Illustrative · AITÜV Süd and Quant Pi are working together to develop statistical test procedures for AI systems used in robotics and industrial automation, with the stated goal of meeting requirements under the EU AI Act and machinery regulation.
Illustrative · AIAnnouncements at ROSCon 2026 point to intensifying competition around open-source robotics software. For industrial users, that could mean easier access to development, simulation, control and motion-planning tools.
Illustrative · AIFrom wafer processing to assembly operations, industrial AI is entering process engineering, simulation, testing and inspection. Examples highlighted by Hannover Messe suggest a shift from exploratory projects toward more concrete use, even as validation and control remain unresolved issues.
Illustrative · AIWorld Manufacturing Forum 2026 will take place in Milan on October 22 and 23. The two-day event will bring together companies, international speakers and representatives from industry, institutions and academia to discuss the main shifts shaping global manufacturing.
Illustrative · AIABB Robotics has introduced AI Robot Trainer as an expansion of its OmniCore EyeMotion robot vision technology. According to the company, the tool can reduce commissioning time by up to 90% and cycle times by up to 50% in automated manufacturing applications.
Illustrative · AIAccording to VDI Nachrichten, Physical AI is aimed at overcoming the limits of robots that stop when real conditions no longer match their programmed sequence. Siemens, Kuka and Neura Robotics are cited as explaining the current state of the approach.
Illustrative · AIFABTECH 2026 will run October 21-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Returning to Las Vegas for the first time since 2016, the event will feature live demonstrations in automation, robotics, AI, welding, cutting and precision manufacturing technologies.
Illustrative · AIProductive Robotics has introduced OB7-AI, a new version of its 7-axis collaborative robot aimed at reducing setup time in CNC tending operations. According to the company, the system can locate blanks, handle the machine door and vise, and read the CNC screen to determine when a cycle is complete.
IllustrativeHitachi and FANUC are partnering on physical AI, combining Hitachi’s HMAX Industry AI with FANUC’s AI-enabled industrial robots and control technology. The work will begin in Hitachi group factories, with cited use cases including part picking for varied shapes and production changeovers.
IllustrativeOmron has announced an agreement to acquire US-based OnLogic and its parent company Interlogic for $675 million. The Japanese group plans to combine industrial edge computing, control, sensors and robotics to accelerate digital transformation in manufacturing.
Illustrative · AINeura Robotics has introduced Neuron AI, an artificial intelligence offering described as connecting senses, memory and action in autonomous robots.
Illustrative · AINeura Robotics has selected Seco to industrialize compute modules based on Qualcomm Dragonwing processors for its robots, including the 4NE1 humanoid. The partnership also extends to automation work for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
Illustrative · AIHannover Messe frames the Beijing robot games less as a sports story than as a stress test for balance algorithms, actuators and onboard perception. For industry, the decisive metric is not sprint time but whether a machine can stop safely in a shared workspace.
Illustrative · AINVIDIA said it is acquiring Hugging Face for $12.9 billion and stated that the platform will remain open to the broader AI ecosystem, including support for open-source and open-weight models, multi-cloud development, and multi-accelerator deployment.
Illustrative · AIMedtronic has announced a partnership with Cornerstone Robotics that includes a $700 million investment and distribution rights for the Sentire surgical system in selected non-U.S. markets where it has approval.
Illustrative · AIFrom experimental facility to contract production, Atomic Industries is using in-cavity sensors and its Nucleus stack to create a closed loop between mold design and molding, with early results on cycle time and launch timing.
Illustrative · AILyte AI has announced a $165 million Series C funding round. The company develops processors, multimodal sensors, and software for robotic perception, and said it will use the capital to increase production, advance AI capabilities, and expand deployments with robotics and industrial customers.
Illustrative · AIModern Machine Shop singled out several IMTS 2026 destinations it considers worth attendees’ time, spanning manufacturing demonstrations, industrial AI, automation, education and fundraising activities.
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