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The state of investment and funding in the robotics industry in 2026
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…going to be lost to Japan. Japan had a national strategy, and it had overtaken the U.S. in terms of robot production and adoption. The U.S. government didn't act. Now you fast forward to today, and China dwarfs the rest of the world in robotics. Not only in adoption, but in production. Why is that? They have a national strategy…
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…Fujiwara, executive director of the Japan Robot Association (JARA), and Robert Little, co-founder of ATI Industrial Automation, as the winners of the 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards, the world’s most prestigious robotics honor. A3 said that Fujiwara was selected as the 2026 Leadership winner for his decades of work advancing robotics, industrial policy and international collaboration. Little was selected…
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…with offices also located in Japan and the Middle East. The company will open its U.S. HQ in Farmington Hills, Mich, in early May 2026. Autonomous indoor-outdoor machines at MODEX MODEX 2026 unveiled the IP-rated TMN-T50US five-ton AMR-capable tugger. Engineered with a strong focus on reliability, safety and intelligent design, MyBull said that the TMN-T50US combines AMR capabilities with robust…
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…Kong, Taiwan, as well as Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia and Latin America. “The conversation with warehouse operators today is no longer just about throughput - it’s about cost predictability,” Li said. “From day one, we’ve been striving to deliver the most refined product - safe, effortless to use, and designed to lower total cost through technology, not trade-offs. We…
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…The Republic of Korea Singapore Japan Chinese Taipei Based on updated labor market data issued by China's National Bureau of Statistics, China ranks 6th in Asia and 22nd worldwide. It has 166 robots for every 10,000 people employed, which is a year-on-year increase of 17%. As a large country with a huge manufacturing workforce, IFR said that China requires a…
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ZEALS, the developer of Omakase Robotics, in collaboration with Quick, a University of Tsukuba-born venture, said that they have successfully conducted a three-day demonstration experiment using the Unitree G1 humanoid robot at the University of Tsukuba Hospital. Equipped with ZEALS' proprietary robotics operating system Omakase OS, the humanoid robot was tested on its ability to perform autonomous walking, obstacle avoidance,…
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Japan-based multinational industrial control and automation organization Yokogawa Electric Corporation and Switzerland-based industrial inspection robot company ANYbotics announced a partnership that will see Yokogawa’s OpreXTM Robot Management Core software integrated into the software stack of ANYbotics’ lineup of ANYmal robots, including the ANYmal X explosion-proof robot (which will launch later in 2026). By integrating the management of explosion- and non-explosion-proof…
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…in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia. Safety integrity: The Pro model is 3rd-party certified to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 per IEC 61508. FORT Robotics added that this rigorous certification ensures high levels of validated safety and reliability for mission-critical operations. Reliable control in any condition: Combines a 200m wireless range with a rugged IP65-rated enclosure for dependable…
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Japan-based commercial sushi robot provider, AUTEC said that it’s seeing operators adopt robotics not to replace skill, but to protect it while improving speed and consistency. The company highlighted one recent deployment that comes from Belly Fish, a fast-growing South Florida sushi brand. The restaurant adopted AUTEC’s ASM895A Maki Maker sushi robot and helped increase throughput, streamline operations and accelerate…
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…have implored U.S. leadership to adopt a national strategy – China, Japan, Singapore, Germany and Australia already have a strategy in place – to compete on the global robotics stage.
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…leaders from Brazil, China, India, Japan, the U.K. and U.S. The study covers which technologies AI will influence the most in 2026; expectations for AI market growth, benefits, uses and skills, along with future technology trends. Specifically, agentic AI usage in consumer-facing applications and AI’s continued evolution in robotics were highlighted. Increased agentic AI use to drive the need for…
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…companies in the U.S. and Japan; Perkins Trustees and staff; and local leaders and venture capitalists. “Accelerating accessibility requires convening the full DisabilityTech ecosystem - entrepreneurs, people with disabilities, investors and forward-thinking organizations like Mitsubishi Electric,” said Sandy K. Lacey, executive director of the Howe Innovation Center at Perkins School for the Blind. “Breakthrough innovation happens when lived experience and…
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…Sonair’s customers, FUJI CORPORATION in Japan, is building autonomous robots for retail environments. “Through comprehensive testing we were able to confirm the high suitability of their sensors for autonomous mobile robots,” said Koji Kawaguchi, general manager of the innovation promotion department at FUJI CORPORATION. Another reference customer, based in Europe, builds cleaning robots for commercial buildings. In both cases, Sonair…
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…Gaingels and Ryuu Co. of Japan. “At Neman Ventures, we strategically invest in companies at the forefront of transformative technologies,” said Shane Neman, CIO and general partner of Neman Ventures. “FORT Robotics' commitment to safety for physical AI and intelligent machines directly aligns with our vision for the future of work and advanced automation. Their platform is a crucial enabler…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
