Topic: Components

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Humanoid introduces KinetIQ AI framework for humanoid robot orchestration

February 5, 2026 · Humanoid released its KinetIQ AI framework that orchestrates mixed humanoid robot fleets across uses and coordinates interactions between the robots.

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SLAS 2026: ABB turns AI into action to accelerate the future of lab automation

February 4, 2026 · At SLAS 2026, ABB will demo interoperable robotic technologies with Agilent and Mettler Toledo to showcase how AI turns to action in lab automation.

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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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RobCo raises $100M to scale autonomous industrial robotics platform

February 2, 2026 · RobCo secured $100 million in funding, which will be used to scale its autonomous industrial robotics platform and expand physical-AI driven technologies.

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Robotiq launches TSF-85 tactile sensor fingertips for 2F-85 Adaptive Gripper

February 2, 2026 · Robotiq combined its adaptive grippers with high-frequency tactile sensing to enable robots to generalize across objects, tasks and environments.

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NūMove, KPI Solutions announce robotic order picking system for beverage warehousing

February 1, 2026 · NūMove Robotics & Vision and KPI Solutions partnered to develop the RAPTOR robotic order picking system to optimize high-SKU beverage warehousing.

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Orbbec, Robbyant launch LingBot-Depth open-source spatial perception AI model

January 31, 2026 · Orbbec and Robbyant partnered to launch the LingBot-Depth high-precision open-source spatial perception model.

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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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OnRobot to host Automation Roadmap event in Dallas on February 19

January 30, 2026 · OnRobot is hosting an Automation Roadmap event addressing Texas manufacturing labor shortages, featuring FANUC robot demos.

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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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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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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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Gartner: Fewer than 20 companies will scale humanoids for manufacturing and supply chain by 2028

January 23, 2026 · Gartner reports that by 2028, fewer than 20 companies will scale humanoid robots to the production stage in manufacturing and supply chain settings.

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Emergent Vision Technologies releases eSDK Pro software development kit

January 22, 2026 · Emergent Vision Technologies released the eSDK Pro software development kit to integrate vision into OEM projects or send imaging data into third-party software.

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Balluff launches BVS CA-GV 5GigE line of optical cameras

January 21, 2026 · Balluff launched the BVS CA-GV 5GigE line of vision cameras for industrial applications, the smallest in its 5GigE camera portfolio.

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Neugart releases new NDFC gearbox series for dynamic delta robotics

January 21, 2026 · Neugart introduced the NDFC gearbox series for delta robotics, developed for the kinematics associated with precise movements in drive technology.

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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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