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MassRobotics, AWS, and Nvidia launch second cohort of physical AI fellowship

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MassRobotics, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Nvidia have announced the second cohort of the Physical AI Fellowship, a program designed to support robotics startups developing artificial intelligence systems for real-world machines.

The virtual program provides technical guidance, computing resources, and access to a global robotics ecosystem to help startups develop and scale “physical AI” technologies. The initiative builds on the inaugural fellowship cohort launched in late 2025.

The 2026 cohort includes nine startups working across sectors such as agriculture, construction, renewable energy, industrial automation, logistics, teleoperation, robotics data infrastructure, and humanoid robotics. [Read more…] about MassRobotics, AWS, and Nvidia launch second cohort of physical AI fellowship

Exotec and Komar launch ‘next-generation’ automated fulfilment centre in Savannah

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Exotec, a global warehouse robotics company, has announced a major automation deployment with Komar Distribution Services (KDS), a third-party logistics provider.

KDS is set to equip its 760,000 square-foot facility in Savannah, Georgia with Exotec’s Skypod robotic system and a fully integrated end-to-end automation solution.

The site is designed to support significant projected growth in D2C volume across apparel, home goods, and consumer products brands, including Komar-owned labels such as Cuddl Duds and Le Mystère, alongside 3PL clients. [Read more…] about Exotec and Komar launch ‘next-generation’ automated fulfilment centre in Savannah

Ambi Robotics launches AmbiVision AI system to read labels and identify items in automated warehouses

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Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotics for commercial operations, has introduced AmbiVision, an AI-powered item intelligence and perception software application designed to automate complex item identification, tracking, and Cognitive optical character recognition (OCR) to support reliable downstream automation in logistics and distribution operations.

AmbiVision expands Ambi’s AI Skill Suite capabilities under AmbiOS with visual intelligence built for high-speed real-world operations.

AmbiVision is available as a software application within AI Skill Suite, powered by AmbiOS. The technology is already operating within existing customer deployments and AmbiVision’s high-resolution data visibility is compatible with leading vision systems, such as the DataMan 380 from Cognex. [Read more…] about Ambi Robotics launches AmbiVision AI system to read labels and identify items in automated warehouses

Serve Robotics and White Castle launch autonomous delivery via Uber Eats

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Serve Robotics, an autonomous delivery robot provider, and White Castle, which claims to be “America’s first fast-food hamburger chain”, have agreed a partnership to deliver the restaurant’s “Sliders” and “Crave-worthy” menu items via Serve’s autonomous delivery robots on Uber Eats.

Customers ordering White Castle in Serve’s delivery zone may now have their meals arrive in one of Serve’s autonomous sidewalk robots.

The partnership further expands Serve’s presence on the Uber Eats platform, which already offers Serve’s robotic deliveries in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta (including Buckhead), Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, and Alexandria, Virginia, with additional US cities coming soon. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics and White Castle launch autonomous delivery via Uber Eats

Aerowash selected by IAG to supply aircraft washing robots to British Airways at Heathrow

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Aerowash has received a positive award notice from International Airlines Group (IAG) following a competitive tender process. The contract covers the supply of aircraft washing robots for British Airways’ operations at London Heathrow Airport.

The next step is to finalize and sign a delivery agreement, which is expected within approximately three weeks. The deal includes several washing robots and is planned to be implemented through a multi-year leasing arrangement.

“This is a real milestone for Aerowash. Being selected by one of the world’s leading airline groups is a strong recognition of our technology and our organization. This once again shows that Aerowash is a leading supplier in this niche segment,” says Niklas Adler, CEO of Aerowash. [Read more…] about Aerowash selected by IAG to supply aircraft washing robots to British Airways at Heathrow

Rhoda AI launches with $450 million Series A to ‘bring robots out of the lab and Into the real world’

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Rhoda AI has announced its public launch after 18 months in stealth, unveiling FutureVision, a new approach to robotic intelligence based on video-predictive control and designed to operate beyond controlled laboratory demonstrations and into real-world environments.

The company also announced it has raised $450 million in Series A funding to accelerate development and industrial deployment.

Traditional industrial robots perform well in structured environments but remain largely limited to pre-programmed trajectories. More recent AI approaches – particularly vision-language-action (VLA) models – allow robots to learn from data and have demonstrated impressive results in laboratory settings. [Read more…] about Rhoda AI launches with $450 million Series A to ‘bring robots out of the lab and Into the real world’

ISA releases new standard for SCADA systems

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The ISA-112 Part 1 standard provides a framework for modernizing supervisory control and data acquisition systems and making them easier to design, build, operate and maintain

The International Society of Automation (ISA) – the professional society for automation – has announced the publication of ANSI/ISA-112.00.01-2025, SCADA Systems – Part 1: SCADA Lifecycle, Diagrams and Terminology, which is now available for sale on www.isa.org and is accessible to ISA members as a membership benefit.

Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) is an automated control system architecture commonly implemented in industrial, utility and manufacturing environments.

The ISA-112 Part 1 standard provides a vendor-neutral and technology-independent framework for the long-term management of SCADA systems and execution of SCADA modernization projects, offering a high-level overview of the SCADA lifecycle as well as diagrams and terminology. [Read more…] about ISA releases new standard for SCADA systems

SS Innovations completes $18.6 million private placement to support growth initiatives

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SS Innovations International, a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies, has completed a private placement of its common stock which generated approximately $18.6 million in gross proceeds, before deducting offering expenses.

In the offering, the company offered and sold a total of 5,774,839 shares of common stock consisting of:

  • an aggregate of 1,300,006 shares of common stock at an average price of $4 per share, or a total of approximately $5.2 million, to Dr Sudhir Srivastava, chairman and CEO ($2 million), Dr Frederic H. Moll, vice-chairman ($2 million), and Tim Adams, a director ($1.197 million); and
  • an aggregate of 4,474,833 shares of common stock at $3 per share, or a total of approximately $13.4 million, to existing and new investors, led by Manipal Global Health Services, an existing shareholder.

SS Innovations intends to use the net proceeds from this financing for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including advancing the Company’s global expansion efforts. [Read more…] about SS Innovations completes $18.6 million private placement to support growth initiatives

Hai Robotics upgrades its ‘Climb’ machine to deliver ‘faster fulfillment and higher storage density’

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Hai Robotics has unveiled an upgraded version of its HaiPick Climb automated storage and picking system, enhancing throughput performance, storage density, and workflow flexibility while maintaining the simplicity and reliability of its proven system architecture.

Built on the existing HaiPick Climb platform, the upgrade reflects real-world feedback from customers and partners and addresses evolving operational demands across warehouse environments.

The upgraded system leverages agile robots and intelligent orchestration to deliver totes to picking stations in under two minutes, enabling up to 4,000 deliveries per hour. [Read more…] about Hai Robotics upgrades its ‘Climb’ machine to deliver ‘faster fulfillment and higher storage density’

Arvato accelerates robotics implementation through strategic partnership with Unchained Robotics

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Third-party logistics service provider Arvato says it is taking the next step to bring automation and robotics into operational use faster and more effectively.

Through a strategic partnership with technology company Unchained Robotics, Arvato is accelerating the development and implementation of modular, vendor-independent robotics solutions for logistics and fulfillment processes. As part of the collaboration, Arvato has acquired a minority stake in the Paderborn-based German company.

Robotics is deliberately viewed not as an isolated technology, but as an integral part of holistic automation and scaling concepts. Over the coming years, Arvato plans to implement a three-digit number of robots across various logistics and fulfillment environments. [Read more…] about Arvato accelerates robotics implementation through strategic partnership with Unchained Robotics