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Brain Corp achieves independent data security certification as enterprise adoption of autonomous robots scales

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With tens of thousands of autonomous robots already operating in commercial environments worldwide, the conversation around AI is shifting from proving it works to ensuring it can be trusted at scale.

Brain Corp, a provider of AI software for robots, has announced that its BrainOS platform has successfully completed a SOC 2 Type II examination – a rigorous, independent audit of how it secures data and operates systems over time.

As AI moves off screens and into physical spaces – including stores, warehouses, and airports – concerns around safety, data protection, and operational risk are becoming critically important for companies and regulators alike. [Read more…] about Brain Corp achieves independent data security certification as enterprise adoption of autonomous robots scales

QNX integrates with Nvidia IGX Thor to accelerate safety-critical AI deployment

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At Hannover Messe, QNX, a division of BlackBerry, has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Nvidia to enable developers to build and deploy next‑generation, safety‑critical edge AI systems on Nvidia IGX Thor.

The expanded relationship sees QNX OS for Safety 8.0 integrated with Nvidia IGX Thor and Halos Safety Stack, combining QNX’s proven, deterministic real‑time operating system with Nvidia’s functional safety platform to support regulated, AI‑enabled systems across robotics, medical technologies, industrial applications and more. [Read more…] about QNX integrates with Nvidia IGX Thor to accelerate safety-critical AI deployment

Peak Technologies partners with Jacobi Robotics to deliver next-generation mixed-case palletizing automation

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Peak Technologies, a provider of smart technologies, automated supply chain and mobile workforce solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Jacobi Robotics. The collaboration brings AI-powered mixed-case palletizing to complex warehouses and distribution centers.

Using the Jacobi OmniPalletizer – a physical AI platform – the need for upstream buffering, sorting and sequencing can be eliminated, driving unmatched operational efficiency.

Combined with Peak Technologies’ deep expertise in enterprise technology integration, the turnkey solution can be deployed rapidly without disruptions to active workflows. [Read more…] about Peak Technologies partners with Jacobi Robotics to deliver next-generation mixed-case palletizing automation

Path Robotics unveils mobile robotic welding system combining AI and quadruped mobility

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Path Robotics, a developer of physical AI for manufacturing, has announced the launch of Rove, a mobile robotic welding system that pairs the company’s Obsidian physical AI model with a quadruped robot.

The launch marks a major expansion for Path Robotics – where Obsidian already delivers autonomous, adaptive welding inside fixed cells, Rove extends that capability to the field, bringing intelligent welding to the part rather than the part to the workpiece.

Shipbuilding, heavy construction, and large-scale fabrication face a shared constraint: massive assemblies, inconsistent fit-up, and workpieces that cannot be moved, let alone fixtured inside of a welding cell. [Read more…] about Path Robotics unveils mobile robotic welding system combining AI and quadruped mobility

Accenture invests in General Robotics to advance physical AI-powered robotics in manufacturing and logistics

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International management consultancy Accenture has invested, through Accenture Ventures, in AI-native company General Robotics.

General Robotics offers general-purpose robotic intelligence that allows organizations to rapidly deploy and continuously adapt robots of any form, with any AI, for any task.

With this investment, Accenture and General Robotics will also partner to help manufacturers, logistics companies and clients in other asset-intensive industries advance autonomous operations with physical AI.

Prasad Satyavolu, global lead for manufacturing and operations at Accenture, says: “Physical AI-powered robotics address issues our clients are facing, such as workforce constraints, challenged factory and warehouse productivity, and continuously rising capital and operational costs. [Read more…] about Accenture invests in General Robotics to advance physical AI-powered robotics in manufacturing and logistics

Google commits $10 million to train 40,000 US manufacturing workers in AI skills

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Google.org has announced $10 million in funding to support workforce training in artificial intelligence for the US manufacturing sector, with a target of reaching 40,000 current and future workers.

The funding will be directed to the Manufacturing Institute (MI), which will develop new training programs and expand apprenticeship opportunities across the country.

According to the announcement, the initiative is intended to help prepare the workforce for what Google describes as “a new era of industrial innovation”. [Read more…] about Google commits $10 million to train 40,000 US manufacturing workers in AI skills

Thule centralises its European distribution with a new automated warehouse in Poland

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Swedish multinational Thule, a manufacturer of products designed for active lifestyles and outdoor enthusiasts, has entrusted Mecalux with optimising its European supply chain.

The company is set to build a state-of-the-art automated warehouse in Krzyż Wielkopolski (Poland) to centralise its European product range while also serving other international markets.

With a well-established network spanning 138 markets, this logistics automation will boost Thule’s competitiveness. [Read more…] about Thule centralises its European distribution with a new automated warehouse in Poland

CP Group acquires Recycleye to expand AI-driven sorting in waste and recycling systems

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CP Group (CPG), a designer, manufacturer, and integrator of advanced material recovery facilities (MRFs) and automated sorting technologies, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Recycleye.

This strategic move significantly expands CPG’s AI-driven sorting capabilities while further enabling MRF operators to increase recovery, improve purity, and generate valuable operational data.

Recycleye, headquartered in London, specializes in high-accuracy AI-vision systems used across robotic and belt-based sorting applications. [Read more…] about CP Group acquires Recycleye to expand AI-driven sorting in waste and recycling systems

PIA Automation launches embodied AI and humanoid robotics division targeting industrial applications

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PIA Automation, a provider of advanced automation solutions, today announced the launch of a new business segment, embodied AI and humanoid robotics, combining the company’s expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.

The move expands PIA’s automation solutions to include humanoid robots that can physically interact with their environment and adapt to changing production tasks.

As modern factories face growing product variety and unpredictable production demands, flexible and intelligent automation has become essential. [Read more…] about PIA Automation launches embodied AI and humanoid robotics division targeting industrial applications

Tennant deepens Brain Corp partnership to accelerate robotic cleaning push and product rollout

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Tennant Company has announced a “significant evolution” in its long-standing relationship with Brain Corp, signing a three-year exclusivity extension for next-generation robotic floor care, accelerating new product development with plans to release 10 new products within 24 months, and simplifying the customer buying experience.

Together, these actions support the growth of Tennant’s strategic focus on robotic cleaning and reinforce the company’s commitment to build its autonomous equipment portfolio into a $250 million business by 2028.

This evolution builds on the formation of the Tennant Company Robotics team, a dedicated venture that consolidates resources across sales, research and development, product management, customer success, and technical support into a single, vertically integrated organization focused exclusively on robotics. [Read more…] about Tennant deepens Brain Corp partnership to accelerate robotic cleaning push and product rollout