Topic: Safety

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Gartner: AI among top supply chain technology trends for 2026

July 3, 2026 · Gartner released its top supply chain technology trends for 2026 research, with artificial intelligence and autonomy accounting for major drivers of innovation.

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Sonair unveils world’s first safety-certified 3D ultrasonic sensor for human-robot collaboration

July 2, 2026 · Sonair announced that its ADAR One sensor secured SIL 2 and PL d safety ratings, enabling safe operations through human and object detection.

Podcasts

June 2026 Robotics Recap

June 30, 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 June 2026, including a breakdown of the latest from Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Agility Robotics goes public, merges with Churchill Capital Corp XI at $2.5 billion valuation

June 29, 2026 · Agility Robotics announced a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI, taking the humanoid robot company public at a $2.5 billion valuation.

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Automate 2026: FORT Robotics extends Trust Layer for physical AI with NVIDIA Halos for Robotics collaboration

June 27, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, FORT Robotics extended its Trust Layer for physical AI through its collaboration with NVIDIA Halos for Robotics.

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Automate 2026: Robust.AI selects Aptiv Perception, powered by PULSE, for third-generation Carter robot

June 27, 2026 · At Automate 2026, Robust.AI selected Aptiv Perception, powered by the PULSE sensor, for its third-generation Carter robot.

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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: Epson Robots showcases SafeSense, SCARA, 6-axis and cobots

June 26, 2026 · Epson Robots showcased its extensive automation portfolio, including SafeSense, SCARA, 6-axis robots and the debut of its cobot lineup.

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Automate 2026: Elmo unveils smaller, higher-power motion controller and servo drives

June 23, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Elmo introduced new motion controllers and servo drives to set new benchmarks for power density, simplify multi-axis control and integrate critical safety features.

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Automate 2026: Cobots, components, safety sensors and more from day one in Chicago

June 22, 2026 · The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) welcomed the world to Chicago’s McCormick Place for Automate 2026, with robotics and automation innovation on display.

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Automate 2026: Schneider Electric advances open, software-defined automation

June 22, 2026 · Schneider Electric will demonstrate its versatile energy automation portfolio at Automate 2026 in Chicago, alongside its ecosystem of collaborators.

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Automate 2026: InOrbit.AI demonstrates the future of multi-vendor robot orchestration and physical AI

June 22, 2026 · InOrbit.AI conducted multi-vendor AMR orchestration demonstrations at Automate 2026 in Chicago, showcasing the InOrbit Space Intelligence platform.

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Automate 2026: NVIDIA announces Halos for Robotics

June 22, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, NVIDIA announced Halos for Robotics, a full-stack, open robotics safety system, extending Halos’ autonomous vehicle safety to robotics and physical AI.

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Automate 2026: DigiKey powers the future of automation with next-gen offerings at supplier demos

June 21, 2026 · DigiKey is showcasing its latest automation offerings, and electronic components at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Automate 2026: VisionNav Robotics to showcase autonomous material handling and intelligent vision technologies

June 21, 2026 · VisionNav Robotics is highlighting its VNE40-66 autonomous precision stacking, VNE20-07 autonomous counterbalance truck and BrightEye vision platform at Automate 2026.

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Automate 2026: Sensory Robotics launches UL-certified 3D virtual robot safety system

June 19, 2026 · Sensory Robotics is launching SR-1, a UL-certified, fenceless, 3D virtual robot safety system at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Automate 2026: Güdel to showcase grinding beyond stationary robots

June 18, 2026 · Güdel will showcase how the integration of its TrackMotion Vertical TMV and TrackMotion Floor TMF systems opens more grinding applications beyond stationary robots.

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Automate 2026: OMRON Robotics to demonstrate next-generation AMRs

June 18, 2026 · OMRON Robotics is expanding its flagship AMR series at Automate 2026 in Chicago, with the debut of the next-gen LD-150 and LD-300.

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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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FORT Robotics acquires Mapless AI, adding remote supervision and active safety capabilities

June 1, 2026 · FORT Robotics acquired Mapless AI, expanding its trust platform by adding remote supervision and active safety capabilities.

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