Topic: Mobile Robots

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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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Boston Dynamics names Rohit Prasad as new CEO

October 6, 2026 · Boston Dynamics named former Amazon AI leader Rohit Prasad its new CEO as the company turns to its next era of physical AI innovation and commercialization.

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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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A3 announces R15.08 Part 3 safety standard for industrial mobile robot users is now available

October 4, 2026 · A3 announced that part three of ANSI/A3 R15.08-3-2026, American National Standard for Industrial Mobile Robots - Safety Requirements - Part 3: Use of IMR Applications, is now available.

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Kardex-powered AutoStore automation modernizes Warren CAT parts fulfillment

October 2, 2026 · Kardex and AutoStore are modernizing parts fulfillment through a high-density goods-to-person system at Warren CAT’s Midland, Texas facility.

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ANYbotics launches Shift operational engine to power autonomous robot inspection at scale

October 1, 2026 · ANYbotics launched the Shift operational engine, which powers the company’s autonomous inspection robots that detect failing equipment and turn inspection data directly into actionable work orders.

Podcasts

September 2026 Robotics Recap

September 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 September 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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AGIBOT, Chimelong launch large-scale embodied AI theme park with over 300 robots

September 28, 2026 · AGIBOT and Chimelong announced a large-scale embodied AI theme park in China, featuring over 300 robots from AGIBOT in multiple human-facing use cases.

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e-con Systems unveils latest 3D depth camera and AI-powered imaging technologies at VISION 2026

September 26, 2026 · e-con Systems will unveil its NetraVis active-stereo 3D depth camera at VISION 2026 in Munich, showcasing the offering alongside AI-powered imaging technologies.

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Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI), SoftBank Group form joint venture

September 25, 2026 · SoftBank and ASI announced that they had formed a joint venture to advance autonomous construction infrastructure.

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Amazon announces $100M robotics and fulfillment product facility in Indiana

September 25, 2026 · Amazon announced that it will build a new, $100 million robotics and fulfillment product manufacturing facility in Greenwood, Indiana.

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ANYbotics introduces automated door access for ANYmal robot fleet

September 24, 2026 · ANYbotics, in partnership with dormakaba and LEGIC Identsystems AG, added automated door access capabilities to its ANYmal mobile robot fleet for facility-wide inspections.

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Cognex acquires RealSense for $500M

September 22, 2026 · Cognex announced that it will acquire RealSense for $500 million as it enters the robotic perception market alongside its machine vision technologies.

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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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Simbe surpasses 3,000 autonomous shelf intelligence units milestone

September 21, 2026 · Simbe announced it has surpassed 3,000 autonomous shelf intelligence units under contract, as the company expands its physical intelligence layer for retail capabilities.

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Exotec, GXO partner to advance fashion fulfillment for Guess in the Netherlands

September 16, 2026 · Exotec and GXO partnered to increase throughput capacity for Guess at GXO’s facility in the Netherlands, utilizing a fully integrated Skypod system to process up to 70,000 pieces/day.

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InOrbit.AI releases OpenRobOps open-source robot operations software

September 15, 2026 · InOrbit.AI released OpenRobOps, an open-source robot operations software that gives robotics developers a production-grade foundation to deliver a complete fleet manager with support for the upcoming ISO standard.

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Agility Robotics debuts Digit 5 humanoid robot for cooperatively safe work at scale

September 15, 2026 · Agility released the Digit 5 humanoid robot, the next-generation model that allows the robot to work across full facility workflows at scale, and in proximity to people.

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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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Former Boston Dynamics, Google and Robotics and AI Institute leaders launch Dynamic Creatures

September 9, 2026 · Dynamic Creatures emerged from stealth mode, founded by former Boston Dynamics, Google, and Robotics and AI Institute leaders, with an official Boston Dynamics partnership and major theme park engagement.

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