Topic: Soft Robotics

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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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AGIBOT, Chimelong launch large-scale embodied AI theme park with over 300 robots

September 28, 2026 · AGIBOT and Chimelong announced a large-scale embodied AI theme park in China, featuring over 300 robots from AGIBOT in multiple human-facing use cases.

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MISUMI Americas launches $50M MISUMI Ventures fund

September 20, 2026 · MISUMI Americas launched MISUMI Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based fund that gives founders day-one access to a Fortune 500-caliber global manufacturing supply chain.

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IMTS 2026: CloudNC raises $20M to expand AI tools for precision machining

September 13, 2026 · CloudNC announced a $20 million funding round to expand its AI tools for precision machining and its booth demonstrations ahead of IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

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Physical AI housing company Reframe Systems raises $40M in growth financing

September 1, 2026 · Reframe Systems successfully raised $40 million in growth financing, as the physical AI housing company looks to scale its microfactory network across North America and deliver more homes.

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Generative Bionics introduces Gene.01 smart-skin humanoid robot platform for safe human collaboration

August 4, 2026 · Generative Bionics launched Gene.01, which the company said is a smart-skin humanoid robot platform that is designed for safe human collaboration with an open-source robot model.

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KARL STORZ expands robotics ecosystem through strategic U.S. partnerships

July 28, 2026 · KARL STORZ announced that it has expanded its robotics ecosystem in the U.S. through partnerships with Moon Surgical and Sovato.

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mimic robotics introduces FLUX-mimic, bringing frontier Video-Action Models to Audi factory floor

July 27, 2026 · mimic robotics, in conjunction with Black Forest Labs, introduced FLUX-mimic, a Video-Action Model to enable robot training via video.

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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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University of Rhode Island opens new Ocean Robotics Laboratory

July 4, 2026 · The University of Rhode Island opened the new Ocean Robotics Laboratory on its Narragansett Bay Campus, part of a $300 million revitalization project.

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Automate 2026: Cameras, components, drives, grippers, motors, sensors & more

May 20, 2026 · Discover over 30 manufacturing and warehouse components, including cameras, grippers, sensors and more, at Automate 2026.

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The venture capital and investment view from inside robotics’ defining decade

May 19, 2026 · How have the economics of robotics investment changed in the last decade? Fady Saad, founder and general partner of venture capital firm Cybernetix Ventures, examines robotics funding.

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The state of investment and funding in the robotics industry in 2026

May 18, 2026 · This special edition of the Robotics 24/7 podcast series features an episode with Fady Saad, founder and general partner of Cybernetix Ventures, to discuss investment in the robotics industry in 2026.

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Hello Robot unveils Stretch 4 robot that can actively assist people at home and on the job

May 12, 2026 · Hello Robot announced the launch of Stretch 4, an open-source robotics platform for researchers, developers and engineers to harness physical AI in general-purpose robots.

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Roomba inventor and iRobot co-founder Colin Angle introduces Familiar Machines & Magic

May 5, 2026 · Colin Angle, the co-founder of iRobot and inventor of Roomba, launched Familiar Machines & Magic to build a new platform for consumer physical AI.

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MODEX 2026: Newcastle Systems unveils hybrid automation, mobile-powered workstations

April 12, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Newcastle Systems will unveil its latest hybrid automation, mobile-powered workstation technology.

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MODEX 2026: ORBIS showcases packaging for automated systems

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, ORBIS will showcase its reusable packaging products for automated systems and other automation for supply chain operations.

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Niantic Spatial launches Scaniverse 3D space capture, VPS 2.0 virtual positioning platforms

April 7, 2026 · Niantic Spatial launched the Scaniverse web and mobile platform the captures 3D spaces, and VPS 2.0 visual positioning platform, mapping the world for humans and machines.

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MODEX 2026: KEITH Manufacturing Co. highlights Freight Runner dock-to-trailer system

April 6, 2026 · At MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, KEITH Manufacturing Co. will highlight its KEITH Freight Runner conveyor technology to improve loading dock operations.

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Maximo completes 100-megawatt robotic solar installation

March 29, 2026 · Maximo, a solar robotics company under The AES Corporation, completed 100 megawatts of solar capacity at a California solar complex.

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