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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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GlobalData reports global robotics market to reach $205.5 billion by 2030

October 30, 2025 · Data and analytics firm GlobalData reports that the global robotics market will grow to $205.5 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15% over the next five years.

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Webinar: Material handling made easy with automated lift trucks

October 15, 2025 · This interactive webinar will identify key technological innovations associated with lift trucks, and explore how the materials handling game has evolved thanks to the proliferation of autonomous technologies, sensors and safety components driving these vehicles.

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Horizon Surgical Systems performs world’s first robotic-assisted cataract surgery

October 11, 2025 · Horizon Surgical Systems announced the completion of the world’s first robotic-assisted cataract surgery with its Polaris micro-robotic and AI-supported platform.

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InOrbit.AI closes Series A funding round to scale robot orchestration platform

September 30, 2025 · InOrbit.AI announced the close of a $10M Series A funding round from L’ATTITUDE VENTURES and Globant Ventures to further develop InOrbit’s robot orchestration software platform.

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Sonair raises $6M to accelerate rollout of ADAR 3D ultrasonic sensor for robots

September 17, 2025 · Sonair raised $6M in funding to further develop its ADAR 3D ultrasonic sensor for robots, and will look to expand its deployments globally.

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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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Industrial automation company RobCo enters U.S. market with new HQ in San Francisco

September 13, 2025 · Backed by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed, RobCo enters the U.S. market with the acquisition of Rapid Robotics, big-name customers and operations already spanning 14 states.

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PACK Expo 2025: Scott Technology brings AccuTable for enhanced palletizing efficiency to North America

September 7, 2025 · Scott Technology will bring its Accutable system for enhanced palletizing efficiency to the North American market at PACK Expo 2025 in Las Vegas.

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Xpanner launches X1 Kit, scalable physical AI-based automation offering for construction sites

September 1, 2025 · Xpanner launched its X1 Kit, a scalable, equipment agnostic physical AI-based system for construction sites that looks to tackle labor, safety and operational challenges.

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A3: New study signals steady robotics and automation investment in first half of 2025

August 13, 2025 · A3 released a new report that suggests the robotics marketplace has built momentum in the first half of 2025, with robot orders increasing over 4% compared to the first half of 2024.

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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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Glīd launches unmanned, autonomous road-to-rail dual mobility platform for logistics

July 24, 2025 · Glīd Tech launched an unmanned, autonomous mobility-as-a-service platform for road-to-rail operations in the logistics space.

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How Palladyne AI’s closed-loop AI platform, Palladyne IQ, empowers automation

July 22, 2025 · Sterling Gerdes, VP of Product Management at Palladyne AI, discussed its closed-loop AI platform Palladyne IQ and how it helps organizations solve automation problems in this podcast.

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Gartner: 1 in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots rather than humans, by 2030

July 21, 2025 · A recent report from Gartner suggests that one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots rather than humans by 2030.

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Report: 2025 warehouse automation market mid-year check sees strong start stall

July 17, 2025 · Interact Analysis made multiple downward revisions in its mid-year check of the warehouse automation market amid worldwide economic uncertainties.

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Report: Collaborative robots’ market poised for new growth cycle

July 14, 2025 · Market research firm Interact Analysis reported that the global collaborative robot (cobot) industry is poised for a new growth cycle in the near future.

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Reshape Automation introduces ReshapeX AI powered sales operations platform

July 6, 2025 · Reshape Automation introduced its AI-powered sales operation platform ReshapeX, designed for end-to-end sales for automation OEMs, systems integrators and distributors.

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Appetronix developing robotic Asian, Mexican quick-service restaurant offerings

July 4, 2025 · Utilizing Viam’s advanced AI and automation platform, Appetronix is developing two new autonomous food quick-service restaurants in Asian and Mexican cuisine.

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Automatica 2025: NEURA Robotics unveils 3rd generation 4NE1 humanoid

June 25, 2025 · At Automatica 2025, NEURA Robotics premiered its 3rd generation 4NE1 humanoid robot, opened reservations for its MiPA service bot, and showcased partnerships including with NVIDIA.

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