Topic: Defense

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Intel: 60% of company leaders bet big on robotics, but only 40% are ready

August 25, 2026 · New research commissioned by Intel finds robotics adoption accelerating - while gaps in strategy, skills, safety and infrastructure threaten organizations’ ability to scale.

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Dyna Robotics unveils DYNA-2 World-Action Model

August 24, 2026 · Dyna Robotics unveiled DYNA-2, which the company said is the first robot foundation model pre-trained on over 1 million hours of egocentric human video.

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Allient adds new sizes to ElectroFlux Series of frameless torque motors

August 23, 2026 · Allient expanded its ElectroFlux series of frameless torque motors with the addition of 25 mm and 38 mm sizes.

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Actuate 26: Foxglove introduces agentic data platform for physical AI and Semantic Search

August 21, 2026 · Foxglove announced new features at Actuate 26, including an agentic data platform for physical AI and a Semantic Search feature.

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Limitless Labs raises $20M Series A to expand physical AI foundation model and platform for precision manufacturing

August 20, 2026 · Limitless Labs announced a $20M Series A round to expand its physical AI foundation model and platform in precision manufacturing applications.

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Robotics 24/7 announces speakers and agenda for the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 26)

August 19, 2026 · Speakers from GreyOrange, enVista, Dassault Systèmes, WiBotic, Robust.AI and more will highlight the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 26).

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FORT Robotics goes public via business combination with Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp

August 18, 2026 · FORT Robotics announced that it will become a public company following its acquisition by Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp.

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FARO CREAFORM updates Laser Line Probe portfolio with Quantum X and Quantum Max FaroArm series

August 16, 2026 · FARO CREAFORM’s updates to its Laser Line Probe portfolio helps manufacturers improve inspection, reverse engineering and quality workflows when scanning dark, shiny and high contrast parts.

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Faraday Future targets over 2,000 robot shipments by end of 2026

August 15, 2026 · Faraday Future said it is targeting over 2,000 robot shipments by the end of 2026 and is upgrading its robotics roadmap to a "Four-Core Full-Stack AI" ecosystem strategy.

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Texas Instruments advances next-generation industrial systems with CAN XL transceiver

August 12, 2026 · Texas Instruments launched the TCAN6062 CAN XL transceiver, an industrial communications offering for use in humanoids, industrial robots and HMI systems.

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A3: Robot orders increase in Q2 as automation demand broadens across industries

August 11, 2026 · A new report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) found robot orders increase in Q2 2026, with automation demand broadening across industries.

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RoboStore launches Robo Inc., a New York-based manufacturing and systems integration company

August 10, 2026 · Robotics distributor RoboStore announced the launch of Robo Inc., a New York-based manufacturing and systems integration company to advance U.S. robotics localization.

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Avatar Robotics raises $6.5M seed round to build the ‘unlimited industrial workforce’

August 9, 2026 · Avatar Robotics successfully raised $6.5 million in seed funding to build out industrial infrastructure, including robotics, remote-human operators and AI-driven autonomy.

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Fives exports industrial maintenance and accelerates digitalization in Mexico

August 7, 2026 · Fives announced the continuation of its regional expansion in Mexico with the launch of Fives Maintenance and Fives CortX in Querétaro.

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HII signs performance-based production agreement, worth up to $900M, with Path Robotics and GrayMatter Robotics

August 6, 2026 · HII announced long-term performance-based production agreements with GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics worth up to $900 million to accelerate AI-powered automation in U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs.

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Report: Examining the FCC ruling on ‘Advanced robotic devices’ means for U.S. mobile robot market

August 5, 2026 · Interact Analysis details the FCC’s report, “National Security Determination on the Threat Posed by Foreign-Produced Advanced Robotic Devices,” and its impact on the U.S. mobile robot market.

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Generative Bionics introduces Gene.01 smart-skin humanoid robot platform for safe human collaboration

August 4, 2026 · Generative Bionics launched Gene.01, which the company said is a smart-skin humanoid robot platform that is designed for safe human collaboration with an open-source robot model.

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ENCY 3.0 CAD/CAM and robot programming software debuts

August 2, 2026 · ENCY Software unveiled ENCY 3.0, the next generation of its CAD/CAM and robot programming software, at ENCY World 2026 in Cyprus.

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Intelligrated, Trew and Transnorm unite to create unified warehouse automation provider

August 1, 2026 · American Industrial Partners finalized its acquisition of Honeywell’s Intelligrated and Transnorm business, combining the companies with Trew to form a united warehouse automation organization.

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ABB Robotics, NVIDIA pen white paper that defines the transformative impact of physical AI on manufacturing

July 31, 2026 · A new white paper, jointly published by ABB Robotics and NVIDIA, highlights the transformative impact of industrial-grade physical AI on precision manufacturing applications.

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