Sitegeist, a Munich-based construction robotics startup, has raised €4 million in a pre-seed funding round. The funding will enable Sitegeist to rapidly expand its team, hiring and scale the deployment of its automated, AI-enabled robots on real-world construction sites, helping concrete renovation companies overcome acute capacity constraints. [Read more…] about Sitegeist Robotics raises €4 million pre-seed funding to commercialize its construction robots
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Dosenbach-Ochsner installs more than 100 Exotec Skypod robots to modernize Swiss warehouse
Swiss sportswear and equipment company Dosenbach-Ochsner, part of the Deichmann Group, has installed the Exotec Skypod system at its Luterbach site (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland) – a scalable robotic solution designed for intralogistics and warehouse automation.
Since the system has gone live, more than 100 Skypod robots have been operational, supplying picking and packing stations from approximately 174,000 storage locations.
The flexibility of the Skypod system was the deciding factor for Dosenbach-Ochsner, with Exotec’s technology able to handle activity peaks with ease, making it the ideal solution for the Luterbach warehouse. [Read more…] about Dosenbach-Ochsner installs more than 100 Exotec Skypod robots to modernize Swiss warehouse
Kodiak AI adds Haas Alert’s ‘Safety Cloud’ to its autonomous trucking solution
Haas Alert, a specialist in connected vehicle safety and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solutions, says that Kodiak AI, a provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, has integrated Haas Alert’s Safety Cloud digital alerting platform into its autonomous trucking solution.
Under this collaboration, Kodiak will utilize Safety Cloud to deliver real-time safety alerts to approaching vehicles and motorists, providing beyond-line-of-sight information to enhance roadway safety.
Safety Cloud sends digital alerts via the cellular network to motorists with informationabout the road ahead. These alerts are shown either on vehicle infotainment screens or through apps on digital devices. [Read more…] about Kodiak AI adds Haas Alert’s ‘Safety Cloud’ to its autonomous trucking solution
Brightpick enters automotive market through strategic partnership with NAPA
Brightpick, a provider of AI-powered robotic automation for warehouses, has agreed a strategic partnership with NAPA, a major US retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts, accessories, and service items, to deploy advanced automation technology across its distribution centers.
Through this partnership, Brightpick’s robotic solutions will aim to improve overall warehouse performance to support NAPA’s nationwide store network.
Brightpick and NAPA first collaborated in 2025 on a pilot project, which has been running successfully. NAPA then signed an agreement with Brightpick for an additional site in early 2026, with the potential for future installations at other locations. The first project under this agreement will include more than 100 Brightpick robots to support high-volume processing. [Read more…] about Brightpick enters automotive market through strategic partnership with NAPA
Michigan State University scientists use AI to grow gigantic diamond worth trillions in lab
Natural diamonds are ‘actually lower quality than the kind of diamond we grow’, say researchers
Diamond is more than just a gemstone; it is the hardest natural substance on Earth with exceptional qualities for improving semiconductors – the materials used in electronics, electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.
Michigan State University has received a $3 million National Science Foundation grant as part of the NSF’s Future Manufacturing program in collaboration with teams at the Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest and Fraunhofer USA Center Mid-Atlantic.
The teams are using artificial intelligence to grow high-quality diamond in labs, which could be the key to the future of semiconductor manufacturing and advancing workforce talent in the US. [Read more…] about Michigan State University scientists use AI to grow gigantic diamond worth trillions in lab
Toyota Canada to deploy Agility Robotics’ humanoid Digit in manufacturing operations
Agility Robotics, creator of the general-purpose humanoid robot Digit, says Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) has signed a commercial agreement with the company.
After a successful pilot, TMMC plans to deploy Agility’s robot, Digit, in its facilities to support employees with manufacturing, supply chain and logistics operations.
Tim Hollander, president, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, says: “Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada has long been a leader in automotive manufacturing innovation. [Read more…] about Toyota Canada to deploy Agility Robotics’ humanoid Digit in manufacturing operations
5 Best Warehouse Management Systems for 3PLs
Running a third-party logistics operation means juggling multiple clients, complex billing structures, tight SLAs, and constant pressure to grow – all at the same time. A generic warehouse management system wasn’t built for that kind of complexity.
What separates a 3PL-specific WMS from standard warehouse software comes down to a few things: multi-client architecture, automated client billing, and customer-facing portals that give your clients real-time visibility into their inventory.
That’s why choosing the right WMS matters so much for 3PLs. The wrong system creates manual work, slows down client onboarding, and turns billing into a weekly headache. The right one becomes the operational backbone that lets you take on new business with confidence. [Read more…] about 5 Best Warehouse Management Systems for 3PLs
When the Algorithm Fails: Who is Legally Responsible After a Waymo Accident?
The Technology is Impressive, But it’s Not Infallible
Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are, by most technical measures, a remarkable achievement. Each car is equipped with a suite of LiDAR sensors, radar, cameras, and a continuously updated AI model trained on billions of miles of real-world and simulated driving data.
Alphabet’s robotaxi division has positioned itself as the safest self-driving platform on the road, and statistically, there is data to support that claim.
But “safer on average” is not the same as “safe in every situation.” Since Waymo expanded its commercial operations in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has logged multiple incident reports involving its vehicles. [Read more…] about When the Algorithm Fails: Who is Legally Responsible After a Waymo Accident?
6 AI Construction Estimating Software Tested on Complex Project Accuracy
One missed take-off line can add six figures to a bid. In a recent Procore survey, 48 percent of construction leaders called AI the most critical tech for future project delivery.
We put six AI-powered estimating platforms – led by enterprise veteran InEight Estimate – through a multidisciplinary test to see which ones nail the numbers fast and which still guess. The stakes: ship a rapid bid without giving up accuracy. Here’s what we found. [Read more…] about 6 AI Construction Estimating Software Tested on Complex Project Accuracy
Designing for Automation in Injection Molding: How Product Design Drives Robotic Manufacturing Efficiency
The use of automation in injection molding has developed beyond the basic part extraction into all-inclusive robotic cells that manage the molding process, inspection, assembly, and packaging.
With seemingly great emphasis on the selection of robots, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), and control systems, the critical elements that determine the success of automation are often made at a much earlier stage when the product is being designed.
Geometry, material behavior, and handling features of parts have a direct impact on cycle time, and defect rates. Design for Automation (DfA) is a base engineering discipline that connects product design, mold design, and manufacturing productivity. [Read more…] about Designing for Automation in Injection Molding: How Product Design Drives Robotic Manufacturing Efficiency