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Advantech and Fort Robotics build safety platform for next-generation physical AI

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Advantech, a specialist in industrial edge computing and AI systems, has announced the expansion of its edge AI portfolio with the upcoming release of the MIC-735 powered by Nvidia IGX T5000 module.

Built on Nvidia IGX Thor platform, this industrial-grade system is designed to bring real-time physical AI directly to the edge by combining high-speed sensor processing, enterprise-grade reliability, and functional safety.

To meet the rigorous demands of mission-critical environments, Advantech participates in the Nvidia Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab and has partnered with Fort Robotics to seamlessly integrate their embedded safety architecture. [Read more…] about Advantech and Fort Robotics build safety platform for next-generation physical AI

Robots and AI are tackling some of the biggest challenges in construction

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Each year, the construction industry builds $2.1 trillion worth of structures in the US, and more than three-quarters of those projects face delays, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

One solution could be robots.

Virginia Tech researchers, in collaboration with Procon Consulting, are developing a coordinated team of robots, drones, and technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) sensing and computer vision designed to enable continuous, remote monitoring of construction sites. [Read more…] about Robots and AI are tackling some of the biggest challenges in construction

Brightpick launches ‘highest-throughput robotic fulfillment system ever developed’

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Brightpick, a provider of robotic automation for warehouses, is unveiling Gridpicker, a high-throughput grid-based fulfillment system run by AI-powered mobile manipulators, built on the company’s widely deployed Autopicker technology. The company claims it is the “highest-throughput robotic fulfillment system ever developed”.

Brightpick will provide an exclusive first-hand look at Gridpicker and announce its European launch partners at LogiMAT 2026, the international trade show for intralogistics in Stuttgart, Germany, on March 24, at 13:00 CET in Hall 8, Stand 8B25. [Read more…] about Brightpick launches ‘highest-throughput robotic fulfillment system ever developed’

DHL deploys SVT Robotics platform to integrate warehouse robots up to ‘12 times faster’

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DHL Supply Chain, one of the world’s leading contract logistics providers, announced the deployment of SVT Robotics’ SoftBot platform across its global warehouse network.

With more than 8,000 collaborative robots already active across its global operations, the new plug-and-play platform allows DHL to deploy robotics integrations up to 12 times faster than traditional custom coding setups, setting the stage for the logistics giant to fast-track future automation rollouts.

Prior to implementing the technology-neutral software, automation projects required separate custom coding for every new technology, taking up to six to eight weeks to initiate new solutions. This made enterprise-wide rollouts and upgrades slow and costly. [Read more…] about DHL deploys SVT Robotics platform to integrate warehouse robots up to ‘12 times faster’

What KYC Requirements Financial Institutions Must Follow

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Financial institutions are subject to strict regulations to identify their customers. These regulations, better known as Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines, are designed to mitigate fraud and illicit activities.

Follow the rules correctly, and it is possible to have safer transactions that will help in creating trust between both service providers and account holders. Both financial organizations and their clients need to understand these standards. [Read more…] about What KYC Requirements Financial Institutions Must Follow

BlueBotics bridges the gap between AGVs and AMRs with the launch of SmartPass

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Autonomous navigation and fleet management leader BlueBotics has launched SmartPass, a new efficiency-driving innovation within its ANT software suite.

Available immediately for “ANT driven” AGVs and AMRs, SmartPass is a robust, safe, and highly configurable technology that meets the core efficiency goal of obstacle avoidance without the drawbacks of traditional AMRs. SmartPass suits all types of automated vehicles and industrial sites.

“No matter how clean a site, and how well trained its staff, the paths of mobile robots sometimes become blocked,” said BlueBotics’ CEO, Dr Nicola Tomatis. “AGVs typically manage this situation by sending an alarm to an operator, while AMRs take any route possible, without limitation. The first can lead to transport delays, the second to traffic deadlocks. SmartPass effectively bridges the gap between the two.” [Read more…] about BlueBotics bridges the gap between AGVs and AMRs with the launch of SmartPass

Infineon and Nvidia expand collaboration to accelerate humanoid robots using digital twins

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Infineon Technologies has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Nvidia to advance system architectures for physical AI, with a focus on humanoid robots.

Building on the collaboration announced in August 2025, the companies intend to combine Infineon’s strengths in motor control, microcontrollers, power systems and security with Nvidia’s AI, robotics and simulation platforms to help the ecosystem design and deploy humanoid robots.

Infineon will also join Nvidia Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab to examine the design of robust hardware and software safety foundations, ensuring that robots can operate safely and securely in real-world environments. [Read more…] about Infineon and Nvidia expand collaboration to accelerate humanoid robots using digital twins

NXP and Nvidia collaborate on edge computing platform for humanoid robots

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NXP Semiconductors has announced innovative robotics solutions for reliable, secure, real-time data processing and transport and advanced networking, enabling sensor fusion, machine vision and precision motor control.

First in a series of NXP’s foundational robotics solutions, these ready-to-deploy solutions were developed in collaboration with Nvidia and implement Nvidia Holoscan Sensor Bridge with NXP’s highly integrated SoCs.

This reduces discrete components, significantly shrinking footprint, power and cost, while also simplifying the software complexity of robotic sensing and actuation, including humanoid form factors. [Read more…] about NXP and Nvidia collaborate on edge computing platform for humanoid robots

Vention launches AI-powered bin-picking robot system at Nvidia GTC

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Vention, creator of the world’s only full-stack software and hardware automation platform, has launched its Rapid Operator AI, a solution designed to automate complex, unstructured tasks, beginning with deep bin picking.

The launch marks a significant evolution from last year’s GTC technical showcase debut of AI Operator as physical AI for unstructured tasks. Rapid Operator AI transforms that concept into a turnkey industrial system built on Vention’s Generalized Robotic Industrial Intelligence Pipeline (GRIIP) and engineered for immediate deployment in production environments. [Read more…] about Vention launches AI-powered bin-picking robot system at Nvidia GTC

STMicroelectronics and Leopard Imaging launch Nvidia Jetson-ready vision module for humanoid robots

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STMicroelectronics and Leopard Imaging have introduced an all-in-one multimodal vision module for humanoid and other advanced robotics systems.

Combining ST imaging, 3D scene-mapping, and motion sensing with the Nvidia Holoscan Sensor Bridge technology, the module integrates natively with Nvidia Jetson and Nvidia Isaac open robot development platform, simplifying and accelerating vision system design within the size, weight, and power constraints of humanoid robots.

“Humanoid robotics is moving beyond research projects and demonstrations to deliver powerful new machines for a wide range of roles in manufacturing and automotive factories, logistics and warehousing, as well as retail and customer service,” said Marco Angelici, vice-president of marketing and application for analog power MEMS and sensors, at STMicroelectronics. [Read more…] about STMicroelectronics and Leopard Imaging launch Nvidia Jetson-ready vision module for humanoid robots