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Qualcomm launches robotics investment initiative in Japan

Qualcomm launches robotics investment initiative in Japan

Qualcomm launches robotics investment initiative in Japan

August 29, 2026

How vertically integrated actuation is innovating aerospace and defence

How vertically integrated actuation is innovating aerospace and defence

How vertically integrated actuation is innovating aerospace and defence

August 27, 2026

UK robotics funding reaches $258M in 2026

UK robotics funding reaches $258M in 2026

UK robotics funding reaches $258M in 2026

August 24, 2026

Iveda has launched a long-endurance autonomous helicopter-style drone designed to extend the reach of industrial inspection, emergency response and infrastructure monitoring beyond the limits of conventional battery-powered quadcopters.

Iveda has launched a long-endurance autonomous helicopter-style drone designed to extend the reach of industrial inspection, emergency response and infrastructure monitoring beyond the limits of conventional battery-powered quadcopters.

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Iveda launches autonomous helicopter drone for industrial inspection

August 20, 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

BMW Group Plant Landshut develops software for humanoids

BMW Group Plant Landshut develops software for humanoids

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BMW Group Plant Landshut develops software for humanoids

July 21, 2026

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot’s World Cup appearance highlights how humanoid robots are learning new skills that could transform industrial automation

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot’s World Cup appearance highlights how humanoid robots are learning new skills that could transform industrial automation

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How Boston Dynamics taught humanoid robot Atlas to perform a football rabona — and what it means for industry

July 8, 2026

Scientists have developed a diagnostic technique designed to reveal when AI-powered robots are being misled by irrelevant visual cues.

Scientists have developed a diagnostic technique designed to reveal when AI-powered robots are being misled by irrelevant visual cues.

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University of Leicester unveils “sense check” to expose flaws in AI robot decision-making

June 28, 2026

BMW has expanded its collaboration with humanoid robotics specialist Figure AI following a pilot at its Spartanburg plant in the US.

BMW has expanded its collaboration with humanoid robotics specialist Figure AI following a pilot at its Spartanburg plant in the US.

BMW advances factory automation with Figure 03 humanoid robot

June 26, 2026

Motor selection for humanoid robotics systems

Motor selection for humanoid robotics systems

Motor selection for humanoid robotics systems

April 24, 2026

Siemens brings humanoid robots to the factory floor

Siemens brings humanoid robots to the factory floor

Siemens brings humanoid robots to the factory floor

April 17, 2026

Exotec transforms warehouse with robotics system

Exotec transforms warehouse with robotics system

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Exotec transforms warehouse with robotics system

April 11, 2026

Humanoid robots take tasks from SAP in live factory pilot

Humanoid robots take tasks from SAP in live factory pilot

Humanoid robots take tasks from SAP in live factory pilot

March 30, 2026

Agile Robots and Google DeepMind partner to bring intelligence to robotics

Agile Robots and Google DeepMind partner to bring intelligence to robotics

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Agile Robots and Google DeepMind partner to bring intelligence to robotics

March 25, 2026

NEURA Robotics and Drees & Sommer launch partnership

NEURA Robotics and Drees & Sommer launch partnership

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NEURA Robotics and Drees & Sommer launch partnership

February 6, 2026

Many of the headline-grabbing prototypes, big announcements, and suavely choreographed keynote speeches at this year’s show were centred around the rapidly growing industrial automation market, signalling a sea change in a sector often relegated to the background in such gatherings.

Many of the headline-grabbing prototypes, big announcements, and suavely choreographed keynote speeches at this year’s show were centred around the rapidly growing industrial automation market, signalling a sea change in a sector often relegated to the background in such gatherings.

What CES 2026 tells us about factory automation trends?

January 9, 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

The Christmas shopfront at Dior’s flagship on Avenue Montaigne has become a seasonal fixture in Paris, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each winter. Behind last year’s fairytale display of miniature Eiffel Towers, moving stars and floating handbags lay a less visible challenge: how to engineer motion that would work reliably through weeks of cold, damp weather without maintenance.

The Christmas shopfront at Dior’s flagship on Avenue Montaigne has become a seasonal fixture in Paris, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each winter. Behind last year’s fairytale display of miniature Eiffel Towers, moving stars and floating handbags lay a less visible challenge: how to engineer motion that would work reliably through weeks of cold, damp weather without maintenance.

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Dior and igus sleigh Christmas with motion plastics shopfront magic

December 24, 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

Aptiv has struck a partnership with Vecna Robotics to develop a new generation of autonomous mobile robots, as industrial groups step up investment in automation to cut costs and address labour constraints in warehouses and factories.

Aptiv has struck a partnership with Vecna Robotics to develop a new generation of autonomous mobile robots, as industrial groups step up investment in automation to cut costs and address labour constraints in warehouses and factories.

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Aptiv and Vecna Robotics partner to build next generation autonomous warehouse robots

December 19, 2025