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Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid passes 100,000-tote milestone in live GXO implementation

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Agility Robotics says its humanoid robot, Digit, has moved more than 100,000 totes in commercial operation at GXO Logistics’ facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia – a milestone the company describes as evidence of real industrial throughput rather than laboratory testing.

The company says the achievement reflects the growing need for scalable automation in logistics as operators face rising volumes and persistent labour shortages.

Agility has long argued that humanoids must prove reliability across thousands of cycles before they can be considered viable tools rather than novelty machines. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid passes 100,000-tote milestone in live GXO implementation

NitroScope project launches in Ghent to map and manage Europe’s farm nitrogen flows

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Nitrogen is a cornerstone of agricultural productivity, yet its excessive use continues to harm soil health, water quality, and climate. To address this challenge, the NitroScope project officially kicked off with a two-day meeting at Ghent University.

The project aims to advance the quantification, management, and conservation of nitrogen fluxes across Europe, helping farmers and policymakers adopt more sustainable practices.

Achieving climate neutrality by 2050 is a central goal of the European Green Deal. However, soil-derived gaseous nitrogen emissions from agriculture are often overlooked due to challenges in monitoring. [Read more…] about NitroScope project launches in Ghent to map and manage Europe’s farm nitrogen flows

Global Industrial unveils mobile robot stretch wrap machine to reduce forklift traffic and improve warehouse safety

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Global Industrial, a national distributor and source for industrial equipment and supplies, has announced the launch of the Global Industrial Mobile Robot Stretch Wrap Machine, a self-propelled, semi-autonomous solution that enables facilities to securely wrap irregular or oversized pallets directly on the floor.

Designed to complement traditional turntable wrap machines, the Mobile Robot Stretch Wrap Machine travels to the load and wraps it in place, reducing forklift traffic and accommodating pallets that exceed standard turntable dimensions.

Its compact design and intuitive touchscreen support single-operator workflows in warehouse, manufacturing, and retail environments where floor space and foot traffic make fixed stations impractical. [Read more…] about Global Industrial unveils mobile robot stretch wrap machine to reduce forklift traffic and improve warehouse safety

World’s first commercial vertiport DXV reaches ‘topping-out’ construction milestone

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Skyports Infrastructure, a developer of vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility industry, and Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), have reached a pivotal milestone in the construction of the “DXV” vertiport, conducting the ceremonial “topping-out” ceremony to celebrate the building reaching its highest point.

The world’s first commercial vertiport, “DXV”, located adjacent to Dubai International Airport, is now 60 percent complete, with construction running on schedule for planned completion for Q1 2026. Post launch the vertiport will cater to flights with Joby Aviation’s S4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with commercial services planned in 2026.

The vertiport will be the central node of Skyports’ and RTA’s Dubai Vertiport Network (the world’s first), with further network nodes in collaboration with different developers in Dubai. [Read more…] about World’s first commercial vertiport DXV reaches ‘topping-out’ construction milestone

Festo adds the first edge device for industrial motion and IOT applications to its AX operating system

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Festo has added the first edge device to its range of AX Controllers. CEPE is a high-performance industrial PC and control unit designed for industrial motion and IoT applications. It uses the Festo AX operating system (OS), which is based on PLCnext Technology and offers an open ecosystem for modular automation and easy programming.

CEPE is designed to control and automate assembly lines and machines, as well as production processes. Highly configurable, CEPE enables the programming and monitoring of production processes, including motion applications such as pick & place, palletising and servo presses. It can also support machine visualisation and IOT data acquisition and analysis.

Ben Lloyd, Festo’s Product Manager‒Electrical Automation, says: “End users and machine builders are under constant pressure to meet new production demands and shorten development cycles. [Read more…] about Festo adds the first edge device for industrial motion and IOT applications to its AX operating system

Bal Seal Engineering releases seals for robotics pre-certified to IP67 and IP69 requirements

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Bal Seal Engineering, a manufacturer of custom-engineered sealing solutions, is now providing spring-energized seals that are pre-certified to meet IP67 and IP69 rating requirements common to robotics applications.

This pre-certification eliminates the need for in-house or outsourced seal testing, saving time, reducing costs, and simplifying logistics for robotics designers.

Bal Seal provides standard and custom-developed spring-energized seals pre-certified to IP67 or IP69 requirements, as required. IP67 certification indicates a seal is dust-tight and can be submerged in water up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) for a limited time without damage. [Read more…] about Bal Seal Engineering releases seals for robotics pre-certified to IP67 and IP69 requirements

CEVA Logistics becomes premium partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP and Ferrari Hypercar

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CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, has signed a new multi-year agreement with Ferrari to continue its logistics relationship as Official Logistics Provider and Premium Partner of both Scuderia Ferrari HP and – new for 2026 – Ferrari Hypercar.

Under the new contract, CEVA will continue to manage comprehensive logistics for Scuderia Ferrari HP while adding support to Ferrari’s Hypercar motorsports activities.

CEVA’s support includes routing, transport modes, transport provider selection, customs clearance and emergency protocols – all with a vision to propose more sustainable, low carbon solutions and reduce emissions. [Read more…] about CEVA Logistics becomes premium partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP and Ferrari Hypercar

Outrider launches first enterprise-class support services for driverless yard operations

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Outrider, the leader in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has announced the launch of the industry’s first enterprise-class support services designed to maximize the performance and uptime of driverless yard operations.

The new services will support the commercial rollout of the company’s driverless Outrider System in 2026, ensuring Fortune 500 enterprises achieve the full ROI potential of their automation investments.

“Automation is not just confined to the warehouse any longer; it’s making a remarkable leap into the logistics yard,” said Todd Lewis, senior vice president at Prologis Ventures. [Read more…] about Outrider launches first enterprise-class support services for driverless yard operations

AI-enabled floor cleaning: How floor scrubbers break through the technological barriers of traditional cleaning

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As global cleaning automation accelerates at a CAGR exceeding 25%, the limitations of traditional floor-cleaning machines have become increasingly visible.

Manual and semi-automatic scrubbers lack the perception, intelligence, and adaptability required in modern commercial environments. Transparent liquids remain undetectable, complex terrain disrupts cleaning patterns, and inconsistent human operation causes variable cleaning quality.

Tineco, a pioneer in smart cleaning technology, is redefining the category through advanced AI-powered floor scrubbers engineered for industrial, retail, healthcare, transportation, and large-scale facilities. [Read more…] about AI-enabled floor cleaning: How floor scrubbers break through the technological barriers of traditional cleaning

Humanoid Global makes strategic investment in HowToRobot

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Humanoid Global, a publicly traded investment issuer focused on building and accelerating a portfolio of pioneering companies in the humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, has committed to a strategic investment in HowToRobot.

Founded in 2017, HowToRobot was established to help address several challenges facing organizations that adopt automation technologies, including limited internal expertise, fragmented vendor markets, and a lack of reliable pricing benchmarks.

The company provides structured, end-to-end automation support designed to help businesses identify, source, and implement automation solutions suited to their operations. [Read more…] about Humanoid Global makes strategic investment in HowToRobot