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Inside Torc Robotics: How autonomous trucking is moving toward commercial reality

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Autonomous trucking has long been viewed as one of the most commercially promising – and technically demanding – applications of artificial intelligence and robotics.

Unlike passenger robotaxis, long-haul freight routes offer more structured operating environments and clearer economic incentives, making them a key battleground in the race toward large-scale autonomy.

Among the companies working to bring self-driving trucks into commercial operation, Torc Robotics has emerged as one of the sector’s strongest players. [Read more…] about Inside Torc Robotics: How autonomous trucking is moving toward commercial reality

SGS awards Dobot robotics ISO 10218 cybersecurity certification

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SGS has successfully partnered with Dobot, a developer of collaborative robotics, to verify that its CR 30H Series meets the cybersecurity-related safety requirements of ISO 10218-1:2025, the latest international standard for industrial robot safety.

This verification demonstrates that the CR 30H Series aligns with international expectations for secure-by-design robotics, strengthening its readiness for high-end industrial manufacturing applications and global market access.

In February 2026, SGS awarded Dobot a Verification of Conformity (VoC), confirming full compliance with all cybersecurity elements of ISO 10218-1:2025. [Read more…] about SGS awards Dobot robotics ISO 10218 cybersecurity certification

The 7 Best Auto Parts Inventory Management Platforms

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Managing auto parts inventory comes with high pressure. One missing component can delay repairs, slow fulfillment, or disrupt an entire operation. For eCommerce retailers, repair shops, and distributors, keeping accurate stock while avoiding overordering is a constant balancing act.

Manual tracking and scattered systems often lead to stockouts, lost parts, and frustrated customers who expect fast, reliable service.

Modern inventory management software helps prevent these issues by giving teams real-time visibility, a smarter organization, and more efficient ordering. With the right platform, businesses can reduce errors, improve accuracy, and keep operations moving without interruptions. [Read more…] about The 7 Best Auto Parts Inventory Management Platforms

The Rise of the Autonomous Network Control Tower: How AI is Becoming the Supply Chain’s Central Nervous System

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For a long time, visibility in the logistics industry has been focused on screens loaded with data, providing an almost real-time view into shipments in transit, anomalies or disruptions occurring along the way, the location of trucks and drivers in various parts of the country and the volume of shipments moving through the network.

But as the dynamics of the market continue to shift, simply seeing isn’t enough. Now, there’s a need for autonomous network control towers where AI not only provides visibility into what is happening but also proactively manages the supply chain.

This is precisely what Libera has built: a platform where AI becomes the operational brain of your entire logistics network. [Read more…] about The Rise of the Autonomous Network Control Tower: How AI is Becoming the Supply Chain’s Central Nervous System

ABB Robotics launches PickMaster Lite to ‘simplify and accelerate robotic picking’

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ABB Robotics has launched PickMaster Lite, a streamlined version of its PickMaster software suite designed to help packaging OEMs and system integrators deploy high-speed, vision-guided robotic picking applications more quickly and with less complexity.

Offering essential functionality for common picking tasks, PickMaster Lite reduces engineering effort and simplifies system setup, enabling faster commissioning and lower total cost of ownership.

Craig McDonnell, business line managing director industries at ABB Robotics, says: “Manufacturers are increasingly looking for automation that can be deployed quickly and reliably to keep pace with changing demand. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics launches PickMaster Lite to ‘simplify and accelerate robotic picking’

Richtech Robotics named ‘Rookie of the Year’ by Vegas Golden Knights

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Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven robotic solutions, has been named “Rookie of the Year” by the Vegas Golden Knights for the 2025-2026 season, marking a standout first year in the team’s partner ecosystem.

The recognition comes as the Golden Knights reach the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. As one of the organization’s newest partners, Richtech Robotics engaged fans through its innovative activations and unique integration of service robotics into the live sports experience.

Wayne Huang, Richtech Robotics’ CEO, says: “As a Las Vegas-based company, our engagement with the Vegas Golden Knights community has been an especially meaningful experience to us. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics named ‘Rookie of the Year’ by Vegas Golden Knights

Comau and Aptiv partner on AI-powered robotics and autonomous industrial automation systems

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Industrial automation specialist Comau is collaborating with technology company Aptiv to explore the co-development of next-generation intelligent automation solutions designed to help industrial customers operate more safely, efficiently, and autonomously.

The agreement establishes a framework for the two companies to evaluate joint development in key areas of focus including advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and automated warehouse and logistics systems.

Jay Bellissimo, senior vice president and president, intelligent systems, software and services, Aptiv, says: “Robotics and industrial automation are evolving quickly, with systems that sense, think, and act in real time at the edge. [Read more…] about Comau and Aptiv partner on AI-powered robotics and autonomous industrial automation systems

Krones unveils ‘first-ever’ use of robotics for container distribution

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Krones says it has had “great success” using robotics to group packs into pallet layers for several years. And now, for the first time, the same principle has been adapted to distribute containers as they approach the packer.

With Robobox SynFlow, Krones has brought a new, modular system to market that is the first to use robotic technology to reliably and gently distribute containers into designated lanes. [Read more…] about Krones unveils ‘first-ever’ use of robotics for container distribution

Skyports to collaborate with City of Gold Coast to advance commercial advanced air mobility in region

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Skyports Infrastructure, a vertiport development and operations company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Gold Coast, Australia to collaborate on implementing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) within the city.

The MoU was signed between Yun Yuan Tay, head of APAC, Skyports, and Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate, at the City of Gold Coast Chambers.

As a part of the agreement, Skyports will lead the development of the vertiport network and the supporting vertiport infrastructure, including navigating the regulatory framework, supporting the planning pathways, scoping potential vertiport sites and engaging with land owners. In time, Skyports plans to operate the network. [Read more…] about Skyports to collaborate with City of Gold Coast to advance commercial advanced air mobility in region

Geekplus partners with Mindugar to accelerate warehouse automation adoption across Latin America

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Geekplus, one of the world’s largest warehouse robotics companies, and Mindugar, a provider of industrial storage and racking systems in Latin America, have agreed a strategic partnership.

This collaboration marks a key milestone in Geekplus’s continued global expansion and reinforces its commitment to enabling next-generation supply chain operations across the LatAm region.

Together, Geekplus and Mindugar will deliver integrated, scalable automation solutions tailored to the needs of Latin American businesses. [Read more…] about Geekplus partners with Mindugar to accelerate warehouse automation adoption across Latin America