Happy New Year! I wish you a healthy and prosperous 2026, and I look forward to continuing to learn from all of you, as well as to share #robotics developments with readers of Automated Warehouse and The Robot Report!
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January 1, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Happy New Year! I wish you a healthy and prosperous 2026, and I look forward to continuing to learn from all of you, as well as to share #robotics developments with readers of Automated Warehouse and The Robot Report!
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Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it! May we remember those in need around the holidays and every day!
December 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it! May we remember those in need around the holidays and every day!
Here's something to listen to during your holiday travels: My fellow Robot Report and Automated Warehouse editors and I discuss the biggest #robotics trends and developments of the past year. What was on your list? May all your holidays be happy! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/2025-editors...
Robotics in review: Editors look back at 2025 - Automated Warehouse
The editors of The Robot Report and Automated Warehouse recap the biggest robotics industry developments of 2025.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Here's something to listen to during your holiday travels: My fellow Robot Report and Automated Warehouse editors and I discuss the biggest #robotics trends and developments of the past year. What was on your list? May all your holidays be happy! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/2025-editors...
#iRobot is declaring bankruptcy, but the consumer #robot vacuum pioneer will continue as a Chinese brand. Was this an instance of the "first mover problem," innovation missteps, or overzealous regulators? www.therobotreport.com/irobot-to-en... #robotics
iRobot to enter Chapter 11 and be acquired by Chinese creditor - The Robot Report
iRobot has begun bankruptcy proceedings under which its Chinese creditors will acquire the consumer robot company and continue the brand.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
#iRobot is declaring bankruptcy, but the consumer #robot vacuum pioneer will continue as a Chinese brand. Was this an instance of the "first mover problem," innovation missteps, or overzealous regulators? www.therobotreport.com/irobot-to-en... #robotics
If the U.S. is to successfully #reshore #manufacturing, it will need a national #robotics strategy, said members of the Congressional Robotics Caucus and a panel hosted by A3 and DLA Piper this week. How can tech and policy make the U.S. more competitive? www.therobotreport.com/national-rob...
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If the U.S. is to successfully #reshore #manufacturing, it will need a national #robotics strategy, said members of the Congressional Robotics Caucus and a panel hosted by A3 and DLA Piper this week. How can tech and policy make the U.S. more competitive? www.therobotreport.com/national-rob...
Happy Thanskgiving to all who celebrate it! I'm thankful for all we have but mindful of those who have yet to experience freedom from want or fear, or freedom of speech and worship. Use it or lose it!
November 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Happy Thanskgiving to all who celebrate it! I'm thankful for all we have but mindful of those who have yet to experience freedom from want or fear, or freedom of speech and worship. Use it or lose it!
I look forward to chatting with inVia Robotics' Lior Elazary, DHL Supply Chain's Rob Wright, and Interact Analysis' Rueben Scriven about the future of #warehouse #automation in next week's roundtable! Register now to join us! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/experts-roun... #robotics
Expert roundtable to discuss the future of warehouse automation - Automated Warehouse
Industry experts will discuss how to navigate the expanding world of warehouse automation in a free webinar.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I look forward to chatting with inVia Robotics' Lior Elazary, DHL Supply Chain's Rob Wright, and Interact Analysis' Rueben Scriven about the future of #warehouse #automation in next week's roundtable! Register now to join us! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/experts-roun... #robotics
Thanks again to all who attended, spoke, or exhibited at #RoboBusiness! We're already looking ahead to the #RoboticsSummit next May. Do you have experience or insights to share about the development of commercial #robotics? Submit now to present! www.therobotreport.com/robotics-sum... #robots
Robotics Summit 2026 extends call for speakers
The Robotics Summit & Expo returns to Boston May 27-28, 2026, with deepened coverage, an expanded expo floor and more.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Thanks again to all who attended, spoke, or exhibited at #RoboBusiness! We're already looking ahead to the #RoboticsSummit next May. Do you have experience or insights to share about the development of commercial #robotics? Submit now to present! www.therobotreport.com/robotics-sum... #robots
From #robot design through commercialization, from #humanoids to #AI, and from field #robotics to healthcare and more, we've got you covered at #RoboBusiness 2025! See our expert speakers and cutting-edge exhibitors next week! Register now to join us! www.robobusiness.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
From #robot design through commercialization, from #humanoids to #AI, and from field #robotics to healthcare and more, we've got you covered at #RoboBusiness 2025! See our expert speakers and cutting-edge exhibitors next week! Register now to join us! www.robobusiness.com
Big news in industrial #automation: ABB is selling its ABB Robotics division to SoftBank Group, which is no stranger to #robotics. What does this mean for the unit's workers, product line, and customers? We're following this story closely. www.therobotreport.com/abb-group-se...
