Topic: Artificial Intelligence

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CIIF 2026: ABB Robotics introduces two new robots for precision manufacturing and expands OmniCore EyeMotion with AI Robot Trainer

October 14, 2026 · ABB Robotics released two new industrial robots and expanded the OmniCore EyeMotion platform with the AI Robot Trainer at CIIF 2026 in Shanghai.

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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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Schneider Electric to acquire PTC for $22.6 billion

October 5, 2026 · Schneider Electric said that it will acquire PTC for $22.6 billion, as Schneider looks to strengthen its capabilities in product design, lifecycle management, AI and digital industrial systems.

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MISUMI Americas launches $50M MISUMI Ventures fund

September 20, 2026 · MISUMI Americas launched MISUMI Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based fund that gives founders day-one access to a Fortune 500-caliber global manufacturing supply chain.

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General Robotics says GRID robot intelligence platform can auto-engineer the development and deployment lifecycle

September 9, 2026 · General Robotics said that its GRID robot intelligence platform can auto-engineer its own processes, including robot onboarding and skill deployment.

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NVIDIA acquires Hugging Face for $12.9 billion

September 3, 2026 · NVIDIA announced its acquisition of Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, and plans to keep the AI development platform open for further application building via machine learning.

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A3 announces speaker lineup for 2026 Advanced Vision & AI Conference

September 2, 2026 · A3 announced speakers for the 2026 Advanced Vision & AI Conference, featuring experts sharing practical strategies for deploying machine vision, industrial AI and intelligent automation.

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Actuate 26: Foxglove introduces agentic data platform for physical AI and Semantic Search

August 21, 2026 · Foxglove announced new features at Actuate 26, including an agentic data platform for physical AI and a Semantic Search feature.

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Faraday Future targets over 2,000 robot shipments by end of 2026

August 15, 2026 · Faraday Future said it is targeting over 2,000 robot shipments by the end of 2026 and is upgrading its robotics roadmap to a "Four-Core Full-Stack AI" ecosystem strategy.

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ABB Robotics, NVIDIA pen white paper that defines the transformative impact of physical AI on manufacturing

July 31, 2026 · A new white paper, jointly published by ABB Robotics and NVIDIA, highlights the transformative impact of industrial-grade physical AI on precision manufacturing applications.

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Wilder X unveils a proposed machine-side governance boundary for physical AI

July 21, 2026 · Wilder X unveiled WCSA, a proposed machine-facing governance architecture to check current authority, conditions, readiness and evidence before consequential machine capability is allowed or restored.

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Automate 2026: ABB Robotics delivers new industry-ready physical AI

June 21, 2026 · ABB Robotics is highlighting several technologies at Automate 2026 in Chicago, including its Autonomous Versatile Robotics, PoWa cobot family and more.

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Automate 2026: Teradyne Robotics unveils wide range of production-ready physical AI applications

June 21, 2026 · Teradyne Robotics, the parent company of Universal Robots and MiR, will demonstrate an array of physical AI applications at Automate 2026.

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MODEX 2026: Ocado Intelligent Automation debuts AI-powered software suite

March 31, 2026 · Ocado Intelligent Automation will release the cloud-based, AI-powered software platform Ocado IQ, and run demos of the Chuck and Porter AMRs at MODEX 2026.

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MODEX 2026: AI, components, warehouse automation software & more

March 18, 2026 · Discover warehouse software, components and systems at MODEX 2026, including AI, vision systems and robots that are transforming supply chain operations.

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NVIDIA GTC 2026: Universal Robots, Scale AI launch imitation learning system to accelerate AI model training

March 17, 2026 · At NVIDIA GTC 2026, Universal Robots and Scale AI launched the UR AI Trainer, an imitation learning system to accelerate AI model training.

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Gartner: 55% of supply chain leaders expect agentic AI to reduce entry-level hiring needs

February 28, 2026 · A new Gartner survey found that over half of supply chain leaders expect agentic AI to reduce the need to hire entry-level positions.

Podcasts

February 2026 Robotics Recap

February 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 February 2026.

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Ambi Robotics introduces AI Skill Suite powered by AmbiOS

February 10, 2026 · Ambi Robotics expanded its AmbiOS physical AI platform with AI Skill Suite, a library of 3D AI robot applications for licensing.

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Manifest 2026: Freehand debuts with dedicated AI agents for supply chain spend management

February 9, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Freehand debuts as a new company that utilizes AI agents to automate supply chain spend and operational workflows.

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