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Automate 2026: Humanoid Robot Forum joins major automation event

January 20, 2026 · A3 announced that the Humanoid Robot Forum, featuring an NVIDIA-sponsored Humanoid Robot Pavilion, will join Automate 2026 in Chicago.

ARM Institute issues new Education and Workforce Development Project Call

January 20, 2026 · The ARM Institute detailed its Education & Workforce Development Project Call, enabling members to undergo evaluation for manufacturing training programs.

Lanner Electronics unveils EAI-I351 robotic AI platform powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, Blackwell

January 19, 2026 · Lanner Electronics has released its EAI-I351 robotic AI platform, powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Thor and Blackwell architecture.

SS Innovations develops five new 5-millimeter surgical instruments

January 19, 2026 · SS Innovations released five 5-millimeter surgical instruments for its SSi Mantra surgical robotic system, with new uses for telesurgery procedures.

Ranpak, Medline partner to advance sustainable packaging in high-volume distribution

January 18, 2026 · Ranpak deployed its packaging systems at Medline to boost efficiency and reduce waste for the medical-surgical product and supply chain technology provider.

MassRobotics opens applications for 4th annual Form and Function Robotics Challenge

January 17, 2026 · MassRobotics opened applications for its 4th annual Form and Function Robotics challenge, where university student teams compete for a $10,000 grand prize.

Multiply Labs uses NVIDIA platforms to scale robotics in advanced biomanufacturing

January 16, 2026 · By integrating NVIDIA’s digital twins, foundation models and perception AI, Multiply Labs is scaling robotic biomanufacturing systems for next-gen cell and gene therapies.

Humanoid, Siemens complete proof of concept to test humanoid robots in industrial logistics

January 16, 2026 · Humanoid completed a proof of concept with its humanoid robots at Siemens’ industrial logistics facilities, performing tote-to-conveyor destacking tasks.

Report: Mobile robots market outpaces fixed automation with 19% annual growth to 2030

January 15, 2026 · A new report from Interact Analysis finds that the mobile robots market, despite a downward revision, is projected to grow 19% annually to $14 billion in 2030.

Siemens expands SINUMERIK Run MyRobot CNC platform

January 15, 2026 · Siemens expanded its SINUMERIK 828 CNC, which now allows KUKA robot part handling and articulation to be displayed on the SYIL machine tool’s control screen.

How Warehouse Automation Connects Manufacturing Processes and Inventory Management

January 15, 2026 · Discover how warehouse automation can seamlessly connect manufacturing processes with inventory management to streamline operations, reduce errors, and boost efficiency.

Warehouse enterprise software orchestrates the robots

January 14, 2026 · In this Special Focus issue, learn more about the orchestral relationship between robots, humans and software with various warehouse automation platforms, including WMS, WES, WCS and more.

A3 releases Part 3 of ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 Robot Safety Standard

January 14, 2026 · A3 released Part 3 of the ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 American National Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems - Safety Requirements.

Humanoid, Schaeffler announce strategic technology partnership

January 14, 2026 · Humanoid and Schaeffler announced a strategic technology partnership to deploy Humanoid robots into Schaeffler production facilities.

Contoro Robotics and States Logistics offload 450 trailers in one year

January 14, 2026 · Contoro Robotics and States Logistics announced that the automated trailer unloading deployment offloaded 450 trailers and grew throughput in 12 months.

2026 Retail Supply Chain Trends and Key Innovations in Automation and Strategy

January 14, 2026 · Learn what’s shaping retail supply chains in 2026 — from AI-driven demand spikes and automated storage solutions to evolving fulfillment priorities and workforce sustainability.

How GreyOrange GreyMatter makes warehouse orchestration intelligent

January 13, 2026 · GreyOrange’s GreyMatter AI-powered orchestration platform utilizes advanced technologies to optimize warehouse fulfillment processes across industries.

The brain of the warehouse: enMotion WES+ from enVista unifies intralogistics processes

January 13, 2026 · The enMotion WES+ platform from enVista represents an AI-powered engine that orchestrates and optimizes intralogistics processes throughout the warehouse.

Locus Robotics, Radial surpass 25-million pick milestone driven by 300 LocusBots

January 12, 2026 · Locus Robotics and Radial surpassed 25 million picks during their partnership, with 300 AI-powered LocusBots operating across Radial’s warehouse network.

Simbe unveils Tally 4.0 autonomous retail robot

January 12, 2026 · Simbe released Tally 4.0, with extended runtime, enhanced edge compute and sharper vision to provide more retail shelf coverage and real-time data insights.

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