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Only 12% of AI-Using Manufacturers Have AI Integrated into Their Business Systems. What is Holding the Smart Factory Back?

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The manufacturing sector is no stranger to automation. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the global factory robot workforce has more than doubled in the last decade.

Yet, a recent UK Business Data Survey from 2026 reveals a startling gap: while many manufacturers are adopting artificial intelligence, only 12% have it fully integrated into their existing business systems.

This figure pales in comparison to the Information & Communication sector, where 39% of AI adopters have achieved full integration. [Read more…] about Only 12% of AI-Using Manufacturers Have AI Integrated into Their Business Systems. What is Holding the Smart Factory Back?

OpenMind launches first open-source operating system for intelligent robots

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OpenMind has released the beta version of what it says is “the world’s first open-source operating system for intelligent robots”, adding that it’s “a universal platform that allows any robot to perceive, reason, and act in the real world”.

Robotics has long been fragmented, with developers forced to choose between closed ecosystems, hardware-specific software, or steep learning curves.

This allows any developer to install fully autonomous software on their robots. [Read more…] about OpenMind launches first open-source operating system for intelligent robots

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