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News•Feb 13, 2026
Robotics & Automation News Publishes In-Depth Trend Analysis on the Future of Drone Logistics
Robotics & Automation News has released a premium trend analysis titled "Drone Logistics: Infrastructure, Economics and Market Outlook (2026‑2032)" that evaluates the operational realities and economic constraints of drone delivery. The report finds that drones will serve as a specialised layer within broader distribution networks rather than replace ground transport. It highlights the shift from pilot projects to repeatable operations, growing regulatory clarity, and emerging viable service models in time‑critical and geographically constrained routes. Persistent challenges such as infrastructure, airspace integration, and cost competitiveness are also examined.
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Cognibotics Helps Advance Motion Layer for AI-Guided Surgical Robotics in CAISA
Cognibotics is providing the motion‑control layer for the Vinnova‑funded CAISA project, linking AI perception and path‑planning modules in a paediatric heart‑surgery testbed. The collaboration, involving Region Skåne, Lund University and Cobotic, moves into a demonstrator phase using a 350 m² simulated...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics Collaborate on Software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics Mission
Motiv Space Systems has signed a contract with PickNik Robotics to develop software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) mission, which aims to demonstrate on‑orbit robotic manipulation for the agency’s In‑space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) goals. PickNik will deliver...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Yokogawa and ANYbotics to Integrate OpreX Robot Management Software with Robotic Inspection Solutions
Yokogawa Electric and Swiss robotics firm ANYbotics announced a partnership to embed Yokogawa’s OpreX Robot Management Core software into ANYbotics’ ANYmal inspection robot lineup, including the explosion‑proof ANYmal X. The integration enables unified control of both explosion‑ and non‑explosion‑proof autonomous robots...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Engineering at the Edge: Nidec Powering the Future of Ship Loading at Dalrymple Bay
Nidec Drives Africa engineered a 1 MW variable frequency drive motor control centre (MCC) for the new SL1A ship loader at Dalrymple Bay Terminal, 4 km offshore in Mackay, Australia. The IP44‑rated, Form 4a‑compliant system integrates dual Active Front End units, a 600 Vdc...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
When Robots Can’t Replace Humans: The Critical Role of Personal Protection in Robotic Law Enforcement Operations
Law‑enforcement robots are now routine for bomb disposal, surveillance and initial entry, but they cannot replace human officers for arrests, rescues and tactical decisions. The most hazardous moment occurs when officers transition from remote robot control to physical intervention, creating...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Physical AI Robotics Draws Millions in Funding as Digital Markets Face Correction
In 2025 venture capital redirected billions from speculative crypto to physical AI robotics, allocating $211 billion to hardware solutions. Global venture funding reached $425 billion, highlighted by Mimic Robotics’ $16 million seed round to develop dexterous robot end‑effectors for manufacturing. ETH Zurich researchers...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
7 CNC-Machined Components Every Industrial Robot Depends On
Industrial robots consist of numerous CNC‑machined components, with seven parts—joint housings, gearbox casings, motor mounting plates, end‑effector interface plates, link structures, bearing seats, and encoder mounts—forming the core of every robot. These parts require tight dimensional tolerances (±0.01 mm to ±0.025 mm)...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Discontinued Electronic Products: In-Depth Analysis of PCB Reverse Engineering and IC Unlock Techniques
Planned obsolescence is pushing many electronic products into retirement, leaving users without official repair options. PCB reverse engineering and IC unlock techniques let engineers recreate schematics, bill‑of‑materials, and firmware from physical boards. The article outlines a step‑by‑step workflow, essential tools...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
OnRobot to Host Automation Roadmap Event in Dallas as Manufacturers Face Labor Shortages
OnRobot is hosting a free, in‑person "Build Your Automation Roadmap" event in Dallas on February 19, 2026, targeting manufacturers in metal fabrication, CNC machining, aerospace, food & beverage, and other sectors. The event will feature live Fanuc robot demos, hands‑on workshops, and...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
ABB Showcases the Future of Lab Automation at SLAS 2026
ABB Robotics is highlighting its Autonomous Versatile Robotics (AVR) platform at the SLAS 2026 conference in Boston, demonstrating AI‑driven collaborative robots that increase laboratory throughput and reproducibility. The company showcased three process‑cell demos, including multi‑step analytical workflows with Mettler Toledo...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
From Demos to Daily Transport: How Las Vegas Is Turning Autonomy Into Real Urban Infrastructure
Las Vegas is rapidly converting autonomous technology from pilots to everyday infrastructure, with Amazon‑owned Zoox launching a public robotaxi service on the Strip. Remote‑driving startup Vay now delivers rental cars via teledrivers, while the Regional Transportation Commission runs autonomous shuttles...
