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FORT Robotics extends physical AI safety platform with Nvidia Halos

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FORT Robotics, the “Trust Layer” for physical AI, has announced joining the Nvidia Halos for Robotics ecosystem that’s bringing safety to autonomous robots.

FORT will demonstrate an agentic safety application built with the open source Nvidia Halos Outside-In Safety Blueprint this week at the Automate conference in Chicago and presenting in the Humanoid Robotics Pavilion with Nvidia on June 23rd.

The Nvidia Outside-In Safety Blueprint combined with the FORT Trust Layer extends robot perception beyond onboard sensors by using external infrastructure sensors and visual AI Agents to deliver real-time, safety-certifiable functional safety to maximize operational throughput. [Read more…] about FORT Robotics extends physical AI safety platform with Nvidia Halos

Fieldwork Robotics secures SEED Innovations investment to scale berry harvesting robots

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Fieldwork Robotics, developers of selective, adaptive and modular harvesting robots, has agreed an investment from SEED Innovations, the AIM-quoted investing company chaired by prominent British businessman Jim Mellon.

The investment forms part of a £2.5 million Seed+ fundraise and combined investment and grant funding announced in April 2026.

Jim Mellon is one of the UK’s most prominent early-stage investors, with a long track record of identifying and backing transformative technology businesses. [Read more…] about Fieldwork Robotics secures SEED Innovations investment to scale berry harvesting robots

Multi-robot demo showcases new UK’s Plymouth subsea test range

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A new underwater trials site designed to accelerate UK marine autonomy and ocean sensing has completed its first major test thanks to a live, multi-marine surface and subsea robotic platform demonstration.

The Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) project, part of Smart Sound Plymouth, led by the University of Plymouth, with Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), saw platforms from ACUA Ocean, ecoSUB Robotics, Seaber and Sonardyne working together above and below the surface.

The all-day collaborative demonstration enabled visitors from business, science, defence and national bodies to view the potential of the three-year, £1.2 million SSCS project. [Read more…] about Multi-robot demo showcases new UK’s Plymouth subsea test range

Tech company AVI-SPL launches autonomous Dallas-Houston freight operations with Volvo Autonomous Solutions

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AVI-SPL, a global technology solutions provider, and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have started commercial autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston using the Volvo VNL Autonomous powered by the Aurora Driver.

The operations will support AVI-SPL’s transport of various audio-visual electronics, including a mix of new products and end-of-life equipment from which AVI-SPL reclaims precious metals as a part of its Electronic Recycling Program.

The collaboration reflects AVI-SPL’s continued investment in operational innovation and supply chain strategies designed to improve scalability, reliability, and long-term efficiency. [Read more…] about Tech company AVI-SPL launches autonomous Dallas-Houston freight operations with Volvo Autonomous Solutions

Richtech Robotics launches 24/7 interactive livestream featuring AI robot ADAM

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Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, has launched a new initiative: a live, 24/7 interactive streaming platform featuring the company’s AI-powered humanoid robot, ADAM.

The immersive experience gives audiences around the world the ability to interact directly with ADAM in real-time through a livestream broadcast, enabling users to chat with the robot, ask questions, and observe how embodied AI responds dynamically to human interaction.

Through direct engagement and continuous interaction, ADAM, accelerated by Nvidia Jetson Thor for onboard compute and developed with the Nvidia Isaac open robotics platform, is positioned to become one of the first robot “influencers,” demonstrating how AI-powered robots can communicate naturally with users in the physical world. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics launches 24/7 interactive livestream featuring AI robot ADAM

AI-powered robot automates Serrano ham labeling for the first time

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Until recently, labeling Serrano hams, which is a must because it determines their progression through different aging and drying processes, was a laborious task. Since a robot could not detect the bones in the ham, human involvement was indispensable.

Now, a Spanish systems integrator has developed an AI-based robotic system capable of performing this task. The labels – up to 900 per hour – are injected by a Stäubli SCARA robot designed for hygiene-sensitive applications in the food industry.

It takes 10 to 18 months of drying and ripening for a delicious Spanish Serrano ham to be ready for consumption, and this process consists of several steps. A medium-sized Serrano producer can process more than 5,000 hams per day, so labeling them with the week, year, and batch number is a small but crucial step early in the process. [Read more…] about AI-powered robot automates Serrano ham labeling for the first time

How JLCMC is Redefining Industrial Automation Solutions for Modern Factories

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The manufacturing industry is changing rapidly. Factors are facing pressure to generate more, waste less, and adapt rapidly, while maintaining costs under control. The heart of this shift is industrial automation, plus the suppliers who fuel it in the back room.

Among the names slowly emerging in this area is JLCMC, an online store that provides factories with a streamlined solution for accessing the components required to construct, upgrade, and maintain automated systems, all without the usual procurement hassle. [Read more…] about How JLCMC is Redefining Industrial Automation Solutions for Modern Factories

A3’s Automate 2026 breaks records as demand for robotics, AI and automation grows

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Automate, North America’s largest robotics and automation event, celebrated its most successful show to date, drawing more than 50,000 registrants and 1,230 exhibitors to McCormick Place in Chicago from June 22-25.

Hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), Automate 2026 filled 425,000 square feet of show floor space with the latest technologies in robotics, artificial intelligence, machine vision, motion control and industrial automation.

The record-setting event reflected the continued growth of automation across industries as companies look for practical ways to improve productivity, address workforce challenges, strengthen supply chains and remain competitive. [Read more…] about A3’s Automate 2026 breaks records as demand for robotics, AI and automation grows

RLWRLD launches open platform to benchmark dexterous robotic hands

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RLWRLD, a physical AI company with a proprietary robotics foundation model, RLDX-1, has announced the launch of “All Hands Up!”, an open web platform that provides technical reports and visualization tools based on the company’s firsthand experience operating a wide range of commercially available dexterous robot hands.

All Hands Up! is designed to analyze and share the real-world operating performance and design trade-offs of robotic hands that are difficult to assess through manufacturer specification sheets alone.

RLWRLD developed the platform based on operational data collected from real-world use, aiming to address a question repeatedly raised across research and industrial settings: “Which robotic hands perform effectively in real-world environments?” [Read more…] about RLWRLD launches open platform to benchmark dexterous robotic hands

Robust.AI selects Aptiv’s AI-powered perception system for next-generation Carter warehouse robot

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Aptiv, an industrial technology company, has announced that Robust.AI, a developer of AI-driven warehouse automation, has selected Aptiv’s intelligent perception solutions, including AI and Machine Learning based sensor fusion powered by the Aptiv Pulse sensor for its Gen 3 Carter collaborative mobile robot.

This selection builds on the companies’ existing collaboration to combine Aptiv’s proven solutions with Robust.AI’s robotics expertise and human-centered design to accelerate scalable, AI-powered robotic workflows, while also establishing the foundation for Performance Level d – or PL(d) – certification across relevant industrial safety use cases.

Jay Bellissimo, senior VP and president, intelligent systems, software and services, Aptiv, says: “Scale adoption of robotics requires safety critical perception that spans the dynamic conditions experienced in the real world.” [Read more…] about Robust.AI selects Aptiv’s AI-powered perception system for next-generation Carter warehouse robot