Topic: Automotive

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MODEX 2026: Ouster launches Stereolabs ZED X Nano

April 17, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Ouster launched the Stereolabs ZED X Nano, a wrist-mount stereo vision camera, built for robotic manipulation and physical AI tasks.

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MODEX 2026: Conductix-Wampfler unveils next generation of hardwired data-over-power technology

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Conductix-Wampfler released the NxBB, a hardwired data-over-power technology for intralogistics and industrial automation.

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IFR report: Robot density surges in Europe, Asia and Americas

April 8, 2026 · The World Robotics 2025 report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) found robot density surges in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

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MODEX 2026: SEER Robotics to bring ‘all robots, one platform’ vision and AMRs

April 8, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, SEER Robotics said it will showcase its ‘all robots, one platform’ vision through live demos of its AMRs across a range of material handling tasks.

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MODEX 2026: Rockwell Automation to highlight end-to-end autonomous operations platform

April 6, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Rockwell Automation will showcase its production logistics system, featuring digital twin simulation, OTTO AMRs and orchestration software.

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RoboForce raises $52M to scale physical AI robo-labor

April 1, 2026 · RoboForce announced a $52 million funding round, accelerating the physical AI development and commercial rollout as the company transitions to scaled deployments.

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Comau, Reis Robotics partner to pursue advanced automation projects across multiple industries

March 28, 2026 · Comau and Reis Robotics are pursuing advanced automation projects in shipbuilding, intralogistics, heavy industry, critical infrastructure and other industries.

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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FANUC America invests $90M to create robot manufacturing site in Michigan

March 24, 2026 · FANUC America invested $90 million to create production-ready capacity for robot manufacturing in the U.S. with a new 840,000 sq. ft. site in Michigan.

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NVIDIA GTC 2026: Universal Robots, Scale AI launch imitation learning system to accelerate AI model training

March 17, 2026 · At NVIDIA GTC 2026, Universal Robots and Scale AI launched the UR AI Trainer, an imitation learning system to accelerate AI model training.

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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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Rhoda AI exits stealth mode with $450M Series A

March 10, 2026 · Rhoda AI announced a $450 million Series A and unveiled FutureVision, an intelligence layer to expedite robot development to deployment.

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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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e-con Systems to showcase edge AI, multi-vision camera vision at NVIDIA GTC 2026, Embedded World 2026

March 2, 2026 · e-con Systems will highlight its AI-driven imaging technologies for embedded machine vision systems at NVIDIA GTC 2026 and Embedded World 2026.

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Machina Labs raises $124M to scale manufacturing infrastructure for defense, advanced mobility

March 1, 2026 · Machina Labs announced a $124 million Series C, and the development of its first U.S.-based Intelligent Factory for metal structure production.

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PwC: Industrial manufacturers will more than double the automation of key processes by 2030

February 27, 2026 · PwC’s Global Industrial Manufacturing Sector Outlook found that by 2030, over 50% of industrial manufacturers expect to highly automate key processes.

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AI² Robotics raises over $140M in Series B round

February 26, 2026 · Chinese startup AI2 Robotics raised $140 million in a Series B funding round, raising its valuation to over $1.4 billion.

Podcasts

February 2026 Robotics Recap

February 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 February 2026.

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Festo introduces GripperAI, an AI-based software for mixed-product robotic picking

February 23, 2026 · Festo released its GripperAI software that enables fulfillment center robots to pick mixed products without custom programming.

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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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