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News•Feb 8, 2026
Nvidia Launches Robotics Hackathon with $5,000 Top Prize to Spur Physical AI Development
Nvidia has launched the Cosmos Cookoff, a global virtual hackathon aimed at accelerating robotics and physical AI development. Participants must build applications using Nvidia’s Cosmos foundation models, with registration open Jan 29 to Feb 19 and submissions due Feb 26. The competition offers...
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News•Feb 8, 2026
ABB Launches ‘Automation Extended’ to Help Industries Modernize Control Systems without Disruption
ABB unveiled Automation Extended, a new architecture that lets industrial operators upgrade control systems without costly shutdowns or full equipment replacement. The solution builds on ABB’s existing DCS portfolio—800xA, Symphony Plus, and Freelance—while adding AI, advanced analytics, and IoT capabilities through a...
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News•Feb 8, 2026
The Rise of Collaborative Robots and Human-Robot Teams in Modern Factories
Collaborative robots, or cobots, are increasingly deployed in factories to work side‑by‑side with human operators, delivering flexibility and rapid reconfiguration. Unlike traditional isolated robots, cobots handle delicate assembly, inspection and quality‑control tasks, demanding high positional accuracy. Manufacturers are turning to...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
The View From Zasche: Where Human Skill Meets Smart Automation – the Case for Semi-Automated Bin Picking
Zasche Handling promotes semi‑automated bin picking as a middle ground between manual handling and full‑scale robotics. The approach lets operators retain judgment while machines perform the physically demanding lifting and positioning tasks, improving safety and productivity. Flexible grippers and modular...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
RC Mowers Awarded Canoe Procurement Group Cooperative Contract
RC Mowers has secured a cooperative purchasing contract with Canoe Procurement Group, granting Canadian municipalities, public agencies and nonprofits streamlined access to its autonomous mowing systems. The agreement reduces procurement cycles from months to weeks and aligns with Canoe’s partnership...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
Micropolis Robotics Appoints AfricAI as Its Exclusive Continental Partner
Micropolis Robotics has granted AfricAI exclusive, multi‑year rights to commercialise, deploy and scale its advanced robotics platforms across Africa. The partnership prohibits direct sales or other distributors, positioning AfricAI as the sole gateway for autonomous systems in security, logistics, industrial...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
Comau Deploys in.Grid Robot Monitoring Platform at Iveco Plant to Advance Smart Manufacturing
Comau has installed its cloud‑based in.Grid Robot Monitoring platform on the Door Ring and Mascherone lines at Iveco’s Valladolid plant in Spain. The system autonomously captures production data, flags anomalies, and tracks user‑defined KPIs to boost robot utilization and cut...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Oil and Gas Robotics Deployment Expands as Global Market Heads Toward $205 Billion in 2030, Says GlobalData
Robotics in oil and gas is entering a rapid expansion phase, propelled by AI and cloud computing that enable autonomous decision‑making and navigation. GlobalData projects the overall robotics market to climb from $90.2 billion in 2024 to $205.5 billion by 2030, with...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
NūMove Robotics & Vision Partners with KPI Solutions to Develop New Robotic Order Picking System for Beverage Warehousing
NūMove Robotics & Vision and KPI Solutions have teamed up to launch RAPTOR, a dual‑robot order‑picking system designed for beverage warehousing. The vision‑guided solution occupies roughly 2,500 sq ft and separates depalletizing from palletizing using temporary SKU‑specific buffer lanes. RAPTOR can handle...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
New Generation of Robotic Cells to Drive Flexible, Zero-Emission Aerospace Manufacturing
The ROBOCOMP project, led by the DANOBAT cooperative and supported by IDEKO, has created a new generation of flexible, sensorised robotic cells for aerospace component manufacturing. These cells can machine carbon‑fibre parts vertically, improving access to complex geometries while cutting...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Neura Robotics and Drees & Sommer Launch Strategic Partnership for Robotics-Ready Buildings
