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Robots on the line

May 1, 2026

Japan Airlines is preparing to deploy humanoid robots on the tarmac at Haneda Airport, in a trial that underscores the aviation sector’s growing reliance on automation to offset labour shortages.

Japan Airlines is preparing to deploy humanoid robots on the tarmac at Haneda Airport, in a trial that underscores the aviation sector’s growing reliance on automation to offset labour shortages.

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Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots to ease airport labour crunch

April 28, 2026

Tilbury Douglas has become the first tier one UK contractor to deploy a humanoid robot on a live construction site, in a trial aimed at improving productivity, site monitoring and safety reporting, as the construction sector continues to grapple with deep structural labour and efficiency challenges.

Tilbury Douglas has become the first tier one UK contractor to deploy a humanoid robot on a live construction site, in a trial aimed at improving productivity, site monitoring and safety reporting, as the construction sector continues to grapple with deep structural labour and efficiency challenges.

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Humanoid robot deployed on UK building site as construction sector adopts automation technology to tackle labour shortages

April 28, 2026

ABB Robotics launches PoWa cobot family

ABB Robotics launches PoWa cobot family

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ABB Robotics launches PoWa cobot family

April 24, 2026

German components and systems manufacturer Schaeffler has entered a strategic partnership with European robotics company Hexagon Robotics to co-develop key actuator components for humanoid robots and deploy them across industrial production systems.

German components and systems manufacturer Schaeffler has entered a strategic partnership with European robotics company Hexagon Robotics to co-develop key actuator components for humanoid robots and deploy them across industrial production systems.

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Hannover Messe: Schaeffler and Hexagon Robotics strike humanoid partnership to scale factory automation

April 22, 2026

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From cobots to decision makers: how agentic AI is rewiring industrial robotics

April 18, 2026

Can robots finally handle transparent objects? the answer is a cautious “yes, if they see differently” As automation expands across manufacturing, logistics, and food service, one stubborn problem has continued to limit robotic deployment: handling transparent and reflective objects. From glassware and plastic packaging to polished metal components, these materials routinely confuse conventional vision systems, forcing costly human intervention.

Can robots finally handle transparent objects? the answer is a cautious “yes, if they see differently” As automation expands across manufacturing, logistics, and food service, one stubborn problem has continued to limit robotic deployment: handling transparent and reflective objects. From glassware and plastic packaging to polished metal components, these materials routinely confuse conventional vision systems, forcing costly human intervention.

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Can robots grasp the invisible? RGB cameras and clever perception might be the key

April 5, 2026

A faster, smarter way for robots to handle tricky

A faster, smarter way for robots to handle tricky

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A faster, smarter way for robots to handle tricky objects

March 31, 2026

Comau and Reis Robotics signs a cooperation agreement

Comau and Reis Robotics signs a cooperation agreement

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Comau and Reis Robotics signs a cooperation agreement

March 26, 2026

ABB Robotics partners with NVIDIA to deliver industrial-grade physical AI at scale

ABB Robotics partners with NVIDIA to deliver industrial-grade physical AI at scale

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ABB Robotics partners with NVIDIA to deliver industrial-grade physical AI at scale

March 12, 2026

Britain tops the global “robot anxiety” table

Britain tops the global “robot anxiety” table

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Britain tops the global “robot anxiety” table

March 11, 2026

Robotics experts have criticised Elon Musk’s prediction that 10 billion humanoid robots will be in circulation by 2040, calling it “unrealistic”.

Robotics experts have criticised Elon Musk’s prediction that 10 billion humanoid robots will be in circulation by 2040, calling it “unrealistic”.

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Robotics experts call Elon Musk’s 10 billion humanoid robots prediction “unrealistic”

February 13, 2026

Manufacturers warned at the Southern Manufacturing Show today that a failure to invest in automation in the UK could compromise national security, with the country falling behind its global peers in industrial robot adoption.

Manufacturers warned at the Southern Manufacturing Show today that a failure to invest in automation in the UK could compromise national security, with the country falling behind its global peers in industrial robot adoption.

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Manufacturers warn UK’s lag on robotics risks national security

February 3, 2026

Resilient connectivity for robotic warehouses

Resilient connectivity for robotic warehouses

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Resilient connectivity for robotic warehouses

January 30, 2026

Smaller UK manufacturers are increasingly turning to robotics and advanced automation to meet growing demand, improve precision, and remain competitive in sectors such as defence, retail, and automotive. The shift reflects not only rising labour and quality pressures, but also the growing accessibility and flexibility of modern robotic systems.

Smaller UK manufacturers are increasingly turning to robotics and advanced automation to meet growing demand, improve precision, and remain competitive in sectors such as defence, retail, and automotive. The shift reflects not only rising labour and quality pressures, but also the growing accessibility and flexibility of modern robotic systems.

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Robots in automation: smaller manufacturers embrace robotics as technology barriers fall

January 22, 2026

Five industrial AI trends that will matter in 2026

Five industrial AI trends that will matter in 2026

Five industrial AI trends that will matter in 2026

January 8, 2026

Top 5 global robotics trends 2026

Top 5 global robotics trends 2026

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Top 5 global robotics trends 2026

January 8, 2026

PaXini Tech, a developer of high-precision tactile sensing technologies and embodied intelligence infrastructure, said it would exhibit at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, as companies race to give robots more human-like perception and dexterity.

PaXini Tech, a developer of high-precision tactile sensing technologies and embodied intelligence infrastructure, said it would exhibit at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, as companies race to give robots more human-like perception and dexterity.

Robotics group PaXini targets mass adoption of tactile sensing with low-cost sensors

December 29, 2025

The European Investment Bank has agreed to lend €50 million to Italian industrial automation group Comau to support research and development in robotics, advanced automation, and digital technologies, as Europe seeks to strengthen its manufacturing base.

The European Investment Bank has agreed to lend €50 million to Italian industrial automation group Comau to support research and development in robotics, advanced automation, and digital technologies, as Europe seeks to strengthen its manufacturing base.

Comau secures €50m EIB backing for advanced manufacturing and battery technologies

December 23, 2025

Tubosider, a global producer of steel products for civil engineering projects including road and noise barriers, pipelines, and tunnel linings, has joined this shift. The company has installed a robotic arc-welding system developed by Italian System Integrator X-Machine, using technology supplied by automation specialist Comau. The move reflects a broader effort by industrial groups to modernise operations while maintaining strict quality and sustainability standards.

Tubosider, a global producer of steel products for civil engineering projects including road and noise barriers, pipelines, and tunnel linings, has joined this shift. The company has installed a robotic arc-welding system developed by Italian System Integrator X-Machine, using technology supplied by automation specialist Comau. The move reflects a broader effort by industrial groups to modernise operations while maintaining strict quality and sustainability standards.

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Steelmaker turns to AI-driven Comau robotics to transform welding operations

December 15, 2025