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Siemens showcases Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro at Logimat

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Siemens has presented its new developments in industrial automation and digitalization for the intralogistics industry at the recent Logimat event.

Faced with global challenges like labor shortages, growing sustainability requirements, and demographic change, the technology company is introducing innovative automation and digitalization solutions that increase efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in intralogistics.

With Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro, an industrial vision AI for the development of AI-supported picking robots, Siemens demonstrates in a highlight showcase how the combination of software-defined and data-driven automation creates more adaptability and flexibility in automation solutions in order to overcome the challenges and complexity of today’s intralogistics and to offer future-proof solutions. [Read more…] about Siemens showcases Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro at Logimat

How AI is Enhancing Cybersecurity and Threat Detection

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Cyber threats are becoming more advanced every year. Hackers are using smarter tactics to steal data, disrupt systems, and cause financial damage.

Many businesses rely on traditional cybersecurity tools, but these methods often fail to detect new and complex threats. Attackers are always changing their approach, making it hard for security teams to keep up.

This is where AI is making a big difference. Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity by improving the speed and accuracy of threat detection. AI-powered systems can analyze large amounts of data in seconds, spot suspicious activity, and stop attacks before they cause damage. [Read more…] about How AI is Enhancing Cybersecurity and Threat Detection

ABB prediction: ‘Eyes, hands, brains and mobility will define robotics beyond 2025’

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Building on 50 years of robotics experience, 2025 marks the beginning of a new era of AI application in industrial robotics, according to ABB.

The new age of generative AI-powered automation makes robots “more intelligent, mobile, accessible and versatile”, disrupting new and emerging sectors for robotics, says the industrial automation giant.

ABB Robotics, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial robots, has also launched a brand film which unveils “new levels of versatilty for robots to do more tasks, in more places”. [Read more…] about ABB prediction: ‘Eyes, hands, brains and mobility will define robotics beyond 2025’

Nomagic secures $44 million investment to drive AI innovation in robotics

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Nomagic, a provider of AI powered robotics for warehouses and the fulfillment sector, has successfully closed its latest investment round, securing $44 million.

The funding will be used to scale deployments across Europe over the next two years and continue to invest in Nomagic’s AI and Robotics technology, building on recent breakthroughs by its AI team.

With demand growing from existing and new customers in sectors such as fashion, general merchandise, pharmaceuticals and groceries, Nomagic expects to multiply the number of sites with over 10 robots, across industries. [Read more…] about Nomagic secures $44 million investment to drive AI innovation in robotics

Dexory signs robotics partnership with giant Saudi company

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Dexory, a provider of AI-powered robotics, and Al Masarat Holding have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities for implementing cutting-edge robotic solutions in logistics and manufacturing within Masarat Mobility Park.

The MOU was signed during the Private Sector Forum, organised by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), highlighting the commitment of both organisations to drive technological advancements in Saudi Arabia’s logistics and manufacturing sectors.

This collaboration aligns with PIF’s broader vision of fostering innovation and digital transformation across key industries. [Read more…] about Dexory signs robotics partnership with giant Saudi company

Opinion: How artificial intelligence redefines automation

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Article contributed by automatica 2025

The adoption of artificial intelligence is an increasingly critical factor for the viability of industrial production.

European companies run a particular risk of getting left behind with regard to this cutting-edge technology – even though all kinds of industrial AI solutions are readily available and implementing them is now easier than ever. The leading exhibition automatica will impressively demonstrate this in June 2025.

A December 2024 survey by the Statista Research Department details just how precarious the situation is. For example, China has the highest prevalence of AI production technology at 94 percent. [Read more…] about Opinion: How artificial intelligence redefines automation

Streamline Your Sales Process: Innovative AI Sales Assistant Software for Maximum Impact

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In today’s highly competitive business environment, the efficiency of your sales process can make all the difference between sustainable growth and stagnation.

Traditional sales methods – relying on manual prospecting, time-consuming follow-ups, and one-size-fits-all communication – are increasingly unable to keep pace with rapidly changing market demands.

That’s where innovative AI Sales Assistant Software steps in, revolutionizing the way sales teams operate and enabling them to achieve maximum impact through automation, deep analytics, and personalized engagement. [Read more…] about Streamline Your Sales Process: Innovative AI Sales Assistant Software for Maximum Impact

Boston Dynamics partners with Robotics & AI Institute to develop reinforcement learning for humanoid robots

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Boston Dynamics and the Robotics & AI Institute (formerly The AI Institute) have formed a partnership to advance humanoid robots through reinforcement learning.

Together, the two organizations will establish a shared reinforcement learning training pipeline for the new electric Atlas robot to build dynamic and generalizable mobile manipulation behavior.

The work, which kicked off this month, brings together two of the industry’s leading research teams to advance robot technology and to produce new capabilities on Atlas. [Read more…] about Boston Dynamics partners with Robotics & AI Institute to develop reinforcement learning for humanoid robots

Bonsai Robotics secures $15 million in Series A funding for its agriculture applications

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Bonsai Robotics, a developer of physical AI solutions for agriculture applications, has raised $15 million in Series A funding.

Bison Ventures led the oversubscribed round with participation from new investor, Cibus Capital, and existing investors Acre Venture Partners, Congruent Ventures, Fall Line Capital, E14 Fund, SNR and Serra Ventures.

The new funding will enable Bonsai to continue enhancing its software capabilities, expanding its physical AI platform and data set, driving additional OEM partnerships, and accelerating commercialization efforts. [Read more…] about Bonsai Robotics secures $15 million in Series A funding for its agriculture applications

Outrider implements reinforcement learning AI to enhance distribution yard throughput

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Outrider, a startup developing autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has unveiled its “industry-first” implementation of advanced reinforcement learning (RL) techniques to maximize freight throughput at customer sites. 

Outrider’s RL models increase path planning speed by 10x and enable the Outrider System to move freight more efficiently and safely through busy, complex distribution yards.

Vittorio Ziparo, CTO and executive vice president of engineering, says: “Using the latest advances in AI, Outrider is continually decreasing the turn time of trailers moved autonomously in logistics yards. [Read more…] about Outrider implements reinforcement learning AI to enhance distribution yard throughput