Topic: Autonomy

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A3: Robot orders grow 6.6% in 2025 as general industries drive broader automation adoption

February 6, 2026 · A new report from A3 found the sixth straight quarter of robot order growth and continued automation adoption broadly across industries in 2025.

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Bedrock Robotics raises $270M Series B to accelerate autonomous construction technology

February 5, 2026 · Bedrock Robotics raised $270 million in Series B funding to accelerate its autonomous construction technology and reached a $1.75 billion valuation.

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InOrbit unveils OpenRobOps open-source fleet manager platform

February 4, 2026 · InOrbit announced the OpenRobOps open-source initiative to accelerate the shift to software-defined robot orchestration.

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National Commission on Robotics Act bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress

February 3, 2026 · The National Commission on Robotics Act, proposed by Representatives Jay Obernolte, Jennifer McClellan and Bob Latta, was introduced in Congress.

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January 29, 2026 · Robotic safety standards are outdated, according to 3Laws founder and COO Amir Sharif, and need an overhaul to keep up with technological innovations.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

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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.

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