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Report: Reshape Automation finds that leading AI models score at most 52% on industrial parts questions

October 11, 2026 · Reshape Automation’s Industrial AI Accuracy Index 2026 found that leading AI models only respond correctly to 52% of industrial parts questions from distributors and OEMs.

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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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Overview AI launches OV Spark inspection camera with Sparky onboard agent

October 6, 2026 · Overview AI launched the OV Spark inspection camera with the Sparky onboard agent, enabling quality teams to build and maintain line inspections without vision specialists.

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Agility Robotics, FORT Robotics announce strategic partnership to advance humanoid robot safety

October 3, 2026 · Agility Robotics and FORT Robotics signed a strategic partnership, extending each company’s safety architecture to the Digit 5 humanoid.

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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Innodata opens motion-capture AI lab that aims to help humanoids move like humans

September 30, 2026 · Innodata announced the opening of a motion-capture AI lab that will generate data to train the next generation of humanoid robots.

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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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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.

Sponsored Content

Webinar: From Perception to Action: Closing the Gap for Humanoid Deployment

September 23, 2026 · This interactive webinar will discuss the barriers of humanoid deployments, focusing on the technological advancements in perception technologies that are closing the development-to-deployment gap.

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NVIDIA Isaac ROS 5.0 brings AI agent capabilities to ROS developer ecosystem

September 22, 2026 · NVIDIA released Isaac ROS 5.0 at the ROSCon conference in Toronto, aiming to advance agentic and open-source robotics development.

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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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EAIGLE, Loblaw expand partnership to strengthen supply chains with AI-powered gate automation

September 19, 2026 · EAIGLE announced an expanded partnership with Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw to scale EAIGLE’s Vision AI technology across multiple distribution centers.

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IMTS 2026: Hirebotics expands cobot reach and flexibility with new line tracking and linear rail capabilities

September 16, 2026 · Hirebotics extended the capabilities of its cobot systems to automate the painting of moving and to handle large, cumbersome materials at IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

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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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IMTS 2026: FARO CREAFORM to showcase portable metrology offerings

September 14, 2026 · At IMTS 2026 in Chicago, FARO CREAFORM is showcasing its newest portable metrology technologies, including the Quantum X FaroArm Series and HandySCAN 3D portfolio.

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IMTS 2026: Universal Robots unveils Gen 7 robotics platform for industrial automation and physical AI deployment

September 14, 2026 · At IMTS 2026, Universal Robots released the redesigned Gen 7 robot platform, with modern software tools and next-level connectivity that companies need to take AI from the lab into industrial operations.

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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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RAC 26: Warehouse orchestration, automotive production and flexible robots

September 2, 2026 · The 2026 Robotics Applications Conference, RAC 26, welcomes industry experts to discuss the latest robotics and automation deployments for a one-day virtual conference on September 16.

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