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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

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

Researchers are working on one of robotics' most stubborn problems: how to make electronic skin for robots with a sense of touch.

Researchers are working on one of robotics' most stubborn problems: how to make electronic skin for robots with a sense of touch.

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She seems to have a digital touch (yeah): the race to build electronic skin for robots

August 10, 2026

Molex introduces MiniMix hybrid power and signal connectors

Molex introduces MiniMix hybrid power and signal connectors

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Molex introduces MiniMix hybrid power and signal connectors

August 6, 2026

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

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

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