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AI-powered robotic surface finishing company GrayMatter Robotics announced it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, to develop an autonomous robotic system for the precision sanding of canopies. GrayMatter said that the Phase II contract builds upon its expertise in physics-informed AI and…
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Singapore-based startup Botsync, a robotics automation company specializing in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) and vendor-agnostic automation orchestration, received additional funding from SGInnovate as part of its extended Series A round. Botsync said that this new investment further strengthens its position as one of the fastest-growing robotics players in Asia, enabling the company to enhance product R&D and ramp up deployments…
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MassRobotics, in collaboration with Festo, Novanta and Mitsubishi Electric Automation, announced the selection of 11 startups for the 2026 Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst. Now in its fifth cohort, MassRobotics said that the program empowers global startups to accelerate the development and commercialization of robotic technologies that improve clinical care, hospital operations, and laboratory automation. Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program details…
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Through 2028, fewer than 100 companies will progress humanoid robot proofs of concept beyond experimentation, with fewer than 20 companies going live in production for supply chain and manufacturing use cases, according to new research from Gartner. The business and technology insights company said that most production deployments of humanoid robots during this time will remain limited to tightly controlled…
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High-speed machine vision components provider Emergent Vision Technologies announced the release of eSDK Pro software development kit (SDK). The company described the eSDK Pro as an advanced SDK designed to help engineers design and deploy vision systems faster. Emergent Vision Technologies said that eSDK Pro provides turnkey vision systems development and deployment processes for OEM projects or sending imaging data…
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ProGlove, a global developer of wearable technology for enhancing human-centered productivity, launched two new AI-powered capabilities during NRF 2026, Retail’s Big Show. The new releases include ActivityAI, a feature within INSIGHT Enhance, part of ProGlove’s software portfolio, and an AI Voice Assistant integrated into MAI, ProGlove’s wearable companion. Together, ProGlove said that these innovations will enable organizations to reduce physical…
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Balluff, Inc., a global provider of industrial automation, launched its 5GigE Vision Cameras. The company said the new camera line is the smallest 5GigE cameras (29 x 29 mm face) in its portfolio, and provides high-speed image acquisition and transmission with the latest technology. Small, sustainable camera with high image quality Balluff said that the camera family uses the least…
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Global gearbox and drive system for automation technology manufacturer Neugart GmbH (Neugart) announced the expansion of its portfolio of application-specific drive offerings with the new NDFC gearbox series. Neugart said the NDFC was developed as a cost-effective alternative for delta robot drives, delivering reliable performance, high availability, and exceptional robustness. Drives for delta robots Neugart said the NDFC series is…
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Autonomous robotic delivery technology company Serve Robotics announced that it has agreed to acquire general-purpose healthcare robotics and embodied AI provider Diligent Robotics. Serve Robotics said that the transaction marks the first expansion of the company’s autonomy platform into indoor environments, with hospitals as one of the most high-impact settings for robotics. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Serve Robotics said…
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ORLANDO - At the 2026 A3 Business Forum, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced that the third annual Humanoid Robot Forum will be featured as part of Automate 2026. North America’s largest robotics and automation trade show, slated for June 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will introduce a dedicated Humanoid Robot Pavilion on the show floor, sponsored by…
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The ARM Institute released a new Education & Workforce Development (EWD) Project Call that allows ARM Institute Members to apply for and undergo the ARM Endorsement evaluation process for manufacturing training programs that teach robotics skills at no cost. The ARM Institute said its Endorsement Program, powered by RoboticsCareer.org, recognizes the nation’s most effective training programs for robotics careers in…
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Rugged edge AI hardware provider Lanner Electronics announced the launch of the EAI-I351, a robotic AI platform that the company said is engineered for the next era of physical AI. Built on the NVIDIA Jetson Thor system-on-module (SoM), Lanner said that the EAI-I351 is designed to deliver server-class performance for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), heavy-duty industrial vehicles and edge-native generative…
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SS Innovations International, a developer of surgical robotic technologies that aims to make healthcare via robotic surgery affordable for and accessible to a global population, announced the completed development of five new 5-millimeter surgical instruments for clinical use across multiple specialties. The company said the new specialties include pediatric, cardiac, and head and neck surgery, among other medical procedures involving…
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Sustainable packaging automation, AI, vision and robotics provider Ranpak announced the expansion of its automation footprint through an expanded partnership with Medline Industries, a provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain technologies serving all points of care. Through this collaboration, Medline has deployed Ranpak’s Cut’it! EVO right-sizing machine and Form’it! case erector - two automated packaging systems that Ranpak said…
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MassRobotics announced its fourth annual Form and Function Robotics Challenge, in collaboration with AMD, Dassault Systèmes, Harmonic Drive, Maeden, Maxon and Mitsubishi Electric. Designed for university student teams, the global challenge invites participants to showcase innovative robotics projects that balance compelling design with real-world functionality. Teams compete to showcase robotic innovations MassRobotics said that selected teams will compete for a…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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