Topic: Retail

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Robotics 24/7 announces speakers and agenda for the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 26)

August 19, 2026 · Speakers from GreyOrange, enVista, Dassault Systèmes, WiBotic, Robust.AI and more will highlight the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 26).

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Avride surpasses 100,000 autonomous rides on Uber

August 14, 2026 · Autonomous vehicle and delivery robot company Avride announced that it has surpassed 100,000 autonomous rides in Dallas on Uber.

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Geekplus unveils RoboShuttle Hyper tote-to-person climbing AMR

August 13, 2026 · Geekplus unveiled the RoboShuttle Hyper, the next generation of the company’s tote-to-person climbing AMRs, expanding fulfillment applications.

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AutoStore and Amazon establish global strategic supply agreement

August 13, 2026 · AutoStore and Amazon announced the establishment of a global strategic supply agreement, with AutoStore supplying its offerings to Amazon.

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Texas Instruments advances next-generation industrial systems with CAN XL transceiver

August 12, 2026 · Texas Instruments launched the TCAN6062 CAN XL transceiver, an industrial communications offering for use in humanoids, industrial robots and HMI systems.

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LG CNS unveils Mobile Shuttle intralogistics automation robot that operates at -15°F

August 10, 2026 · LG CNS released the Mobile Shuttle, an intralogistics automation platform that operates at -15°F and operates in cold storage areas, expanding its application capabilities.

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Avatar Robotics raises $6.5M seed round to build the ‘unlimited industrial workforce’

August 9, 2026 · Avatar Robotics successfully raised $6.5 million in seed funding to build out industrial infrastructure, including robotics, remote-human operators and AI-driven autonomy.

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Report: Examining the FCC ruling on ‘Advanced robotic devices’ means for U.S. mobile robot market

August 5, 2026 · Interact Analysis details the FCC’s report, “National Security Determination on the Threat Posed by Foreign-Produced Advanced Robotic Devices,” and its impact on the U.S. mobile robot market.

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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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HomeBase USA announces chainwide deployment of Simbe Store Intelligence platform

July 30, 2026 · Following a successful pilot, HomeBase USA announced a chainwide deployment of Simbe’s Store Intelligence inventory management platform.

Podcasts

July 2026 Robotics Recap

July 29, 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 July 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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UNIT AI raises $12M to scale AI-powered e-commerce fulfillment and returns platform

July 29, 2026 · UNIT AI announced a $12 million funding round as the physical AI company looks to scale deployment of its modular e-commerce and fulfillment returns platform.

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Exol integrates GreyOrange for advanced intelligent orchestration across robotic fulfillment-as-a-service network

July 23, 2026 · Exol announced the integration of GreyOrange’s GreyMatter orchestration platform across its robotic fulfillment-as-a-service network.

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Sereact scales AI-powered robotics deployment with Arvato across three sites in Europe and U.S.

July 22, 2026 · Sereact announced an expanded deployment of its single-arm robotic systems with Arvato, adding three AutoStore picking operations across Europe and the U.S.

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Humanoid raises $152M at $1.35 billion post-money valuation

July 22, 2026 · Humanoid announced a $152 million Series A financing round, bringing the total raised to date to $270 million at a $1.35 billion post-money valuation.

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Logistics firms, robotics startups and D2C brands fuel retail tech hub boom in Brooklyn

July 21, 2026 · A growing roster of retail tech companies, including Highline Commerce and Ultra Robotics, are setting up a manufacturing and fulfillment hub in Industry City, Brooklyn.

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Robust.AI announces deployment at e-commerce fulfillment provider ShipLab

July 18, 2026 · Robust.AI announced a deployment at e-commerce fulfillment provider ShipLab, featuring a phased Carter deployment with a “Crawl, Walk, Run” automation model.

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Luxonis announces $14M Series A round

July 17, 2026 · Luxonis closed its Series A to scale production of the OAK camera and deepen the OAK4 platform, looking to accelerate the next wave of robotics and industrial automation.

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Swisslog introduces FastMove monorail system for pallet transport

July 16, 2026 · Swisslog repositioned its monorail system under the new name FastMove, updating its product identity to focus on performance, flexibility and improved equipment lifecycle for long-distance pallet transport.

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EAIGLE, PortCity partner to scale AI-native gate and yard automation across high-throughput, high-pace port facilities

July 14, 2026 · EAIGLE and Savannah, Georgia’s PortCity have partnered to scale AI-native gate and yard automation across high-throughput, high-pace port facilities.

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