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Körber, an international technology company, is investing in NAiSE GmbH, a German software firm specializing in vendor-agnostic fleet management. This partnership aims to enable customers to manage mixed vehicle fleets across production and warehouse environments, enhancing Körber's fleet management...
Tesla has announced a target for Q2 2027, allowing owners to opt their vehicles into its robotaxi network. This ambitious goal follows a history of unmet deadlines and regulatory challenges. Elon Musk has long promised unsupervised autonomous driving, yet the reality has often lagged behind expectat...
Compute operator METASTONE has launched TokenFleet, a new scheduling framework designed for large language model (LLM) inference clusters. According to the company's presentation, the implementation of TokenFleet has resulted in a 32.4% reduction in P95 time-to-first-token and a 29.4% increase in on...
Sunbelt Rentals, the leading rental company in the UK and Ireland, has expanded its robotic floorcare offerings by introducing the LionsBot R5 autonomous scrubber dryer. This addition reflects the increasing importance of robotics in the commercial cleaning sector, particularly for larger, high-traf...
In Episode 266 of The Robot Report Podcast, Ben Watters, CEO and co-founder of WiBotic, discusses the company's advancements in wireless charging solutions and fleet-wide battery management software for industrial mobile platforms. WiBotic aims to empower businesses with autonomous systems, enhancin...
Cyngn has announced significant advancements in the deployment of its autonomous vehicle technology across various industrial facilities. As of this year, the company has successfully completed over 11,600 missions, showcasing the growing adoption of autonomous material movement among its customers....
The article discusses the critical role of charging points in determining the availability of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) within a fleet. It emphasizes that effective fleet management requires careful consideration of the charging infrastructure before finalizing layouts, as this can significant...
Figure AI has retired most of its Figure 02 humanoid robot fleet by training them to autonomously jump into molten steel, a decision inspired by actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's suggestion to 'melt them.' The robots were shipped to a foundry in Finland after U.S. and Mexican facilities declined to hand...
A panel of experts discusses the future of European military airpower, focusing on next-generation fighters, unmanned systems, and advanced technologies. The conversation highlights the uncertainty surrounding the evolution of air fleets, including the potential integration of lasers and electronic...
ANYbotics has launched Shift, a new platform designed to streamline autonomous inspections using its ANYmal quadruped robots. This initiative aims to address the significant costs associated with undetected failures, which amount to approximately $1.4 trillion annually for the world's largest compan...
ANYbotics has unveiled Shift, a software platform aimed at managing fleets of autonomous inspection robots and integrating their data with industrial maintenance systems. This platform combines plant mapping, robot fleet management, inspection data, and maintenance workflows, allowing companies in p...
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported that the global industrial robot fleet hit a record 5 million units in 2025, with over 600,000 new installations that year. China led the growth, contributing 354,000 installations, which accounted for 59% of the global total. The U.S. surpasse...
Girteka has placed an order for 900 new Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin trucks, enhancing its fleet renewal efforts. This agreement, made during the IAA Transportation event in Hannover, continues the long-standing partnership between Girteka and Daimler Truck. In 2026, Girteka has already integrate...
ANYbotics has announced a partnership with dormakaba and LEGIC Identsystems AG to integrate automated door access into its ANYmal robot fleet. This development, revealed on September 24, 2026, aims to streamline facility-wide inspections by enabling the robots to navigate through doors autonomously....
X-energy, an American reactor designer, has made significant progress in exporting its advanced small modular reactor (SMR) technology to the UK. The company has entered the UK’s regulatory review process for its Xe-100 system, which is now part of the Generic Design Assessment. This step is crucial...
Flytrex has unveiled a rooftop docking system and AI-driven fleet positioning for drone delivery in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This innovative system is designed to reduce delivery costs by 60% and cut customer delivery times by half by positioning drones at restaurants before orders are placed. T...
