# industrial automation (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover industrial automation. Page: Feed: --- ## [NEC invests in US-based robotics startup Dexmate](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/25/nec-invests-in-us-based-robotics-startup-dexmate/104453/) _2026-08-25 · Sam Francis · Robotics & Automation News_ Japanese technology giant NEC’s corporate venture capital fund has invested in US-based robotics startup Dexmate, developer of the VEGA humanoid robot and an integrated physical AI development platform. The investment was made through the NEC Orchestrating Future Fund (NOFF), with NEC and Dexmate planning to explore opportunities to deploy physical AI technologies across a range \[…\] ## [Real Madrid official ambassador Roberto Carlos visits Linglong Tire to launch ‘Legendary Journey’](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/25/real-madrid-official-ambassador-roberto-carlos-visits-linglong-tire-to-launch-legendary-journey/104446/) _2026-08-25 · Sam Francis · Robotics & Automation News_ Real Madrid official ambassador and football legend Roberto Carlos visited Linglong Tire‘s Zhaoyuan production base, gathering with nearly 900 Linglong Tire channel partners for a three-day “Legendary Journey”. This event marked a significant offline milestone since the global partnership between Linglong Tire and Real Madrid was established in 2024, signaling the collaboration’s evolution from… ## [AI Shopping Traffic Surges 1,200% as Ecommerce Moves Toward Agent-Led Discovery](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/24/ai-shopping-traffic-surges-1200-as-ecommerce-moves-toward-agent-led-discovery/104441/) _2026-08-24 · Sam Francis · Robotics & Automation News_ Between July 2024 and February 2025, Adobe recorded a 1,200% increase in traffic to U.S. retail websites from generative AI sources. That figure alone would be notable in any industry. For anyone tracking the broader shift toward automation and machine-led decision-making, it’s a signal of something larger than a marketing trend, it’s the early shape \[…\] ## [Abacus.AI Complete Guide: ChatLLM, Personal Agents, Supercomputer and Studio Explained](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/24/abacus-ai-complete-guide-chatllm-personal-agents-supercomputer-and-studio-explained/104435/) _2026-08-24 · Sam Francis · Robotics & Automation News_ If you’ve searched “Abacus.AI” recently, you’ve probably landed on a review that covers one or two products and leaves you wondering how everything fits together. That’s the gap this guide fills. Abacus.AI does not consist of a single chatbot; instead, it’s an ecosystem of products which include personal autonomous agents, multilayered chat app, AI code \[…\] ## [J&T Express Adds 22 Automated Sorting Systems as Unmanned Delivery Fleet Tops 1,900](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/24/jt-express-adds-22-automated-sorting-systems-as-unmanned-delivery-fleet-tops-1900/104432/) _2026-08-24 · Sam Francis · Robotics & Automation News_ J&T Global Express has expanded automated sortation across its express network to 435 sets of automated sorting machines, adding 22 sets in the first half of 2026, while deployment of unmanned delivery vehicles rose 87 percent to more than 1,900 units. J&T Global Express disclosed the figures in its interim results for the six months \[…\] ## [How to Select Roller Brushes for Robotic Solar Panel Cleaning Systems](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/24/how-to-select-roller-brushes-for-robotic-solar-panel-cleaning-systems/104429/) _2026-08-24 · Sam Francis · Robotics & Automation News_ Solar panel cleaning robots are often judged by how much dust they can remove in one pass. That matters, but it is not the whole engineering question. The brush roller is the component that repeatedly meets the module surface, so its design has to balance cleaning action with controlled contact, serviceability, and the cleaning limits \[…\] ## [Humanoid developer Neura acquires cleaning automation company Adlatus Robotics](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/24/humanoid-developer-neura-acquires-cleaning-automation-company-adlatus-robotics/104422/) _2026-08-24 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ Neura Robotics is expanding its physical AI ecosystem into another key application area. Neura Mobile Robots is acquiring 100 percent of the shares in Adlatus Robotics, an established provider of autonomous cleaning robotics. Following the recent addition of Bosch Rexroth’s Active Shuttle to its portfolio, this marks another step in Neura’s strategy: bringing together different \[…\] ## [Investor opinion: Why the future of consumer robotics looks more like beauty and the beast](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/24/investor-opinion-why-the-future-of-consumer-robotics-looks-more-like-beauty-and-the-beast/104415/) _2026-08-24 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ By Amber Atherton, early stage investor, partner at Patron For decades, science fiction has imagined the future of robotics as a single humanoid capable of doing everything around the home. Silicon Valley has largely adopted the same vision. Every few months brings another humanoid demo, followed by predictions that one general-purpose machine will absorb countless \[…\] ## [Travere Therapeutics Turns a Rare Disease Approval into Two Quarters of Accelerating Sales](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/22/travere-therapeutics-turns-a-rare-disease-approval-into-two-quarters-of-accelerating-sales/104412/) _2026-08-22 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ The Food and Drug Administration granted Travere Therapeutics full approval for