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ASI Robots acquires Scythe Robotics to expand autonomous equipment across landscaping, construction, and agriculture

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Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) – or ASI Robots as it’s also known – has acquired Scythe Robotics, the Colorado-based developer of advanced, commercial-grade autonomous solutions for the landscape industry. 

The deal brings Scythe’s industry-leading onboard intelligence and proprietary computer vision system, Scythe Sight, to ASI’s established product offerings in industrial environments, like construction and agriculture, while further bolstering Scythe’s rapidly growing deployments of M.52, its all-electric, autonomous commercial mower.

Jack Morrison, Scythe’s cofounder and CEO, says: “With complementary values and missions, both Scythe and ASI build autonomy that shows up every day, in the real world, and delivers labor leverage for customers who can’t afford downtime. [Read more…] about ASI Robots acquires Scythe Robotics to expand autonomous equipment across landscaping, construction, and agriculture

MassRobotics, AWS, and Nvidia launch second cohort of physical AI fellowship

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MassRobotics, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Nvidia have announced the second cohort of the Physical AI Fellowship, a program designed to support robotics startups developing artificial intelligence systems for real-world machines.

The virtual program provides technical guidance, computing resources, and access to a global robotics ecosystem to help startups develop and scale “physical AI” technologies. The initiative builds on the inaugural fellowship cohort launched in late 2025.

The 2026 cohort includes nine startups working across sectors such as agriculture, construction, renewable energy, industrial automation, logistics, teleoperation, robotics data infrastructure, and humanoid robotics. [Read more…] about MassRobotics, AWS, and Nvidia launch second cohort of physical AI fellowship

7 Reasons Home Service Franchises Continue to Attract Ambitious Entrepreneurs

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A successful business will begin with the right opportunity. Many aspiring entrepreneurs look for industries that offer steady demand, proven systems, and room for growth.

Among the several options available, home service franchises continue to attract attention as they provide services that homeowners rely on throughout the year.

Many entrepreneurs are attracted to opportunities that provide guidance, structure, and a clear business path forward. That is one of the major reasons home service franchises remain among the best franchise opportunities available today. [Read more…] about 7 Reasons Home Service Franchises Continue to Attract Ambitious Entrepreneurs

Exotec and Komar launch ‘next-generation’ automated fulfilment centre in Savannah

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Exotec, a global warehouse robotics company, has announced a major automation deployment with Komar Distribution Services (KDS), a third-party logistics provider.

KDS is set to equip its 760,000 square-foot facility in Savannah, Georgia with Exotec’s Skypod robotic system and a fully integrated end-to-end automation solution.

The site is designed to support significant projected growth in D2C volume across apparel, home goods, and consumer products brands, including Komar-owned labels such as Cuddl Duds and Le Mystère, alongside 3PL clients. [Read more…] about Exotec and Komar launch ‘next-generation’ automated fulfilment centre in Savannah

Ambi Robotics launches AmbiVision AI system to read labels and identify items in automated warehouses

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Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotics for commercial operations, has introduced AmbiVision, an AI-powered item intelligence and perception software application designed to automate complex item identification, tracking, and Cognitive optical character recognition (OCR) to support reliable downstream automation in logistics and distribution operations.

AmbiVision expands Ambi’s AI Skill Suite capabilities under AmbiOS with visual intelligence built for high-speed real-world operations.

AmbiVision is available as a software application within AI Skill Suite, powered by AmbiOS. The technology is already operating within existing customer deployments and AmbiVision’s high-resolution data visibility is compatible with leading vision systems, such as the DataMan 380 from Cognex. [Read more…] about Ambi Robotics launches AmbiVision AI system to read labels and identify items in automated warehouses

Serve Robotics and White Castle launch autonomous delivery via Uber Eats

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Serve Robotics, an autonomous delivery robot provider, and White Castle, which claims to be “America’s first fast-food hamburger chain”, have agreed a partnership to deliver the restaurant’s “Sliders” and “Crave-worthy” menu items via Serve’s autonomous delivery robots on Uber Eats.

Customers ordering White Castle in Serve’s delivery zone may now have their meals arrive in one of Serve’s autonomous sidewalk robots.

The partnership further expands Serve’s presence on the Uber Eats platform, which already offers Serve’s robotic deliveries in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta (including Buckhead), Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, and Alexandria, Virginia, with additional US cities coming soon. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics and White Castle launch autonomous delivery via Uber Eats

Dürr unveils robotic system that prints custom designs on vehicle bodies

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Dürr has launched EcoNextJet, which prints complex graphics, patterns and lettering directly onto vehicle surfaces: in high resolution, both horizontally and vertically, and in two colours when required.

Dürr’s new application system integrates custom designs directly into the painting process, replacing films and manual steps with an automated sequence that frees up resources.

The vehicle personalisation trend shows no signs of slowing down. Until now, the process involved manually gluing on elaborate patterns or lettering – often multi-layered, difficult-to-recycle films with noticeable edges and limited adhesion.

EcoNextJet automates this labour-intensive step, transforming creative design into a serial process. [Read more…] about Dürr unveils robotic system that prints custom designs on vehicle bodies

Aerowash selected by IAG to supply aircraft washing robots to British Airways at Heathrow

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Aerowash has received a positive award notice from International Airlines Group (IAG) following a competitive tender process. The contract covers the supply of aircraft washing robots for British Airways’ operations at London Heathrow Airport.

The next step is to finalize and sign a delivery agreement, which is expected within approximately three weeks. The deal includes several washing robots and is planned to be implemented through a multi-year leasing arrangement.

“This is a real milestone for Aerowash. Being selected by one of the world’s leading airline groups is a strong recognition of our technology and our organization. This once again shows that Aerowash is a leading supplier in this niche segment,” says Niklas Adler, CEO of Aerowash. [Read more…] about Aerowash selected by IAG to supply aircraft washing robots to British Airways at Heathrow

Rhoda AI launches with $450 million Series A to ‘bring robots out of the lab and Into the real world’

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Rhoda AI has announced its public launch after 18 months in stealth, unveiling FutureVision, a new approach to robotic intelligence based on video-predictive control and designed to operate beyond controlled laboratory demonstrations and into real-world environments.

The company also announced it has raised $450 million in Series A funding to accelerate development and industrial deployment.

Traditional industrial robots perform well in structured environments but remain largely limited to pre-programmed trajectories. More recent AI approaches – particularly vision-language-action (VLA) models – allow robots to learn from data and have demonstrated impressive results in laboratory settings. [Read more…] about Rhoda AI launches with $450 million Series A to ‘bring robots out of the lab and Into the real world’

Robotic seafood company Shinkei Systems acquires first processing plant to scale nationwide

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Shinkei Systems, the seafood robotics company behind Seremoni Grade fish, announced it has purchased a 16,000-square-foot processing plant in Tacoma, Washington.

The Seremoni Grade Plant more than doubles Shinkei’s total footprint and represents a major milestone in the company’s mission to deliver Michelin-quality fish for all.

Situated in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the plant provides a strategic hub for the West Coast seafood industry with direct proximity to key regional fisheries. [Read more…] about Robotic seafood company Shinkei Systems acquires first processing plant to scale nationwide