Topic: Path Planning

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Automate 2026: RoboDK demonstrates new CAM software that saves robotic machining deployment time

June 28, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, RoboDK showcased the RoboDK CAM software, which the company said can cut robotic machining deployment time by 40%.

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Automate 2026: Hirebotics launches no-code, explosion-proof cobot offering for painting

June 28, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Hirebotics launched the Cobot Painter, eliminating the need for dedicated pain cells and complex programming.

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Automate 2026: Five observations from North America’s largest robotics and automation event

June 26, 2026 · Physical AI, cobots and software advancements were everywhere during Automate 2026 in Chicago, as organizations continue innovating automation and robotic technology.

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Automate 2026: Doosan Robotics unveils PalletizHD+ AI palletizing system

June 23, 2026 · Doosan Robotics launched the PalletizHD+ platform at Automate 2026 in Chicago, integrating AI, robotics and the PalletizOS platform into one system to simplify palletizing operations.

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Automate 2026: Vention announces collaborations with FANUC, Teradyne Robotics

June 23, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Vention announced a new digital twin platform optimized for Universal Robots deployments, and expanded support for FANUC industrial robotics with AI-powered programming and collision-free motion planning.

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Automate 2026: Kawasaki Robotics unveils dexterous physical AI robot platform, advanced automation technologies

June 21, 2026 · Kawasaki Robotics will showcase its new RL030N 8DoF robot platform for physical AI applications, alongside other next-generation automation systems at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Next-gen robotics: How advanced displacement sensors enable micron-level precision

May 28, 2026 · The next generation of robotics needs micron-level precision, and advanced displacement sensors can provide that millimeter-level accuracy.

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How KUKA’s assembly robot portfolio handles small and high payloads with precision

May 19, 2026 · KUKA’s expansive assembly robot series handles applications of all shapes and sizes with precision, navigating various tasks across industries.

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FANUC, strengthens NVIDIA collaboration with further simulation platform integrations

May 15, 2026 · FANUC strengthened its collaboration with NVIDIA, integrating simulation platforms into its robot operations and robot foundation models.

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ABB Robotics launches PickMaster Lite to simplify and accelerate robotic picking

May 11, 2026 · ABB Robotics launched PickMaster Lite software platform, enabling packaging OEMs and system integrators to expedite robotic picking deployments.

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A&K Robotics announces $8M Series A round

April 21, 2026 · A&K Robotics secured $8 million in Series A funding from multiple investors, as the company looks to build autonomous mobility technology for airports.

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MODEX 2026: Tennant Company unveils X16 SWEEP for autonomous industrial sweeping

April 7, 2026 · Ahead of MODEX 2026, Tennant Company released the X16 SWEEP, an autonomous robotic sweeper for industrial environments, powered by Brain Corp’s autonomy platform.

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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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Festo introduces GripperAI, an AI-based software for mixed-product robotic picking

February 23, 2026 · Festo released its GripperAI software that enables fulfillment center robots to pick mixed products without custom programming.

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Pudu Robotics launches D5 Series of industry-grade autonomous, quadruped robots

December 28, 2025 · Pudu Robotics launched its first autonomous quadruped robot line, the D5 Series of industry-grade robot dogs for large-scale outdoor environments.

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Aptiv, Vecna Robotics to develop next-generation autonomous mobile robots

December 18, 2025 · Aptiv and Vecna Robotics announced a partnership, combining Aptiv’s perception and machine learning portfolio and Vecna’s autonomous mobile robots.

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iREX 2025: Realtime Robotics releases Resolver platform for Japanese market

December 6, 2025 · Realtime Robotics released Resolver, its cloud-based platform for design, programming and robotic workcell commissioning, to the Japanese market at iREX 2025.

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Aptiv, Robust.AI to co-develop AI-powered collaborative robots

November 10, 2025 · Aptiv and Robust.AI announced a collaboration to develop AI-powered collaborative robots (cobots) for future deployment across various industries.

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ENCY Software introduces new machining, robotic automation features in ENCY 2.0

October 6, 2025 · ENCY 2.0 from ENCY Software incorporates new features for expedited setup in CNC machining, robotic automation and AI-assisted workflows through its open API.

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Pudu Robotics launches PUDU T600 Series of industrial delivery robots

August 15, 2025 · Pudu Robotics launched the PUDU T600 Series of heavy-payload industrial delivery robots, for autonomous material handling in complex environments.

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