Topic: Materials Handling

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IROS 2026: Daimon Robotics showcases tactile intelligence infrastructure for physical AI

September 29, 2026 · Daimon Robotics hosted its first public demo of the Daimon-TWM world model at IROS 2026, showcasing its full-stack physical AI capabilities.

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CIIF 2026: ABB Robotics introduces two new robots for precision manufacturing and expands OmniCore EyeMotion with AI Robot Trainer

October 14, 2026 · ABB Robotics released two new industrial robots and expanded the OmniCore EyeMotion platform with the AI Robot Trainer at CIIF 2026 in Shanghai.

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ANSCER Robotics secures FCC Conditional Approval for three AMRs

September 21, 2026 · ANSCER Robotics received conditional approval for its AR250, AR650 and AR1250 AMRs in the latest FCC Robotics Devices Conditional Approvals release.

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Vecna Robotics announces $31M funding round to meet demand for flexible dock-to-dock automation

September 10, 2026 · Vecna Robotics announced a $31 million funding round to further scale its deployment teams and accelerate the development of new dock-to-dock automation technologies.

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Report: Robotic bin picking, robotic trailer unloading drive strong market growth

September 8, 2026 · A new report from Interact Analysis found robotic bin picking and robotic trailer unloading technologies are driving strong market growth headed toward 2030.

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European automation provider MotionTech expands to U.S. marketplace

September 6, 2026 · MotionTech announced expansion plans outside Europe, appointing Kristian Hulgard to lead its entrance to the North American marketplace.

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Intelligrated, Trew and Transnorm unite to create unified warehouse automation provider

August 1, 2026 · American Industrial Partners finalized its acquisition of Honeywell’s Intelligrated and Transnorm business, combining the companies with Trew to form a united warehouse automation organization.

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Xpanner introduces X1 Panel Lift intelligent automation system for solar panel installation

July 15, 2026 · Xpanner released the X1Panel Lift, an automated, intelligent solar panel installation system that allows crews to focus on alignment, fastening and quality.

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ABB Robotics adds new autonomous forklift to AI-powered visual SLAM AMR portfolio

July 7, 2026 · ABB Robotics launched the Flexley Stack F712 autonomous forklift, harnessing its AI-powered visual SLAM technology and adding to its AMR portfolio.

Podcasts

June 2026 Robotics Recap

June 30, 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 June 2026, including a breakdown of the latest from Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Ambi Robotics, Pickle Robot integrate to deliver physical AI system for inbound logistics automation

June 30, 2026 · Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot integrated their truck unloading and palletizing technologies to automate inbound logistics through physical AI.

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Brightpick, Trew partner to expand robotic fulfillment portfolio

June 29, 2026 · Brightpick and Trew announced a partnership that harnesses the power of both companies’ backgrounds to expand the robotic fulfillment portfolio.

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Automate 2026: Rockwell Automation launches FactoryTalk Orchestration software

June 22, 2026 · Rockwell Automation launched the FactoryTalk Orchestration software at Automate 2026, looking to improve throughput and operational responsiveness across the factory floor.

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Automate 2026: Regal Rexnord to highlight integrated motion technologies for robotics and factory automation

June 21, 2026 · Regal Rexnord and its brands will showcase its integrated motion technoliges for robotics and factory automation at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Automate 2026: OMRON Robotics to demonstrate next-generation AMRs

June 18, 2026 · OMRON Robotics is expanding its flagship AMR series at Automate 2026 in Chicago, with the debut of the next-gen LD-150 and LD-300.

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Automate 2026: Kassow Robots to exhibit extensive cobot capabilities

June 12, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Kassow Robots will showcase its 7-axis cobot portfolio for welding, palletizing, machine tending and other industrial applications.

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Behind the scenes of how Boston Dynamics trains the Atlas humanoid robot

May 22, 2026 · Boston Dynamics provided details on how the company trains its Atlas humanoid robot to perform complex tasks, such as moving heavy objects around a location.

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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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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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