Topic: Collaborative Robots

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NVIDIA Isaac ROS 5.0 brings AI agent capabilities to ROS developer ecosystem

September 22, 2026 · NVIDIA released Isaac ROS 5.0 at the ROSCon conference in Toronto, aiming to advance agentic and open-source robotics development.

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MISUMI Americas launches $50M MISUMI Ventures fund

September 20, 2026 · MISUMI Americas launched MISUMI Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based fund that gives founders day-one access to a Fortune 500-caliber global manufacturing supply chain.

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IMTS 2026: Flexxbotics announces updated release of platform for manufacturing autonomy

September 18, 2026 · At IMTS 2026 in Chicago, Flexxbotics announced the latest release of the Flexxbotics Platform alongside a set of offerings to help manufacturers increase capacity and reduce downtime.

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IMTS 2026: Hirebotics expands cobot reach and flexibility with new line tracking and linear rail capabilities

September 16, 2026 · Hirebotics extended the capabilities of its cobot systems to automate the painting of moving and to handle large, cumbersome materials at IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

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Agility Robotics debuts Digit 5 humanoid robot for cooperatively safe work at scale

September 15, 2026 · Agility released the Digit 5 humanoid robot, the next-generation model that allows the robot to work across full facility workflows at scale, and in proximity to people.

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IMTS 2026: Universal Robots unveils Gen 7 robotics platform for industrial automation and physical AI deployment

September 14, 2026 · At IMTS 2026, Universal Robots released the redesigned Gen 7 robot platform, with modern software tools and next-level connectivity that companies need to take AI from the lab into industrial operations.

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IMTS 2026: CloudNC raises $20M to expand AI tools for precision machining

September 13, 2026 · CloudNC announced a $20 million funding round to expand its AI tools for precision machining and its booth demonstrations ahead of IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

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IMTS 2026: Mitsubishi Electric highlights connected manufacturing and educational offerings

September 12, 2026 · At IMTS 2026, Mitsubishi Electric will demonstrate how integrated CNC, robotics, automation and digital technologies help manufacturers in various applications.

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IMTS 2026: Vention facilitates manufacturing with physical AI and agentic AI in one platform

September 10, 2026 · Vention will showcase its MachineAgent agentic cell, alongside other physical AI demonstrations, at IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

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Antioch announces $32M Series A to bring software speed to physical AI development

September 8, 2026 · Antioch announced a $32 million Series A round to further expand its product development and deepen its simulation capabilities as physical AI demand grows across applications.

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Report: Robotic bin picking, robotic trailer unloading drive strong market growth

September 8, 2026 · A new report from Interact Analysis found robotic bin picking and robotic trailer unloading technologies are driving strong market growth headed toward 2030.

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European automation provider MotionTech expands to U.S. marketplace

September 6, 2026 · MotionTech announced expansion plans outside Europe, appointing Kristian Hulgard to lead its entrance to the North American marketplace.

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Caterpillar, FieldAI collaborate to advance AI-powered industrial innovation

September 5, 2026 · FieldAI announced a collaboration with Caterpillar to bring physical AI and autonomy to job sites and factories through robotics, digital twins and NVIDIA technologies.

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ARM Institute modernizes military manufacturing sites with nearly $90M in funds

September 4, 2026 · The ARM Institute and its members will deliver robotics and physical AI offerings with workforce development plans, within two years to modernize and strengthen military manufacturing sites.

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Robotics Australia Group, HowToRobot launch national platform to lift Australia’s automation adoption

September 3, 2026 · HowtoRobot and the Robotics Australia Group partnered to launch a national platform to lift Australia’s automation adoption.

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RAC 26: Warehouse orchestration, automotive production and flexible robots

September 2, 2026 · The 2026 Robotics Applications Conference, RAC 26, welcomes industry experts to discuss the latest robotics and automation deployments for a one-day virtual conference on September 16.

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A3 announces speaker lineup for 2026 Advanced Vision & AI Conference

September 2, 2026 · A3 announced speakers for the 2026 Advanced Vision & AI Conference, featuring experts sharing practical strategies for deploying machine vision, industrial AI and intelligent automation.

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Qualcomm introduces Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 processors

September 1, 2026 · Qualcomm introduced the Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 processors, which the company said significantly expand access to intelligently connected devices across the IoT industry.

Podcasts

August 2026 Robotics Recap

August 26, 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 August 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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Report: Robotic picking market forecast to almost triple in size by 2030

August 21, 2026 · New market research from Interact Analysis found strong growth in the robotic picking market, with revenues expected to reach $4.6 billion by 2030.

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From AI Agents to Robot Action: Building the Edge Architecture for Physical AI
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