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Flexiv secures investment from Invus to scale global deployment of adaptive robots

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Flexiv, a developer of general-purpose robotics, has secured new strategic investment.

Led by global investment firm Invus, with participation from several existing investors, this financing signals strong market confidence in Flexiv’s mission to automate complex tasks that once required a human touch.

Unlike traditional robots that rely on rigid, preprogrammed motion paths, Flexiv’s proprietary force-sensing technology and embodied AI enable robots to adapt to real-world environments. [Read more…] about Flexiv secures investment from Invus to scale global deployment of adaptive robots

OnRobot heads to Reno with automation solutions for northern Nevada’s manufacturing workforce challenge

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As Northern Nevada’s manufacturing sector continues its rapid expansion, the region’s employers are confronting a growing challenge: a labor market that has nearly run out of slack.

OnRobot will host the “Build your Automation Roadmap” event in Reno on April 9th, bringing practical automation solutions directly to the region’s manufacturing community.

The free, in-person event is designed for manufacturers in sectors such as metal fabrication, CNC machining, electronics, aerospace, food and beverage, and industrial equipment manufacturing – industries that form the backbone of the Reno manufacturing economy and are among the hardest hit by ongoing labor shortages. [Read more…] about OnRobot heads to Reno with automation solutions for northern Nevada’s manufacturing workforce challenge

Brightpick launches ‘highest-throughput robotic fulfillment system ever developed’

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Brightpick, a provider of robotic automation for warehouses, is unveiling Gridpicker, a high-throughput grid-based fulfillment system run by AI-powered mobile manipulators, built on the company’s widely deployed Autopicker technology. The company claims it is the “highest-throughput robotic fulfillment system ever developed”.

Brightpick will provide an exclusive first-hand look at Gridpicker and announce its European launch partners at LogiMAT 2026, the international trade show for intralogistics in Stuttgart, Germany, on March 24, at 13:00 CET in Hall 8, Stand 8B25. [Read more…] about Brightpick launches ‘highest-throughput robotic fulfillment system ever developed’

BlueBotics bridges the gap between AGVs and AMRs with the launch of SmartPass

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Autonomous navigation and fleet management leader BlueBotics has launched SmartPass, a new efficiency-driving innovation within its ANT software suite.

Available immediately for “ANT driven” AGVs and AMRs, SmartPass is a robust, safe, and highly configurable technology that meets the core efficiency goal of obstacle avoidance without the drawbacks of traditional AMRs. SmartPass suits all types of automated vehicles and industrial sites.

“No matter how clean a site, and how well trained its staff, the paths of mobile robots sometimes become blocked,” said BlueBotics’ CEO, Dr Nicola Tomatis. “AGVs typically manage this situation by sending an alarm to an operator, while AMRs take any route possible, without limitation. The first can lead to transport delays, the second to traffic deadlocks. SmartPass effectively bridges the gap between the two.” [Read more…] about BlueBotics bridges the gap between AGVs and AMRs with the launch of SmartPass

RoboForce raises $52 million to build physical AI robots for industrial work

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RoboForce, a pioneer in what is being called “physical AI-powered robo-labor”, has secured a $52 million oversubscribed funding round, bringing the total raised to $67 million.

The round was led by YZi Labs (a $10 billion fund) with participation from Jerry Yang (co-founder and former CEO of Yahoo!), who join existing investors Myron Scholes (Nobel Laureate economist), Gary Rieschel (founding partner of Qiming Ventures), Carnegie Mellon University, and beyond.

The new capital will accelerate the company’s next-generation robot foundation model, scale general-purpose physical AI robots, and drive manufacturing readiness for commercial deployment. [Read more…] about RoboForce raises $52 million to build physical AI robots for industrial work

Workr to demonstrate $25-per-hour robotics-as-a-service system for factory automation at Nvidia GTC

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Innovative, California-based, AI robotics startup Workr will give an interactive live-demo of one of its commercial deployments with Fireclay Tile, where it has automated strenuous, repetitive saw work at the California-based ceramics manufacturer.

Workr provides a plug-and-produce workforce, making robotics accessible to the 90 percent of US manufacturing currently unautomated due to the prohibitive cost and complexity of traditional robotics.

Since its deployment at Fireclay Tile, Workr has significantly increased throughput by automating complex, high-mix production tasks, like tile picking and wet-saw loading. [Read more…] about Workr to demonstrate $25-per-hour robotics-as-a-service system for factory automation at Nvidia GTC

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

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’

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’

Doosan Robotics to supply large-scale manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group

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Doosan Robotics says it will supply more than 100 manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group, a global automotive components manufacturer, under a strategic partnership.

Doosan Robotics announced yesterday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kwangjin Group at Bundang Doosan Tower in Seongnam, Korea. Through this agreement, the two companies will collaborate on manufacturing process automation and strengthen quality competitiveness by deploying Doosan robot solutions.

Kwangjin Group specializes in automotive door system components and operates production facilities in key global markets, including the United States, Mexico, India, and Vietnam. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics to supply large-scale manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group

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