Topic: Defense

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

October 15, 2026 · Aetina is building the edge architecture for physical AI by giving AI agents the processing power to turn instructions into robotic actions.

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ISO 21423 helps mobile robots from different vendors communicate together

November 3, 2026 · A3 announced the publication of ISO 21423, an interoperability standard that establishes communications requirements for robots, fleet managers and other systems in shared industrial environments.

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Hitachi Digital launches as a unification of GlobalLogic and Hitachi Digital Services

November 2, 2026 · Hitachi Digital Inc. will launch in April 2027, combining Hitachi’s U.S. subsidiaries, GlobalLogic and Hitachi Digital Services to power digital transformation opportunities.

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Foundry Robotics raises $100M Series A to build autonomous factory for assembly

November 1, 2026 · Foundry Robotics announced a $100 million Series A round that the company said will build America’s first autonomous factory for defense and industrial hardware.

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White House targets robotics imports in new national security trade review

October 30, 2026 · President Donald Trump and The White House are reviewing robotics and industrial machinery imports over national security concerns, directing trade negotiations while leaving potential tariffs on the table.

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October 2026 Robotics Recap

October 28, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap,” highlights major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in October 2026, including mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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Luxonis launches OAK 4 FFC board-level vision computer for humanoids, drones and other machines

October 27, 2026 · Luxonis launched the modular OAK 4 FFC, a board-level vision computer for humanoids, drones and other machines that won’t fit a standard camera.

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FORT Robotics secures $20M funding round led by Tiger Global, Mark Cuban Companies

October 23, 2026 · FORT Robotics announced an additional $20 million in funding, led by Tiger Global and Mark Cuban Companies, as the company dedicated to physical AI safety goes public.

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Gecko Robotics quadruples U.S. Navy contract to $300M to support military readiness

October 20, 2026 · Gecko Robotics announced that the U.S. Navy and GSA quadrupled the ceiling value of a contract to $300 million to slash maintenance delays and improve fleet readiness.

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CIIF 2026: ABB Robotics introduces two new robots for precision manufacturing and expands OmniCore EyeMotion with AI Robot Trainer

October 14, 2026 · ABB Robotics released two new industrial robots and expanded the OmniCore EyeMotion platform with the AI Robot Trainer at CIIF 2026 in Shanghai.

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OSARO SightWorks advances AI-powered robotic picking and packing

October 13, 2026 · OSARO SightWorks uses AI and deep learning to improve robotic picking, packing, kitting, palletizing and depalletizing in warehouse operations.

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Humanoid Orders vs. Actual Deployments: How Much Commercial Progress Is Really Happening?

October 12, 2026 · Examine the latest in humanoid robot orders and deployments to discover how much commercial progress is being made in the humanoid deployment world.

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Report: Reshape Automation finds that leading AI models score at most 52% on industrial parts questions

October 11, 2026 · Reshape Automation’s Industrial AI Accuracy Index 2026 found that leading AI models only respond correctly to 52% of industrial parts questions from distributors and OEMs.

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A3 announces details for the 2026 International Robot Safety Conference in Detroit, November 3-5

October 10, 2026 · A3 provided details about the 2026 International Robot Safety Conference in Detroit, with speakers from Amazon Robotics, NVIDIA, and more scheduled to discuss new robotics safety requirements.

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Amazon launches Physical AI Toolchain on AWS to help companies build machines that think

October 8, 2026 · Amazon launched the Physical AI Toolchain on AWS, an open-source stack for building intelligent machines built on AWS using NVIDIA’s physical AI stack and inspired by Amazon’s robotics expertise.

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Overview AI launches OV Spark inspection camera with Sparky onboard agent

October 6, 2026 · Overview AI launched the OV Spark inspection camera with the Sparky onboard agent, enabling quality teams to build and maintain line inspections without vision specialists.

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RobCo surpasses $1B valuation, offers employees liquidity

October 5, 2026 · RobCo’s valuation surpassed $1 billion, as the company building the next generation of autonomous industrial robots doubled its valuation in less than a year.

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A3 announces R15.08 Part 3 safety standard for industrial mobile robot users is now available

October 4, 2026 · A3 announced that part three of ANSI/A3 R15.08-3-2026, American National Standard for Industrial Mobile Robots - Safety Requirements - Part 3: Use of IMR Applications, is now available.

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Agility Robotics, FORT Robotics announce strategic partnership to advance humanoid robot safety

October 3, 2026 · Agility Robotics and FORT Robotics signed a strategic partnership, extending each company’s safety architecture to the Digit 5 humanoid.

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Boston Dynamics unveils new dexterous hands for Atlas humanoid robot

October 2, 2026 · Boston Dynamics developed new hands for its Atlas humanoid robot, with 13 degrees of freedom that are built for high-fidelity simulation and modern AI.

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

Edge computing gives AI agents the processing power to turn instructions into…

White House targets robotics imports in new national security trade review
White House targets robotics imports in new national security trade review

President Trump orders a review of robotics imports over national security…

OSARO SightWorks advances AI-powered robotic picking and packing
OSARO SightWorks advances AI-powered robotic picking and packing

Platform helps robots adapt to complex tasks