Topic: Labor Productivity

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Exotec, GXO partner to advance fashion fulfillment for Guess in the Netherlands

September 16, 2026 · Exotec and GXO partnered to increase throughput capacity for Guess at GXO’s facility in the Netherlands, utilizing a fully integrated Skypod system to process up to 70,000 pieces/day.

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Vecna Robotics announces $31M funding round to meet demand for flexible dock-to-dock automation

September 10, 2026 · Vecna Robotics announced a $31 million funding round to further scale its deployment teams and accelerate the development of new dock-to-dock automation technologies.

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Caterpillar, FieldAI collaborate to advance AI-powered industrial innovation

September 5, 2026 · FieldAI announced a collaboration with Caterpillar to bring physical AI and autonomy to job sites and factories through robotics, digital twins and NVIDIA technologies.

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Robotics Australia Group, HowToRobot launch national platform to lift Australia’s automation adoption

September 3, 2026 · HowtoRobot and the Robotics Australia Group partnered to launch a national platform to lift Australia’s automation adoption.

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UNIT AI raises $12M to scale AI-powered e-commerce fulfillment and returns platform

July 29, 2026 · UNIT AI announced a $12 million funding round as the physical AI company looks to scale deployment of its modular e-commerce and fulfillment returns platform.

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TerraFirma raises $115M to accelerate construction on Earth and beyond

July 27, 2026 · Led by former SpaceX engineers, TerraFirma announced a $115 million funding round to accelerate semi-autonomous construction robotics for Earth, the Moon and Mars.

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Automate 2026: Raymond to showcase latest automation advancements

June 17, 2026 · Raymond will showcase its latest warehouse automation advancements at Automate 2026 in Chicago, including a preview of the Courier automated tow tractor.

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Automate 2026: AI and robotics leaders to give keynote speeches

June 8, 2026 · Automate 2026’s keynote speaker lineup features AI and robotics leaders, discussing how ongoing automation advancements are shaping the future of work.

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A3: Robot orders hold steady in Q1 2026 as demand broadens across non-automotive industries

May 14, 2026 · A3’s 2026 Q1 robot order report found a decrease in robot units ordered and revenue in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, but overall demand is growing in non-automotive industries.

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MODEX 2026: Corvus Robotics debuts Corvus Trident

April 13, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Corvus Robotics launched Corvus Trident, an AI-powered device mounted to forklifts, reach trucks and other MHE to capture pallet movement in the warehouse.

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MODEX 2026: Yard Management Solutions launches YardIQ, YMS Autopilot

April 12, 2026 · Ahead of MODEX 2026, Yard Management Solutions launched two logistics yard software platforms, YardIQ and YMS Autopilot, utilizing data to generate actionable insights.

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IFR report: Robot density surges in Europe, Asia and Americas

April 8, 2026 · The World Robotics 2025 report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) found robot density surges in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

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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.

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P8S introduces X380 Picking Robot

February 6, 2026 · P8S launched the X380 Picking Robot, which can handle up to 20 orders in parallel with an operating height of 2 to 3.8 meters.

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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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Amazon announces 14,000 layoffs, not due to AI but “culture”

November 2, 2025 · Amazon announced the elimination of 14,000 jobs across the company, but denied that the expanded use of AI technologies was behind the move, instead citing culture as the reason.

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PACK Expo 2025: Wexxar Bel to debut next-generation automation suite

September 15, 2025 · Wexxar Bel announced it will display three new offerings, BEL300 Random Case Sealer, BEL615 Fully Automatic Case Erector and BEL625 Robotic Case at PACK Expo 2025 in Las Vegas.

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Construction robotics company Okibo helping build Netflix House project

August 3, 2025 · Okibo, a construction robotics company, has its drywall and painting robots in use by Performance Contracting, Inc. to help build the Netflix House entertainment venue.

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Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA partners with Swisslog to modernize warehouse, assembly operations

July 29, 2025 · Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA has partnered with Swisslog to modernize its U.S. headquarters, utilizing the SynQ orchestration software and AutoStore system.

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HomeBase USA pilots Simbe’s shelf-scanning robot, Tally, at two stores

July 29, 2025 · Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform, including its Tally shelf-scanning robot, is now piloting at two Homebase USA locations in Texas and Wyoming.

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