Topic: Industrial Automation

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B&R Stores deploys Simbe’s autonomous inventory robot Tally across Nebraska locations

June 9, 2026 · B&R Stores deployed Simbe’s autonomous shelf-scanning robot Tally and its Store Intelligence Platform to strengthen its shelf visibility, pricing accuracy and in-store execution.

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Standard Bots raises $200 million Series C at $1 billion valuation

June 9, 2026 · Standard Bots announced a $200 million Series C, pushing the company’s valuation to $1 billion, as it looks to scale American-made industrial robotics.

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Automate 2026: AI and robotics leaders to give keynote speeches

June 8, 2026 · Automate 2026’s keynote speaker lineup features AI and robotics leaders, discussing how ongoing automation advancements are shaping the future of work.

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Report: 17.3% growth forecast for collaborative robot shipments from 2025-30

June 4, 2026 · A new report from Interact Analysis projects strong growth in cobot shipments from 2025-2030, with China dominating the market share.

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Robotiq introduces IQ platform to automate robotic workcell integration

June 2, 2026 · Robotiq launched IQ, an AI-enabled platform that coverts unstructured data and site scans into validated, scalable robotic workcell designs.

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Digital engineering with MBSE and Virtual Twins for education

June 1, 2026 · Through Dassault Systèmes Virtual Twin technology, build a small robotic arm and its virtual counterpart with this EduSpace learning module.

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Next-gen robotics: How advanced displacement sensors enable micron-level precision

May 28, 2026 · The next generation of robotics needs micron-level precision, and advanced displacement sensors can provide that millimeter-level accuracy.

Podcasts

May 2026 Robotics Recap

May 27, 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 May 2026.

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Robotics Invest 2026: Robotics investors, entrepreneurs and tech innovators meet in Boston

May 26, 2026 · Robotics Invest 2026, hosted by Cybernetix Ventures, hosted investors, entrepreneurs and executives in the robotics sector for a day of high-level investment and industry conversations.

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Automate 2026: AMRs, cobots, humanoids, orchestration platforms, software systems & more

May 20, 2026 · Discover over 30 manufacturing and warehouse robots and software systems, including AMRs, cobots, simulation platforms and more, at Automate 2026.

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Robots generate precision in assembly and inspection tasks

May 20, 2026 · In this Special Focus issue, learn more about how advancements in robots, components and software generate precision in assembly and inspection tasks, and preview Automate 2026, featuring over 60 products that will be in Chicago.

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The venture capital and investment view from inside robotics’ defining decade

May 19, 2026 · How have the economics of robotics investment changed in the last decade? Fady Saad, founder and general partner of venture capital firm Cybernetix Ventures, examines robotics funding.

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Locus Robotics acquires Nexera Robotics

May 19, 2026 · Locus Robotics acquired Nexera Robotics, integrating Nexera’s NeuraGrasp grasping technology into Locus’ physical AI platforms to expand mobile manipulation.

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How KUKA’s assembly robot portfolio handles small and high payloads with precision

May 19, 2026 · KUKA’s expansive assembly robot series handles applications of all shapes and sizes with precision, navigating various tasks across industries.

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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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How GFT Technologies’ AI-powered assembly line robots detect and remove defective automotive parts

May 18, 2026 · GFT Technologies’ new AI-powered assembly line of robots utilize AI model training, cloud, edge and vision to identify and remove defective components on the assembly line.

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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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Nomagic, Brack.Alltron expand partnership to include vision-language-action systems in production

May 16, 2026 · Nomagic expanded its partnership with Swiss online retailer Brack.Alltron, which will include the use of vision-language-action systems in live warehouse operations.

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FANUC, strengthens NVIDIA collaboration with further simulation platform integrations

May 15, 2026 · FANUC strengthened its collaboration with NVIDIA, integrating simulation platforms into its robot operations and robot foundation models.

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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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