ABB Group to sell ABB Robotics to SoftBank for $5.375B - The Robot Report
ABB, which planned to spin out its ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation group, is now selling it to SoftBank, as President Sami Atiya departs.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Big news in industrial #automation: ABB is selling its ABB Robotics division to SoftBank Group, which is no stranger to #robotics. What does this mean for the unit's workers, product line, and customers? We're following this story closely. www.therobotreport.com/abb-group-se...
The U.S. government has proposed #tariffs on #robotics and other technologies. Will they help efforts to reshore manufacturing, or will they hurt them? What do you think about this policy? Don't forget to submit while the public comment period is open! www.therobotreport.com/industry-exp...
Industry experts react to U.S. robotics tariff proposal - The Robot Report
The U.S. government's proposed tariff on robots and medical devices has sparked concern around reshoring. It is soliciting public comment.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The U.S. government has proposed #tariffs on #robotics and other technologies. Will they help efforts to reshore manufacturing, or will they hurt them? What do you think about this policy? Don't forget to submit while the public comment period is open! www.therobotreport.com/industry-exp...
We talk about #scaling #robotics a lot, but Mel Torrie has more experience than most -- both in terms of the size of the autonomous systems themselves and in terms of the markets ASI is serving. Learn from him at #RoboBusiness in just a few weeks! www.therobotreport.com/asi-ceo-to-s...
ASI CEO to share insights from large-scale deployments at RoboBusiness - The Robot Report
ASI CEO Mel Torrie, who will be speaking at RoboBusiness 2025, explains how his company has brought autonomy to different markets.
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September 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We talk about #scaling #robotics a lot, but Mel Torrie has more experience than most -- both in terms of the size of the autonomous systems themselves and in terms of the markets ASI is serving. Learn from him at #RoboBusiness in just a few weeks! www.therobotreport.com/asi-ceo-to-s...
I remember covering the launch of the Sawyer #robot, as well as the ups and downs of Rethink Robotics. Unfortunately, the cobot pioneer has closed its doors for a second time
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Rethink Robotics shuts down -- again
Rethink Robotics Inc., which rose as a force- and power-limited arm pioneer, has shut down for a second time.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I remember covering the launch of the Sawyer #robot, as well as the ups and downs of Rethink Robotics. Unfortunately, the cobot pioneer has closed its doors for a second time
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#Figure AI is the latest #humanoid #robot company to reach unicorn status, as investors including #NVIDIA add funding fuel to the race to market www.therobotreport.com/figure-ai-ra... Learn more about #robotics at #RoboBusiness next month!
Figure AI raises $1B in Series C funding toward humanoid robot development - The Robot Report
Figure AI is a new humanoid robotics unicorn as its valuation passes $39 billion and it plans to scale production.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#Figure AI is the latest #humanoid #robot company to reach unicorn status, as investors including #NVIDIA add funding fuel to the race to market www.therobotreport.com/figure-ai-ra... Learn more about #robotics at #RoboBusiness next month!
Automated Warehouse Week starts today! Join us for free, live webinars on all things #robotics, starting with today's session with John Santagate and GXO Logistics' Olena Steigman on the state of #warehouse #automation! event.on24.com/eventRegistr...
September 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Automated Warehouse Week starts today! Join us for free, live webinars on all things #robotics, starting with today's session with John Santagate and GXO Logistics' Olena Steigman on the state of #warehouse #automation! event.on24.com/eventRegistr...
While #robotics is largely collaborative, competition from #China is also driving development and deployment. I look forward to discussing this challenge with execs from A3, Stieler Technologie, and Teradyne Ventures at #RoboBusiness! Register now to join us! www.therobotreport.com/experts-disc...
Experts to discuss how to close the robotics gap with China at RoboBusiness - The Robot Report
Expert panelists will discuss how the U.S. can foster innovation ecosystems and accelerate commercialization to compete with China.
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September 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
While #robotics is largely collaborative, competition from #China is also driving development and deployment. I look forward to discussing this challenge with execs from A3, Stieler Technologie, and Teradyne Ventures at #RoboBusiness! Register now to join us! www.therobotreport.com/experts-disc...
How can the majority of #warehouses, which are not yet automated, get started with #robotics? Industry experts will answer that and other questions during Automated Warehouse Week webinars! They're free, so register now to join us live or on demand! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/automated-wa...
Automated Warehouse Week to give guidance on transforming operations - Automated Warehouse
Automated Warehouse Week 2025 is an opportunity to learn about technology and business best practices from industry experts.
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August 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
How can the majority of #warehouses, which are not yet automated, get started with #robotics? Industry experts will answer that and other questions during Automated Warehouse Week webinars! They're free, so register now to join us live or on demand! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/automated-wa...