Neura Robotics and Drees & Sommer have formed a strategic partnership to develop robotics‑ready buildings, beginning with automated sanitary facilities. The collaboration blends Neura's cognitive robotics and AI with Drees & Sommer's expertise in planning, sensor technology, digital twins, and...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Nightfood Holdings: Transforming Hotels and Guest Experiences Through Robotics
Nightfood Holdings announced the launch of a dedicated hospitality robotics vertical, combining two owned hotels with its newly acquired TechForce Robotics and RoboOp365 companies. The firm is deploying autonomous pallet‑style robots for linens and trash, and culinary assistants for 24/7...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
FedEx Agrees Multi-Year Contract with Berkshire Grey for Its Robotic Trailer Unloader
FedEx has signed a multi‑year agreement with Berkshire Grey to deploy the company’s Scoop robotic trailer unloader across its hub network. The AI‑enabled system automates the unloading of mixed‑package trailers, delivering continuous flow while allowing human intervention for exceptions. Pilot units...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
Tennant Acquires One of Its Long-Time Distributors to Accelerate Growth in Sweden
Tennant Company announced the acquisition of two long‑time Swedish distributors, Clean Machine Falkenberg AB and Repax AB, to accelerate its growth in the region. The deal, closed on February 1, 2026, adds a sizable customer base, experienced sales force, and extensive service...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
Ency Launches New Version of Its CAD Software with ‘120 Improvements’
Ency has released version 2.7, delivering 120 enhancements across workflow, usability, and stability. The update introduces a Power parameter for non‑planar slicing and Cladding 5D, giving users finer control over bead formation and surface finish. It adds support for several new...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
Interstuhl Automates Seat Coating with Dürr’s Robotic Mould-Surface Technology
Interstuhl Büromöbel has integrated Dürr’s EcoSupply2 Core robotic coating system to automate the interior coating of foam moulds used for its industrial and laboratory chairs. The solution combines an EcoGun AS Auto pro spray gun, a 2K EcoAUC control unit and six compact paint‑supply stations,...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Richtech Robotics Partners with Microsoft to Advance Agentic AI in Real-World Robotics Applications
Richtech Robotics has teamed with Microsoft’s AI Co‑Innovation Labs to embed Azure‑powered agentic AI into its flagship Adam robot. The upgrade adds vision, voice and contextual reasoning, letting the robot factor in time of day, weather, promotions and equipment status....
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Cyngn Triples Autonomous Vehicle Orders as Patent Portfolio Continues to Expand
Cyngn announced that autonomous vehicle orders for its DriveMod Tugger platform tripled in 2025 versus the prior year, reflecting accelerating enterprise adoption across manufacturing and industrial sites. The surge was driven by extensive on‑site demonstrations, software upgrades and fleet‑readiness work performed...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
CES 2026 Highlights Shift From Humanoid Hardware to Real-World Behavior, Says IntBot
CES 2026 demonstrated that robot hardware has reached a performance plateau, with machines easily executing complex movements like dancing and back‑flipping. The real challenge, according to IntBot, is now social intelligence—robots must understand context, people, and environments autonomously. IntBot highlighted its...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Stuff MFG Launches US Silicone Molding Factory to ‘Bring Manufacturing Back to the US’
Stuff Manufacturing has opened a silicone‑molding facility in Lake Elsinore, California, to provide U.S. brands with a domestic alternative to Chinese production. Founder Hans Dose launched the plant after 25% tariffs and shipping delays eroded margins for his own product...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Libiao Robotics Installs 240 Robots at Parcel Hub in Argentina
Libiao Robotics has installed 240 autonomous robots at Correo Argentino’s Monte Grande parcel hub, the first AI‑driven robotic sorter in Latin America. The system, based on the T‑Sort Sorting System, can process up to 9,000 parcels per hour, tripling the facility’s previous...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
State of Louisiana Partners with Persona AI on Humanoid Robotics Pilot at Steel Fabrication Plant
Louisiana’s economic development agency signed a memorandum of understanding with Persona AI to launch a humanoid‑robotics pilot at SSE Steel Fabrication’s plant in St. Bernard Parish. The program will collect real‑world data on human movement and task execution in a...
