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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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Robotics 24/7 announces session submission call for 2026 Robotics Applications Conference

January 6, 2026 · Robotics 24/7 has opened the session submission application process for its one-day virtual event, the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference, which will occur on September 16.

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Robotics 24/7 launches Executive Advisory Board featuring industry leaders to drive robotics innovation

January 5, 2026 · Robotics 24/7 launched its Executive Advisory Board, featuring 12 top robotics and automation experts. The board will guide strategic growth and industry insight for the news platform.

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Robotics and automation conferences guide 2026: Dates, locations and more

January 1, 2026 · 2026 will be busy for robotics and automation conferences. Our list of 15 manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain and logistics events will get your travel plans finalized.

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MassRobotics opens applications for 2026 cohort of Physical AI Fellowship

December 31, 2025 · MassRobotics announced an expansion of its Physical AI Fellowship, in partnership with AWS and NVIDIA, and provided details on its 2026 cohort.

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Pudu Robotics launches D5 Series of industry-grade autonomous, quadruped robots

December 28, 2025 · Pudu Robotics launched its first autonomous quadruped robot line, the D5 Series of industry-grade robot dogs for large-scale outdoor environments.

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Strategic Development Fund announces investment, initial Agreement with Machina Labs

December 25, 2025 · The Strategic Development Fund announced an investment and initial agreement with Machina Labs to create a joint venture for advanced metal structure production in the Middle East.

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2025 robotics trends: Humanoids enter commercial use, logistics and automation rise

December 23, 2025 · Explore our most-read robotics content of 2025 - from humanoid robots entering commercial deployments and mobile automation at ProMat, to components and funding news.

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2026 robotics and automation predictions: Top trends transforming global industries

December 22, 2025 · Explore 2026 robotics and automation predictions from industry leaders, including AI-powered robots, smart manufacturing, workforce changes, and next-gen automation trends.

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Top 10 robotics & automation investment, funding, mergers and acquisitions news of 2025

December 16, 2025 · Explore 2025’s biggest robotics and automation financial news, including SoftBank’s ABB Robotics acquisition, Apptronik’s $350M funding round and other automation investment news.

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Okibo launches autonomous, AI-guided painting and drywall finishing EG7+ robot

December 13, 2025 · Okibo announced the release of the autonomous, AI-guided painting and drywall finishing EG7+ robot, which extends to 24 feet for construction projects.

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RobCo Automation Readiness Index finds U.S. factories rush to automate amid reshoring, labor crunch

December 9, 2025 · The Automation Readiness Index from RobCo found that, as a result of reshoring efforts and labor concerns, U.S. factories are overhauling their robotics and automation plans.

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Foxglove raises $40M Series B to power the future of Physical AI

November 12, 2025 · Foxglove announced the successful completion of a $40 million Series B round led by Bessemer Venture Partners to expand its Physical AI data and observability platform.

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Webinar: Material handling made easy with automated lift trucks

October 15, 2025 · This interactive webinar will identify key technological innovations associated with lift trucks, and explore how the materials handling game has evolved thanks to the proliferation of autonomous technologies, sensors and safety components driving these vehicles.

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Webinar: From simulation to reality - Advancing robot vision with NVIDIA Isaac Sim and RealSense D555

October 14, 2025 · This interactive webinar will showcase how NVIDIA and RealSense are closing the gap between simulation and deployment, accelerating innovation across robotics, automation, and AI perception.

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Dronedesk drone fleet-management platform reaches 2 million flight minutes milestone

October 13, 2025 · Dronedesk, a drone fleet management platform, recorded its two millionth flight minute logged by users, representing a continued boom in professional drone usage.

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Italian startup Cyberwave raises €7M to make the physical world programmable

October 12, 2025 · Cyberwave, led by YC and Google alums, secured €7 million in funding to develop its automation platform that abstracts robots, sensors and machines into programmable digital twins.

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Viam showcases AI-powered robots in kitchen, sanding settings

September 26, 2025 · Viam demonstrated several AI-powered robotic technologies at an open house in its NYC lab, including an AI cooking assistant, a dual-armed wine-pouring robot and a sanding robot.

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MassRobotics announces Physical AI Fellowship powered by AWS Startups, NVIDIA Inception

September 24, 2025 · MassRobotics announced the Physical AI Fellowship virtual program, powered by AWS Startups and NVIDIA Inception, to help startups build, refine and scale physical AI offerings.

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The future of CFD is connected, automated, and AI-enabled
The future of CFD is connected, automated, and AI-enabled

From geometry preparation to AI-assisted analysis, integrated CFD workflows…

Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking
Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking

Software-based GripperAI manages mixed picking through basic geometry

How Beckhoff Automation’s EtherCAT and controllers power Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot
How Beckhoff Automation’s EtherCAT and controllers power Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot

Safety, communication and motion control components enable smooth operation

Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down