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AgriPass raises $7.5M to scale human-inspired AI for adaptive, selective weed control

March 5, 2026 · AgriPass announced a $7.5M seed round that it will use to scale its human-inspired AI for adaptive and selective weed control across the U.S. and Europe.

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Report: Warehouse automation order intake up by 7%

February 24, 2026 · A report from market research firm Interact Analysis found that warehouse automation order intake grew by 7% in 2025, bolstered by a variety of topics.

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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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RobCo raises $100M to scale autonomous industrial robotics platform

February 2, 2026 · RobCo secured $100 million in funding, which will be used to scale its autonomous industrial robotics platform and expand physical-AI driven technologies.

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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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RobCo Automation Readiness Index finds U.S. factories rush to automate amid reshoring, labor crunch

December 9, 2025 · The Automation Readiness Index from RobCo found that, as a result of reshoring efforts and labor concerns, U.S. factories are overhauling their robotics and automation plans.

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Roboteon Robotics Fulfillment and Orchestration Platform certified in Microsoft Commercial Marketplace

December 7, 2025 · Roboteon announced that its Robotics Fulfillment and Orchestration warehouse automation platform received certification from the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace.

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Black Friday 2025: MIT-Mecalux study finds warehouse automation, AI expanding human workforce, not reducing it

November 28, 2025 · Research from Mecalux and the MIT Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab found rapid adoption of automation and AI, 2-3 year payback periods and rising demand for high-skill warehouse roles.

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Standard Bots CEO testifies before U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, calls for national robotics strategy

November 20, 2025 · At the Congressional Joint Economic Committee hearing on November 18, Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard recommended a national robotics strategy to re-power American automation.

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Deloitte: Robotics will reach a turning point with AI autonomy in 2026

November 19, 2025 · In Deloitte’s 2026 Technology, Media & Telecommunications Predictions report, AI breakthroughs, rising infrastructure and other factors are reshaping business practices.

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Schneider Electric launches veteran hiring initiative to build mission-ready workforce

November 10, 2025 · Ahead of Veterans Day 2025, Schneider Electric launched a veteran hiring initiative to build a mission-ready workforce in critical areas such as data centers and energy systems.

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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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