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e-con Systems launches DepthVista Helix 3D CW iToF Camera

February 20, 2026 · Embedded vision provider e-con Systems launched its DepthVista Helix 3D CW iToF Camera for robotics and industrial automation offerings.

A3 presents ‘Age of Automation,’ global film series produced by BBC StoryWorks

February 20, 2026 · A3 and BBC StoryWorks present the ‘Age of Automation’ multi-episode series exploring how robotics and automation are reshaping human lives around the world.

Yokogawa, ANYbotics integrate OpreXTM Robot Management Core software into ANYmal inspection robots

February 19, 2026 · Yokogawa and ANYBotics partnered to integrate the OpreXTM Robot Management Core software into ANYmal quadruped inspection robots.

Agility Robotics announces agreement to deploy Digit humanoid at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

February 19, 2026 · Agility Robotics and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada announced an agreement to deploy Digit humanoid robots at the Woodstock, Ontario, facility.

NORD launches digital twin technology to accelerate system development

February 18, 2026 · NORD’s new digital twin and virtual commissioning technology significantly reduce the system development process from planning to commissioning.

Cimcorp automates fresh food supply chain for REWE supermarkets and stores

February 18, 2026 · Cimcorp announced it is automating critical fresh food operations at REWE’s Oranienburg, German logistics center and supermarkets.

Gather AI raises $40M to scale physical AI platform for global logistics

February 17, 2026 · Gather AI raised $40 million, led by Smith Point Capital Management, to scale its physical AI platform for the global logistics market.

Nomagic secures additional $10M in funding, launches Shoebox Picker

February 17, 2026 · Nomagic received $10 million in a Series B extension and launched the Shoebox Picker system, designed to handle two-piece and unsealed shoeboxes.

AlphaLab selects 20 startups for 2026 cohort, embedding intelligence into industry

February 16, 2026 · AlphaLab announced the 20 startups selected for its 2026 cohort, spanning AI, robotics, health, energy and advanced manufacturing in the Pittsburgh area.

Reallusion expands to a complete human-centric simulation solution

February 16, 2026 · Through Motion Planning, Reallusion is closing the sim-to-real gap with modular, scalable logic in simulation environments that are easy to validate.

Körber acquiresmajority stake in Stellium

February 15, 2026 · Körber has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Stellium, an SAP supply chain management consulting firm.

Attabotics relaunches as part of LaFayette Systems

February 14, 2026 · Goods-to-person cube storage technology company Attabotics, following its 2025 bankruptcy, has relaunched as part of LaFayette Systems.

Roboworx adds AI-powered predictive analytics to Robot Service Manager

February 13, 2026 · By merging telemetry data with machine learning, the software platform detects issues early, reduces downtime and shifts robot service from reactive to preventative.

Trener Robotics, formerly T-Robotics, raises $32M in Series A round

February 13, 2026 · Trener Robotics, formerly T-Robotics, announced a $32 million investment round to further develop its Acteris platform to pre-train industrial robot skills.

Allonic raises $7.2M to build a foundation for advanced robotic hardware

February 12, 2026 · Allonic raised $7.2 million to accelerate the development of its 3D Tissue Braiding platform to produce complex, dexterous robotic bodies.

Manifest 2026: Dane Technologies introduces AiR DC for sub-zero temperatures

February 12, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Dane Technologies introduced the Dane AiR DC Robot Freezer Package, offering autonomous activity for -10-degree temperatures.

Robert Playter, Boston Dynamics CEO, to step down at the end of February 2026

February 11, 2026 · Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter announced in a memo that he would step down as CEO of the company on February 27, 2026.

Symbotic acquires Fox Robotics

February 11, 2026 · Symbotic announced during its Q1 2026 earnings call that it had acquired autonomous forklift company Fox Robotics for an undisclosed amount.

Motiv Space Systems, PickNik Robotics collaborate on software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) mission

February 11, 2026 · Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics are supporting the software development for NASA’s FFR mission, providing robotic motion planning and arm control.

Apptronik closes over $935M Series A with new $520M extension round

February 11, 2026 · Apptronik closed its Series A with over $935 million, bringing the AI and humanoid robotics company’s total capital raised to shy of $1 billion.

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