The University of Rhode Island opened the new Ocean Robotics Laboratory on its Narragansett Bay Campus, part of a $300 million revitalization project. f.mtr.cool/ndynuqhqqz
NEURA Robotics showcased its cognitive robot portfolio, Neuraverse platform and NEURA Gym environments at Automate 2026 in Chicago. f.mtr.cool/ipbooxdlaa
Sonair announced that its ADAR One sensor secured SIL 2 and PL d safety ratings, enabling safe operations through human and object detection. f.mtr.cool/uoehippskf
Gartner released its top supply chain technology trends for 2026 research, with artificial intelligence and autonomy accounting for major drivers of innovation. f.mtr.cool/yxnsawuklw
At Automate 2026 in Chicago, FORT Robotics extended its Trust Layer for physical AI through its collaboration with NVIDIA Halos for Robotics. f.mtr.cool/nubonygksz
AGIBOT announced that it has rolled the 15,000th robot off its production line, with the G2, an industrial-grade embodied task robot, certifying the milestone. f.mtr.cool/mhymxmftnc
At Automate 2026 in Chicago, RoboDK showcased the RoboDK CAM software, which the company said can cut robotic machining deployment time by 40%. f.mtr.cool/lhothzdapa
Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot integrated their truck unloading and palletizing technologies to automate inbound logistics through physical AI. f.mtr.cool/garfxybhfu
Brightpick and Trew announced a partnership that harnesses the power of both companies’ backgrounds to expand the robotic fulfillment portfolio. f.mtr.cool/henmomdjgy
At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Hirebotics launched the Cobot Painter, eliminating the need for dedicated pain cells and complex programming. f.mtr.cool/oxwrcueviw
At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Dexterity and Kawasaki Robotics expanded their collaboration to scale physical AI for warehouse logistics with the RL030N robot arm and Mech platforms. f.mtr.cool/kljpecfjyv
Physical AI, cobots and software advancements were everywhere during Automate 2026 in Chicago, as organizations continue innovating automation and robotic technology. f.mtr.cool/ajihzsbrzw
At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Orbbec showcased its AI-powered vision cameras and technologies, looking to address industrial automation challenges. f.mtr.cool/duirvxywkp
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) welcomed the world to Chicago’s McCormick Place for Automate 2026, with robotics and automation innovation on display. f.mtr.cool/xljzqikjzu
Doosan Robotics launched the PalletizHD platform at Automate 2026 in Chicago, integrating AI, robotics and the PalletizOS platform into one system to simplify palletizing operations. f.mtr.cool/uysotnfbjb
Tuesday, June 23 at Automate 2026 in Chicago attracted tens of thousands of attendees to North America’s largest robotics and automation event. f.mtr.cool/lbahxfpjij
At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Vention announced a new digital twin platform optimized for Universal Robots deployments, and expanded support for FANUC industrial robotics with AI-powered programming and collision-free motion planning. f.mtr.cool/vjndylfrym
At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Elmo introduced new motion controllers and servo drives to set new benchmarks for power density, simplify multi-axis control and integrate critical safety features. f.mtr.cool/fyjifamrdx