Topic: Mobile Robots

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Report: Warehouse automation order intake up by 7%

February 24, 2026 · A report from market research firm Interact Analysis found that warehouse automation order intake grew by 7% in 2025, bolstered by a variety of topics.

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Okibo announces general availability of robotic BLASTER technology for construction industry

February 24, 2026 · Okibo launched an autonomous, high-speed coating tool, BLASTER, for its construction robots, adding efficiency for industrial painting and priming.

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Ottonomy unveils platform connecting robots, drones and smart infrastructure on NVIDIA

February 23, 2026 · Ottonomy released the Ottumn.AI physical AI orchestration platform, connecting robots, drones and smart infrastructure through NVIDIA.

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Brightpick partners with NAPA, enters automotive market

February 21, 2026 · Brightpick partnered with NAPA as the AI-powered warehouse robotics provider enters the automotive market by deploying over 100 robots for network handling.

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e-con Systems launches DepthVista Helix 3D CW iToF Camera

February 20, 2026 · Embedded vision provider e-con Systems launched its DepthVista Helix 3D CW iToF Camera for robotics and industrial automation offerings.

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A3 presents ‘Age of Automation,’ global film series produced by BBC StoryWorks

February 20, 2026 · A3 and BBC StoryWorks present the ‘Age of Automation’ multi-episode series exploring how robotics and automation are reshaping human lives around the world.

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Yokogawa, ANYbotics integrate OpreXTM Robot Management Core software into ANYmal inspection robots

February 19, 2026 · Yokogawa and ANYBotics partnered to integrate the OpreXTM Robot Management Core software into ANYmal quadruped inspection robots.

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AlphaLab selects 20 startups for 2026 cohort, embedding intelligence into industry

February 16, 2026 · AlphaLab announced the 20 startups selected for its 2026 cohort, spanning AI, robotics, health, energy and advanced manufacturing in the Pittsburgh area.

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Attabotics relaunches as part of LaFayette Systems

February 14, 2026 · Goods-to-person cube storage technology company Attabotics, following its 2025 bankruptcy, has relaunched as part of LaFayette Systems.

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Roboworx adds AI-powered predictive analytics to Robot Service Manager

February 13, 2026 · By merging telemetry data with machine learning, the software platform detects issues early, reduces downtime and shifts robot service from reactive to preventative.

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Manifest 2026: Dane Technologies introduces AiR DC for sub-zero temperatures

February 12, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Dane Technologies introduced the Dane AiR DC Robot Freezer Package, offering autonomous activity for -10-degree temperatures.

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Robert Playter, Boston Dynamics CEO, to step down at the end of February 2026

February 11, 2026 · Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter announced in a memo that he would step down as CEO of the company on February 27, 2026.

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Symbotic acquires Fox Robotics

February 11, 2026 · Symbotic announced during its Q1 2026 earnings call that it had acquired autonomous forklift company Fox Robotics for an undisclosed amount.

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Manifest 2026: Dexory launches next-gen autonomous robot, Storage Health software feature

February 10, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Dexory launched a next-generation autonomous robot and Storage Health software feature, enabling more warehouse efficiency.

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FedEx launches Berkshire Grey’s fully autonomous robotic trailer unloader

February 7, 2026 · FedEx announced it will launch a Berkshire Grey autonomous robotic unloading system called the Scoop in 2026, following a multi-year partnership.

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A3: Robot orders grow 6.6% in 2025 as general industries drive broader automation adoption

February 6, 2026 · A new report from A3 found the sixth straight quarter of robot order growth and continued automation adoption broadly across industries in 2025.

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InOrbit unveils OpenRobOps open-source fleet manager platform

February 4, 2026 · InOrbit announced the OpenRobOps open-source initiative to accelerate the shift to software-defined robot orchestration.

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National Commission on Robotics Act bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress

February 3, 2026 · The National Commission on Robotics Act, proposed by Representatives Jay Obernolte, Jennifer McClellan and Bob Latta, was introduced in Congress.

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Slip Robotics expands autonomous trailer loading and unloading with SlipLift

February 3, 2026 · Slip Robotics released the SlipLift autonomous platform that expands trailer loading and unloading capabilities to new routes in heavy freight and more.

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New York Robotics launches amid surge of robotics investment, demand and talent

January 29, 2026 · New York Robotics formally launched as the Tri-State area, and its over 100 robotics startups position the region alongside other robotics hubs.

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