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Locus Robotics expands European headquarters with new automation demo and customer hub

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Locus Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation technologies, has embarked on the next phase of its European growth with plans to relocate its European headquarters operations to Logistics Campus Aalsmeer.

The increased footprint will provide significantly more space for Locus Robotics’ European teams, warehouse operations, customer demonstrations, solution training, partner engagement, and regional robot lifecycle support.

The move builds on several years of regional growth, with Locus Robotics now serving 160+ customers across more than 20 countries and supporting more than 17,000 robots in the field. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics expands European headquarters with new automation demo and customer hub

Why Reliable Backup Power is Becoming Essential for Modern Robotics Systems

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Modern robotics systems are transforming industries by improving efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. From manufacturing plants to logistics facilities, organizations increasingly depend on automated systems to keep operations running smoothly around the clock.

Businesses researching backup power solutions for robotics infrastructure can find valuable information through Nite & Day Power, which specializes in uninterruptible power systems designed to protect critical equipment from outages and power disturbances.

As automation becomes more advanced, reliable backup power is no longer a secondary consideration but a fundamental requirement for operational success. [Read more…] about Why Reliable Backup Power is Becoming Essential for Modern Robotics Systems

5 Best Audio to Video AI Generators for Modern Content Workflows

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The audio to video AI generator category has evolved into a core layer of modern content production systems, enabling users to transform spoken audio, voiceovers, and scripts into structured visual narratives.

Instead of relying on traditional editing workflows, these platforms automate scene generation, timing alignment, and visual selection, allowing content to be produced at scale across marketing, education, and social media environments.

In practice, an audio to video AI generator is used for repurposing podcasts, converting narration into short-form videos, and generating multilingual video content without filming. [Read more…] about 5 Best Audio to Video AI Generators for Modern Content Workflows

Robotics firm Eternal and seed breeder Rijk Zwaan partner to optimize tomato varieties for greenhouse automation

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eternal.ag and Rijk Zwaan are collaborating in exploring which tomato varieties can support robotic crop work operations in greenhouses.

By sharing knowledge and insights, the initiative aims to better understand which plant characteristics are suited for a future where crop work in greenhouse environments is fully automated.

By combining Rijk Zwaan’s global experience in fruit and vegetable breeding with eternal.ag’s expertise in robotics and AI, the companies will explore which crop traits are most suitable for autonomous tasks in greenhouses such as harvesting and other activities. [Read more…] about Robotics firm Eternal and seed breeder Rijk Zwaan partner to optimize tomato varieties for greenhouse automation

Yamaha expands autonomous farming platform with new weed-control system for orchards and vineyards

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Yamaha Agriculture is expanding the capabilities of its Prospr autonomous farming platform with a new herbicide attachment designed to automate weed control in orchards and vineyards.

Developed with Croplands Equipment, the system adds precision herbicide application to Prospr’s growing list of autonomous field operations, helping specialty crop growers reduce labor requirements, improve spraying consistency, and increase operational efficiency.

Designed to integrate seamlessly with Prospr, the new attachment extends automation across a wider range of orchard and vineyard tasks and will be showcased at Hort Connections 2026 in South Australia next week.

Yamaha Agriculture president and CEO Nolan Paul said specialty crop growers are looking for practical, scalable automation technologies that can help them be more sustainable, efficient and profitable today, while also preparing for the future. [Read more…] about Yamaha expands autonomous farming platform with new weed-control system for orchards and vineyards

Why Precision Swiss Machining is Critical to the Future of Robotics and Automation

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The rapid growth of robotics, factory automation, and intelligent manufacturing systems is transforming industrial production worldwide.

Modern manufacturing environments increasingly rely on highly precise mechanical systems capable of operating continuously with minimal deviation, especially as automation technologies become more advanced and interconnected.

From collaborative robots and automated assembly systems to sensor-driven manufacturing equipment, precision-engineered components are now fundamental to industrial automation performance. [Read more…] about Why Precision Swiss Machining is Critical to the Future of Robotics and Automation

Odessa Oilfield Accident Lawyer: Your Guide to Legal Support and Justice

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Finding the right Odessa personal injury lawyer is key to your recovery. We know these accidents can ruin your life physically and financially. Our firm is committed to getting you the best compensation. You’re not alone; we’ll protect your rights and ensure your family’s safety. [Read more…] about Odessa Oilfield Accident Lawyer: Your Guide to Legal Support and Justice

Sensory Robotics says ‘the end of robotic cages starts now’

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A University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub corporate partner, Sensory Robotics, says it has “broken through the fence line with a next-generation safety solution”.

Their flagship technology, the SR-1 system, is designed to be installed in and integrated with existing industrial robots, setting a new benchmark for how robots can safely transform into cobots and operate alongside humans.

Sensory Robotics, through UL certification, ensures the safety of their technology to work alongside humans and heavy robots with no restrictions on payload, reach, or speed. [Read more…] about Sensory Robotics says ‘the end of robotic cages starts now’

Physical AI’s looming data rights battle: Interview with Kate Shen of Anaxi Labs

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As artificial intelligence continues its rapid expansion into the physical world, much of the industry’s attention has focused on increasingly capable robots, larger AI models, and the vast datasets required to train them.

But a growing number of observers are asking a different question: who owns the data that makes physical AI possible, and who should benefit from it?

Kate Shen, co-founder of Anaxi Labs, is among those pushing the debate into the spotlight. Her company is developing infrastructure for what it describes as a global AI and robotics data supply chain, with a particular emphasis on worker consent, data ownership, compensation, and regulatory compliance. [Read more…] about Physical AI’s looming data rights battle: Interview with Kate Shen of Anaxi Labs

How SMEs can use automation to their advantage

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Running a small or medium-sized business in 2026 means juggling rising costs with customers who expect faster responses than ever.

If you’re still relying on manual processes to keep everything moving, you’re probably spending more time on admin than on work that actually grows your revenue.

With over 36 million small businesses in the US employing nearly half the private sector workforce, the pressure to work more efficiently has never been more real. [Read more…] about How SMEs can use automation to their advantage