Topic: Autonomy

News

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.

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Drone as a Service offers roof inspections with high-resolution drone technology

January 30, 2026 · Drone-as-a-Service, a Zenatech company, offers roof inspections via drone as a way to improve safety for construction and insurance professionals.

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New York Robotics launches amid surge of robotics investment, demand and talent

January 29, 2026 · New York Robotics formally launched as the Tri-State area, and its over 100 robotics startups position the region alongside other robotics hubs.

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Rethinking robotic safety: Why yesterday’s standards are inadequate for new robot architectures

January 29, 2026 · Robotic safety standards are outdated, according to 3Laws founder and COO Amir Sharif, and need an overhaul to keep up with technological innovations.

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Boston Dynamics releases Spot and Orbit 5.1 update

January 28, 2026 · Boston Dynamics released update 5.1 for the Spot robot dog and Orbit fleet management program, offering more real-time data analysis capabilities.

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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Starship Technologies survey reports robots have 97% approval rating on U.S. college campuses

January 27, 2026 · A Starship Technologies survey found 97% approval rating for robots and autonomous deliveries among Gen Z respondents.

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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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FORT Robotics launches Wireless E-Stop Pro safety-certified wearable device

January 26, 2026 · FORT Robotics launched the Wireless E-Stop Pro, designed to unlock robotic productivity in warehousing, manufacturing and construction.

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AMR and orchestration startup Botsync secures additional Series A funding

January 24, 2026 · Botsync secured additional Series A funding, pushing forward the AMR and orchestration company’s expansion and product development plans.

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MassRobotics announces 5th cohort of Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program

January 23, 2026 · MassRobotics announced the 11 startup members of its 2026 Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst, looking to improve medical care through robotics.

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Serve Robotics acquires Diligent Robotics, expands physical AI platform beyond the sidewalk

January 20, 2026 · Serve Robotics announced its acquisition of Diligent Robotics, expanding the autonomous robotics platform from delivery service to hospital settings.

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Lanner Electronics unveils EAI-I351 robotic AI platform powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, Blackwell

January 19, 2026 · Lanner Electronics has released its EAI-I351 robotic AI platform, powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Thor and Blackwell architecture.

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MassRobotics opens applications for 4th annual Form and Function Robotics Challenge

January 17, 2026 · MassRobotics opened applications for its 4th annual Form and Function Robotics challenge, where university student teams compete for a $10,000 grand prize.

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Report: Mobile robots market outpaces fixed automation with 19% annual growth to 2030

January 15, 2026 · A new report from Interact Analysis finds that the mobile robots market, despite a downward revision, is projected to grow 19% annually to $14 billion in 2030.

News

How Warehouse Automation Connects Manufacturing Processes and Inventory Management

January 15, 2026 · Discover how warehouse automation can seamlessly connect manufacturing processes with inventory management to streamline operations, reduce errors, and boost efficiency.

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.

News

How GreyOrange GreyMatter makes warehouse orchestration intelligent

January 13, 2026 · GreyOrange’s GreyMatter AI-powered orchestration platform utilizes advanced technologies to optimize warehouse fulfillment processes across industries.

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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.

News

Locus Robotics, Radial surpass 25-million pick milestone driven by 300 LocusBots

January 12, 2026 · Locus Robotics and Radial surpassed 25 million picks during their partnership, with 300 AI-powered LocusBots operating across Radial’s warehouse network.

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