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AGIBOT debuts A3 humanoid robot in Europe and launches UK Robot-as-a-Service model

July 2, 2026 by Sam Francis

AGIBOT, a developer of embodied AI and robotics, hosted the UK AGIBOT Partner Conference (APC) 2026 in London, marking a key step in the company’s European growth strategy and its continued effort to build long-term commercial value for humanoid robotics through technology innovation, real-world deployment, and local partnerships.

At the conference, AGIBOT underscored its commitment to building a sustainable embodied AI ecosystem in the UK and Europe. The event brought together product innovation, flexible commercial models, and local deployment practices, with highlights including the European debut of AGIBOT A3, the introduction of a UK Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model and the company’s continued collaboration with local partners to explore real-world applications in the UK.

“The UK is a strategically important market for AGIBOT’s global expansion,” said William Shi, president of EU and US Markets at AGIBOT. “It has a strong innovation ecosystem, a mature partner network, and diverse real-world scenarios where embodied AI can create value.

“Through UK APC2026, we hope to work more closely with local partners to bring AGIBOT’s technologies, products, and service capabilities into practical applications, and to use the UK as an important starting point for broader deployment across Europe.” [Read more…] about AGIBOT debuts A3 humanoid robot in Europe and launches UK Robot-as-a-Service model

Filed Under: Humanoids, News Tagged With: agibot, AGIBOT A3, artificial intelligence, commercial robotics, embodied ai, european robotics, humanoid robot, humanoid robotics, logistics robotics, quadruped robots, RaaS, retail robotics, robot as a service, service robots, UK robotics

Dürr implementing a CO2-efficient paint shop with cross-plant system integration

June 30, 2026 by Sam Francis

Dürr is building a turnkey paint shop for Volkswagen Autoeuropa while simultaneously implementing a comprehensive software solution. The project combines state-of-the-art application and drying technologies designed to maximise CO2 reduction, along with an innovative SCADA integration that unifies three separate paint shops in a single system.

In 2024, a total of 236,100 vehicles – an average of 955 per day rolled off the production line at Volkswagen Autoeuropa. The factory in the Portuguese town of Palmela is currently preparing for future model launches with the addition of a new paint shop and advanced process optimisation software. [Read more…] about Dürr implementing a CO2-efficient paint shop with cross-plant system integration

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: automotive manufacturing, automotive production, co2 reduction, digital manufacturing, dürr, DXQcontrol, EcoBell4 Pro, EcoSmartCure, factory automation, industrial automation, paint shop, paint shop automation, portugal, scada, smart manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, vehicle painting, Volkswagen Autoeuropa

Hirebotics launches ‘no-code explosion-proof’ collaborative robot for industrial painting

June 30, 2026 by Sam Francis

Hirebotics, a provider of collaborative robot solutions for metal fabrication, has announced the first explosion-proof cobot solution built using its no-code Beacon platform and the Fanuc CRX-10iA/L Paint hardware.

Hirebotics’ Cobot Painter is available now, offering metal fabricators and manufacturers a practical, high-mix, low-volume alternative to manual spraying and complex automated lines.

In the past, fabrication shops and other manufacturers had to outsource coating work, as traditional automation lines were too costly and complex. [Read more…] about Hirebotics launches ‘no-code explosion-proof’ collaborative robot for industrial painting

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: Beacon platform, Cobot Painter, cobots, collaborative robots, explosion-proof robots, fanuc, Fanuc CRX Paint, finishing automation, hirebotics, industrial automation, industrial painting, manufacturing automation, metal fabrication, no-code robotics, paint robots, powder coating, robotic painting, spray painting

SVT Robotics surpasses four billion transactions on its Softbot automation platform

June 30, 2026 by Sam Francis

SVT Robotics, a leader in interoperability software that provides the data foundation for enterprise and physical AI, has announced that its Softbot Platform has surpassed four billion transactions, underscoring the scale, resilience, and performance of the infrastructure it delivers worldwide.

With transaction volumes now totaling 100 million to 130 million per week and accelerating, SVT expects to exceed eight billion lifetime transactions by the end of 2026, as demand for resilient automation infrastructure and AI-ready operational data expands.

“What began as an integration challenge has evolved into a critical need for resilient infrastructure that provides real-time visibility across technologies, facilities, and workflows, while generating the high-fidelity data required for industrial AI,” said A.K. Schultz, CEO and co-founder of SVT Robotics. “Reaching four billion transactions emphasizes that growing need in large-scale operations.” [Read more…] about SVT Robotics surpasses four billion transactions on its Softbot automation platform

Filed Under: Computing, News, Robotics Tagged With: AI-ready data, automation infrastructure, automation software, dhl, digital transformation, enterprise ai, enterprise software, industrial ai, industrial automation, interoperability, logistics automation, operational data, physical ai, robotics, Softbot Platform, supply chain, svt robotics, warehouse automation

Agibot reaches new milestone as its 15,000th humanoid robot rolls off production line

June 30, 2026 by Sam Francis

Agibot, a global leader in embodied AI and robotics, has announced that its 15,000th robot has officially rolled off the production line.

The milestone unit is the Agibot G2, an industrial-grade embodied task robot designed for industrial and real-world operational scenarios.

