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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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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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Reshape Automation, builder of the ReshapeX AI-powered end-to-end sales-acceleration platform designed specifically for automation OEMs, system integrators and distributors, released the results of the Industrial AI Accuracy Index 2026. The company tested three leading AI models, GPT-6 Astra, Claude and Gemini, on 100 questions drawn from what customers ask distributors and OEMs every day, covering parts from 14 industrial manufacturers.…
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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) will host the 2026 International Robot Safety Conference (IRSC) November 3-5 at Huntington Place in Detroit. The association said the conference brings together engineers, safety professionals, manufacturers, and system integrators to examine robot safety standards and their workplace application. A3 said that hosting the event in Detroit provides attendees with a direct connection to…
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For warehouse operators, case picking remains a labor-intensive process, oftentimes requiring employees to spend as much time walking through a distribution center as they do selecting products. Vecna Robotics is addressing that challenge with CaseFlow, an end-to-end automation platform that coordinates autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), workers and warehouse orders to reduce unnecessary travel and improve picking productivity. CaseFlow deployments deliver…
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