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White House targets robotics imports in new national security trade review

October 30, 2026 · President Donald Trump and The White House are reviewing robotics and industrial machinery imports over national security concerns, directing trade negotiations while leaving potential tariffs on the table.

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Bedrock Robotics announces $600M Series C to scale autonomous construction equipment across U.S. sites

October 29, 2026 · Bedrock Robotics announced a $600 million Series C round to scale its autonomous construction equipment across the U.S., and pushed its valuation to $4.1 billion.

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A3: North American robot orders increase 24.8% in Q3 2026

October 29, 2026 · A3 released its Q3 2026 North American robot orders report, highlighting a 24.8% increase compared to Q3 2025, as automotive components and other manufacturing sectors grow.

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ANYbotics launches ANYmal X legged robot built for explosive atmospheres

October 28, 2026 · ANYbotics launched ANYmal X, a legged robot for explosive atmospheres such as the oil, gas and chemical sectors, purpose-built to meet the strict safety standards of these industries.

Podcasts

October 2026 Robotics Recap

October 28, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap,” highlights major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in October 2026, including mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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Wonder expands Avride partnership for more autonomous deliveries on Grubhub Marketplace

October 26, 2026 · Wonder expanded its partnership with Avride, adding Philadelphia, Jersey City, Hoboken and Arlington County for autonomous delivery on the Grubhub Marketplace.

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Realbotix launches Echo humanoid robot line built to support human-to-robot interaction

October 26, 2026 · Realbotix launched its flagship Echo humanoid robot platform, enabling customers to purchase the companion-style robot directly on the Realbotix website.

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TDK PositionSense offers ‘smart perception’ for wearables, mobile, robots and other physical AI devices

October 25, 2026 · TDK announced the global availability of its PositionSense offerings for orientation detection and sensor calibration across wearables, mobile, robots and other physical AI devices.

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FORT Robotics secures $20M funding round led by Tiger Global, Mark Cuban Companies

October 23, 2026 · FORT Robotics announced an additional $20 million in funding, led by Tiger Global and Mark Cuban Companies, as the company dedicated to physical AI safety goes public.

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Maxinsights launches MaxLoop and MaxGlove, adding live quality control and touch data to physical AI data stack

October 22, 2026 · Maxinsights launched two new products, MaxLoop and MaxGlove, alongside a $30 million seed funding round, to continue its efforts toward building the data layer for physical AI.

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Agility Robotics, AGCO announce humanoid robot pilot for smart manufacturing applications

October 22, 2026 · AGCO announced it will pilot Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid robot in manufacturing applications at its Hesston, Kansas facility.

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Report: Locus Robotics says Gen Z shoppers are 4x more likely than Baby Boomers to buy with plans to return

October 21, 2026 · A new Locus Robotics report found that "bracketing" among younger apparel shoppers is one of several generational buying habits pointing to more returns, more complex handling and increasingly difficult-to-predict fulfillment demands.

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PACK EXPO 2026: JLS Automation unveils JLS VISION AI

October 18, 2026 · JLS Automation unveiled its proprietary AI-driven vision technology, JLS VISION AI, at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago.

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Automation streamlines picking, packing and delivering

October 15, 2026 · In this Special Focus Issue, we highlight the multitude of robots and automated systems that keep goods moving efficiently, and the role that robotics plays in expediting warehouse processes.

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Humanoid Orders vs. Actual Deployments: How Much Commercial Progress Is Really Happening?

October 12, 2026 · Examine the latest in humanoid robot orders and deployments to discover how much commercial progress is being made in the humanoid deployment world.

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Toyota Automated Logistics provides options, a Swiss Army knife of technologies for customers

October 12, 2026 · Toyota Automated Logistics combines Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business and viastore under one umbrella for total warehouse automation offerings.

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Vecna Robotics advances warehouse case picking automation with CaseFlow

October 9, 2026 · Vecna Robotics’ CaseFlow automation platform is advancing case picking automation in the warehouse with measurable results across deployments.

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FireDome launches U.S. operations to advance autonomous wildfire defense

October 7, 2026 · FireDome announced the beginning of its U.S. operations, as the Israel-based company tests its autonomous wildfire resilience technology at Yuba County Airport in California.

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First Supply utilizes Exotec’s robotic systems in new distribution center to guarantee next-morning delivery on orders placed by 5 p.m.

October 6, 2026 · A new distribution center for First Supply uses Exotec’s Skypod system to guarantee next-morning delivery of industrial supplies for orders placed before 5 p.m.

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Schneider Electric to acquire PTC for $22.6 billion

October 5, 2026 · Schneider Electric said that it will acquire PTC for $22.6 billion, as Schneider looks to strengthen its capabilities in product design, lifecycle management, AI and digital industrial systems.

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White House targets robotics imports in new national security trade review
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