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ABB partners with Jacobi Robotics to roll out AI-powered palletizing for integrator network

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Jacobi Robotics, a Physical AI company for warehouse automation, has announced a collaboration with ABB Robotics, which will integrate Jacobi’s OmniPalletizer AI software within its portfolio of robotics hardware and software.

The collaboration will give ABB Robotics’ network of system integrators a productized, repeatable way to deploy AI-powered mixed-case palletizing without upstream sequencing infrastructure, facility redesign, or custom engineering.

Mixed-case palletizing – building stable, store-ready pallets from live, unsequenced case flows – is one of the most labor-intensive and costly manual workflows in distribution. [Read more…] about ABB partners with Jacobi Robotics to roll out AI-powered palletizing for integrator network

The Desert Digitalises: How Dubai is Engineering a Global Hub for Robotics and Automation

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Dubai has long established itself as a city of superlatives, known for its rapid urban development and architectural marvels. However, a significant shift is currently under way beneath the skyline: the transition from being a primary importer of technology to a global developer of it.

This evolution is perhaps most visible in the fields of robotics and automation, where the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is no longer just an observer of global trends but a central architect of its own high-tech future. [Read more…] about The Desert Digitalises: How Dubai is Engineering a Global Hub for Robotics and Automation

Logic introduces ‘Octopus’ overhead multi-arm robot to boost warehouse throughput

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High-speed, multi-arm goods-to-robot system pairs with Logic Pallets to turn every loading zone into a smart automation cell

Logic, a pioneer in autonomous, data-driven logistics solutions, highlights the Octopus, an overhead industrial picking robot that replaces static, floor-bound equipment with an agile, ceiling-mounted system for high-speed case handling.

Suspended above existing workflows, Octopus autonomously picks, lifts, and transfers cased goods without consuming aisle space, allowing warehouses and logistics hubs to reclaim the floor for storage density, people, and flow.

Rather than relying on a single arm with one dominant tool, Octopus is built as a configurable, multi-arm platform that can be populated with any combination of suction cups, clamps, grippers, and specialized end effectors. [Read more…] about Logic introduces ‘Octopus’ overhead multi-arm robot to boost warehouse throughput

Why the World’s First Pure-Play RTLS Integrator, LocaXion, Chooses Redpoint When it Comes to Forklift Safety

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A conversation between LocaXion CEO Viren Mathuria and Redpoint CEO Chunjie Duan on safety-grade RTLS, what genuine precision demands, and the architecture built for what’s coming.

RTLS (Real-Time Location System) refers to wireless technology used to automatically identify, track, and manage the precise location of assets, equipment, or people within a defined indoor or outdoor area. [Read more…] about Why the World’s First Pure-Play RTLS Integrator, LocaXion, Chooses Redpoint When it Comes to Forklift Safety

Toyota launches ‘Swarm’ automated transport system for warehouse logistics

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Toyota Material Handling Europe has introduced a new automated guided vehicle (AGV) system designed to handle a range of warehouse transport tasks and pallet types.

Called Swarm Automation Transport, the system combines the company’s SAI125CB automated counterbalance stacker with its T-ONE control software platform, enabling coordination across automated and mixed fleets.

The company says the system is designed to support multiple warehouse flows, including pallet transport, stacking and replenishment, while integrating with existing automation and manual operations. [Read more…] about Toyota launches ‘Swarm’ automated transport system for warehouse logistics

Vecna Robotics adds voice control to case picking automation with CaseFlow Voice

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Vecna Robotics, a provider of flexible material handling automation, has announced CaseFlow Voice, which the company says is the only case picking automation solution with fully integrated voice technology.

CaseFlow Voice embeds Lucas Systems’ “Jennifer” voice capabilities directly into case picking workflows, enabling hands-free operations that improve worker productivity and accuracy while helping warehouses achieve up to 2x throughput improvements.

CaseFlow Voice addresses a critical challenge in operations like cold storage, where gloves, condensation, and limited dexterity make screens and scanners difficult to use. By supporting both voice and handheld interfaces, CaseFlow adapts to a wider range of warehouse conditions while maintaining ease of use and performance. [Read more…] about Vecna Robotics adds voice control to case picking automation with CaseFlow Voice

Positronic Robotics launches ‘PhAIL’ benchmark to test real-world performance of physical AI systems

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Positronic Robotics has introduced a new benchmarking initiative aimed at evaluating how well AI-driven robots perform in real-world industrial tasks, as interest grows in so-called “physical AI” systems.

The benchmark, called PhAIL (Physical AI Leaderboard), measures robotic performance using operational metrics such as units per hour and mean time between failures, rather than traditional academic indicators like task success rates. According to the company, the goal is to align evaluation methods more closely with how automation is assessed in commercial environments.

Initial testing focuses on bin-to-bin picking – a common task in logistics and manufacturing – using a standardized robotic setup. The system runs repeated trials on physical hardware, with each run recorded and published alongside telemetry and performance data. [Read more…] about Positronic Robotics launches ‘PhAIL’ benchmark to test real-world performance of physical AI systems

Agibot reaches 10,000 humanoid units built as real-world demand for robots accelerates

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Agibot, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, said it has rolled out its 10,000th humanoid robot, becoming one of the first companies in the industry to reach this milestone at scale. 

More than a production figure, the achievement marks a significant step forward for the robotics industry, signaling a transition from early-stage validation to scalable, real-world deployment.

“Reaching 10,000 units is not simply about producing more robots, it reflects a fundamental shift in our ability to scale,” said Peng Zhihui, CTO of Agibot. [Read more…] about Agibot reaches 10,000 humanoid units built as real-world demand for robots accelerates

Didero raises $30 million Series A to bring AI agents to global supply chains

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Didero, a New York-based software company using AI agents to automate enterprise procurement, has announced a $30 million Series A financing round co-led by Chemistry and Headline, with participation from M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund.

The new funding will support product development and go-to-market expansion as manufacturers and distributors deploy Didero to reduce manual work, improve visibility, and operate more resilient global supply chains.

Tim Spencer, co-founder and CEO of Didero, says: “Procurement teams are being asked to manage increasingly complex supply chains with tools that were never designed for the pace or scale of today’s trade. [Read more…] about Didero raises $30 million Series A to bring AI agents to global supply chains

Alstef Group unveils AI-powered autonomous industrial vehicle ahead of LogiMAT

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Alstef Group – which designs and integrates automation solutions for the airport, intralogistics and parcel markets – has introduced a new autonomous industrial vehicle equipped with AI-based perception capabilities, as the company expands its portfolio and prepares to showcase the system at LogiMAT.

The new autonomous intelligent vehicle (AIV) is designed for warehouse and distribution environments where operations are increasingly dynamic and shared between humans and machines.

The system centers on what the company describes as a “perception bubble” – a continuously updated awareness zone that enables the vehicle to interpret and respond to its surroundings in real time. [Read more…] about Alstef Group unveils AI-powered autonomous industrial vehicle ahead of LogiMAT