Topic: Retail

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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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Nomagic secures additional $10M in funding, launches Shoebox Picker

February 17, 2026 · Nomagic received $10 million in a Series B extension and launched the Shoebox Picker system, designed to handle two-piece and unsealed shoeboxes.

Sponsored Content

Reallusion expands to a complete human-centric simulation solution

February 16, 2026 · Through Motion Planning, Reallusion is closing the sim-to-real gap with modular, scalable logic in simulation environments that are easy to validate.

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Körber acquiresmajority stake in Stellium

February 15, 2026 · Körber has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Stellium, an SAP supply chain management consulting firm.

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Attabotics relaunches as part of LaFayette Systems

February 14, 2026 · Goods-to-person cube storage technology company Attabotics, following its 2025 bankruptcy, has relaunched as part of LaFayette Systems.

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Manifest 2026: Dane Technologies introduces AiR DC for sub-zero temperatures

February 12, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Dane Technologies introduced the Dane AiR DC Robot Freezer Package, offering autonomous activity for -10-degree temperatures.

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Robert Playter, Boston Dynamics CEO, to step down at the end of February 2026

February 11, 2026 · Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter announced in a memo that he would step down as CEO of the company on February 27, 2026.

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Apptronik closes over $935M Series A with new $520M extension round

February 11, 2026 · Apptronik closed its Series A with over $935 million, bringing the AI and humanoid robotics company’s total capital raised to shy of $1 billion.

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Manifest 2026: Dexory launches next-gen autonomous robot, Storage Health software feature

February 10, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Dexory launched a next-generation autonomous robot and Storage Health software feature, enabling more warehouse efficiency.

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Manifest 2026: Freehand debuts with dedicated AI agents for supply chain spend management

February 9, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Freehand debuts as a new company that utilizes AI agents to automate supply chain spend and operational workflows.

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FedEx launches Berkshire Grey’s fully autonomous robotic trailer unloader

February 7, 2026 · FedEx announced it will launch a Berkshire Grey autonomous robotic unloading system called the Scoop in 2026, following a multi-year partnership.

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National Commission on Robotics Act bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress

February 3, 2026 · The National Commission on Robotics Act, proposed by Representatives Jay Obernolte, Jennifer McClellan and Bob Latta, was introduced in Congress.

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Slip Robotics expands autonomous trailer loading and unloading with SlipLift

February 3, 2026 · Slip Robotics released the SlipLift autonomous platform that expands trailer loading and unloading capabilities to new routes in heavy freight and more.

Podcasts

January 2026 Robotics Recap

January 28, 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 January 2026.

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Kardex launches enhanced StoreX Calculator in partnership with iAutomate

January 26, 2026 · Kardex launched the newly enhanced StoreX Calculator in partnership with iAutomate, delivering transparency for AutoStore planning and expansion.

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ProGlove introduces ActivityAI, AI Voice Assistant integrated into MAI wearable

January 22, 2026 · During NRF 2026, ProGlove introduced two advanced AI features that look to improve the ergonomics and productivity of frontline warehouse workers.

Downloads

Warehouse enterprise software orchestrates the robots

January 14, 2026 · In this Special Focus issue, learn more about the orchestral relationship between robots, humans and software with various warehouse automation platforms, including WMS, WES, WCS and more.

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The brain of the warehouse: enMotion WES+ from enVista unifies intralogistics processes

January 13, 2026 · The enMotion WES+ platform from enVista represents an AI-powered engine that orchestrates and optimizes intralogistics processes throughout the warehouse.

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Simbe unveils Tally 4.0 autonomous retail robot

January 12, 2026 · Simbe released Tally 4.0, with extended runtime, enhanced edge compute and sharper vision to provide more retail shelf coverage and real-time data insights.

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NRF 2026: Wing, Walmart expand drone delivery to 150 new stores across U.S.

January 11, 2026 · During the joint keynote at NRF 2026 in New York City, Wing and Walmart announced an expansion of its residential drone delivery service across the U.S.

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