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Make launches software to display digital automation and AI landscape

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Make, the “visual-first platform for building and automating workflows”, has launched Make Grid, which the company describes as “the only solution on the market that offers the first auto-generated visual map of your entire automation landscape in real-time”.

Designed for fast-scaling teams, Make Grid brings instant visibility to every connection, scenario, and dependency, so you can scale your automation system with confidence and adapt at speed.

Used by over 250,000 organizations worldwide, Make democratizes everything from traditional workflows to intelligent automation, without writing code. As businesses integrate more apps and AI across their operations, Make continues to develop solutions that drive flexibility, governance, and control. [Read more…] about Make launches software to display digital automation and AI landscape

Beyond Beeps and Boops: Why Natural AI Voice is Critical for Next-Gen Robotics

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Today’s robots aren’t limited to the factory floor – they’re guides at airports, assistants in hospitals, and companions in homes.

As engineers have refined their mechanics and coding, there remains one aspect keeping them from really flawless human interaction: voice. Not merely the capacity to speak but the capacity to sound natural.

We are moving into a new era where computer-generated voices must reflect true human expression – warmth, hesitation, excitement, and empathy. [Read more…] about Beyond Beeps and Boops: Why Natural AI Voice is Critical for Next-Gen Robotics

First Resonance launches ‘agentic manufacturing solution’

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First Resonance, a provider of digital manufacturing solutions, has launched its new “agentic manufacturing solution” – ION Intelligence, an updated ION Factory Operating System, and the ION Marketplace.

These advancements aim to help manufacturers build smarter factories, accelerate US reshoring, and boost productivity in production, supply chain, and quality workflows.

ION Intelligence introduces agentic manufacturing capabilities, allowing the deployment of lightweight, semi-autonomous AI agents for faster, more proactive decisions. [Read more…] about First Resonance launches ‘agentic manufacturing solution’

Foxit launches AI agent for analyzing complex, technical or scientific documents

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Foxit, a provider of PDF and e-signature products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents, has launched its AI-Powered Research Agent.

The company describes it as “an intelligent tool designed to help users quickly understand and extract insights from complex research documents like academic papers, clinical trial reports, or usability studies”.

Foxit’s new AI-Powered Research Agent helps channel partners and end customers do what previously took hours, if not days, in just minutes: extract meaningful, structured insights from dense, complex research documents. [Read more…] about Foxit launches AI agent for analyzing complex, technical or scientific documents

Exclusive interview with Anscer Robotics: ‘Our priority is to deliver return on investment’

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In the dynamic world of automation, Anscer Robotics – an autonomous mobile robot solutions provider – is making significant strides, particularly with its expansion into the Americas.

So Robotics and Automation News decided to interview Mark Messina, managing director and CEO of Anscer Robotics Americas, to discuss the company’s vision, solutions, and strategic approach to transforming the manufacturing, logistics, and 3PL industries.

Messina, a veteran in the robotics space with a rich background from his time at Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics), Geek+, and Addverb, shares his insights on leading Anscer’s charge into the US market. [Read more…] about Exclusive interview with Anscer Robotics: ‘Our priority is to deliver return on investment’

Intrinsic unveils new AI-powered industrial automation solutions at Automatica 2025

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Intrinsic – a business unit of Alphabet, parent company of Google – is showcasing at Automatica 2025 several new AI-enabled robotic systems and platform enhancements aimed at transforming how automation providers and manufacturers build, deploy, and scale intelligent solutions.

The company has announced support for end-to-end solution development for CNC machine tending and optical inspection use cases on its Intrinsic platform. These new capabilities combine Intrinsic Flowstate, AI-powered perception, motion planning, and IntrinsicOS to streamline complex industrial automation tasks.

Among the highlights at the trade show are demonstrations from three new customers – Newston Automated Solutions, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, and MartinSystems – each presenting their first solutions built with Intrinsic. [Read more…] about Intrinsic unveils new AI-powered industrial automation solutions at Automatica 2025

Pickle Robot to hire 50 new engineers to meet ‘surging demand’ for warehouse automation

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Pickle Robot, a provider of AI-powered robotic systems for autonomous truck unloading, is significantly expanding its team, announcing plans to hire 50 new engineers by September 2025.

The hiring surge comes as customer demand accelerates for intelligent automation solutions that can operate at human scale across logistics environments.

The company’s expansion signals strong momentum as warehouse operators look to boost efficiency, safety, and throughput with automation. [Read more…] about Pickle Robot to hire 50 new engineers to meet ‘surging demand’ for warehouse automation

SuperDial raises $15 million to automate healthcare’s ‘endless’ administrative phone calls

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As AI agents reshape work across industries, SuperDial is targeting one of healthcare’s most expensive and invisible burdens: administrative phone calls, which the company characterizes as “endless”.

SuperDial has raised $15 million in new funding to scale its voice AI platform, which automates “high-friction” insurance calls that cost provider organizations and billing companies “billions of dollars every year”.

The debt and equity series A round was led by SignalFire, with participation from Slow Ventures, BoxGroup, and Scrub Capital. It includes $3 million in venture debt for SuperDial to invest in R&D and go-to-market initiatives. [Read more…] about SuperDial raises $15 million to automate healthcare’s ‘endless’ administrative phone calls

Torc plans new Michigan engineering center for autonomous vehicle innovation

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Torc, a specialist in commercializing self-driving class 8 trucks, says it plans to establish a new engineering center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

As Torc continues its path toward commercialization in 2027, this strategic expansion will further accelerate the company’s productization efforts and tap into the region’s rich automotive and technology talent pool.

As part of its effort to open the Ann Arbor location, Torc worked closely with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to secure incentives to support the expansion into Michigan, as Torc plans significant hiring in this region to grow its team and technical talent capabilities. [Read more…] about Torc plans new Michigan engineering center for autonomous vehicle innovation

ABB expands large industrial robot portfolio

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ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot portfolio with the launch of the IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760.

The introduction of these new robots, alongside the wider portfolio of next generation robots launched since 2022, now means the company can offer its customers the most comprehensive lineup of industrial robots and variants on the market.

The lineup of 11 next generation robot families comprising 60 variants offers customers new levels of flexibility and choice as well as class-leading performance and sustainability benefits. [Read more…] about ABB expands large industrial robot portfolio