FILSPARI in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis on April 13, 2026, the drug’s second full approval after a 2023 clearance for IgA nephropathy. Travere’s stock rose 43 percent the next day, closing at $43.81. The DUPLEX Data Behind a Second Approval FSGS damages the kidney’s filtering \[…\] ## [NFTs vs Traditional Art Sales: Opportunities and Challenges](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/21/nfts-vs-traditional-art-sales-opportunities-and-challenges/104387/) _2026-08-21 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ Artists have sold their work through galleries, art fairs and auction houses to collectors worldwide for centuries: walk in, look at a piece and pay for something to hang on a wall. NFTs changed that. Now an artist can sell a digital file directly to a buyer anywhere in the world, with a blockchain tracking \[…\] ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1LW4txP9KRvr) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Nanorobotics market forecast to grow to $31.4 billion by 2034](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/21/nanorobotics-market-forecast-to-grow-to-31-4-billion-by-2034/104380/) _2026-08-21 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ The global nanorobotics market is forecast to reach $31.44 billion by 2034, driven by growing applications in targeted drug delivery, precision medicine and regenerative medicine, according to new research from Polaris Market Research. The research firm estimates the market at approximately $9 billion in 2025 and expects it to expand at a compound annual growth \[…\] ## [BrainChip launches symphony community Akida bundle for IBM’s workload management solution](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/21/brainchip-launches-symphony-community-akida-bundle-for-ibms-workload-management-solution/104376/) _2026-08-21 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ BrainChip, a provider of ultra-low power, fully digital, event-based neuromorphic AI, has released the Symphony Community Akida Bundle, a free, open-source software bundle that lets developers run BrainChip Akida neuromorphic processors alongside their existing compute under a workload scheduler built on IBM Spectrum Symphony Community Edition. IBM Spectrum Symphony Community Edition, a workload… ## [Waymo reveals Nvidia-powered compute system behind its robotaxis](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/21/waymo-reveals-nvidia-powered-compute-system-behind-its-robotaxis/104373/) _2026-08-21 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ Waymo has revealed new technical details about the onboard computing system that powers its autonomous driving technology, including a purpose-built 5 nm ASIC delivering more than 1,000 TOPS of machine learning performance. The company says its latest compute architecture is designed to provide millisecond-level response times while operating under the vibration, temperature extremes and other \[…\] ## [Logic Robotics launches autonomous pallet for rail-to-road transloading](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/21/logic-robotics-launches-autonomous-pallet-for-rail-to-road-transloading/104370/) _2026-08-21 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ Logic Robotics, a developer of autonomous, data-driven logistics solutions, has unveiled what is described “a breakthrough” in multimodal logistics automation with the introduction of its intelligent transloading solution, powered by the Logic Digital Twin Operating System. Designed for rail-to-road operations, the system integrates the Logic Pallet’s autonomous mobility with real-time digital… ## [Key Reasons Contractors in Saskatchewan Prefer Steel Structures](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/20/key-reasons-contractors-in-saskatchewan-prefer-steel-structures/104366/) _2026-08-20 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ Contractors face serious pressure whenever harsh weather conditions interrupt commercial construction plans across Saskatchewan. Reliable building materials help them maintain steady project schedules and satisfy demanding client expectations. Sturdy metal buildings provide dependable strength that supports commercial projects requiring durability, flexibility, and reduced maintenance expenses.… ## [5 Wholesale Custom Poly Mailer Companies for E-Commerce Brands in 2026](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/20/5-wholesale-custom-poly-mailer-companies-for-e-commerce-brands-in-2026/104350/) _2026-08-20 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ Most e-commerce brands underestimate how much their poly mailer choice affects their bottom line. Wholesale Custom Poly Mailer Companies vary wildly in minimum order quantities, print consistency, and lead times, and picking the wrong one can stall a product launch or eat into margins. High MOQs lock out smaller brands, and color matching between runs \[…\] ## [How Data-Driven Quality Control Prevents Costly Defects in Modern Manufacturing](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/20/how-data-driven-quality-control-prevents-costly-defects-in-modern-manufacturing/104346/) _2026-08-20 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ A defect found at final inspection is rarely a final-inspection problem. It usually signals that a process changed earlier, continued unchecked, and produced a growing batch of nonconforming parts. How Data-Driven Quality Control Prevents Costly Defects in Modern Manufacturing comes down to timing. Data-driven quality control identifies variation while adjustment is still possible, turning quality… ## [Simple Automation for an Older