Topic: Orchestration

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Walmart, Symbotic expand commercial agreement to support supply chain transformation

November 2, 2026 · Walmart and Symbotic expanded their commercial agreement, adding Symbotic automation to 25 U.S. regional distribution centers to support Walmart’s global supply chain operations.

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Automation streamlines picking, packing and delivering

October 15, 2026 · In this Special Focus Issue, we highlight the multitude of robots and automated systems that keep goods moving efficiently, and the role that robotics plays in expediting warehouse processes.

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Kardex-powered AutoStore automation modernizes Warren CAT parts fulfillment

October 2, 2026 · Kardex and AutoStore are modernizing parts fulfillment through a high-density goods-to-person system at Warren CAT’s Midland, Texas facility.

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Kodiak, IKEA launch driverless truck series

September 29, 2026 · Kodiak and IKEA expanded their four-year partnership, as the Swedish furniture company will become Kodiak’s driverless launch shipper partner later in 2026.

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Simbe surpasses 3,000 autonomous shelf intelligence units milestone

September 21, 2026 · Simbe announced it has surpassed 3,000 autonomous shelf intelligence units under contract, as the company expands its physical intelligence layer for retail capabilities.

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EAIGLE, Loblaw expand partnership to strengthen supply chains with AI-powered gate automation

September 19, 2026 · EAIGLE announced an expanded partnership with Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw to scale EAIGLE’s Vision AI technology across multiple distribution centers.

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TLD Robotics launches as ALVEST Group acquires EasyMile and TractEasy

September 18, 2026 · TLD Robotics launched as a driverless ground support equipment (GSE) vehicle and fleet management technology company for airport and industrial operations.

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InOrbit.AI releases OpenRobOps open-source robot operations software

September 15, 2026 · InOrbit.AI released OpenRobOps, an open-source robot operations software that gives robotics developers a production-grade foundation to deliver a complete fleet manager with support for the upcoming ISO standard.

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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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RAC 26: Warehouse orchestration, automotive production and flexible robots

September 2, 2026 · The 2026 Robotics Applications Conference, RAC 26, welcomes industry experts to discuss the latest robotics and automation deployments for a one-day virtual conference on September 16.

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H&M Group announces GreyOrange as a warehouse automation partner

September 2, 2026 · GreyOrange’s AI-powered store technology provides precise item-level visibility to improve inventory accuracy, sales and employee productivity for retailers.

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Logic highlights Octopus overhead picking robot

August 22, 2026 · Logic showcased its Octopus overhead industrial picking robot, which the company said can replace static, floor-bound picking automation.

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Robotics 24/7 announces speakers and agenda for the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 26)

August 19, 2026 · Speakers from GreyOrange, enVista, Dassault Systèmes, WiBotic, Robust.AI and more will highlight the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 26).

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LG CNS unveils Mobile Shuttle intralogistics automation robot that operates at -15°F

August 10, 2026 · LG CNS released the Mobile Shuttle, an intralogistics automation platform that operates at -15°F and operates in cold storage areas, expanding its application capabilities.

Podcasts

July 2026 Robotics Recap

July 29, 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 July 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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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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SVT Robotics surpasses four billion transactions on SOFTBOT Platform

July 26, 2026 · SVT Robotics announced that its SOFTBOT Platform surpassed four billion transactions, averaging up to 130 million transactions per week.

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Roboteon expands fleet management and orchestration capabilities for unified material flows

July 25, 2026 · Roboteon expanded its Robotics Fulfillment and Orchestration Platform capabilities to manage all types of robots, including AMRs and AGVs, for optimized material flows.

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Exol integrates GreyOrange for advanced intelligent orchestration across robotic fulfillment-as-a-service network

July 23, 2026 · Exol announced the integration of GreyOrange’s GreyMatter orchestration platform across its robotic fulfillment-as-a-service network.

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ABB Robotics, Roche Diagnostics collaborate to bring physical AI to laboratories

July 19, 2026 · ABB Robotics and Roche announced a collaboration to generate digitally connected labs enabled by intelligent robotics to provide significant efficiencies in laboratory workflows.

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White House targets robotics imports in new national security trade review
White House targets robotics imports in new national security trade review

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