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Schindler expands elevator installation robot fleet as demand for construction automation grows

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Schindler is expanding its global fleet of elevator installation robots as construction companies increasingly turn to automation to improve productivity, safety, and project delivery times.

The company has added two new units of its Robotic Installation System for Elevators (RISE), bringing its global fleet to seven robots operating across multiple international markets.

Since its launch five years ago, Schindler RISE has been deployed at 36 construction sites worldwide, installing approximately 50,000 anchor bolts while delivering time savings of up to 40 percent during elevator shaft preparation and installation.

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Locus Robotics expands European headquarters with new automation demo and customer hub

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Locus Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation technologies, has embarked on the next phase of its European growth with plans to relocate its European headquarters operations to Logistics Campus Aalsmeer.

The increased footprint will provide significantly more space for Locus Robotics’ European teams, warehouse operations, customer demonstrations, solution training, partner engagement, and regional robot lifecycle support.

The move builds on several years of regional growth, with Locus Robotics now serving 160+ customers across more than 20 countries and supporting more than 17,000 robots in the field. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics expands European headquarters with new automation demo and customer hub

Robotics firm Eternal and seed breeder Rijk Zwaan partner to optimize tomato varieties for greenhouse automation

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eternal.ag and Rijk Zwaan are collaborating in exploring which tomato varieties can support robotic crop work operations in greenhouses.

By sharing knowledge and insights, the initiative aims to better understand which plant characteristics are suited for a future where crop work in greenhouse environments is fully automated.

By combining Rijk Zwaan’s global experience in fruit and vegetable breeding with eternal.ag’s expertise in robotics and AI, the companies will explore which crop traits are most suitable for autonomous tasks in greenhouses such as harvesting and other activities. [Read more…] about Robotics firm Eternal and seed breeder Rijk Zwaan partner to optimize tomato varieties for greenhouse automation

Yamaha expands autonomous farming platform with new weed-control system for orchards and vineyards

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Yamaha Agriculture is expanding the capabilities of its Prospr autonomous farming platform with a new herbicide attachment designed to automate weed control in orchards and vineyards.

Developed with Croplands Equipment, the system adds precision herbicide application to Prospr’s growing list of autonomous field operations, helping specialty crop growers reduce labor requirements, improve spraying consistency, and increase operational efficiency.

Designed to integrate seamlessly with Prospr, the new attachment extends automation across a wider range of orchard and vineyard tasks and will be showcased at Hort Connections 2026 in South Australia next week.

Yamaha Agriculture president and CEO Nolan Paul said specialty crop growers are looking for practical, scalable automation technologies that can help them be more sustainable, efficient and profitable today, while also preparing for the future. [Read more…] about Yamaha expands autonomous farming platform with new weed-control system for orchards and vineyards

Itera raises $12 million for fluid circuit board that rewires itself in under a minute

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Deep tech startup Itera has emerged from stealth with a prototype of the world’s first fluid circuit board – a technology that allows engineers to rewire and retest physical electronic circuits in less than a minute.

The company also announced $12 million in seed funding from Upfront Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and Colle Capital to launch their first product and bring it to market.

Traditional printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping cycles force engineers to wait two to six weeks per design iteration, costing hundreds of thousands to millions in burn for a single hardware team and contributing to an estimated $50 billion of direct spending on electronics development annually. [Read more…] about Itera raises $12 million for fluid circuit board that rewires itself in under a minute

Elemeno Health agrees strategic partnership with Swisslog Healthcare to drive efficiency in healthcare automation

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Elemeno Health, a provider of just-in-time microlearning solutions for frontline staff, has announced a strategic partnership with Swisslog Healthcare to support its comprehensive suite of automation offerings in hospitals across North America.

Elemeno’s frontline operating system will streamline training and enable customer self-service of Swisslog Healthcare’s robotics and pharmacy automation solutions.

Pharmacy automation is crucial in driving fast and accurate labeling, packaging, and dispensing of medications in hospital pharmacies. [Read more…] about Elemeno Health agrees strategic partnership with Swisslog Healthcare to drive efficiency in healthcare automation

Robot dogs help police catch car break-in suspects at Atlanta apartment complex

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Robot dogs are increasingly being deployed in industrial and commercial security applications, but a recent incident in Atlanta showed how quickly the technology is moving into real-world law enforcement support roles.

According to a report by Atlanta News First, robotic security dogs helped track and corner two suspects accused of breaking into vehicles at the Columbia Crest Apartments in the city’s West Midtown district.

Security cameras reportedly captured the suspects entering the apartment complex parking garage on May 21 before the robotic patrol systems responded automatically. [Read more…] about Robot dogs help police catch car break-in suspects at Atlanta apartment complex

Slamcore secures $14 million funding from investors including Rockwell Automation

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Slamcore, a developer of spatial intelligence software, has announced a $14 million funding round from top investors, including ROKStar Ventures, a subsidiary of Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest industrial automation and digital transformation companies. 

The round brings Slamcore’s total funding to $40 million, with backing from investors including Toyota Ventures, Interwoven Ventures, MMC Ventures, Amadeus Capital Partners and IP Group.

The investment arrives as global industrial operators face an urgent dual challenge: the need for productivity gains amid rising safety risks on factory and warehouse floors. [Read more…] about Slamcore secures $14 million funding from investors including Rockwell Automation

Flexiv to offer exclusive preview of next-generation robots at ICRA

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Flexiv, a provider of general-purpose robotics, has announced it will host an exclusive preview of its next-generation robotics portfolio at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), taking place June 1-5 in Vienna, Austria.

At Hall B, Booth 130, visitors will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of two groundbreaking robotic platforms ahead of their international launch later this year.

Flexiv is using the event to demonstrate the core architecture and technical capabilities of its new lineup, showcasing new benchmarks in tactile intelligence and modular adaptability. [Read more…] about Flexiv to offer exclusive preview of next-generation robots at ICRA

Figure partners with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots in logistics operations

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Figure AI has signed a commercial agreement with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots across the retailer’s distribution and logistics network.

The partnership will begin at Catalyst Brands’ distribution center in Reno, Nevada, where Figure’s humanoid robots will be used to automate physically demanding supply chain tasks.

Catalyst Brands operates several well-known retail chains, including JCPenney, Aéropostale, and Brooks Brothers. [Read more…] about Figure partners with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots in logistics operations