InOrbit.AI has unveiled OpenRobOps (ORO), an open-source software aimed at enhancing robot operations and fleet management. This new tool is designed to facilitate scaled deployments within the robotics community, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The introduction of OpenRobOps is signif...
ADM has expanded its electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV) fleet to five vehicles across three sites in the UK, following a successful pilot with Voltloader. This initiative demonstrates the integration of charging infrastructure into multi-shift logistics operations, crucial for handling around 800,00...
Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI), in collaboration with U.S. Sugar Corp. and Everglades Equipment Group, has launched the largest fleet of autonomous tractors in American sugarcane farming across South Florida. This deployment spans hundreds of thousands of acres and represents a significant operatio...
Romac Logistics has enhanced its fleet by acquiring 100 advanced moving double-deck refrigerated trailers from Tiger Trailers and 200 Renault Trucks T480 units from Diamond Trucks. This investment is part of Romac's ongoing expansion in the UK, following the opening of its flagship distribution faci...
Nauticus Robotics has officially launched Nauticus ToolKITT™, an autonomy suite designed for underwater vehicles, during its recent earnings call. This software is now available to fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, and defense contractors, featuring the Pilot Assist module that aids ROV pilots...
Many predictive maintenance initiatives in robotics face a common hurdle: after installing sensors and training models, progress often halts. The anomaly score generated by these systems does not equate to actionable decisions, leading to a gap in the maintenance process. Without a technician assign...
Iwa Robotics has unveiled three autonomous drone platforms aimed at assisting fire departments in detecting, assessing, and suppressing wildfires in both urban and wildland-interface areas. The drones, named Hawk, Canary, and Pelican, are part of Iwa's Discovery and Resolution Fleet, designed to ope...
Tesla has released a form for businesses interested in purchasing Cybercab fleets or providing infrastructure for its autonomous vehicle network. This move indicates the company's ambition to expand its operations beyond being a mere robotaxi operator. CEO Elon Musk has long envisioned a large-scale...
On August 18, Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY) announced a remarkable 691% year-over-year increase in robotaxi revenue, reaching $12.1 million in its second-quarter earnings call. Total revenue also saw a significant rise of 68.8%, totaling $36.2 million. Despite ongoing losses, the company is experiencing a r...
Guident Corp. launched its autonomous shuttle service in Boca Raton, Florida, in November 2025, highlighting the importance of human oversight in robotaxi operations. As self-driving vehicle companies like Zoox Inc. begin commercial services, Guident's GuideOn platform aims to enhance safety through...
J&T Global Express has enhanced its automated sortation capabilities by adding 22 new sorting machines, bringing the total to 435 across its express network. This expansion coincides with a significant increase in unmanned delivery vehicles, which rose by 87% to over 1,900 units by June 30, 2026. T...
On August 20, the 2026 World Robot Conference revealed that China's humanoid robot shipments exceeded 40,000 units in the first half of the year, capturing 97% of the global market share. The industry is transitioning from small-scale trials to regular deployment and large-scale applications. The c...
Swedish electric and autonomous trucking company Einride announced its intention to purchase 500 Tesla Semis, which will be integrated into its fleet over the next 24 months, starting in September. This acquisition aims to provide customers, including Amazon, with electric trucking solutions without...
The charging strategy for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) is crucial for ensuring optimal fleet performance, particularly during peak demand periods. Properly managing battery chemistry and electrical infrastructure can significantly impact throughput, making it essential for organizations to model...
The deployment of autonomous systems in substations and remote power infrastructure has highlighted a significant gap between laboratory testing and real-world performance. Utilities are currently facing five major hurdles that must be addressed to enable practical fleet automation at scale. These...
FlybyOps, a Finland-based company, has introduced an enterprise drone operations platform aimed at addressing the complexities of scaling autonomous drone fleets. As commercial drone operations expand, managing pilots, equipment, approvals, and compliance becomes increasingly challenging, especially...
