Topic: Industrial Automation

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Deloitte: Robotics will reach a turning point with AI autonomy in 2026

November 19, 2025 · In Deloitte’s 2026 Technology, Media & Telecommunications Predictions report, AI breakthroughs, rising infrastructure and other factors are reshaping business practices.

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Rivian creates Mind Robotics as a spinoff company to focus on advancing industrial AI

November 18, 2025 · Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian announced it has spun off Mind Robotics, a company focusing on advancing industrial AI, and raised $115 million in seed funding.

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Brightpick said Autopicker robots unlock lights-out fulfillment in the warehouse

November 18, 2025 · Brightpick said that with its Autopicker autonomous robotics platform, it has achieved lights-out fulfillment with zero human intervention in the warehouse.

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Saddle Creek Logistics deploys Robust.AI’s Carter collaborative robots

November 17, 2025 · Robust.AI announced that it has deployed its Carter collaborative robots (cobots) at Saddle Creek Logistics’ Charlotte facility.

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FLUX GmbH to showcase new inductive encoders for motion systems at SPS 2025

November 15, 2025 · FLUX GmbH is showcasing two new high-precision encoders at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany, including its IND-MAX-100 Marine Grade and expanded IND-MAX Series.

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Stereotaxis’ GenesisX Robotic Magnetic Navigation system receives U.S. FDA clearance

November 13, 2025 · Stereotaxis announced its GenesisX Robotic Magnetic Navigation minimally invasive endovascular surgical system received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance.

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Sensetics raises $1.75M for development of haptics hardware, software platform

November 13, 2025 · Sensetics, a haptics and touch data startup, raised $1.75M in pre-seed funding to further develop its digital capture and transmission of a realistic platform.

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Aptiv, Robust.AI to co-develop AI-powered collaborative robots

November 10, 2025 · Aptiv and Robust.AI announced a collaboration to develop AI-powered collaborative robots (cobots) for future deployment across various industries.

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Medical Microinstruments receives FDA approval for first robotic microsurgical study in Alzheimer’s patients

November 9, 2025 · Medical Microinstruments (MMI) received approval for an Investigational Device Exemption from the FDA on a study using a novel microsurgical intervention for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Humanoid explores integrating humanoid robots with SAP’s embodied AI agents

November 8, 2025 · Humanoid and SAP announced a collaboration with the humanoid robot manufacturer, integrating its robots with SAP’s embodied AI agents for industrial applications.

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SS Innovations announces first telesurgery performed with SSi Mantra Tele Surgeon Console

November 7, 2025 · SS Innovations announced that Dr. Sudhir Srivastava completed the first telesurgery performed on the company’s new SSi Mantra Tele Surgeon console.

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PickNik Robotics expands MoveIt Pro software capabilities of Franka Research 3 robot arm

November 6, 2025 · PickNik Robotics expanded capabilities for its MoveIt Pro software platform on the Ranka Research 3 robot arm, accelerating AI robotics deployment through simulation.

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NomadGo partners with Richtech Robotics to integrate Inventory AI into physical robotics

November 4, 2025 · NomadGo and Richtech Robotics announced a partnership that will couple the physical AI capabilities of Richtech’s robots with NomadGo’s Inventory AI program.

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Richtech Robotics launches Dex mobile humanoid robot

October 31, 2025 · Richtech Robotics unveiled its Dex mobile humanoid robot, accelerated by NVIDIA, for manufacturing, logistics and material handling applications.

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MassRobotics celebrates 3rd Annual Women in Robotics Medal Gala

October 31, 2025 · MassRobotics hosted the 3rd Annual Women in Robotics Medal Gala, honoring the innovation, leadership and community. USC professor Maja Matarić was awarded the Robotics Medal.

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Vention announces AI, developer platform expansions at annual Demo Day

October 29, 2025 · Vention announced several new AI and developer platform expansions during its annual Demo Day event, including NVIDIA’s growing role of AI in agile manufacturing.

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Humanoid, Schaeffler complete proof of concept for bin picking with pre-alpha humanoid robot

October 29, 2025 · Humanoid and Schaeffler completed a proof of concept for a humanoid robot to complete bin picking tasks, with the pre-alpha humanoid robot picking metallic bearing rings in clutter.

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Swisslog Healthcare welcomes University of Colorado Boulder engineering students to Technology Center

October 28, 2025 · Swisslog Healthcare welcomed engineering students from the University of Colorado Boulder to showcase how automation technologies advance hospitals and healthcare.

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Richtech Robotics, NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights partner for fan interactions with service robots

October 27, 2025 · Richtech Robotics and its service robot ADAM have partnered with the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights for a collaboration on AI and automation with fan experience and hospitality.

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Augmentus secures investment from Applied Ventures to accelerate AI-robotics for high-mix manufacturing

October 27, 2025 · Augmentus received a strategic investment from Applied Ventures, with the Singapore-based AI-robotics and adaptive automation company looking to expand its robotics stack.

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