Topic: Retail

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H&M Group announces GreyOrange as a warehouse automation partner

September 2, 2026 · GreyOrange’s AI-powered store technology provides precise item-level visibility to improve inventory accuracy, sales and employee productivity for retailers.

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Qualcomm introduces Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 processors

September 1, 2026 · Qualcomm introduced the Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 processors, which the company said significantly expand access to intelligently connected devices across the IoT industry.

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REWE adds Cimcorp’s Success Services to elevate supply chain reliability

August 31, 2026 · REWE expanded its deployment with Cimcorp to further safeguard its fresh produce supply chain by adding the Success Services suite to its distribution center network.

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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.

Podcasts

August 2026 Robotics Recap

August 26, 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 August 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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Intel: 60% of company leaders bet big on robotics, but only 40% are ready

August 25, 2026 · New research commissioned by Intel finds robotics adoption accelerating - while gaps in strategy, skills, safety and infrastructure threaten organizations’ ability to scale.

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As automated grocery fulfillment declines, quick commerce reveals where warehouse automation pays off

August 20, 2026 · With automated grocery fulfillment usage declining globally, a new report highlights how quick commerce and dark stores showcase where warehouse automation opportunities can arise.

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Robotics 24/7 announces speakers and agenda for the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 26)

August 19, 2026 · Speakers from GreyOrange, enVista, Dassault Systèmes, WiBotic, Robust.AI and more will highlight the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 26).

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Avride surpasses 100,000 autonomous rides on Uber

August 14, 2026 · Autonomous vehicle and delivery robot company Avride announced that it has surpassed 100,000 autonomous rides in Dallas on Uber.

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Geekplus unveils RoboShuttle Hyper tote-to-person climbing AMR

August 13, 2026 · Geekplus unveiled the RoboShuttle Hyper, the next generation of the company’s tote-to-person climbing AMRs, expanding fulfillment applications.

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AutoStore and Amazon establish global strategic supply agreement

August 13, 2026 · AutoStore and Amazon announced the establishment of a global strategic supply agreement, with AutoStore supplying its offerings to Amazon.

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Texas Instruments advances next-generation industrial systems with CAN XL transceiver

August 12, 2026 · Texas Instruments launched the TCAN6062 CAN XL transceiver, an industrial communications offering for use in humanoids, industrial robots and HMI systems.

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LG CNS unveils Mobile Shuttle intralogistics automation robot that operates at -15°F

August 10, 2026 · LG CNS released the Mobile Shuttle, an intralogistics automation platform that operates at -15°F and operates in cold storage areas, expanding its application capabilities.

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Avatar Robotics raises $6.5M seed round to build the ‘unlimited industrial workforce’

August 9, 2026 · Avatar Robotics successfully raised $6.5 million in seed funding to build out industrial infrastructure, including robotics, remote-human operators and AI-driven autonomy.

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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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Intelligrated, Trew and Transnorm unite to create unified warehouse automation provider

August 1, 2026 · American Industrial Partners finalized its acquisition of Honeywell’s Intelligrated and Transnorm business, combining the companies with Trew to form a united warehouse automation organization.

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HomeBase USA announces chainwide deployment of Simbe Store Intelligence platform

July 30, 2026 · Following a successful pilot, HomeBase USA announced a chainwide deployment of Simbe’s Store Intelligence inventory management platform.

Podcasts

July 2026 Robotics Recap

July 29, 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 July 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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UNIT AI raises $12M to scale AI-powered e-commerce fulfillment and returns platform

July 29, 2026 · UNIT AI announced a $12 million funding round as the physical AI company looks to scale deployment of its modular e-commerce and fulfillment returns platform.

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Exol integrates GreyOrange for advanced intelligent orchestration across robotic fulfillment-as-a-service network

July 23, 2026 · Exol announced the integration of GreyOrange’s GreyMatter orchestration platform across its robotic fulfillment-as-a-service network.

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