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Amazon announced the acquisition of Fauna Robotics, a New York City-based startup that launched its Sprout humanoid robot in January 2026. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Sprout is currently utilized by Boston Dynamics, Disney Fauna Robotics launched in February 2024 and emerged from stealth mode alongside the Sprout news. “Sprout is a friendly and capable humanoid robot platform…
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For over 30 years, BlueSword Intelligent Technology (BlueSword) has provided automated warehouse logistics offerings around the globe. The Jinan, China-based organization provides its robots and software technologies across industries, including e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), automotive, cold chain and more. As the company enters its third decade, its portfolio of AGVs and AMRs handles goods of various shapes and sizes…
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MODEX 2026 is nearly upon us. The “Super Bowl of the Supply Chain” will draw over 50,000 attendees and 1,060 exhibitors to the Georgia World Congress Center from April 13 to 16. Before supply chain, logistics, warehouse and materials handling leaders from around the globe descend on Atlanta, Robotics 24/7 had a chance to connect with John Paxton, CEO of…
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HOJ Innovations’ history dates back over 60 years. The Utah-based warehouse inventory management has over six decades of experience in optimizing materials handling and fulfillment processes. WarehouseOS (WOS), the company’s inventory management software, optimizes inventory control across various warehouse operations and a multitude of industries. With the software side of the operation handled, what about the hardware? HOJ launches an…
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Robert Playter, the CEO of Boston Dynamics since 2020, announced that he will step down from his role at the company on February 27, 2026. The news, reported by A3 and other outlets, also included that Boston Dynamics’ CFO Amanda McMaster will serve as interim CEO until the role is filled. Playter worked at Boston Dynamics for 30 years Boston…
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AI-enabled robotics for the supply chain company Symbotic announced during its Q1 2026 earnings call that it has acquired autonomous forklift provider Fox Robotics. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Symbotic adds logistics robotics to portfolio During the call, Symbotic founder and CEO Rick Cohen said that the Fox Robotics acquisition broadens its potential customer base. Fox Robotics…
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It was a busy second half of 2025 for Saurabh Gupta. In mid-July, the former Apple and Amazon executive took on a new role in the intelligent hardware and autonomous systems world, as he was named CTO of GreyOrange, the warehouse orchestration and inventory software provider. Now, Gupta and the GreyOrange team have their sights set on 2026 for more…
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Everything in motion. That’s the impetus for the name and the driving force behind enVista’s WES+ platform. But beyond the play on words, the name represents how enVista envisions its AI-powered multi-agent orchestration engine that optimizes a host of intralogistics processes. Data collection provides the picture Real-time data collection is at the heart of enMotion. Various types of robots and…
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During the January 4 episode of 60 Minutes, the CBS news program produced a segment on the Atlas humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics. In the segment, featuring journalist Bill Whitaker, Boston Dynamics' senior leadership walked the 60 Minutes team through a Hyundai automotive facility in Georgia, showcasing how its AI-powered humanoid is performing factory tasks. Atlas training refines motion In…
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The year 2025 represented another major innovation step for the robotics and automation industry. Now, before we turn our attention to 2026, let’s take one last look at 2025 and what the Robotics 24/7 audience read. From humanoid robot deployments, warehouse innovations at major industry tradeshows and strategic investments accelerating growth across industrial and service sectors, 2025 was a year…
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As we turn the calendar to 2026, it’s time to take out the crystal ball. Technological innovation is happening at a faster pace than ever before, and we expect 2026 to be no exception. Robotics 24/7 asked some of the robotics industry’s biggest names about what they expect to see in automation next year. 2026 robot predictions, questions and respondents…
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The year 2025 marked another milestone for robotics and automation deals, with major acquisitions, blockbuster funding rounds and global investments driving the industry’s expansion. Take a look at the top 10 most-read financial news on Robotics 24/7 from 2025, and evaluate how robotics and automation organizations around the world are navigating changing economies and industrial challenges. 2025 robotics and automation…
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Zebra Technologies, a global company that digitizes and automates workflows to deliver intelligent operations, made a major announcement in its December 2025 SEC filing. The company, citing resource realignment, will soon “dispose or exit its robotics automation solutions business.” Zebra looks for exit of robotics business unit Here is the full statement from Zebra’s December 2025 SEC filing: “On December…
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Founded in 2018 as Staybil, Adiona Tech began when company founder and CEO Richard Savoie overheard a conversation about long-distance travel for part-time work. Now the Australia-based company, renamed after Adiona, the Roman goddess of safe returns, operates across a variety of industries, including e-commerce, 3PL, logistics, delivery and more. Adiona Tech’s software portfolio consists of three platforms. Fleet Simulator…
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Peak season represents only a small part of fulfillment. While high demands require a ramping up of technology to keep orders moving into and out of warehouses and distribution centers, this condensed period of surging production is only a small part of the calendar year. But from a technological point of view, it’s this segment, right around the end of…
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Software-based GripperAI manages mixed picking through basic geometry
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North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down
