Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Predictions for 2026: what’s next for robotics
From humanoids and Robots-as-a-Service to nearshoring and lights-out operations, here are my top predictions for what is coming next in 2026.
Semiconductor Innovations for the Next Generation of Robots
Each motor requires high power density and precise control, all packed into a small form factor. TI’s technology reduces the size of the board by integrating FETs, drivers and current sensing into one package.
Why Robots Are About to Change Everything AND WHY NOW
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The convergence of AI breakthroughs and robotics is creating a moment for which the field has been waiting decades.
KPI Growth has an enemy called “Recurrence” - Fight it with Standard Work to Sustain the Growth.
Continuous Improvement is often misunderstood as an engine for solving more problems. In reality, the defining capability of a mature operation is ensuring the same problems never return.
Fully Autonomous Deliveries inside Multi-floor Buildings without Elevator APIs
Once a robot can move between floors without any changes to existing building infrastructure, operators get immediate ROI by freeing staff from repetitive delivery work while improving speed and convenience for residents and guests.
Stefa Mini Solutions for Next-Generation Robotic Applications
The Stefa Mini, Cassette and Nano Seals all have smaller cross sections than comparable seals in the market today. This matters because a smaller seal allows for smaller glands (the area the seal slips into on the equipment) and smaller glands mean overall smaller equipment.
Facility Maintenance: Lavo Bot AI and NVIDIA Bring Autonomy to Exterior Surface Cleaning
Equipped with advanced mapping, multi-sensor vision and zone-based safety, the system navigates real-job sites with confidence—handling up to 6,000 sq ft/hour and supporting pressure-wash rigs up to 12 GPM and 4,500 PSI.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Aerospace's Automation Breakthrough: How Robotics and AI Orchestration Are Rewriting the Supply Chain
For aerospace, the next leap will come from integrating physical automation with AI systems capable of coordinating the flow of information across complex, multi-vendor, secure environments that protect confidential information all while transforming efficiency..
How to Build a Digital Foundation for Your Robotics and Automation Strategy
A strong digital foundation brings everything together, allowing automation initiatives to scale, adapt and perform as intended. Without it, automation efforts often stall before they reach their full potential.
Powering Robotics: How Networks Enable the Era of "Physical LLMs"
Physical AI describes intelligent systems that can sense, interpret, and act in real environments. Think of self-driving cars navigating busy streets, robotic arms assembling machinery with precision, or smart grids adapting in real time to energy demands.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
KUKA México to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in 2026
Established in 1996, KUKA México continues to respond to the needs of the region with enhanced industrial automation along with technical expertise. The company's first major project was with Volkswagen for the Jetta A3 and the new Beetle model, where the first set of KUKA México robots was installed. The project marked the beginning of a new chapter for Mexican manufacturing and opened the doors for new industrial opportunities within the region.
New York Robotics Formally Launches Amid Surge In Robotics Investment, Demand, And Talent
New York Emerges as a Global Robotics Hub as 160 Startups Take Root Across the Tri-State Area positioning the region alongside the world's top robotics capitals
Allient Inc. to Attend UAV Technology USA 2026
Allient has a strong track record in the drone market, combining decades of engineering expertise with high-volume U.S. manufacturing to produce COTS/MOTS propulsion motors, ESCs, gimbals, propellers, and mission-ready kits for unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
MHS Lift and Movu Robotics Announce Partnership to Advance Next-Generation Warehouse Optimization
Through the partnership, MHS Lift integrates Movu's Atlas four-way shuttle system, a next-generation, robot-assisted automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) engineered to maximize pallet storage density, streamline material flow and enhance operational efficiency.
Palladyne AI Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract to Advance Swarming Capabilities for Integrated Cross-Domain Operations
Palladyne AI's SwarmOS™ platform to support satellite integration, marking a major expansion of its multi-domain autonomy and ISR capabilities across space, air, maritime, and land
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
New incremental encoder IERF3 L from FAULHABER
FAULHABER is expanding its product range with the ultra-precise incremental encoder IERF3 L. Thanks to the optical measuring principle and state-of-the-art chip technology, the device offers the highest resolution, excellent repeatability, and outstanding signal quality. In typical applications, the positioning accuracy is 0.1° and the repeatability 0.007°. This makes the encoder the perfect solution for high-precision positioning applications in confined spaces.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Palladyne AI Corp.
Welcome to Palladyne AI, where we unleash the power of robotics with our revolutionary AI software platform for the physical world. In a world where robots are progressing toward human-like adaptability, seamlessly navigating dynamic environments and conquering complex tasks with unparalleled efficiency, Palladyne AI stands as the beacon of innovation toward that future reality. Through our cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) software platform, we are redefining the boundaries of robotics. Our goal is simple: Help companies with autonomy in their robotics operations by addressing key challenges of traditional robotic deployments.
