In a strategic move to enhance its market position, the leadership of a prominent aerospace and defense company has announced plans to concentrate efforts on its aerospace and defense unit, which includes well-known brands such as Cessna and Bell. This decision comes as part of a broader initiative to streamline operations and capitalize on growth opportunities within the sector. By focusing on these key brands, the company aims to leverage their established reputations and technological advancements to drive innovation and increase competitiveness in an evolving market landscape. The announcement was made during a recent corporate meeting, reflecting the company's commitment to strengthening its core business areas and responding to the growing demand for aerospace and defense solutions.
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Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
JD Group Launches First RoboBase Project in Guangzhou to Foster Robotics Ecosystem
On July 11, JD Group signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with the Guangdong provincial government, focusing on nine key areas including digital economy and modern logistics. The first physical benchmark of this agreement, the RoboBase project, commenced construction in the Huangpu Science City, Guangzhou. This marks JD's first RoboBase ...
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Midea Group Signs 300 Million RMB Strategic Deal to Expand Industrial Robotics
Midea Group's subsidiary KUKA has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with YINGKE Medical and YINGKE Recycling, valued at over 300 million RMB. This deal includes 1,500 industrial robots, 500 mobile and embodied intelligent robots, and 50 automated storage systems, showcasing Midea's commitment to expanding its industrial robotics capabilities. This ...
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ROBOTTODAY Weekly July 6 – 10, 2026
This week in robotics: AI² Robotics raises $735M for wheeled humanoids, Unitree G1 performs first live surgery, Dexmal launches DexOS platform, Agility Robotics announces SPAC, and Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M. July 6–10, 2026.
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Piaggio Fast Forward Brings kilo® Autonomous Mobile Robot to Automate 2026
Piaggio Fast Forward showcases kilo®, an infrastructure-free collaborative AMR (300 lb payload, 360° LiDAR), at Automate 2026 booth #17054.
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Physical AI Landscape: From Digital Intelligence to the Embodied Physical World
A comprehensive industry analysis of Physical AI — covering Embodied AI, Field AI, Factory AI, VLM, World Model, VLA, and the VLA vs WAM architecture debate. Includes 20+ companies, 28 references, and the RobotToday Physical AI Landscape diagram. July 2026.
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Unbounded Power Launches K15 Robot with Full CE Certification for Global Markets
On July 9, 2026, Unbounded Power announced that its second-generation K15 robot has achieved full industrial-grade CE certification, making it the world's first embodied intelligent robot to do so. The K15 has passed multiple EU standards, including CE-MD for machinery safety and EN ISO 13849 for functional safety, confirming its compliance with the highe...
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Beijing Launches Specialized Robot Industrial Park in Changping to Boost Innovation
On July 6, Beijing inaugurated its first specialized Robot Industrial Park in Changping, designed to encompass the entire robot industry chain. This initiative aims to enhance innovation and research in robotics, attracting high-quality enterprises and fostering collaboration among government, academia, and industry leaders to bolster the growth of the di...
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LingBot-VLA 2.0: Open-Source Universal Brain for Robots
Robbyant open-sources LingBot-VLA 2.0, a vision-language-action model trained on 60,000 hours of data for cross-morphology, whole-body robot control.
Artificial Intelligence
Humanoid Robot Wire Harnesses Emerge as a Critical System Technology
A RobotToday engineering deep dive into humanoid robot wire harnesses: 3D dynamic fatigue, 10-100 Gbps EMI shielding, FPC cost reduction, and global standards.
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2026H2 Robotics Events Briefing: Tailored Recommendations for Robotics Readers
Discover the ultimate directory of global robotics events in 2026. Tailored briefings for engineers, investors, and founders on humanoid robots, AI, and industrial automation by RobotToday.
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European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2027 | Europe's Leading Robotics & AI Conference
Join the European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2027 in Birmingham, bringing together Europe's robotics, AI, automation, research, industry, startups, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of robotics.
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ROBOTTODAY Weekly June 30 – July 4, 2026
Unitree wins CSRC approval for China’s first humanoid IPO, Korea unveils ₩312T AI investment, RoboCup 2026 opens in Incheon, and Paris launches Europe’s inaugural Physical AI summit.
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Adek Industrial Computers
United States
Headquartered in New Hampshire, ADEK manufactures industrial computers, serves as a full-service OEM manufacturing partner, and offers computer repair services. In addition to building computer systems for end-users, OEMs, and resellers, the company also markets a full line of computer cases, motherboards, single board computers, backplanes, and other components. Its products are sorted into product categories and highlighted, along with warranty information and support services.
Arctek Robótica Industrial (BR)
Brazil
Arctek Robótica Industrial is a Brazilian company specializing in industrial robotics, automation, utilities, and custom machine development. Serves Brazilian industrial clients with tailored automation solutions across robotic integration, process automation, and industrial machinery design.
ASRock Industrial Computer Corporation
Taiwan
ASRock Industrial, a global leader in edge computers and industrial motherboards, delivers high-performance industrial computers, motherboards, and mini PCs. Subscribe for the Latest Automate Show Updates Copyright © 2013-2026 A3 Automate.
B&R Industrial Automation
Austria
At the center of B&R’s approach is a unified automation architecture that combines powerful control, flexible I/O, intuitive HMI, motion, and integrated safety in one cohesive environment. The company gives system integrators, OEMs, and project-driven organizations the performance, openness, and.
Herr Industrial, Inc
United States
US provider of industrial paint finishing systems, air pollution control, material handling, and control systems since 1971. Delivers turnkey automation solutions for metal, plastic, and wood finishing with installation and maintenance services.
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