Topic: Defense

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The state of investment and funding in the robotics industry in 2026

May 18, 2026 · This special edition of the Robotics 24/7 podcast series features an episode with Fady Saad, founder and general partner of Cybernetix Ventures, to discuss investment in the robotics industry in 2026.

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Automate 2026: Q&A with A3 President Jeff Burnstein

May 18, 2026 · Preview Automate 2026, North America’s largest robotics and automation event, with Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

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Anthro Energy, EnPower, Inc. sign Master MOU to scale U.S. lithium-ion cell production

May 17, 2026 · Anthro Energy and EnPower established U.S.-based development and manufacturing production for next-generation batteries supporting defense, robotics, physical AI and autonomous systems.

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A3: Robot orders hold steady in Q1 2026 as demand broadens across non-automotive industries

May 14, 2026 · A3’s 2026 Q1 robot order report found a decrease in robot units ordered and revenue in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, but overall demand is growing in non-automotive industries.

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Robots for America launches national coalition to advance U.S. robotics deployment policy

May 11, 2026 · Robots for America launched at the AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., uniting leaders across robotics, manufacturing and policy to accelerate automation adoption in the U.S.

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Flexware Innovation’s LIFT orchestration platform wins 2026 Mira Tech Innovation of the Year Award

May 10, 2026 · Flexware Innovation announced its LIFT orchestration platform was named the 2026 Tech Innovation of the Year Award winner at the 2026 Mira Awards.

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LS Electric launches Beyond X Safety offering with XSC Safety PLC, XSR Safety Relays

May 9, 2026 · LS Electric’s Beyond X launched the XSC Safety PLC and XSR Safety Relay as part of the company’s integrated smart power offering for modern industrial machinery.

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Webinar: The continued evolution of human-robot collaboration

May 4, 2026 · This interactive webinar will discuss the evolution of human-robot collaboration, and technological advancements allowing for safe workspaces with humans and robots.

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Hiroshi Fujiwara, Robert Little selected for 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards

April 30, 2026 · A3 named the 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award winners as Hiroshi Fujiwara and Robert Little, recognizing their leadership in advancing automation.

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April 2026 Robotics Recap

April 29, 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 April 2026.

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FANUC debuts CRX-3iA collaborative robot, unveils new capabilities across CRX cobot lineup

April 27, 2026 · FANUC debuted the CRX-3iA cobot and unveiled new capabilities for its CRX collaborative robot lineup, giving manufacturers more ways to automate tasks.

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Will Physical AI Work for Your Shop Floor?

April 24, 2026 · Physical AI is bringing artificial intelligence into real-world automation, combining vision, motion, and AI models to handle tasks that were previously too variable to automate.

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ABB Robotics launches PoWa cobot family

April 24, 2026 · ABB Robotics launched the PoWa cobot family, which the company said meets the need for industrial-grade performance in collaborative robotics across industries.

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Flex, Teradyne Robotics expand partnership to scale intelligent automation across global manufacturing

April 23, 2026 · Flex and Teradyne Robotics announced an expanded partnership that will see Flex manufacture key components for MiR and Universal Robots’ technologies.

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Foxglove launches unified Data Search and Curation capabilities

April 21, 2026 · Foxglove added the Data Search and Curation capabilities to its platform, giving customers new ways to store, investigate and act on robotics data at scale.

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HANNOVER MESSE 2026: NVIDIA, partners showcase future of AI-driven manufacturing

April 20, 2026 · At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, as manufacturing hits an inflection point, NVIDIA and its partners are showcasing AI-driven manufacturing opportunities.

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MODEX 2026: Ouster launches Stereolabs ZED X Nano

April 17, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Ouster launched the Stereolabs ZED X Nano, a wrist-mount stereo vision camera, built for robotic manipulation and physical AI tasks.

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MODEX 2026: Conductix-Wampfler unveils next generation of hardwired data-over-power technology

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Conductix-Wampfler released the NxBB, a hardwired data-over-power technology for intralogistics and industrial automation.

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IFR report: Robot density surges in Europe, Asia and Americas

April 8, 2026 · The World Robotics 2025 report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) found robot density surges in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

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RoboForce raises $52M to scale physical AI robo-labor

April 1, 2026 · RoboForce announced a $52 million funding round, accelerating the physical AI development and commercial rollout as the company transitions to scaled deployments.

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