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mimic robotics introduces FLUX-mimic, bringing frontier Video-Action Models to Audi factory floor

July 27, 2026 · mimic robotics, in conjunction with Black Forest Labs, introduced FLUX-mimic, a Video-Action Model to enable robot training via video.

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NVIDIA Agent Toolkit expands with new Omniverse libraries

July 20, 2026 · NVIDIA Agent Toolkit expanded NVIDIA Omniverse libraries, giving AI agents tools and skills to help software developers integrate physical AI capabilities into existing applications.

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Viam launches free robotics course to help engineers build robotics applications

July 17, 2026 · Viam announced the launch of Viam 101 on July 23, a free, self-paced course for engineers to learn the platform entirely in simulation, without a hardware requirement.

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Xpanner introduces X1 Panel Lift intelligent automation system for solar panel installation

July 15, 2026 · Xpanner released the X1Panel Lift, an automated, intelligent solar panel installation system that allows crews to focus on alignment, fastening and quality.

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The inner workings of robots: Components and sensors

July 15, 2026 · In this Special Focus issue, learn more about robotic components and sensors, like grippers, batteries, cameras, controllers and more, and how advancements in these technologies are helping robots worker safer and faster.

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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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Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking

July 14, 2026 · Festo’s GripperAI harnesses software and simulation to enable high volumes of picking across industrial applications.

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Webinar: Robots in dull, dirty and dangerous environments

July 13, 2026 · This interactive webinar will discuss how robots and automation are handling difficult and often dangerous environments to keep humans safe, and operations running smoothly.

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ABB Robotics adds new autonomous forklift to AI-powered visual SLAM AMR portfolio

July 7, 2026 · ABB Robotics launched the Flexley Stack F712 autonomous forklift, harnessing its AI-powered visual SLAM technology and adding to its AMR portfolio.

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Gartner: AI among top supply chain technology trends for 2026

July 3, 2026 · Gartner released its top supply chain technology trends for 2026 research, with artificial intelligence and autonomy accounting for major drivers of innovation.

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Sonair unveils world’s first safety-certified 3D ultrasonic sensor for human-robot collaboration

July 2, 2026 · Sonair announced that its ADAR One sensor secured SIL 2 and PL d safety ratings, enabling safe operations through human and object detection.

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June 2026 Robotics Recap

June 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 June 2026, including a breakdown of the latest from Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Ambi Robotics, Pickle Robot integrate to deliver physical AI system for inbound logistics automation

June 30, 2026 · Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot integrated their truck unloading and palletizing technologies to automate inbound logistics through physical AI.

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Automate 2026: FORT Robotics extends Trust Layer for physical AI with NVIDIA Halos for Robotics collaboration

June 27, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, FORT Robotics extended its Trust Layer for physical AI through its collaboration with NVIDIA Halos for Robotics.

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Automate 2026: Robust.AI selects Aptiv Perception, powered by PULSE, for third-generation Carter robot

June 27, 2026 · At Automate 2026, Robust.AI selected Aptiv Perception, powered by the PULSE sensor, for its third-generation Carter robot.

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Automate 2026: Five observations from North America’s largest robotics and automation event

June 26, 2026 · Physical AI, cobots and software advancements were everywhere during Automate 2026 in Chicago, as organizations continue innovating automation and robotic technology.

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Automate 2026: Orbbec brings AI-powered vision offerings to address industrial automation challenges

June 25, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Orbbec showcased its AI-powered vision cameras and technologies, looking to address industrial automation challenges.

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Automate 2026: Industrial robots, humanoids, software systems and more from day two in Chicago

June 23, 2026 · Tuesday, June 23 at Automate 2026 in Chicago attracted tens of thousands of attendees to North America’s largest robotics and automation event.

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Automate 2026: Vention announces collaborations with FANUC, Teradyne Robotics

June 23, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Vention announced a new digital twin platform optimized for Universal Robots deployments, and expanded support for FANUC industrial robotics with AI-powered programming and collision-free motion planning.

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Automate 2026: Cobots, components, safety sensors and more from day one in Chicago

June 22, 2026 · The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) welcomed the world to Chicago’s McCormick Place for Automate 2026, with robotics and automation innovation on display.

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