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Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and power assist organization Dane Technologies announced at Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas that its Freezer Package for the Dane autonomous inventory robot (AiR) DC is now generally available. The company said this capability enables the Dane AiR DC autonomous robot to operate in freezers down to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Powered by BrainOS from Brain Corp.,…
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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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Motiv Space Systems announced a contractual agreement with PickNik Robotics to support software development for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) mission. FFR is focused on advancing on-orbit robotic manipulation capabilities and supporting NASA’s broader In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) objectives. Motiv, PickNik continue NASA collaboration Motiv said it is developing the robotic system for the FFR mission to demonstrate…
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AI-powered humanoid robotics company Apptronik announced a $520 million Series A-X funding round, with participation from existing investors including Google, B Capital, Mercedes-Benz and PEAK6, and new investors including AT&T Ventures, John Deere and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). The Series A-X extension round follows a $415 million oversubscribed initial Series A raise in 2025, bringing the company’s total Series A…
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Palladyne AI, a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the defense and commercial sectors, announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to solve one of the most persistent challenges in modern defense operations - how to make different autonomous systems work together as one coordinated team. Palladyne AI said…
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Dexory, a provider of real-time warehouse data intelligence, launched its next-generation autonomous robot and a new software feature, Storage Health. The company said that both of these new capabilities enhance warehouse efficiency and visibility by delivering richer, more accurate operational data. The first public showcase of these offerings is at Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas. Next-generation warehouse robots offer complete,…
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Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotics for commercial operations, introduced AI Skill Suite powered by AmbiOS. The company said it is expanding its operating system for physical AI by offering a growing library of reliable, production-proven 3D AI robot applications for licensing by trusted partners. Ambi Robotics said that this initiative allows Ambi’s operationally-validated AI to be deployed across…
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Corvus Robotics, a provider of autonomous inventory management systems, announced Corvus One for Cold Chain at Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas. The company said its system is engineered to operate continuously in freezer environments ranging from minus-20 degrees Fahrenheit to ambient temperatures. Corvus One for Cold Chain deployed at Kroger Designed to withstand extreme cold, airflow, frost, and condensation, Corvus…
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At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, agentic AI studio for supply chain and finance teams, Freehand, announced its official launch. The San Francisco-based company said its mission is to streamline manual labor and brittle workflows plaguing the supply chain industry. Company founding builds on the success of Pi Founded by Nitin Jayakrishnan and Abhijeet Manohar, Freehand said it is an…
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Norwegian frameless motor provider Alva Industries announced the launch of TorqStudio, a new software platform that the company said enables engineers to design, optimize and analyze electric motors before committing to prototypes or hardware. Alva said that TorqStudio supports early-stage motor development by allowing users to move from high-level size requirements to fully manufacturable motor designs in minutes, and to…
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FedEx announced the implementation of a new autonomous robotic system from Berkshire Grey, a provider of AI-enabled robotic technologies that automate supply chain processes. FedEx said that its multi-year collaboration with Berkshire Grey created physical AI for safer, smarter logistics, and resulted in the Scoop robotic package unloader. The delivery company added that the Scoop system has been engineered specifically…
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AI-powered fulfillment and delivery technology company P8S, formerly known as Pick8Ship, announced the launch of the X380 Picking Robot. The Switzerland-based company said X380 is a container-based mobile robot with integrated in-aisle picking designed to increase throughput, flexibility and asset utilization in modern warehouses. P8S said that the X380 enables simultaneous picking of up to 20 orders per run at…
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New data from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) found that North American robot orders rose in 2025, reflecting strong investment in automation across a growing range of industries. The report found that companies across the region ordered 36,766 robots valued at $2.25 billion last year. Compared to 2024, this represents a 6.6% increase in units ordered and a 10.1%…
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Autonomous construction technology company Bedrock Robotics announced it has raised $270 million in Series B funding, co-led by CapitalG and the Valor Atreides AI Fund, with participation from Xora, 8VC, Eclipse, Emergence Capital, Perry Creek Capital, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture capital arm), Tishman Speyer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgian, Incharge Capital, C4 Ventures and others. This round brings Bedrock’s total funding…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
