A Canadian furniture manufacturer has successfully implemented automation in its upholstery process by utilizing a robotic work cell centered around a Fanuc M-710iC industrial robot. This innovative system, developed by Fanuc Authorized System Integrator Dvolu, streamlines tasks that have traditionally demanded skilled labor, such as fabric stretching, stapling, trimming, and palletizing chair seats. The automation aims to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on manual labor, addressing challenges in workforce availability and productivity. By integrating advanced robotics into their operations, the manufacturer is poised to improve production speed and consistency, marking a significant shift in the furniture industry’s approach to upholstery.
Fanuc-powered robotic cell automates one of furniture manufacturing’s toughest jobs
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Jinan's Three-Year Action Plan for AI Integration in Manufacturing
In September 2026, Jinan's Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, along with 13 other departments, released the 'Action Plan for Implementing AI + Manufacturing (2026-2028)'. This plan aims to address the critical transition from AI as a concept to its practical application in manufacturing, particularly focusing on overcoming data fragmentation a...
AI in Manufacturing Industrial Automation Data Integration
China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 3 — The Players
Five vendor archetypes, MIR’s composite top ten, eight company profiles and six field deployments — every firm linked to the RobotToday supplier directory.
Components and Hardware Humanoids
US Navy Demonstrates Robotic Refueling System for Unmanned Vessels at Sea
The US Navy has successfully showcased a robotic system capable of capturing, refueling, and releasing an unmanned surface vessel (USV) at sea. This demonstration, led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, took place off Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, and involved the T38 USV and a towable refueling system. This in...
Innovation Military Science
ARM Institute Secures $90 Million for Ten Military Manufacturing Modernization Projects
The ARM Institute has been awarded nearly $90 million for ten projects aimed at modernizing military manufacturing. This funding comes from the Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge initiated by the Office of the Undersecretary of War Manufacturing Technology Office, supporting the U.S. Department of War's efforts to enhance defense manufa...
Defense / Security Financial Investments
RobotToday Weekly Briefing August 31 – September 4, 2026
This week in robotics: NVIDIA agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, Figure signs a $3.5 billion compute deal with Nscale for up to 100,000 GPUs, Tesla launches steering-wheel-free Cybercabs in Austin under NHTSA scrutiny, and Uber and Wayve bring the UK its first autonomous rides. August 31 – September 4, 2026.
RobotToday Weekly
Mehler Protection to Launch SCILT NAVAL Counter-Drone System for Naval Vessels
German company Mehler Protection is preparing to introduce its new ship-mounted counter-drone system, SCILT NAVAL, at SMM 2026. This system is specifically designed to protect naval vessels from threats posed by FPV drones, loitering munitions, and other unmanned aircraft that can bypass conventional air defenses. SCILT NAVAL aims to serve as a last line ...
Military
Manufacturers Embrace Agentic AI Amidst Lack of Governance Plans
Recent research highlights a significant gap in governance as manufacturers increasingly adopt agentic AI technologies. The focus has primarily been on the delay in establishing governance frameworks, yet there is less emphasis on the practical steps needed to address this gap. As AI systems evolve from merely summarizing reports to making autonomous deci...
China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 1 — The Demand Picture
MIR Databank puts China dexterous hand shipments above 30,000 units in 2026, yet only 3.5% of 2025 demand came from factory production. Part 1 of 3.
Components and Hardware Humanoids
China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 2 — The Technology
Linkage, tendon, direct drive or hybrid — and why hardware is converging while the DL1–DL5 manipulation scale decides who wins. Part 2 of 3.
Components and Hardware
Teradyne’s IP Offensive and the Next Phase of Cobot Competition
Teradyne Robotics filed two European IP actions against Chinese cobot makers Elite Robots and JAKA within six months of 2026. This briefing maps the timeline, the differences between the cases, each side’s position, and what it signals about collaborative robot market competition.
Standards and Regulations Market and Business News
Cognizant Introduces Physical AI Platform to Integrate Agentic and Physical Systems
Cognizant has launched a physical AI platform-as-a-service called Intelligence Spine, designed to unify physical systems and agentic AI in manufacturing environments. This platform aims to connect various physical elements, such as sensors and robots, with an agentic layer that can reason and act, creating a cohesive system for ownership and governance. T...
Factory / Analytics
Can Improved Hydraulic Systems Propel Humanoid Robots Towards Greater Versatility?
The humanoid robot industry faces a paradox: the pursuit of versatility necessitates specialized power solutions. Tesla's Optimus, Figure AI's tests at BMW, and Agility Robotics' Digit at Amazon showcase advancements but reveal structural weaknesses in execution. Issues like insufficient power, range anxiety, and adaptability to extreme environments remai...
Hydraulic Systems Humanoid Robots Robotics Technology
Da Shiang Automation Industrial Co. Ltd. 達詳自動化工業股份有限公司
Taiwan
Taiwan-based robotic system integrator founded 2013; 1,000+ robot projects in automotive, aerospace, and metal manufacturing.
Janome Industrial Equipment Europe GmbH
Germany
German sales subsidiary of Janome Industrial Equipment (Japan), distributing servo presses and desktop/Cartesian robots in Europe since 1984.
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) 工業技術研究院
Taiwan
Taiwan's leading government-backed applied R&D institute driving industrial and robotics innovation.
SAISON ROBOT/LingYu Robotics 灵御智能
China
LingYu Robotics to Showcase Teleoperation and Embodied AI Solutions at Automate 2026 Subscribe for the Latest Automate Show Updates Copyright © 2013-2026 A3 Automate.
Yuanqi Innovation (Xiamen) Robot Co., Ltd. 元启创新（厦门）机器人有限公司
China
yuanqirobot.com resolves to a Xiamen-based robot company; directory lists it as Qingdao YuanQi Intelligent Robot Tech — city mismatch requires verification.
OM Robot Technology Co. Ltd. 东莞全向机械科技有限公司
China
Chinese manufacturer of mecanum wheels, omnidirectional wheel bases, and mobile robotic platforms for AGV applications.
Control System Integrators
United States
Lansing MI systems integrator since 1992; turnkey PLC/HMI, machine vision, and robotic automation for automotive, pharma, and food & beverage.
Robot System Automation
Italy
Italian automation integrator founded in 1984, specializing in anthropomorphic robot systems for footwear, leather goods, food, and packaging industries.
WS System GmbH
Germany
German cobot integrator and Industry 4.0 specialist; robotics operations transferred to United Robotics Group; now operates as property and asset management.
ADEK Industrial Computers
United States
US-based industrial PC manufacturer building custom rugged rack-mount, panel, and embedded computers for robotics, SCADA, and HMI applications since 1993.
Aichi Robot Industrial Promotion Council
Japan
Japanese industry council promoting robotics development and diffusion in Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's largest robot manufacturing hubs.
Arctek Robótica Industrial
Brazil
Brazilian industrial robotics system integrator in Curitiba, Parana, specializing in robotic welding, automated handling, palletizing, and custom automation.
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