Robotics
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Industrial Automation Trends Fueling Rockwell Automation's 2026 Growth
Rockwell Automation reported a fiscal 2026 second quarter Adjusted EPS of $3.
Cobots at GM Factory Zero Amplify Job Displacement Fears
At General Motors' Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Michigan, the expansion of collaborative robots directly coincided with workforce reductions affecting over 1,000 employees.
AI Industrial Robotics Innovations Drive Economic Impact Ahead of 2026
By 2026, factories will increasingly be run by 'agentic AI' systems capable of autonomous decision-making and physical interaction, a profound shift many industrial leaders are only just beginning to
Founders Fund Leads $22M Round for Ethical Fish Startup Shinkei Systems
A refrigerator-sized robot named Poseidon is now installed on commercial fishing boats, ensuring fish are killed humanely before being sold as 'ceremony grade' at upscale grocery chains like Erewhon.
Kawasaki Robotics Prepares AI Platform for 2026 Automation
A single Kawasaki CP110L palletizing robot can now process over 2,200 cartons per hour, setting a new benchmark for industrial throughput.
Theker raises $85 million for its adaptable, non-specialized factory robot
A European startup developing AI-powered robots that can swap their own hands and arms just secured $85 million, according to TechCrunch and Zamin Uz .
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion
In less than a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.
India's gig workers train AI robots for startups; one raises $8.2M
In India, gig workers are strapping on camera-equipped caps and sensor devices, earning just $1 per hour to record their daily lives.
Waymo suspends Atlanta driverless service after stranded robotaxi
Waymo's driverless car service in Atlanta remains suspended after one of its self-driving vehicles became stuck in floodwaters during heavy rainfall.
Comau and Omron partner to boost industrial automation
Joint research and development programs between Comau and Omron Robotics are already underway.