Topic: Industrial Automation

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Able Innovations deploys ALTA robotic patient delivery platform in the U.S.

March 12, 2026 · Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is the first U.S. hospital system to adopt Able Innovations’ ALTA automated patient handling platform.

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Ambi Robotics introduces AmbiVision AI-powered item intelligence and perception software

March 11, 2026 · Ambi Robotics’ AmbiVision utilizes five AI skills from Ambi's AI Skill Suite, including measurement, tracking, reading, inspection and quality control.

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Dexterity launches Foresight world model and 4D packing agent

March 10, 2026 · Dexterity unveiled Foresight, a new world model and 4D packing agent, to help solve some physically demanding tasks such as truck loading.

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ABB Robotics, NVIDIA partner to deliver industrial-grade physical AI at scale

March 9, 2026 · ABB Robotics and NVIDIA partnered to help manufacturers deploy physical AI in real world applications, integrating Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio.

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Retail Logistics: Predictable Unloading with Boston Dynamics

March 6, 2026 · In retail logistics, trailer unloading is often the most unpredictable link in the fulfillment chain. Boston Dynamics’ Stretch® robot eliminates this bottleneck, bringing consistent, autonomous flow to your loading dock.

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Simbe achieves UL 3300 certification for Tally autonomous retail robot

March 6, 2026 · Simbe’s Tally retail AMR achieved UL 3300 certification, which it said is the first retail technology company to receive this standard.

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AgriPass raises $7.5M to scale human-inspired AI for adaptive, selective weed control

March 5, 2026 · AgriPass announced a $7.5M seed round that it will use to scale its human-inspired AI for adaptive and selective weed control across the U.S. and Europe.

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Kardex provides Sonepar USA with AutoStore blueprint for distribution centers

March 3, 2026 · Kardex provided Sonepar USA with an AutoStore deployment for Codale's new central distribution center in Las Vegas, enabling faster fulfillment operations.

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PwC: Industrial manufacturers will more than double the automation of key processes by 2030

February 27, 2026 · PwC’s Global Industrial Manufacturing Sector Outlook found that by 2030, over 50% of industrial manufacturers expect to highly automate key processes.

Podcasts

February 2026 Robotics Recap

February 25, 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 February 2026.

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Mantis Robotics achieves safety certification for fenceless, high-speed industrial robot

February 25, 2026 · Mantis Robotics’ MR1 achieved ISO 10218 and ISO 13849 safety certification, becoming the first fenceless, high-speed industrial robot arm to do so.

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Okibo announces general availability of robotic BLASTER technology for construction industry

February 24, 2026 · Okibo launched an autonomous, high-speed coating tool, BLASTER, for its construction robots, adding efficiency for industrial painting and priming.

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Festo introduces GripperAI, an AI-based software for mixed-product robotic picking

February 23, 2026 · Festo released its GripperAI software that enables fulfillment center robots to pick mixed products without custom programming.

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e-con Systems launches DepthVista Helix 3D CW iToF Camera

February 20, 2026 · Embedded vision provider e-con Systems launched its DepthVista Helix 3D CW iToF Camera for robotics and industrial automation offerings.

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A3 presents ‘Age of Automation,’ global film series produced by BBC StoryWorks

February 20, 2026 · A3 and BBC StoryWorks present the ‘Age of Automation’ multi-episode series exploring how robotics and automation are reshaping human lives around the world.

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Agility Robotics announces agreement to deploy Digit humanoid at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

February 19, 2026 · Agility Robotics and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada announced an agreement to deploy Digit humanoid robots at the Woodstock, Ontario, facility.

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Cimcorp automates fresh food supply chain for REWE supermarkets and stores

February 18, 2026 · Cimcorp announced it is automating critical fresh food operations at REWE’s Oranienburg, German logistics center and supermarkets.

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Nomagic secures additional $10M in funding, launches Shoebox Picker

February 17, 2026 · Nomagic received $10 million in a Series B extension and launched the Shoebox Picker system, designed to handle two-piece and unsealed shoeboxes.

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Trener Robotics, formerly T-Robotics, raises $32M in Series A round

February 13, 2026 · Trener Robotics, formerly T-Robotics, announced a $32 million investment round to further develop its Acteris platform to pre-train industrial robot skills.

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Allonic raises $7.2M to build a foundation for advanced robotic hardware

February 12, 2026 · Allonic raised $7.2 million to accelerate the development of its 3D Tissue Braiding platform to produce complex, dexterous robotic bodies.

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

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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