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Comau and Reis Robotics partner to deliver advanced automation systems across key industrial sectors

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Comau and Reis Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at jointly developing and delivering advanced automation products and solutions for multiple industrial sectors through a coordinated technical and commercial approach.

The agreement signed today by Comau and Reis Robotics, respectively Italian and German companies, testifies to the strength of the European technology framework in advanced industrial development.

The initiative brings together the complementary expertise and experience of both companies to design and deliver integrated complex systems that improve efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, with the initial focus on sectors such as shipbuilding, intralogistics, giga casting, battery production, heavy industry and critical infrastructure, among others. [Read more…] about Comau and Reis Robotics partner to deliver advanced automation systems across key industrial sectors

Maximo completes 100 MW of robotic solar installation in California

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Maximo, the solar robotics company incubated by the AES Corporation, has announced the successful installation of 100 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar capacity at AES’ Bellefield complex, located on former agricultural land near California City in Kern County.

Demand for electricity continues to grow rapidly, driven by data center expansion, electrification and industrial manufacturing. Solar construction faces increasing pressure from labor constraints, compressed project timelines and cost volatility.

Maximo’s robotic solar installation solution is helping close the gap between the need for faster time to power and construction capacity. The 100 MW achievement marks the transition of robotic module installation from early deployment validation to sustained commercial production. [Read more…] about Maximo completes 100 MW of robotic solar installation in California

Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne partner to launch ‘Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service’

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Verne, Pony AI, a large-scale developer of autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to launch what the companies say is “the first commercial robotaxi service in Europe”, beginning in Zagreb soon, with initial deployment work already under way, including public-road validation.

The three companies plan to collaborate on the deployment of a commercial robotaxi service, combining Pony.ai’s autonomous driving system, Uber’s global mobility platform, and Verne’s service ecosystem and operational framework.

Under this model, Pony.ai will provide its autonomous driving solution; Verne will act as fleet owner and service operator; and Uber will integrate the service into its global ride-hailing network, complementing Verne’s own customer-facing platform. [Read more…] about Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne partner to launch ‘Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service’

San José airport introduces AI-powered IntBot humanoid to assist passengers

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As the gateway to Silicon Valley, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence directly into the passenger journey.

The Airport has introduced an interactive AI-powered humanoid robot, named “Josie”, from local start-up, IntBot. Designed to greet travelers, answer questions and provide real-time information – Josie will help to turn one of the region’s busiest public spaces into a live testing ground for emerging technology.

Developed by Silicon Valley-based technology company IntBot, the system represents a new generation of physical AI agents that use multimodal intelligence – combining vision, audio and language – to interact naturally with people in busy public environments. [Read more…] about San José airport introduces AI-powered IntBot humanoid to assist passengers

Southern Glazer’s expands use of Corvus Robotics drone inventory system across its distribution network

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Corvus Robotics and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits have agreed a strategic technology partnership and expanded deployment of the Corvus One autonomous inventory management system across Southern Glazer’s distribution network.

Over the past 18 months, Southern Glazer’s has deployed more than 40 Corvus One autonomous drones across nine distribution centers nationwide, with continued expansion planned.

The rollout supports Southern Glazer’s broader supply chain transformation initiative and reinforces its commitment to operational excellence across its network. [Read more…] about Southern Glazer’s expands use of Corvus Robotics drone inventory system across its distribution network

Exotec rolls out Skyfleet program to scale Decathlon warehouse automation across Europe

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Exotec, a designer and integrator of robotic solutions for warehouse logistics, has announced the deployment of a multi-site programme called Skyfleet for Decathlon.

The program spans seven logistics platforms across five European countries: France, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Italy, and Germany. Beyond enabling Decathlon to standardise and manage logistics flows at a European scale, the programme has also improved working conditions within warehouse teams.

This initiative marks a new milestone in positioning Exotec as an end-to-end integrator, orchestrating all warehouse flows and equipment – from inbound to outbound – within a unified architecture. [Read more…] about Exotec rolls out Skyfleet program to scale Decathlon warehouse automation across Europe

Geekplus launches RoboShuttle V5 to enable fully autonomous warehouse picking

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Geekplus, the world’s largest manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots, is launching the RoboShuttle V5, a major upgrade to its tote-to-person and embedded robot arm picking station solution.

Geekplus says the RoboShuttle V5 “sets a new industry standard” for fully autonomous picking and warehouse fulfillment. The system debuts at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany (March 24-26).

Most tote-to-person systems on the market today automate storage and retrieval but still depend on human pickers at the workstation, creating a persistent bottleneck that limits 24/7 throughput. [Read more…] about Geekplus launches RoboShuttle V5 to enable fully autonomous warehouse picking

Agile Robots and Google DeepMind partner to ‘bring intelligence to robotics’

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Agile Robots, a developer of humanoids and other robots, and Google DeepMind, the renowned AI lab, have formed a strategic research partnership to advance next generation AI robotics and “bring intelligence to robotics”.

The partnership is built on a belief that applying AI in the physical world will be transformative. The collaboration will bring cutting-edge AI into real-world robotic systems and enable adaptable, reasoning robots for industrial environments. It combines Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics foundation models with Agile Robots’ scalable industrial robotics platform.

By bringing together Agile Robots’ hardware and other AI robotic solutions developed in Germany, with Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics foundation models, the two teams will improve performance via robot deployment, data collection, model training and iteration. [Read more…] about Agile Robots and Google DeepMind partner to ‘bring intelligence to robotics’

Fanuc to invest $90 million in US robot manufacturing capacity expansion

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Fanuc America has announced plans for a $90 million investment to acquire property and construct a new 840,000 sq ft facility in Michigan providing production-ready space for the potential expansion of the company’s existing US-based manufacturing capabilities for robots.

Targeted for completion in late 2027, this strategic project is expected to add 225 jobs. This expands Fanuc America’s engineering capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support growing demand for automation solutions across North America, including physical AI, virtual commissioning and digital-twin technologies.

Mike Cicco, president and CEO, Fanuc America, says: “This investment builds on Fanuc America’s Michigan manufacturing footprint, which has included producing robots for paint application domestically for more than four decades. [Read more…] about Fanuc to invest $90 million in US robot manufacturing capacity expansion

Renault reportedly planning to deploy 350 humanoid robots in manufacturing push

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Automotive giant Renault Group is planning to deploy up to 350 humanoid robots across its manufacturing operations over the next 18 months, in what would represent one of the largest industrial rollouts of humanoid systems to date.

The initiative, developed in partnership with Wandercraft, was outlined during Renault’s recent “futuREady” strategy event, with details reported by Metrology News.

The robots – part of the Calvin platform – are already operating in production environments. At Renault’s Douai plant in France, a humanoid unit is being used for tyre-handling tasks, a physically demanding process traditionally carried out by human workers. [Read more…] about Renault reportedly planning to deploy 350 humanoid robots in manufacturing push