Topic: Software

News

FedEx, Dexterity expand physical AI deployment for autonomous trailer loading

August 6, 2026 · FedEx and Dexterity announced an expanded collaboration to scale the physical AI deployment for autonomous trailer loading at the Hagerstown Hub location.

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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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Gritt launches with $32.4M in funding to build physical AI that accelerates global infrastructure buildout

August 3, 2026 · Intelligent construction automation system company Gritt launched with $32.4 million in funding.

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ENCY 3.0 CAD/CAM and robot programming software debuts

August 2, 2026 · ENCY Software unveiled ENCY 3.0, the next generation of its CAD/CAM and robot programming software, at ENCY World 2026 in Cyprus.

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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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ABB Robotics, NVIDIA pen white paper that defines the transformative impact of physical AI on manufacturing

July 31, 2026 · A new white paper, jointly published by ABB Robotics and NVIDIA, highlights the transformative impact of industrial-grade physical AI on precision manufacturing applications.

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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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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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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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TerraFirma raises $115M to accelerate construction on Earth and beyond

July 27, 2026 · Led by former SpaceX engineers, TerraFirma announced a $115 million funding round to accelerate semi-autonomous construction robotics for Earth, the Moon and Mars.

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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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SVT Robotics surpasses four billion transactions on SOFTBOT Platform

July 26, 2026 · SVT Robotics announced that its SOFTBOT Platform surpassed four billion transactions, averaging up to 130 million transactions per week.

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Roboteon expands fleet management and orchestration capabilities for unified material flows

July 25, 2026 · Roboteon expanded its Robotics Fulfillment and Orchestration Platform capabilities to manage all types of robots, including AMRs and AGVs, for optimized material flows.

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Cimcorp reports growing customer demand for cybersecurity in distribution center automation

July 24, 2026 · A report from Cimcorp found that as software becomes the backbone of modern distribution operations, companies are prioritizing cyber resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

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DigiKey, Arduino unveil Dream Lab Challenge with $20,000 in prizes

July 24, 2026 · DigiKey and Arduino unveiled the Dream Lab Challenge, where applicants build and document a project featuring the UNO Q microcontroller board.

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AAI 2026: AMD makes a trio of physical AI announcements

July 23, 2026 · At Advancing AI 2026, AMD announced a new robotics partner network, new Ryzen processors and the launch of the Kria AI Robotics Developer 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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Sereact scales AI-powered robotics deployment with Arvato across three sites in Europe and U.S.

July 22, 2026 · Sereact announced an expanded deployment of its single-arm robotic systems with Arvato, adding three AutoStore picking operations across Europe and the U.S.

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