions

October 11, 2026 · Reshape Automation’s Industrial AI Accuracy Index 2026 found that leading AI models only respond correctly to 52% of industrial parts questions from distributors and OEMs.

A3 announces details for the 2026 International Robot Safety Conference in Detroit, November 3-5

October 10, 2026 · A3 provided details about the 2026 International Robot Safety Conference in Detroit, with speakers from Amazon Robotics, NVIDIA, and more scheduled to discuss new robotics safety requirements.

Vecna Robotics advances warehouse case picking automation with CaseFlow

October 9, 2026 · Vecna Robotics’ CaseFlow automation platform is advancing case picking automation in the warehouse with measurable results across deployments.

CEVA Logistics deploys Sereact’s AI-powered dual-arm robotic systems for Zalando returns handling at sites in Germany and Poland

October 8, 2026 · Sereact’s dual-arm robotic systems entered live operations, with CEVA Logistics deploying the technology at two Zalando sites for returns handling applications.

Amazon launches Physical AI Toolchain on AWS to help companies build machines that think

October 8, 2026 · Amazon launched the Physical AI Toolchain on AWS, an open-source stack for building intelligent machines built on AWS using NVIDIA’s physical AI stack and inspired by Amazon’s robotics expertise.

FireDome launches U.S. operations to advance autonomous wildfire defense

October 7, 2026 · FireDome announced the beginning of its U.S. operations, as the Israel-based company tests its autonomous wildfire resilience technology at Yuba County Airport in California.

Boston Dynamics names Rohit Prasad as new CEO

October 6, 2026 · Boston Dynamics named former Amazon AI leader Rohit Prasad its new CEO as the company turns to its next era of physical AI innovation and commercialization.

Overview AI launches OV Spark inspection camera with Sparky onboard agent

October 6, 2026 · Overview AI launched the OV Spark inspection camera with the Sparky onboard agent, enabling quality teams to build and maintain line inspections without vision specialists.

First Supply utilizes Exotec’s robotic systems in new distribution center to guarantee next-morning delivery on orders placed by 5 p.m.

October 6, 2026 · A new distribution center for First Supply uses Exotec’s Skypod system to guarantee next-morning delivery of industrial supplies for orders placed before 5 p.m.

Schneider Electric to acquire PTC for $22.6 billion

October 5, 2026 · Schneider Electric said that it will acquire PTC for $22.6 billion, as Schneider looks to strengthen its capabilities in product design, lifecycle management, AI and digital industrial systems.

RobCo surpasses $1B valuation, offers employees liquidity

October 5, 2026 · RobCo’s valuation surpassed $1 billion, as the company building the next generation of autonomous industrial robots doubled its valuation in less than a year.

A3 announces R15.08 Part 3 safety standard for industrial mobile robot users is now available

October 4, 2026 · A3 announced that part three of ANSI/A3 R15.08-3-2026, American National Standard for Industrial Mobile Robots - Safety Requirements - Part 3: Use of IMR Applications, is now available.

Agility Robotics, FORT Robotics announce strategic partnership to advance humanoid robot safety

October 3, 2026 · Agility Robotics and FORT Robotics signed a strategic partnership, extending each company’s safety architecture to the Digit 5 humanoid.

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