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Reachy 2: The Open-Source Humanoid Robot Redefining Human-Machine Interaction

Invited by the organizers, the team presented Reachy 1 for the semi-finals, and the version successfully passed the tests. However, to hope to win the final, it became necessary to improve the robot's capabilities in terms of robustness and payload.

How Kollmorgen Motion System Powers a Cable Robot to Triple Throughput

Designed for extra-large work envelopes, the ROCAP spans up to 900 m², lifts payloads up to 250 kg, and supports a wide range of end effectors. Anchored to the facility’s existing structure, it eliminates the need for bulky gantries and rails.

Evolving Logistics: Why the Future of Warehousing Is Vacuum-Driven

In logistics, every physical touch point is a cost, a risk, and an opportunity. Vacuum technology, gripping intelligence, and ergonomic lifting are not just technical details; they are strategic levers to unlock capacity, protect people, and decarbonize operations.

DELMIA & NVIDIA: Hardcoding the Future of Autonomous Factories

By integrating NVIDIA’s Physical AI into DELMIA’s Virtual Twin technology, Dassault Systèmes is moving the industry from static automation to autonomous software-defined systems that “learn” the laws of physics before the first part is made

Accelerating Digital Transformation in Automotive Parts Manufacturing with Autonomous Forklifts

For automotive parts manufacturers, reliable and high-quality component supply is essential to ensure vehicle safety and performance. The need for intelligent and digital transformation across manufacturing and intralogistics operations has become increasingly urgent.

Saddle Creek Logistics Transforms Container Unloading with Anyware Robotics’ Pixmo

Saddle Creek partnered with Anyware Robotics, a leader in multi-purpose mobile robots equipped with physical AI. Their robot, Pixmo, is an AI-powered box handling mobile robot designed to autonomously unload containers and trailers.

What Makes ‘Mission Critical’ Different?

The following real-world examples from Wind River customers illuminate the challenges of, and the technical remedies for, the development of mission-critical systems.

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From Cobots to Decision Makers: How Agentic AI Is Rewiring Industrial Robotics

In an era where resilience, quality, and speed are strategic differentiators, shifting decisions from “repeat what you were told” to “decide what must happen next” may be the most consequential automation upgrade of the next decade.

Are Your Robot Frames Wearing Out Too Fast — and Is the Finish to Blame?

Choosing an appropriate finish is critical to preserving vulnerable mechanisms, such as robot frames, which can deteriorate with the wrong finish. Uncover when and how to use anodization and powder coatings for robotics in the most productive and sustainable ways.

Solving Real-World Problems with Robotics That Actually Work

Robots should handle the heavy, repetitive, behind-the-scenes work that wears people down. When that happens, employees can spend more time on service, communication, and the parts of the job that improve the guest experience.

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Plug-and-Play GMSL Camera Adapters Turn NVIDIA Jetson Orin Dev Kits into Rugged Multi-Camera Vision Platforms

Designed to accelerate multi-camera autonomy trials for unmanned vehicles, delivery robots, and off-highway machines

MassRobotics Resident Startups Collectively Raise $2 Billion in Venture Funding

Massachusetts Robotics Industry Continues to Grow, Lead in Investment and Innovation

WOMEN in ROBOTICS 2026 Awarded by International Federation of Robotics

Eleven women honored as they are shaping the future of robotics

TI accelerates the next generation of physical AI with NVIDIA

TI's real-time control, sensing, and power portfolios combined with NVIDIA technology advance development of safer humanoid robots

Dexterity's World Model, Foresight, Delivers a Big Leap for Physical AI Powered Truck Loading

Physical AI leader unveils Foresight, a state-of-the-art world model and a 4D packing agent, and announces the upcoming Foresight API Challenge with $50,000 in prizes

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