Factory](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/20/simple-automation-for-an-older-factory/104341/) _2026-08-20 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ Not every factory upgrade needs to be a full robotic overhaul. For plants that have been running the same lines for a decade or more, the idea of “automation” can sound expensive, disruptive, and a little bit risky to be honest. But bringing automation into an older facility doesn’t have to mean tearing everything out \[…\] ## [Why Sourcing Bioethanol from Dry Grain Mills is One of the Cleanest Moves a Manufacturer Can Make](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/20/why-sourcing-bioethanol-from-dry-grain-mills-is-one-of-the-cleanest-moves-a-manufacturer-can-make/104337/) _2026-08-20 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ As industries seek to reduce their environmental footprint without sacrificing efficiency, bioethanol has emerged as a practical alternative to many conventional petroleum-based solvents. Its renewable origins, broad industrial applications, and cleaner production profile make it an attractive choice for companies committed to responsible manufacturing. Businesses exploring Ohana Chem Co.… ## [Best Managed Detection and Response Services for Enterprises With Industrial Operations](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/20/best-managed-detection-and-response-services-for-enterprises-with-industrial-operations/104332/) _2026-08-20 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ Short answer: The strongest general-purpose MDR services are well documented. Forrester’s Q1 2025 Wave evaluated the ten most significant vendors across 21 criteria and named CrowdStrike, Expel and Red Canary as Leaders, with eSentire and Binary Defense as Strong Performers. None of that evaluation tells you which service can monitor a programmable logic controller without \[…\] ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BUgNZeMRwWu2) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [The 5 Best AI Avatar Generators for Enterprise Teams in 2026](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/20/the-5-best-ai-avatar-generators-for-enterprise-teams-in-2026/104320/) _2026-08-20 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ What are the best AI avatar generators? The honest answer for an enterprise buyer is that the best platform is rarely the one with the most convincing face. It is the one that can pass a security review, produce a defensible record of consent for every likeness it generates, and tell you who inside your \[…\] ## [The Evidence That Can Start Disappearing After a Truck Accident](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/19/the-evidence-that-can-start-disappearing-after-a-truck-accident/104313/) _2026-08-19 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ After a serious truck crash, the wreckage gets most of the attention. Damaged vehicles are sitting on the road, emergency crews are working, and traffic may be backed up for miles. It feels like everything that matters is right there at the scene, waiting to be examined. But some of the most useful information may \[…\] ## [AI and the Future of Character Design: From Concept to Complete Visual Worlds](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/19/ai-and-the-future-of-character-design-from-concept-to-complete-visual-worlds/104307/) _2026-08-19 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ Creating a memorable character has always been one of the most demanding parts of visual storytelling. Whether it is a film protagonist, a game character, an animated mascot, or a digital influencer, a character needs more than an attractive appearance. It needs personality, consistency, context, and a visual identity that audiences can recognize. Artificial intelligence \[…\] ## [How Automated T-Shirt Printing Machines Are Transforming Textile Production](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/19/how-automated-t-shirt-printing-machines-are-transforming-textile-production/104289/) _2026-08-19 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ The textile industry is growing every year. There is an increased demand for custom T-shirts for businesses, sports teams, schools, events, and personal wear. Due to this, clothing companies require faster and better printing techniques to produce shirts. This is where an automatic T-shirt printing machine can play a large role. These machines support businesses \[…\] ## [X Square Robot showcases full embodied AI portfolio at WRC 2026](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/19/x-square-robot-showcases-full-embodied-ai-portfolio-at-wrc-2026/104194/) _2026-08-19 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ X Square Robot is showcasing its full portfolio of embodied AI technologies at the World Robot Conference 2026 in Beijing, presenting applications ranging from logistics automation and dexterous manipulation to household robotics and AI training-data collection. The Shenzhen-based company is exhibiting at booth C107 during WRC, which runs from August 19 to 23, bringing together \[…\] ## [Faraday Future’s RoboShare takes first paid robot rental order](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/08/19/faraday-futures-roboshare-takes-first-paid-robot-rental-order/104286/) _2026-08-19 · David Edwards · Robotics & Automation News_ Faraday Future Intelligent Electric, a California-based global embodied AI ecosystem company, has announced its support for an orderly exit by AIxC Holdings, of which FF is the majority and controlling shareholder, from its digital asset treasury strategy. AIxC intends to focus on physical AI and robot sharing and rental, operations, and commercialization. The two companies \[…\]