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News•Feb 1, 2026
GlobalLogic and Elektrobit Partner to Accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle Development
GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group digital‑engineering firm, has broadened its 15‑year partnership with automotive‑software leader Elektrobit to speed the creation of software‑defined vehicle (SDV) platforms. The expanded alliance adds GlobalLogic’s high‑performance computing, functional‑safety and cybersecurity capabilities, ensuring compliance with ASPICE 4.0 and...
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Deals•Feb 1, 2026
Tennant Acquires Clean Machine Falkenberg AB and Repax AB to Accelerate Growth in Sweden
Tennant Company, a maker of industrial floor‑cleaning robots, has acquired Swedish distributors Clean Machine Falkenberg AB and Repax AB to expand its European footprint. The acquisition closed on February 1, 2026, with the distributors' leadership staying in place to drive...
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Deals•Jan 31, 2026
Mitsui Invests in PlusAI to Support Strategic Partnership with T2
Japanese conglomerate Mitsui has made a strategic investment in autonomous trucking startup PlusAI, backing its partnership with Tokyo‑based T2 to accelerate Level 4 truck deployment in Japan. The investment, announced on Jan 31 2026, underscores Mitsui’s commitment to next‑generation mobility, though the deal...
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Deals•Jan 31, 2026
Serve Robotics to Acquire Diligent Robotics in $29M Stock Deal
Serve Robotics announced it will acquire healthcare‑robotics company Diligent Robotics for $29 million in Serve common stock, with a potential $5.3 million earn‑out. The deal expands Serve’s autonomy platform into hospitals, adding Diligent’s Moxi robot to its portfolio. The transaction is expected...
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Deals•Jan 31, 2026
Konnex Raises $15 Million to Develop Autonomous Robotics Platform
Konnex, a startup building software infrastructure for autonomous robots, announced a $15 million funding round backed by venture investors Cogitent Ventures, Liquid Capital, Leland Ventures, Covey, M77 Ventures and Block Maven. The capital will be used to expand its platform, integrate...
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Deals•Jan 31, 2026
NEOintralogistics Raises €3M Seed Round to Democratize Warehouse Automation
German robotics-as-a-service provider NEOintralogistics announced the close of a €3 million seed funding round, led by the Amadeus APEX Technology Fund with participation from Cetus Holding. The capital will be used to scale commercial deployments, expand R&D, and grow the team,...
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Deals•Jan 30, 2026
Botsync Secures Additional Series A Funding From SGInnovate
Singapore‑based robotics automation startup Botsync announced an additional investment from SGInnovate, extending its Series A round. The funding will support product R&D, AI analytics, and expansion across APAC, ANZ and the US. Botsync has seen rapid growth in revenue and production...
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Deals•Jan 9, 2026
PlusAI to Go Public via Business Combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX
PlusAI announced it will become publicly listed through a business combination with SPAC Churchill Capital Corp IX, aiming to launch factory‑built autonomous trucks in 2027. The announcement was made in an update on Jan 8, 2026. Deal terms and valuation were not...
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Deals•Jan 9, 2026
Rollo Robotics Raises €3.7M Pre‑seed Round Led by FoodLabs and Prototype
Estonian deep‑tech startup Rollo Robotics secured €3.7 million in a pre‑seed round led by FoodLabs and Prototype, with support from Enterprise Estonia’s RUP programme. The funding will be used to mature its monowheel stabilization technology and move toward commercial production.
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