Topic: Drones

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Automation streamlines picking, packing and delivering

October 15, 2026 · In this Special Focus Issue, we highlight the multitude of robots and automated systems that keep goods moving efficiently, and the role that robotics plays in expediting warehouse processes.

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September 2026 Robotics Recap

September 30, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap,” takes a look at the major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in September 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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Lowe’s launches drone delivery pilot program with Wing, DoorDash

September 27, 2026 · Lowe’s announced a pilot fulfillment program with delivery drone company Wing and DoorDash in the Charlotte metro area.

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Antioch announces $32M Series A to bring software speed to physical AI development

September 8, 2026 · Antioch announced a $32 million Series A round to further expand its product development and deepen its simulation capabilities as physical AI demand grows across applications.

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ARM Institute modernizes military manufacturing sites with nearly $90M in funds

September 4, 2026 · The ARM Institute and its members will deliver robotics and physical AI offerings with workforce development plans, within two years to modernize and strengthen military manufacturing sites.

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Robotics Australia Group, HowToRobot launch national platform to lift Australia’s automation adoption

September 3, 2026 · HowtoRobot and the Robotics Australia Group partnered to launch a national platform to lift Australia’s automation adoption.

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SiMa.ai, AVerMedia showcase integrated drone AI platform

August 31, 2026 · SiMa.ai and AVerMedia showcased an integrated drone AI platform with SiMa.ai’s Modalix MLSoC with AVerMedia’s industrial-grade platform to accelerate on-drone computing.

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AIR, Elmo Motion Control partner to enhance uncrewed cargo aircraft platform

August 27, 2026 · AIR and Elmo Motion Control have partnered to enhance uncrewed cargo aircraft and advance next-gen logistics for contested environments.

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Corvus Robotics announces $20M in new funding

August 27, 2026 · Corvus Robotics announced a $20 million funding round and named co-founder Mohammed Kabir as the new CEO, succeeding Jackie Wu in the role.

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NVIDIA unveils Jetson Orin Nano 2 robotics computer

August 25, 2026 · NVIDIA announced the Jetson Orin Nano 2, a robotics computer that looks to redefine entry-level edge AI with higher performance and lower power consumption than the Jetson Orin Nano.

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Using Autonomous Surveillance to Stop America’s Wildfire Crisis

August 10, 2026 · Wildfires devastate communities across the U.S., andoutdated detection methods only fuel the destruction.Automated systems like drones and AGVs offer aproactive solution, identifying small brush fires, failingpower lines, and high-risk forest areas early. Byimplementing these technologies, we can help agenciesmitigate damage and protect communities.

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Report: Examining the FCC ruling on ‘Advanced robotic devices’ means for U.S. mobile robot market

August 5, 2026 · Interact Analysis details the FCC’s report, “National Security Determination on the Threat Posed by Foreign-Produced Advanced Robotic Devices,” and its impact on the U.S. mobile robot market.

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JFB, XTEND announce $1.5B merger

July 28, 2026 · JFB and XTEND announced a $1.5 billion merger, creating publicly-traded XTEND AI Robotics, that will focus on AI-powered autonomous systems for defense, security and public safety.

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Foxglove announces speaker lineup for Actuate 26 annual robotics developer conference

July 20, 2026 · Foxglove announced the speaker lineup for its annual robotics developer conference, Actuate 26, featuring leaders from Google DeepMind, NVIDIA and more.

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Webinar: Robots in dull, dirty and dangerous environments

July 13, 2026 · This interactive webinar will discuss how robots and automation are handling difficult and often dangerous environments to keep humans safe, and operations running smoothly.

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Wing, Walmart add seven new markets for drone delivery service

July 12, 2026 · Wing and Walmart announced further expansion of their drone delivery partnership, adding Philadelphia, San Diego, Memphis and other U.S. cities to its coverage area.

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Report: How suppliers are preparing for new robot safety standards

July 5, 2026 · A new report from Interact Analysis investigates how prepared organizations are for new industrial robot safety standards.

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Automate 2026 preview: AI, humanoids, robotics & vision system innovation head to Chicago

June 15, 2026 · Automate 2026 in Chicago is expected to welcome over 50,000 attendees to McCormick Place, showcasing robotics, AI and vision innovation that transforms how people work.

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Robotics Invest 2026: Robotics investors, entrepreneurs and tech innovators meet in Boston

May 26, 2026 · Robotics Invest 2026, hosted by Cybernetix Ventures, hosted investors, entrepreneurs and executives in the robotics sector for a day of high-level investment and industry conversations.

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Automate 2026: Q&A with A3 President Jeff Burnstein

May 18, 2026 · Preview Automate 2026, North America’s largest robotics and automation event, with Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

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