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Physical AI is reshaping manufacturing by combining AI, robotics, sensors and Edge computing to create more adaptable automation.

Physical AI is reshaping manufacturing by combining AI, robotics, sensors and Edge computing to create more adaptable automation.

Where Physical AI is already changing manufacturing

September 29, 2026

Why robotics OEMs need more than AI compute

Why robotics OEMs need more than AI compute

Why robotics OEMs need more than AI compute

August 26, 2026

Teradyne Robotics has partnered with Sereact to expand the deployment of AI-powered automation in retail, logistics and manufacturing.

Teradyne Robotics has partnered with Sereact to expand the deployment of AI-powered automation in retail, logistics and manufacturing.

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Teradyne Robotics and Sereact expand Physical AI partnership for logistics

October 23, 2026

Agricultural machinery maker AGCO will trial humanoid robots at its manufacturing facility in Hesston, Kansas, from 2027.

Agricultural machinery maker AGCO will trial humanoid robots at its manufacturing facility in Hesston, Kansas, from 2027.

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AGCO to trial humanoid robots at US manufacturing plant

October 21, 2026

Schaeffler has opened a 7,500 sq m factory in Taicang, China, where humanoid robots assemble components for the next generation of humanoid machines, as the German supplier seeks to expand its robotics business.

Schaeffler has opened a 7,500 sq m factory in Taicang, China, where humanoid robots assemble components for the next generation of humanoid machines, as the German supplier seeks to expand its robotics business.

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Schaeffler opens Chinese factory where humanoid robots build robot components

October 20, 2026

ABB Robotics has integrated vision-based artificial intelligence into its Fashion Inductor sorting system.

ABB Robotics has integrated vision-based artificial intelligence into its Fashion Inductor sorting system.

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ABB targets fashion logistics with Physical AI robotics system

October 19, 2026

Wandercraft plans to deploy 350 humanoid robots at Renault as early as 2027, as it expands production of its Calvin-40 system.

Wandercraft plans to deploy 350 humanoid robots at Renault as early as 2027, as it expands production of its Calvin-40 system.

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Wandercraft plans 350 humanoid robots for Renault deployment in 2027

October 19, 2026

ABB Robotics has launched two compact industrial robots designed to improve speed and accuracy in precision manufacturing.

ABB Robotics has launched two compact industrial robots designed to improve speed and accuracy in precision manufacturing.

ABB launches compact robots targeting precision manufacturing

October 15, 2026

NVIDIA is using industrial robots to automate the assembly of its latest AI hardware, but research into the process has found that conventional robotics can outperform more sophisticated AI approaches when tackling some complex manufacturing tasks.

NVIDIA is using industrial robots to automate the assembly of its latest AI hardware, but research into the process has found that conventional robotics can outperform more sophisticated AI approaches when tackling some complex manufacturing tasks.

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NVIDIA finds conventional robotics can outperform AI in Blackwell assembly

October 8, 2026

German industrial robotics start-up RobCo has reached a valuation of more than $1bn after a funding transaction that also gives long-standing employees the opportunity to sell some of their shares, as the company prepares to expand its autonomous robotics business in the US.

German industrial robotics start-up RobCo has reached a valuation of more than $1bn after a funding transaction that also gives long-standing employees the opportunity to sell some of their shares, as the company prepares to expand its autonomous robotics business in the US.

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RobCo hits $1bn valuation as robotics start-up gives employees chance to cash out

October 8, 2026

Samsung is testing AI-enabled 5G networks with industrial robots as operators explore how AI RAN could support autonomous machines.

Samsung is testing AI-enabled 5G networks with industrial robots as operators explore how AI RAN could support autonomous machines.

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Samsung tests AI RAN with robots in shipyard and petrochemical plants

September 28, 2026

The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide rose 9% to 5m units in 2025, according to new figures from the IFR.

The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide rose 9% to 5m units in 2025, according to new figures from the IFR.

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Five million industrial robots now operating in factories worldwide

September 26, 2026

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Building industrial humanoids: the materials challenge

September 24, 2026

Just 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide for industrial and professional service applications in 2025, according to the IFR .

Just 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide for industrial and professional service applications in 2025, according to the IFR .

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Just 7,000 humanoid robots sold worldwide in 2025

September 21, 2026

Universal Robots has launched a redesigned robotics platform aimed at AI-enabled applications in industrial automation.

Universal Robots has launched a redesigned robotics platform aimed at AI-enabled applications in industrial automation.

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Universal Robots redesigns cobot platform for AI-enabled automation

September 15, 2026

The rapid expansion of humanoid robot production is creating a new source of demand for collaborative robot (cobot) arms and actuators.

The rapid expansion of humanoid robot production is creating a new source of demand for collaborative robot (cobot) arms and actuators.

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Humanoid robot boom creates new market for cobot suppliers

September 10, 2026

XPeng has begun production of its humanoid robot, marking a shift from prototype development to manufacturing.

XPeng has begun production of its humanoid robot, marking a shift from prototype development to manufacturing.

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XPeng begins production of humanoid robots as China pushes into physical AI

September 9, 2026

Caterpillar has said it is working with FieldAI to bring physical AI to construction sites and complex industrial environments.

Caterpillar has said it is working with FieldAI to bring physical AI to construction sites and complex industrial environments.

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Caterpillar and FieldAI target industrial automation with physical AI

September 5, 2026

Collaborative industrial robots are helping manufacturers automate material flow, improve efficiency and tackle intralogistics bottlenecks.

Collaborative industrial robots are helping manufacturers automate material flow, improve efficiency and tackle intralogistics bottlenecks.

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Collaborative industrial robots: the next automation opportunity is between the production lines

August 16, 2026

Emesent secures $2M grant to develop GPS-denied autonomy

Emesent secures $2M grant to develop GPS-denied autonomy

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Emesent secures $2M grant to develop GPS-denied autonomy

August 13, 2026