Industrial Automation, Robots and Unmanned Vehicles General Newsletter - Feb 2026

Top Stories

Avoiding “Vendor Lock-In’’ with Warehouse Robotics If companies don’t choose wisely relative to robotic software, they can significantly limit their future robot options, and/or significantly add to the cost of future projects.

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.

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.

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.

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Press Releases

• Palladyne AI Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract to Advance Swarming Capabilities for Integrated Cross-Domain Operations
• FORT Robotics Launches Wireless E-Stop Pro: Real-Time Wireless Safety for Complex Industrial Environments
• RobotLAB Launches RobotDepot™, the First Certified Pre-Owned Marketplace for Commercial Service Robots
• COMAU's Intelligent In.Grid Robot Monitoring Platform Accelerates Digital Transformation at IVECO
• IDS introduces a voluntary 3-year manufacturer's warranty across all industrial camera series

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  May 27 - 28 2026, Boston, MA

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