Following the rollout of its 5,000th and 10,000th robots, this latest milestone marks another significant step in Agibot’s scaling journey. It reflects the company’s continued progress in moving embodied AI robots from product validation and batch production toward larger-scale delivery and real-world deployment. [Read more…] about Agibot reaches new milestone as its 15,000th humanoid robot rolls off production line

Filed Under: Humanoids, News Tagged With: agibot, Agibot G2, ai robotics, automation, china robotics, embodied ai, factory automation, humanoid robot market, humanoid robots, industrial automation, industrial robots, manufacturing technology, Omdia, physical ai, robot deployment, robot-manufacturing, robotics industry, robotics production, smart manufacturing

Kawasaki Robotics showcases 8-axis Physical AI robot and intelligent automation technologies at Automate 2026

June 26, 2026 by Sam Francis

Kawasaki Robotics showcased a range of advanced automation technologies at Automate 2026 in Chicago, demonstrating how robotics, AI, machine learning, vision systems, and real-time control are transforming industrial automation.

Among the highlights were the debut of the new “RL030N” 8 Degree of Freedom (DoF) robot platform designed for Physical AI applications, Kawasaki Robotics’ patented Pulseboard inspection technology demonstrated in a live robotic weld inspection system developed with Fives DyAG, and the introduction of the new MXP360L and BA013L industrial robots.

Demonstrated throughout Kawasaki Robotics’ booth, the technologies showcased intelligent automation systems capable of advanced motion control, precision inspection, and flexible manufacturing. [Read more…] about Kawasaki Robotics showcases 8-axis Physical AI robot and intelligent automation technologies at Automate 2026

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News, Robotics Tagged With: 8-axis robot, Automate 2026, BA013L, coherix, Fives DyAG, industrial automation, industrial robots, kawasaki robotics, KRNX, machine learning, machine vision, MXP360L, physical ai, Pulseboard, RL030N, robot control, smart manufacturing, weld inspection

Flexiv launches new ‘adaptive robots’ for industrial automation

June 26, 2026 by Sam Francis

Flexiv has launched two new adaptive robots designed to bring greater tactile sensing and physical AI capabilities to industrial automation.

The company unveiled its new Enlight robotic arm and Mico dual-arm robotic platform, describing them as a significant step forward in force-controlled robotics and embodied intelligence.

The flagship Enlight is a seven-axis adaptive robot equipped with multi-dimensional force-torque sensors integrated into each of its seven joints. According to Flexiv, this enables whole-body touch sensitivity, allowing the robot to detect single-touch contact, track multiple contact points, and recognize tactile patterns. [Read more…] about Flexiv launches new ‘adaptive robots’ for industrial automation

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: adaptive robots, cobots, collaborative robots, embodied ai, flexiv, force control, industrial robots, manufacturing automation, nvidia isaac sim, physical ai, robotics and automation, robotics and automation news, robotics news, tactile sensing

Graitec outlines AI roadmap focused on accountability in engineering and construction

June 18, 2026 by Sam Francis

Software provider Graitec has unveiled a three-stage artificial intelligence strategy aimed at the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) sector, arguing that the industry’s biggest challenge is not generating content with AI but ensuring the results can be trusted in real-world projects.

The company says it is embedding AI directly into engineering, fabrication and construction workflows rather than treating it as a standalone assistant layered on top of existing design software.

The announcement comes as AI adoption accelerates across the built environment sector, where engineers and contractors face growing pressure to improve productivity while maintaining compliance with design standards, safety regulations and project requirements. [Read more…] about Graitec outlines AI roadmap focused on accountability in engineering and construction

Filed Under: Construction, News, Software Tagged With: AECO, AI software, architecture and engineering, artificial intelligence, automation news, BIM, construction technology, design automation, digital construction, engineering software, fabrication technology, Graitec, robotics and automation, robotics and automation news, robotics news

Massachusetts awards $2 million to six local robotics companies

June 18, 2026 by Sam Francis

Massachusetts’ Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Innovation Institute, a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), has awarded nearly $2 million through the Massachusetts Robotic Digital Twin Initiative to six organizations advancing robotics innovation across the state.

The funding will help accelerate commercialization pathways for robotics hardware developers by expanding access to digital twin technologies.

Digital twins, or virtual, data-driven replicas of physical robots, allow users to test robots virtually before deployment in real-world environments, reducing costs, improving safety and accelerating innovation. [Read more…] about Massachusetts awards $2 million to six local robotics companies

Filed Under: Design, Digital Automation, News, Technology Tagged With: automation news, autonomous vehicles, boston dynamics, digital twins, massachusetts robotics, Northeastern University, physical ai, robotics and automation, robotics and automation news, robotics funding, robotics news, robotics startups, spot robot, stem education, warehouse automation

Genesis AI launches first general-purpose humanoid robot

June 17, 2026 by Sam Francis

Genesis AI, a “global full-stack robotics company”, has unveiled Eno, the company’s first general-purpose robot.

The company describes Eno as “a next-generation robot that breaks free from traditional form factors through its minimalist design”.

GENE, Genesis AI’s foundation model and the industry’s most advanced robotic brain, will operate Eno as a true physical agent: reasoning, adapting and owning outcomes beyond pre-defined tasks. [Read more…] about Genesis AI launches first general-purpose humanoid robot

Filed Under: Humanoids, News Tagged With: agentic ai, ai robotics, automation news, Autonomous robots, dexterous manipulation, embodied ai, Eno robot, gene, general purpose robot, genesis ai, humanoid robotics, industrial robotics, physical ai, robot. intelligence, robotics and automation, robotics and automation news, robotics foundation model, robotics news, service robots, warehouse automation

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