Topic: Retail

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NVIDIA GTC 2026: Vention debuts Rapid Operator AI for autonomous bin picking

March 17, 2026 · At NVIDIA GTC 2026, Vention released Rapid Operator AI, a physical AI system for autonomous bin picking through a unified hardware, vision and software stack.

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Dexory opens U.S. headquarters in Nashville

March 16, 2026 · Dexory announced the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Nashville, expanding its North American operations in the warehouse intelligence space.

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BlueSword’s AMR lineup manages materials across industries and countries

March 16, 2026 · Ahead of MODEX 2026, BlueSword Intelligent Technology touted its expansive AMR and AGV deployment history to showcase its mobile robot portfolio.

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MODEX 2026: Q&A with MHI CEO John Paxton

March 13, 2026 · MHI CEO John Paxton discussed MODEX 2026 and what attendees can expect for innovations in the supply chain, logistics, warehouse and materials handling space.

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Webinar: Automating truck loading and unloading

March 12, 2026 · This interactive webinar will discuss the ongoing advancements of automation in trailer loading and unloading operations, and how the loading dock is often regarded as the last barrier for automation in the warehouse.

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Ambi Robotics introduces AmbiVision AI-powered item intelligence and perception software

March 11, 2026 · Ambi Robotics’ AmbiVision utilizes five AI skills from Ambi's AI Skill Suite, including measurement, tracking, reading, inspection and quality control.

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HOJ Innovations’ new AMR division adds to its inventory management software history

March 11, 2026 · HOJ Innovations launched an AMR division in October 2025, expanding its portfolio from over six decades of inventory management platforms.

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ABB Robotics, NVIDIA partner to deliver industrial-grade physical AI at scale

March 9, 2026 · ABB Robotics and NVIDIA partnered to help manufacturers deploy physical AI in real world applications, integrating Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio.

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Retail Logistics: Predictable Unloading with Boston Dynamics

March 6, 2026 · In retail logistics, trailer unloading is often the most unpredictable link in the fulfillment chain. Boston Dynamics’ Stretch® robot eliminates this bottleneck, bringing consistent, autonomous flow to your loading dock.

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Simbe achieves UL 3300 certification for Tally autonomous retail robot

March 6, 2026 · Simbe’s Tally retail AMR achieved UL 3300 certification, which it said is the first retail technology company to receive this standard.

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NVIDIA GTC 2026: Texas Instruments, NVIDIA partner to accelerate safe deployment of humanoids

March 5, 2026 · Ahead of NVIDIA GTC 2026, Texas Instruments and NVIDIA announced a partnership to accelerate the path from simulation to safe deployment of humanoid robots.

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Corvus Robotics deploys autonomous inventory system at Dermalogica

March 4, 2026 · Corvus Robotics deployed its Corvus One autonomous inventory management system at Dermalogica’s global HQ and primary distribution center.

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Coco Robotics launches Coco 2 autonomous robots for urban deliveries

March 4, 2026 · Coco Robotics launched its Coco 2 autonomous delivery robots, adding full autonomy to its urban delivery capabilities.

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Kardex provides Sonepar USA with AutoStore blueprint for distribution centers

March 3, 2026 · Kardex provided Sonepar USA with an AutoStore deployment for Codale's new central distribution center in Las Vegas, enabling faster fulfillment operations.

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Gartner: 55% of supply chain leaders expect agentic AI to reduce entry-level hiring needs

February 28, 2026 · A new Gartner survey found that over half of supply chain leaders expect agentic AI to reduce the need to hire entry-level positions.

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Roboteon launches Robotics Investment Impact Analysis service

February 27, 2026 · Roboteon launched a complimentary robotics investment impact analysis service, utilizing simulation to assess the ROI of warehouse robotics adoption.

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Report: Warehouse automation order intake up by 7%

February 24, 2026 · A report from market research firm Interact Analysis found that warehouse automation order intake grew by 7% in 2025, bolstered by a variety of topics.

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Brightpick partners with NAPA, enters automotive market

February 21, 2026 · Brightpick partnered with NAPA as the AI-powered warehouse robotics provider enters the automotive market by deploying over 100 robots for network handling.

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Cimcorp automates fresh food supply chain for REWE supermarkets and stores

February 18, 2026 · Cimcorp announced it is automating critical fresh food operations at REWE’s Oranienburg, German logistics center and supermarkets.

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Gather AI raises $40M to scale physical AI platform for global logistics

February 17, 2026 · Gather AI raised $40 million, led by Smith Point Capital Management, to scale its physical AI platform for the global logistics market.

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