Topic: Soft Robotics

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Automate 2026: Cameras, components, drives, grippers, motors, sensors & more

May 20, 2026 · Discover over 30 manufacturing and warehouse components, including cameras, grippers, sensors and more, at Automate 2026.

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The venture capital and investment view from inside robotics’ defining decade

May 19, 2026 · How have the economics of robotics investment changed in the last decade? Fady Saad, founder and general partner of venture capital firm Cybernetix Ventures, examines robotics funding.

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The state of investment and funding in the robotics industry in 2026

May 18, 2026 · This special edition of the Robotics 24/7 podcast series features an episode with Fady Saad, founder and general partner of Cybernetix Ventures, to discuss investment in the robotics industry in 2026.

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Hello Robot unveils Stretch 4 robot that can actively assist people at home and on the job

May 12, 2026 · Hello Robot announced the launch of Stretch 4, an open-source robotics platform for researchers, developers and engineers to harness physical AI in general-purpose robots.

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Roomba inventor and iRobot co-founder Colin Angle introduces Familiar Machines & Magic

May 5, 2026 · Colin Angle, the co-founder of iRobot and inventor of Roomba, launched Familiar Machines & Magic to build a new platform for consumer physical AI.

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MODEX 2026: Newcastle Systems unveils hybrid automation, mobile-powered workstations

April 12, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Newcastle Systems will unveil its latest hybrid automation, mobile-powered workstation technology.

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MODEX 2026: ORBIS showcases packaging for automated systems

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, ORBIS will showcase its reusable packaging products for automated systems and other automation for supply chain operations.

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Niantic Spatial launches Scaniverse 3D space capture, VPS 2.0 virtual positioning platforms

April 7, 2026 · Niantic Spatial launched the Scaniverse web and mobile platform the captures 3D spaces, and VPS 2.0 visual positioning platform, mapping the world for humans and machines.

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MODEX 2026: KEITH Manufacturing Co. highlights Freight Runner dock-to-trailer system

April 6, 2026 · At MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, KEITH Manufacturing Co. will highlight its KEITH Freight Runner conveyor technology to improve loading dock operations.

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Maximo completes 100-megawatt robotic solar installation

March 29, 2026 · Maximo, a solar robotics company under The AES Corporation, completed 100 megawatts of solar capacity at a California solar complex.

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March 2026 Robotics Recap

March 25, 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 March 2026.

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Amazon enters the humanoid robot market, acquires Fauna Robotics

March 25, 2026 · Amazon acquired Fauna Robotics, a humanoid robotics startup that launched the Sprout consumer humanoid in January 2026.

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Able Innovations deploys ALTA robotic patient delivery platform in the U.S.

March 12, 2026 · Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is the first U.S. hospital system to adopt Able Innovations’ ALTA automated patient handling platform.

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New Manhattan high-rise looks to pioneer robotics-enabled construction

March 3, 2026 · Westvue NY, in partnership with Skyeforge Alliance, is looking to build a 24-story residential development with robotics-enabled construction technology.

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Tampa General Hospital adopts LIBERTY endovascular robotic system

March 2, 2026 · Microbot Medical announced that Tampa General Hospital became Florida’s first hospital to adopt its LIBERTY endovascular robotic system.

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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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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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SLAS 2026: ABB turns AI into action to accelerate the future of lab automation

February 4, 2026 · At SLAS 2026, ABB will demo interoperable robotic technologies with Agilent and Mettler Toledo to showcase how AI turns to action in lab automation.

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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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SS Innovations develops five new 5-millimeter surgical instruments

January 19, 2026 · SS Innovations released five 5-millimeter surgical instruments for its SSi Mantra surgical robotic system, with new uses for telesurgery procedures.

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