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Micropolis and Dubai Police launch autonomous police patrol at Global Village

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Dubai Police and Micropolis, a developer of unmanned ground vehicles and AI-driven security solutions, has announced the official deployment of the Autonomous Police Patrol at Dubai Global Village.

This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in Dubai Police’s ongoing strategy to integrate advanced technologies and artificial intelligence into public safety operations – positioning Dubai as a global leader in smart policing and urban security innovation.

The Autonomous Police Patrol is designed to enhance surveillance, monitoring, and rapid response capabilities in high-footfall public areas. [Read more…] about Micropolis and Dubai Police launch autonomous police patrol at Global Village

The Hague to host the European Robotics League 2026

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Scheveningen, one of the eight districts of The Hague, in the Netherlands, will be the stage for the European Robotics League (ERL) next year. The upcoming edition of what is described as “a leading European robotics event” will be organized by the Municipality of The Hague in collaboration with euRobotics.

The ERL brings together international teams, researchers, and technology companies to demonstrate and test the latest applications of robotics in realistic, urban environments.

In addition, the event features workshops, demonstrations, and discussion panels about the future of robotics. The event will take place in May 2026 from the 12th till the 15th and is free to attend. [Read more…] about The Hague to host the European Robotics League 2026

Festo unveils new compact vacuum generator for robot end effectors

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Industrial automation specialist Festo has launched the “OVEH” compact vacuum generator, a versatile and innovative End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) solution designed to enhance human-robot collaboration (HRC) and other robotic applications.

Featuring integrated sensors and precise valve control, the OVEH joins Festo’s growing portfolio of EOAT technologies, which are engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern manufacturing environments.

The OVEH vacuum generator combines a compact design with advanced functionality, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, including handling printed circuit boards, machine loading and unloading, packaging assembly, and picking finished items from 3D printers. [Read more…] about Festo unveils new compact vacuum generator for robot end effectors

DHL opens new Europe Innovation Center to advance robotics, AI, and sustainable logistics

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DHL Group has opened its new Europe Innovation Center in Troisdorf, Germany, marking a major step in its commitment to shaping the future of logistics through bold, customer-centric innovation.

Replacing the previous facility, this expanded and upgraded center near the Group’s headquarters in Bonn supports the development and real-world application of technologies that make supply chains smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient.

It also serves as a platform for collaboration with customers, startups, academic institutions, and industry partners. [Read more…] about DHL opens new Europe Innovation Center to advance robotics, AI, and sustainable logistics

Global shifts in ADAS and autonomous vehicles reshaping competitive SoC suppliers landscape

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Global innovation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as well as autonomous vehicles are reshaping the competitive landscape for the suppliers of system-on-chips (SoCs).

The market is entering a fast-growth phase that will change supplier market shares among global suppliers, according to a new report by Counterpoint Research.

Mobileye, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Horizon Robotics and Huawei will emerge as the top five SoC suppliers for ADAS and autonomous vehicles with a combined share of over 78 percent by 2035, up from 69 percent in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Autonomous Vehicle SoCs Forecast, H1 2025. [Read more…] about Global shifts in ADAS and autonomous vehicles reshaping competitive SoC suppliers landscape

Startup Sort A Brick looking to raise €3 million to scale up ‘world’s first’ automated LEGO sorting conveyor

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Lithuania-based tech startup Sort A Brick has launched what it says is “the world’s first automated industrial-grade system for recognizing and sorting pre-owned LEGO bricks”, setting a new standard for the reuse and upcycling of one of the world’s most popular toys.

This launch comes as the company aims to raise €3 million in its next seed round to scale up its operations.

The company’s inaugural system combines custom-built hardware, software and proprietary artificial intelligence to tackle a long-standing challenge in the toy reuse sector: processing mixed piles of LEGO bricks quickly, reliably, and at scale. [Read more…] about Startup Sort A Brick looking to raise €3 million to scale up ‘world’s first’ automated LEGO sorting conveyor

Veloq and AutoStore unveil ‘world’s most advanced grocery fulfilment centre’ in Vienna as part of global automation partnership

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Veloq, the AI-powered grocery automation company within the Rohlik Group, has unveiled what is being described as “the world’s most advanced AI-driven grocery fulfilment centre” in Vienna, Austria.

The launch also marks the announcement of a global partnership with AutoStore, the technology leader in intelligent order fulfillment, to accelerate the future of grocery automation worldwide.

The facility is the first AutoStore grid worldwide to integrate real-time expedition, automatically sorting picked orders by delivery route. This eliminates manual sorting and increases throughput while reducing time, labour and cost. [Read more…] about Veloq and AutoStore unveil ‘world’s most advanced grocery fulfilment centre’ in Vienna as part of global automation partnership

Retail automation: Robots on the shop floor and behind the scenes

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From shelf-scanning robots to warehouse automation and AI-powered checkout systems, robots are transforming retail operations both in stores and behind the scenes. [Read more…] about Retail automation: Robots on the shop floor and behind the scenes

Jacobi Robotics wins DHL innovation award for its warehouse palletizing solution

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DHL announced Jacobi Robotics as the winner of its Fast Forward Challenge Americas Edition on October 14.

Jacobi Robotics received a $20,000 cash prize to bring its vision to life by working jointly with DHL innovation experts to pilot its warehouse palletizing solution.

The Fast Forward Challenge is a competition inviting businesses, start-ups and innovators to showcase their game-changing solutions in logistics for a chance to test them in a real-world environment with DHL, join the DHL Innovation Ecosystem, and potentially exhibit their solutions to DHL customers in DHL Innovation Centers worldwide. [Read more…] about Jacobi Robotics wins DHL innovation award for its warehouse palletizing solution

ABB integrates Machine Automation division into Process Automation business area

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Following the announcement of the divestment of its robotics division to SoftBank Group, ABB is transitioning the Machine Automation division – formerly part of the Robotics & Discrete Automation business area – into the Process Automation business area.

The transition will take effect in the fourth quarter of 2025.

As the division transitions into the Process Automation business area, customers in process and hybrid industries will benefit from deeper technology synergies – spanning automation, electrification and digitalization – delivered through a unified and comprehensive portfolio. [Read more…] about ABB integrates Machine Automation division into Process Automation business area