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Generative AI has gotten pretty good at answering questions, writing computer code and curating a lot of online information into a single box at the top of Google's search results. Now, the technology is making its way into the physical world, where robots can use AI to interpret instructions, make decisions and carry out tasks. This is all taking place…
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Daimon Robotics, a physical AI company focused on tactile intelligence, just showcased its full-stack physical AI capabilities at IROS 2026. Under the theme “From Touch to Intelligence,” the company is presenting its tactile infrastructure and latest advances in dexterous robotic manipulation. Building a tactile intelligence infrastructure for physical AI As robots take on increasingly complex tasks in the physical world,…
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Vention announced the launch of 24/7 video-based Remote Support at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago. The company said that the new feature gives manufacturers live access to Vention automation experts at any hour of any day. Vention is demonstrating the service at its booth during PACK EXPO alongside the Rapid Series Palletizer 3.0 and its connected conveyor ecosystem. Vention adds…
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Automation company beRobox introduced 3D Dynamic Safety, a new safety module for its PALTZ robotic palletizers at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago. The company said that the new module brings a fundamentally new approach to safeguarding palletizing operations: Instead of keeping safety detection fixed around the robot, make it move with the robot. beRobox, Sonair combine for safety that adapts…
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JLS Automation, a designer and manufacturer of sanitary robotic packaging systems for the food industry, will unveil JLS VISION AI at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago. The company said that booth visitors can see the technology guide a JLS robotic system through live pile picking, product organization and automated refeed demonstrations at the show. JLS VISION AI at PACK EXPO…
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Global automation and robotics company Scott Technology launched the NexPAL 200HL, a compact, high-capacity palletizer developed to help manufacturers increase production capacity where floor space is limited. The company said it will showcase the new platform, alongside its integrated portfolio of warehouse technologies, at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago. NexPAL makes global debut at PACK EXPO Scott Technology said NextPAL…
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CMES Robotics, a provider of AI-powered piece-picking and palletizing automation for warehouses and distribution centers, said its mixed-case robotic palletizer will make its U.S. debut at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago. The company said that the system, which launched internationally in the first quarter of 2026, will be shown publicly in the U.S. for the first time at this year's…
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Epson announced it will showcase how its ColorWorks on-demand color label printers, collaborative robot and vision technology can work together to streamline and automate packaging and fulfillment operations at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago. The company said that ColorWorks on-demand color label printers enable high-quality, customized color labels when needed, and robotics and automation help streamline tasks such as handling,…
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Symbotic, an AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain company, announced the acquisition of cellumation GmbH. Symbotic described cellumation as a Germany-based automation company and creator of the celluveyor, a patented, software-driven sortation technology. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, and Symbotic said that cellumation will continue to operate under its own name from its Bremen, Germany headquarters, serving…
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Automation streamlines picking, packing and delivering
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ABB Robotics made two announcements at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2026 in Shanghai. First, the company said it is expanding the ABB industrial robot portfolio with two new compact, high-performance robots, the IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID. ABB said that the new models deliver up to 20% shorter cycle times than comparable robots on the market. Next, ABB…
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AutoStore added new and enhanced products and capabilities across its hardware and software portfolio that the company said can remove practical barriers to more autonomous operations. The company said that its Fall 2026 product announcement spans fulfillment workflows, system design, maintenance and an expanded range of use cases. AutoStore Fall 2026 product announcement AutoStore said that the key additions from…
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Warehouse automation increasingly requires robots to do more than identify and retrieve products. They must recognize unfamiliar objects, adapt to changing inventory, determine how to grasp different shapes and materials, and understand where and how items should be placed to complete an order. OSARO is addressing these challenges with SightWorks, its AI-powered perception software designed to help robotic arms operate…
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Humanoid robot makers shipped about 20,000 units in 2025, according to Bank of America figures reported by Reuters. Chinese manufacturers built 95% of them. Smart Analytics Global counted 19,100 shipments in the first half of 2026, with AgiBot and Unitree supplying three of every four. Order announcements arrive weekly. Deployment counts arrive far less often, and the two rarely match.…
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Toyota Automated Logistics (TAL) is the new business combination of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business and viastore. While Toyota Industries Corporation has a strong hold in material handling forklifts and AV offerings, it looked to expand its offerings within its four walls as warehousing automation continued to grow. This prompted the formation of TAL, which formally launched ahead of MODEX…
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