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UK-based AI and robotics Humanoid and has signed a binding, phased deployment and supply agreement with motion technology company Schaeffler to integrate humanoid robots directly into live manufacturing operations. The companies said that the first systems will go live in Schaeffler’s factories in Germany before the end of 2026. Humanoid said that it will also purchase actuators from Schaeffler as…
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Is Bar Grate Flooring Slowing Down Your Operations? Bar grating floors create more problems than most people anticipate. Yes, the perforated surface offers traction — but as soon as a wheeled cart or dolly starts moving across it, that texture becomes the enemy. Vibration makes loads harder to control, workers burn extra energy on every trip across the floor, pallet…
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Hello Robot, the organization behind the Stretch mobile manipulation platform, announced the release of Stretch 4. The company said that Stretch 4 is an open-source robotics platform designed for researchers, developers and application engineers to build the next wave of physical AI applications for general-purpose robotics. A pathway to robots in everyday life Since its founding in 2017, Hello Robot…
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Aptiv and Comau announced a collaboration to explore the co-development of next-generation intelligent automation technologies designed to help industrial customers operate more safely, efficiently and autonomously. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a framework to evaluate joint development in key focus areas, including advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and automated warehouse and logistics systems. Aptiv PULSE sensor, Comau…
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In a move to strengthen long-term manufacturing productivity, U.S. government officials asked the robotics industry to organize and deliver a unified plan to mobilize automation across America. On May 8th, 2026, Robots for America (RFA) launched as a national industry coalition at the SCSP AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., bringing together founding members and key stakeholders to release a coordinated…
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ABB Robotics has launched PickMaster Lite, a streamlined version of its PickMaster software suite designed to help packaging OEMs and system integrators deploy high-speed, vision-guided robotic picking applications more quickly and with less complexity. Offering essential functionality for common picking tasks, the company said that PickMaster Lite reduces engineering effort and simplifies system setup, enabling faster commissioning and lower total…
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Editor’s Note: This article was written by Amir Sharif, co-founder and COO of 3Laws. He is a member of Robotics 24/7’s Executive Advisory Board. The robotics business is not unique: There's a moment in every B2B sales cycle where the conversation shifts from “interesting product” to “approved purchase.” Most salespeople never figure out how to reliably trigger that moment. They…
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Systems integrator and engineering firm Flexware Innovation, a Hitachi Group Company, announced that its orchestration platform, LIFT, was honored with the Tech Innovation of the Year Award at the 2026 Mira Awards gala. The company said that the Mira Awards are Indiana’s largest and most prestigious technology awards, and are presented by TechPoint, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and the…
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Beyond X, an LS Electric brand for integrated smart power and automation technology, announced the launch of its XSC Safety PLC and XSR Safety Relay offering as part of the Beyond X Safety for smart factory technology lineup for modern industrial machinery. The company said that the compact XSC Safety PLC and modular XSR Safety Relays provide high‑integrity safety with…
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Ultra-fast, high-power energy technology company Nyobolt announced it has raised $60 million in funding to accelerate its development pipeline and bring its power performance technologies to the autonomous machines that need them most. The company said that this investment round was led by Symbotic, with participation from IQ Capital, Latitude (Phoenix Court), Scania Invest and CBMM. Symbotic and Nyobolt announced…
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Mobile robotics and smart logistics company Geekplus announced a strategic partnership with Mindugar, a provider of industrial storage and racking systems in Latin America. Geekplus said that this collaboration marks a key milestone in the company’s continued global expansion and reinforces its commitment to enabling next-generation supply chain operations across the LatAm region. Latin American warehouse operation growth Together, Geekplus…
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Global full-stack robotics company Genesis AI announced GENE-26.5, which the company said is the first robotic brain to give robots human-level physical manipulation capabilities. Alongside it, the company also introduced what it said is a first-of-its-kind system to unlock unlimited amounts of data and train GENE-26.5 at scale. Gensis AI said that the system combines two proprietary components: a human-scale…
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Colin Angle, the Roomba inventor and co-founder of iRobot, announced the launch of his latest venture, Familiar Machines & Magic (FM&M), at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything conference. FM&M emerged from stealth mode and introduced Familiars, which the company said are physically embodied AI systems designed to perceive their environment, develop a distinct personality and respond in ways…
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Sensor and perception for physical AI company Ouster announced the launch of its new family of OS digital lidar sensors, Rev8, powered by its next-generation L4 Ouster Silicon. Ouster said that Rev8 features the world’s first patented native color lidar sensors, provides up to double the range and resolution of the previous generation, and is designed for functional safety, reliability,…
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As more robots work alongside humans in various settings, the ongoing relationship between man and machine continues to evolve. Safety is the foremost concern of these relationships, and ensuring that these two assets can coexist in all types of environments. Sensor, camera and perception advancements enable robots to work closer than ever before to their human counterparts, but what other…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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