Topic: Software

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FedEx launches Berkshire Grey’s fully autonomous robotic trailer unloader

February 7, 2026 · FedEx announced it will launch a Berkshire Grey autonomous robotic unloading system called the Scoop in 2026, following a multi-year partnership.

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Bedrock Robotics raises $270M Series B to accelerate autonomous construction technology

February 5, 2026 · Bedrock Robotics raised $270 million in Series B funding to accelerate its autonomous construction technology and reached a $1.75 billion valuation.

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Humanoid introduces KinetIQ AI framework for humanoid robot orchestration

February 5, 2026 · Humanoid released its KinetIQ AI framework that orchestrates mixed humanoid robot fleets across uses and coordinates interactions between the robots.

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InOrbit unveils OpenRobOps open-source fleet manager platform

February 4, 2026 · InOrbit announced the OpenRobOps open-source initiative to accelerate the shift to software-defined robot orchestration.

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National Commission on Robotics Act bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress

February 3, 2026 · The National Commission on Robotics Act, proposed by Representatives Jay Obernolte, Jennifer McClellan and Bob Latta, was introduced in Congress.

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Dassault Systèmes, NVIDIA partner to build industrial AI platform powering Virtual Twins

February 3, 2026 · Dassault Systèmes and NVIDIA announced a long-term partnership to build and scale industrial AI and Virtual Twin technologies for wide industry use.

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Drone as a Service offers roof inspections with high-resolution drone technology

January 30, 2026 · Drone-as-a-Service, a Zenatech company, offers roof inspections via drone as a way to improve safety for construction and insurance professionals.

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OnRobot to host Automation Roadmap event in Dallas on February 19

January 30, 2026 · OnRobot is hosting an Automation Roadmap event addressing Texas manufacturing labor shortages, featuring FANUC robot demos.

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Rethinking robotic safety: Why yesterday’s standards are inadequate for new robot architectures

January 29, 2026 · Robotic safety standards are outdated, according to 3Laws founder and COO Amir Sharif, and need an overhaul to keep up with technological innovations.

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Boston Dynamics releases Spot and Orbit 5.1 update

January 28, 2026 · Boston Dynamics released update 5.1 for the Spot robot dog and Orbit fleet management program, offering more real-time data analysis capabilities.

Podcasts

January 2026 Robotics Recap

January 28, 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 January 2026.

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Vention raises $110M to accelerate physical AI deployment across global manufacturing

January 27, 2026 · Vention received $110 million in financing to accelerate its physical AI development and software platform for pre-engineered manufacturing applications.

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Kardex launches enhanced StoreX Calculator in partnership with iAutomate

January 26, 2026 · Kardex launched the newly enhanced StoreX Calculator in partnership with iAutomate, delivering transparency for AutoStore planning and expansion.

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AMR and orchestration startup Botsync secures additional Series A funding

January 24, 2026 · Botsync secured additional Series A funding, pushing forward the AMR and orchestration company’s expansion and product development plans.

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Emergent Vision Technologies releases eSDK Pro software development kit

January 22, 2026 · Emergent Vision Technologies released the eSDK Pro software development kit to integrate vision into OEM projects or send imaging data into third-party software.

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ProGlove introduces ActivityAI, AI Voice Assistant integrated into MAI wearable

January 22, 2026 · During NRF 2026, ProGlove introduced two advanced AI features that look to improve the ergonomics and productivity of frontline warehouse workers.

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Serve Robotics acquires Diligent Robotics, expands physical AI platform beyond the sidewalk

January 20, 2026 · Serve Robotics announced its acquisition of Diligent Robotics, expanding the autonomous robotics platform from delivery service to hospital settings.

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Lanner Electronics unveils EAI-I351 robotic AI platform powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, Blackwell

January 19, 2026 · Lanner Electronics has released its EAI-I351 robotic AI platform, powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Thor and Blackwell architecture.

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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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Ranpak, Medline partner to advance sustainable packaging in high-volume distribution

January 18, 2026 · Ranpak deployed its packaging systems at Medline to boost efficiency and reduce waste for the medical-surgical product and supply chain technology provider.

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