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Kassow Robots launches real-time connector app for Bosch Rexroth ctrlX OS

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Kassow Robots, a Copenhagen-based manufacturer of high-performance seven-axis lightweight collaborative robots, has launched its new Kassow Robots Connector App for the operating system ctrlX OS from Bosch Rexroth.

The app enables seamless real-time integration of the company’s cobots into the ctrlX OS environment, significantly simplifying commissioning, control, and system integration for industrial automation solutions.

As part of Bosch Rexroth, Kassow Robots expands the capabilities of the open automation platform ctrlX Automation to include robotic applications with this new app-based interface. [Read more…] about Kassow Robots launches real-time connector app for Bosch Rexroth ctrlX OS

German startup eternal.ag launches fully autonomous harvesting robot to tackle greenhouse labor shortage

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Eternal.ag, a German agritech startup, has launched its first commercial product, Harvester. Harvester is a fully autonomous harvesting robot designed for tomato greenhouses and offers a solution to widespread industry labor shortages.

Greenhouses are increasingly essential for securing the year-round supply of fresh fruit and vegetables, being far more resilient to seasonal weather, climate change, land shortages and pests than outdoor farming.

However, greenhouse labor availability is falling rapidly – in Europe, by as much as 30 percent since 2010 – and forecasts say this trend will continue, leaving growers with structural staffing shortages. [Read more…] about German startup eternal.ag launches fully autonomous harvesting robot to tackle greenhouse labor shortage

FieldCamp Introduces AI Dispatcher for Field Service: Skills Matching, Route Optimization, and Emergency Reshuffling Built for the Trades

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A new AI-powered dispatching tool helps plumbing, HVAC, electrical, cleaning, and all the field service companies do more with fewer workers, matching technicians to jobs by skill, optimizing routes, and eliminating the 5:30 AM whiteboard scramble, at a fraction of the cost of a human dispatcher.

March 2026 – FieldCamp (fieldcamp.ai) today highlighted a growing shift in how field service companies are responding to the skilled labor shortage.

Rather than waiting for a workforce recovery that demographic trends suggest will not arrive for at least a decade, service businesses are adopting AI dispatch scheduling software for business operations to dramatically increase the productivity of their existing teams.

The problem is widespread: roughly 30 million field service workers in the United States still receive daily assignments through whiteboards, spreadsheets, text messages, or a single dispatcher who carries the entire operation in their head. When that dispatcher quits or just takes a sick day, the business grinds to a halt. [Read more…] about FieldCamp Introduces AI Dispatcher for Field Service: Skills Matching, Route Optimization, and Emergency Reshuffling Built for the Trades

7 Best Dedicated IP VPNs for Industrial IoT Security: Static IP for OT Firewall Whitelisting

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Factories, utilities, and smart buildings rely on remote access – and so do attackers. The 2025 SANS State of ICS/OT Security survey found that unauthorized external access sparked 50 percent of last year’s industrial cyber incidents.

The usual fix is to “just use a VPN,” but consumer services rotate exit IPs, forcing firewalls to block you along with the bad actors.

A dedicated-IP VPN provides one unchanging address the plant can trust, so you can lock an allow-list and sleep at night. We tested seven options built for OT realities; here’s what we found. Ready? Let’s dig in. [Read more…] about 7 Best Dedicated IP VPNs for Industrial IoT Security: Static IP for OT Firewall Whitelisting

From industrial robot arms to humanoids: Nvidia tightens its grip on the future of robotics

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Nvidia is rapidly emerging as the central technology provider to the global robotics industry, with a growing list of partners spanning traditional industrial robot manufacturers, surgical robotics firms, and a new wave of humanoid startups.

In a sweeping set of announcements at its GTC conference, the company revealed that many of the world’s best-known robotics companies – including ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa and Kuka – are now building on its platforms, alongside newer entrants such as Agility Robotics, Figure AI and 1X.

The breadth of that ecosystem suggests a shift that has been under way for several years: robotics is becoming an AI-driven industry, and Nvidia is positioning itself as the default supplier of the underlying compute, simulation and software infrastructure. [Read more…] about From industrial robot arms to humanoids: Nvidia tightens its grip on the future of robotics

Robotic sorting and recycling: Improving purity and efficiency in waste streams

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The economics of waste is changing

The world is producing more waste than ever – and struggling to deal with it.

Globally, around 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste (rubbish collected by local governments) are generated each year, and roughly a third of it is not managed in an environmentally sound way.

Despite decades of policy efforts, the results are mixed. Only 19 percent of municipal waste is recycled worldwide, according to UN-backed estimates. [Read more…] about Robotic sorting and recycling: Improving purity and efficiency in waste streams

7 Best Employee Training Platforms for Manufacturing Teams in 2026

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Factories are humming again, yet talent is scarce. In the UK alone, 49,000 manufacturing jobs sat vacant in April 2025, a snapshot of the global skills crunch TechRadar.

According to microlearning provider 5Mins.ai, plants that roll out focused compliance training record a 28 percent drop in recordable incidents – proof that smart learning platforms protect both people and production.

Below, we rank the seven best training platforms built for manufacturing. You’ll see how each one handles mobile and offline delivery, certifications, IoT data, and granular analytics so you can choose with confidence. [Read more…] about 7 Best Employee Training Platforms for Manufacturing Teams in 2026

Is Your Organization Truly Crisis Ready?

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Being prepared can determine the level to which an organization is able to deal with unforeseen adversities. Most say all they need is a simple plan. But true preparedness is not a mere to-do list.

It can make or break an organization in the wake of protracted disruptions and unexpected challenges, requiring clear strategies, adaptable teams, and effective communications. [Read more…] about Is Your Organization Truly Crisis Ready?

Agibot stages robot-led live show to demonstrate humanoids operating at scale

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Agibot, a humanoid robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, recently hosted something it called “Agibot Night”, a robot-led gala show streamed live across the internet to millions. 

The 60-minute program marks the world’s first large-scale live event fully led by humanoid robots, where humanoid robots took center stage to perform dance, magic, comedy, and music, appearing not as tools or supporting elements, but as the primary performers throughout the show.

“Agibot Night goes beyond a conventional product showcase and marks a milestone for humanoid robotics, demonstrating how embodied intelligence is moving from laboratory experimentation into real-world social and cultural settings,” said Qiu Heng, chief marketing officer of Agibot. [Read more…] about Agibot stages robot-led live show to demonstrate humanoids operating at scale

Segway Navimow robotic lawn mowers earn TÜV certification for minimal lawn impact

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Segway Navimow, the pioneer in lawn care technology, has successfully subjected its X420 and i206 AWD robotic lawn mower models to rigorous testing by TÜV Rheinland. Both devices are the first and only to receive the coveted Lawn Care certification.

This award confirms that Navimow robotic lawn mowers have Minimal Lawn Impact Performance, thus setting a new standard for ultimate lawn protection. [Read more…] about Segway Navimow robotic lawn mowers earn TÜV certification for minimal lawn impact