Topic: Mobile Robots

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ISO 21423 helps mobile robots from different vendors communicate together

November 3, 2026 · A3 announced the publication of ISO 21423, an interoperability standard that establishes communications requirements for robots, fleet managers and other systems in shared industrial environments.

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Walmart, Symbotic expand commercial agreement to support supply chain transformation

November 2, 2026 · Walmart and Symbotic expanded their commercial agreement, adding Symbotic automation to 25 U.S. regional distribution centers to support Walmart’s global supply chain operations.

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Report: Exotec says 25% of supply chain leaders regret warehouse automation decision

October 31, 2026 · A new report from Exotec, Avoid Robot Regret: What Separates Automation That Delivers from Automation That Disappoints, found that 25% of supply chain leaders regret their automation decision.

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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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Jungheinrich, Automha enter strategic partnership

October 29, 2026 · Jungheinrich and Automha entered into a strategic partnership and developed a two-way pallet shuttle for high-density pallet storage.

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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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Intel and SAP demonstrate physical AI and the autonomous warehouse in action

October 27, 2026 · Intel and SAP announced a collaboration that bridges IT business and the operational technology that controls physical equipment and processes through physical AI.

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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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HOJ Innovations deploys AMR fleet at Hunter Douglas’ Salt Lake City fulfillment center

October 24, 2026 · HOJ Innovations deployed its AMR fleet at Hunter Douglas’ Salt Lake City fulfillment center, improving operational safety with only minimal downtime.

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Dexory expands warehouse AI capabilities with NVIDIA Cosmos and Halos

October 23, 2026 · Dexory announced an integration with NVIDIA Cosmos to expand its DexoryView Storage Health capabilities, and work with Halo to test next-generation robotics safety possibilities.

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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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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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Gecko Robotics quadruples U.S. Navy contract to $300M to support military readiness

October 20, 2026 · Gecko Robotics announced that the U.S. Navy and GSA quadrupled the ceiling value of a contract to $300 million to slash maintenance delays and improve fleet readiness.

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PACK EXPO 2026: Scott Technology addresses factory space constraints with new NexPAL 200HL

October 17, 2026 · Scott Technology is showcasing the compact, high-capacity NexPAL 200HL palletizer at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago.

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Symbotic acquires cellumation to advance next-generation sortation technology

October 15, 2026 · Symbotic acquired German automation company cellumation and its celluveyor software-driven sortation platform, looking to advance sortation for the global supply chain.

Downloads

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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AutoStore adds to hardware and software portfolio to advance the path toward autonomy

October 13, 2026 · AutoStore’s fall 2026 product announcement includes new and expanded products spanning fulfillment workflows, system design, maintenance, and expanded use cases.

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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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