What is the state of commercial #humanoid #robot deployments, and what more needs to be done? I look forward to learning more from Katlyn Lewicke of GXO Logistics, Jim Fan of NVIDIA, and Melonee Wise of Agility Robotics at RoboBusiness! Register now to join us! www.therobotreport.com/learn-about-...
Learn about the first humanoid deployments at RoboBusiness 2025 - The Robot Report
Humanoid deployments are yielding important insights, which panelists from Agility Robotics, NVIDIA, and GXO will share at RoboBusiness.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
What is the state of commercial #humanoid #robot deployments, and what more needs to be done? I look forward to learning more from Katlyn Lewicke of GXO Logistics, Jim Fan of NVIDIA, and Melonee Wise of Agility Robotics at RoboBusiness! Register now to join us! www.therobotreport.com/learn-about-...
We get asked all the time, "What are some promising #robotics #startups?" This year, The Robot Report is organizing its first Startup Radar! Learn more to submit an early-stage company! www.therobotreport.com/robotics-sta...
The search is on: Help us find the most promising robotics startups - The Robot Report
The Robotics Startup Radar will highlight unique robotics startups we believe our readers should keep an eye on in the years to come.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We get asked all the time, "What are some promising #robotics #startups?" This year, The Robot Report is organizing its first Startup Radar! Learn more to submit an early-stage company! www.therobotreport.com/robotics-sta...
Today's the last day to submit a #robot #startup for our annual Pitchfire competition at #RoboBusiness! Get in front of investors and the #robotics ecosystem in Silicon Valley this October! www.therobotreport.com/robobusiness...
RoboBusiness Pitchfire competition opens call for robotics startups
The 2025 RoboBusiness Pitchfire startup competition is now open for submissions. RoboBusiness will be on Oct. 15-16 in Santa Clara.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Today's the last day to submit a #robot #startup for our annual Pitchfire competition at #RoboBusiness! Get in front of investors and the #robotics ecosystem in Silicon Valley this October! www.therobotreport.com/robobusiness...
RoboBusiness has been going strong for over a decade! Register now to join us for this event in Silicon Valley in October as we announce our speakers, who are leading experts in developing and commercializing #robotics and #AI! bit.ly/3HY6Cxz
June 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
RoboBusiness has been going strong for over a decade! Register now to join us for this event in Silicon Valley in October as we announce our speakers, who are leading experts in developing and commercializing #robotics and #AI! bit.ly/3HY6Cxz
How are mobile #robots evolving to meet the intensifying needs of #warehouse operators? Join me for tomorrow's free webinar with Vanderlande and Hai Robotics as we discuss supply chain challenges, plus #robotics hardware and software options! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/mobile-robot...
Learn how mobile robots can move a warehouse forward - Automated Warehouse
Experts from Vanderlande and Hai Robotics will discuss in this free webinar how mobile robots are advancing to aid warehouse operations.
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June 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
How are mobile #robots evolving to meet the intensifying needs of #warehouse operators? Join me for tomorrow's free webinar with Vanderlande and Hai Robotics as we discuss supply chain challenges, plus #robotics hardware and software options! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/mobile-robot...
As we continue our coverage of #Automate 2025, here are some of The Robot Report Podcast's takeaways about the state of commercial and industrial #robotics from the event: www.therobotreport.com/automate-202... More to come!
Automate 2025 recap by The Robot Report Podcast
The Robot Report editorial team traveled to Detroit to attend Automate 2025. This episode is packed with our firsthand observations.
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May 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
As we continue our coverage of #Automate 2025, here are some of The Robot Report Podcast's takeaways about the state of commercial and industrial #robotics from the event: www.therobotreport.com/automate-202... More to come!
Even as the spring 2025 conference and trade show season winds down, we're looking ahead to our next event, #RoboBusiness in October in Santa Clara, Calif.! Do you have #robotics development and business insights to share? Submit a presentation topic now! www.therobotreport.com/robobusiness...
RoboBusiness 2025 call for speakers now open
WTWH Media, producer of The Robot Report and Robotics Summit & Expo, invites you to submit a talk to be considered for RoboBusiness 2025.
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May 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Even as the spring 2025 conference and trade show season winds down, we're looking ahead to our next event, #RoboBusiness in October in Santa Clara, Calif.! Do you have #robotics development and business insights to share? Submit a presentation topic now! www.therobotreport.com/robobusiness...
Thanks again to all the attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staffers, partners, and sponsors of this year's Robotics Summit & Expo! It was great to see all of you! Look out for upcoming The Robot Report Podcast episodes, as we share #robotics conversations and insights! www.therobotreport.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Thanks again to all the attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staffers, partners, and sponsors of this year's Robotics Summit & Expo! It was great to see all of you! Look out for upcoming The Robot Report Podcast episodes, as we share #robotics conversations and insights! www.therobotreport.com