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Regal Rexnord powers FANUC collaborative robotics

Regal Rexnord powers FANUC collaborative robotics

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Regal Rexnord powers FANUC collaborative robotics

August 5, 2026

The UK government has launched a £20 million funding programme to accelerate the development of agricultural robots and automation systems.

The UK government has launched a £20 million funding programme to accelerate the development of agricultural robots and automation systems.

UK backs farm robotics push with £20m automation fund

August 4, 2026

Google DeepMind has unveiled a new artificial intelligence model designed to act as a high-level controller for robots.

Google DeepMind has unveiled a new artificial intelligence model designed to act as a high-level controller for robots.

Google DeepMind launches AI ‘brain’ designed to coordinate fleets of industrial robots

July 31, 2026

The US has expanded its national security restrictions to include foreign-produced humanoid and quadruped robots.

The US has expanded its national security restrictions to include foreign-produced humanoid and quadruped robots.

US targets foreign-made humanoid robots in national security crackdown

July 29, 2026

Humanoid reaches $1.35Bn valuation just two years after launch

Humanoid reaches $1.35Bn valuation just two years after launch

Humanoid reaches $1.35Bn valuation just two years after launch

July 23, 2026

ABB Robotics completes its AI-powered Visual SLAM AMR portfolio

ABB Robotics completes its AI-powered Visual SLAM AMR portfolio

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ABB Robotics completes its AI-powered Visual SLAM AMR portfolio

July 8, 2026

When robots learn to understand their environment

When robots learn to understand their environment

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When robots learn to understand their environment

July 3, 2026

Innovative robotic solutions being trialled to tackle nuclear waste

Innovative robotic solutions being trialled to tackle nuclear waste

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Innovative robotic solutions being trialled to tackle nuclear waste

June 30, 2026

Why robot dogs are leading the pack in factory floor efficiency

Why robot dogs are leading the pack in factory floor efficiency

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Why robot dogs are leading the pack in factory floor efficiency

June 23, 2026

US robot industry returns to double digit growth

US robot industry returns to double digit growth

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US robot industry returns to double digit growth

June 18, 2026

New research from Hexagon suggests adults and children are broadly open to robots in the workplace, particularly for physical and repetitive tasks, but remain resistant to their use in roles requiring empathy or accountability.

New research from Hexagon suggests adults and children are broadly open to robots in the workplace, particularly for physical and repetitive tasks, but remain resistant to their use in roles requiring empathy or accountability.

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Robots at work: majority back automation for heavy labour, but trust humans for care jobs, study finds

June 16, 2026

Festo has launched a new AI-based software platform designed to enable industrial robots to identify, grasp and handle unfamiliar products.

Festo has launched a new AI-based software platform designed to enable industrial robots to identify, grasp and handle unfamiliar products.

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Festo launches AI software to simplify robotic handling of mixed products

June 9, 2026

Findings from the “Inside the robot: architecture benchmark report”

Findings from the “Inside the robot: architecture benchmark report”

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Findings from the “Inside the robot: architecture benchmark report”

June 1, 2026

OMRON introduces new mast configuration options for OL-450S AMR

OMRON introduces new mast configuration options for OL-450S AMR

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OMRON introduces new mast configuration options for OL-450S AMR

May 27, 2026

Humanoid robots remain years away from widespread industrial deployment despite intense global hype and billions in investment, according to industry leaders speaking during an Automation News webinar this week.

Humanoid robots remain years away from widespread industrial deployment despite intense global hype and billions in investment, according to industry leaders speaking during an Automation News webinar this week.

Automation News webinar: humanoid robots not yet ready for widespread factory deployment, experts warn

May 22, 2026

Humanoid secures partnership with Bosch following a successful POC

Humanoid secures partnership with Bosch following a successful POC

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Humanoid secures partnership with Bosch following a successful POC

May 21, 2026

Robotics companies are demonstrating new AI-enabled automation systems, highlighting how machine learning and no-code software are reshaping industrial inspection, security, and manufacturing workflows.

Robotics companies are demonstrating new AI-enabled automation systems, highlighting how machine learning and no-code software are reshaping industrial inspection, security, and manufacturing workflows.

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Singapore robotics firms showcase AI surveillance and no-code automation to tackle labour shortages

May 18, 2026

Cybersecurity for robotics

Cybersecurity for robotics

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Cybersecurity for robotics

May 14, 2026

Comau and Omron Robotics to collaborate on expanding advanced industrial automation

Comau and Omron Robotics to collaborate on expanding advanced industrial automation

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Comau and Omron Robotics to collaborate on expanding advanced industrial automation

May 14, 2026

A new AI-based robotics training method could significantly improve how industrial robots are prepared for real-world tasks.

A new AI-based robotics training method could significantly improve how industrial robots are prepared for real-world tasks.

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AI breakthrough improves sim-to-real transfer for industrial robots in cutting and assembly tasks

May 10, 2026