Topic: Transportation

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MODEX 2026: Piaggio Fast Forward to announce hybrid navigation technology

April 9, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Piaggio Fast Forward said it will unveil hybrid navigation technology for its kilo AMR.

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MODEX 2026: Exol launches U.S. physical AI facilities and fulfillment-as-a-service model

April 9, 2026 · Exol, backed by SoftBank Group and Symbotic, launched U.S. physical AI facilities and a fulfillment-as-a-service model ahead of MODEX 2026.

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MODEX 2026: Datalogic introduces mobile computer, image readers and safety laser scanner

April 5, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Datalogic will release technologies for improved efficiency, traceability and safety for higher performance in logistics and warehousing operations.

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DHL Supply Chain accelerates automation deployments with SVT Robotics SOFTBOT platform

March 30, 2026 · DHL Supply Chain is deploying SVT Robotics’ SOFTBOT platform 12 times faster across its global warehouse network, expanding its cobot usage for logistics tasks.

Podcasts

March 2026 Robotics Recap

March 25, 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 March 2026.

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MODEX 2026 preview: AI, robotics & supply chain innovation take center stage

March 22, 2026 · Discover what’s ahead at MODEX 2026, including AI-driven supply chain offerings, robotics innovations, keynote speakers and over 200 educational sessions.

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MODEX 2026: AI, components, warehouse automation software & more

March 18, 2026 · Discover warehouse software, components and systems at MODEX 2026, including AI, vision systems and robots that are transforming supply chain operations.

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MODEX 2026: Cutting-edge warehouse robots, AMRs & more

March 18, 2026 · Discover warehouse automation hardware at MODEX 2026, including AMRs, robot arms and next-gen robotics that are transforming supply chain operations.

Downloads

Mobile robots for the supply chain

March 18, 2026 · In this Special Focus issue, learn more about various mobile robots and their deployments across supply chain operations, and preview MODEX 2026, featuring 80 products that will be in Atlanta.

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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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MIT CTL, Mecalux develop an AI-based simulator to optimize inventory across warehouses

March 12, 2026 · MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics and Mecalux have developed GENESIS, an AI-based simulation platform to optimize inventory across warehouses.

Sponsored Content

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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Dexterity launches Foresight world model and 4D packing agent

March 10, 2026 · Dexterity unveiled Foresight, a new world model and 4D packing agent, to help solve some physically demanding tasks such as truck loading.

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PlusAI launches SuperDrive 6.0 to accelerate commercial driverless autonomous trucking

March 7, 2026 · PlusAI launched SuperDrive 6.0, utilizing 10x faster AI training that enables new features to accelerate commercial driverless autonomous trucking.

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Logic Robotics develops a logistics operating system for the space economy

March 6, 2026 · Logic Robotics is developing an integrated robotics and digital twin platform to address the logistics element of the space economy.

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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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Agility Robotics announces agreement to deploy Digit humanoid at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

February 19, 2026 · Agility Robotics and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada announced an agreement to deploy Digit humanoid robots at the Woodstock, Ontario, facility.

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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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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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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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