Topic: Industrial Automation

News

Hello Robot unveils Stretch 4 robot that can actively assist people at home and on the job

May 12, 2026 · Hello Robot announced the launch of Stretch 4, an open-source robotics platform for researchers, developers and engineers to harness physical AI in general-purpose robots.

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Aptiv, Comau partner to co-develop next-gen offerings for robotics, autonomous systems and industrial logistics

May 12, 2026 · Aptiv and Comau partnered to jointly develop technologies in advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and automated warehouse & logistics systems.

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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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ABB Robotics launches PickMaster Lite to simplify and accelerate robotic picking

May 11, 2026 · ABB Robotics launched PickMaster Lite software platform, enabling packaging OEMs and system integrators to expedite robotic picking deployments.

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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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Genesis AI unveils GENE-26.5 robotic brain that enables human-level physical manipulation

May 6, 2026 · Genesis AI introduced GENE-26.5, a robotic brain that gives robots human-level physical manipulation abilities, and a system to unlock and train data for the platform.

Sponsored Content

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.

Podcasts

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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GFT releases an assembly line of AI-powered robots that detects and removes defective parts in automotive manufacturing

April 29, 2026 · GFT Technologies announced a new assembly line of AI-powered robots that the company said detects and removes defective parts in automotive manufacturing.

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Report: Interact Analysis unsure if U.S. machine vision market will see consolidation

April 28, 2026 · New research from market analyst Interact Analysis found that U.S. machine vision vendor concentration varies by sector, and this mix of sectors affects the marketplace.

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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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NEURA Robotics, AWS enter strategic collaboration to accelerate physical AI at scale

April 25, 2026 · NEURA Robotics and AWS entered a strategic collaboration that looks to accelerate physical AI and cognitive robotics at scale.

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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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HANNOVER MESSE 2026: RealSense demonstrates comprehensive GMSL depth camera portfolio

April 24, 2026 · At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, RealSense demonstrated its expanded GMSL depth camera portfolio, showcasing real-time perception and control at industrial scale.

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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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Peak Technologies, Jacobi Robotics partner to deliver next-gen mixed-case palletizing automation

April 23, 2026 · Peak Technologies and Jacobi Robotics have partnered to deliver next-generation mixed-case palletizing automation to eliminate upstream supply chain complexities.

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HANNOVER MESSE 2026: Flexiv showcases ‘the future of adaptive robotics’

April 19, 2026 · At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, Flexiv will give attendees the chance to examine the Rizon series robots and see a special preview of the Mello robotic massage platform.

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MODEX 2026: Delta showcases integrated automation and smart charging technologies

April 19, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Delta showcased its integrated automation and smart charging technologies for intralogistics applications.

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MODEX 2026: Angelini Technologies acquires minority stake in Lab0

April 19, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Angelini Technologies announced that it had acquired a minority stake in startup automated trailing loading and unloading company Lab0.

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