Alloy Robotics has successfully raised $8 million in funding, achieving an $80 million valuation just over a year after its inception. The company specializes in developing AI agents that analyze data from robotic systems to pinpoint the underlying causes of failures. This funding is significant as...
A free webinar titled 'When Robots and People Share the Floor: Safety That Keeps Fleets Moving' is set for August 26 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The event will address safety measures that can hinder the adoption and scaling of robot fleets in warehouses, highlighting best practices for human-robot collaborati...
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. plans to increase its fleet of autonomous trucks in the US Permian Basin from 28 to 100 by mid-2027, collaborating with Kodiak AI, Inc. to implement AI-powered driving technology. This expansion aims to enhance operations at a new load-out point along the 42-mile Dune Exp...
Atlas Energy Solutions is expanding its autonomous truck operations in the Permian Basin, enhancing its oilfield logistics through digital transformation. Collaborating with Kodiak AI, Atlas will increase its driverless proppant delivery program to a second load-out point along its Dune Express sand...
The UK Ministry of Defence has selected Tekever's AR5 surveillance drones to replace the British Army's outdated Watchkeeper fleet. This decision highlights the UK's commitment to modernizing its military capabilities with advanced drone technology. The replacement of the Watchkeeper fleet is signi...
Roboteon has announced an expansion of its capabilities, providing a powerful software platform designed to orchestrate automated material flows in manufacturing environments. This platform aims to improve visibility, control, productivity, and throughput for manufacturers by acting as a digital ner...
A team from MIT, along with collaborators from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, KU Leuven, and Politecnico di Milano, has developed a fleet of eight modular robot boats capable of transforming and navigating water autonomously. Each boat measures 21 cm on each side and can connect to form larger...
Traffic congestion in Europe is increasingly impacting urban freight operators, leading to higher fuel costs, reduced productivity, and increased emissions. A recent study by Geotab revealed that over 1.58 million litres of fuel were wasted due to vehicles idling in traffic during 2025, resulting in...
A new fleet-capable downward drilling robot has been launched, achieving drilling speeds up to 10 times faster than traditional methods. This innovation has significantly reduced construction timelines by an impressive 190 weeks across 26 major projects, marking a substantial advancement in construc...
At GTC Berlin, NVIDIA announced that major European automakers and mobility providers, including Bolt, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, are utilizing the NVIDIA Hyperion platform to develop autonomous vehicles and robotaxi fleets. This collaboration highlights the potential for lev...
Gecko Robotics has announced a significant $300 million increase to its existing contract with the U.S. Navy and General Services Administration. This expansion, which follows a previous $71 million contract awarded six months ago, aims to enhance fleet readiness and reduce maintenance delays throug...
Neolix has announced that its fleet has surpassed 30,000 vehicles operating in over 20 countries and regions. This significant milestone comes as the company raises nearly $400 million to support its global expansion efforts. The expansion is crucial for Neolix as it aims to enhance its presence in...
Nucleus Robotics is establishing one of the largest fleets of humanoid robots for intralogistics, utilizing the RBTX robotics marketplace from Igus. This initiative signifies a significant step in the integration of humanoid robots into logistics operations, enhancing efficiency and automation in t...
Drone-based inspections for structural integrity and counter-UAS systems for critical infrastructure protection share a common challenge: maintaining secure communication links. Robert Stevenson, chief commercial officer at ZeroTier, emphasizes that secure, encrypted connections are essential for bo...
The U.S. nuclear power sector is increasingly adopting AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Nearly all of the 94 nuclear reactors in the U.S. have been offered AI integration, with many accepting the opportunity. Atomic Canyon's NIVA, a virtual assistant for the nuclear industry, is no...
DEWALT's drilling robot, DALE™, has successfully drilled over 385,000 holes in concrete with an accuracy exceeding 99%. Developed in collaboration with August Robotics, DALE is engineered for data center construction, significantly speeding up the drilling process by operating at up to 10 times the...
Figure has decommissioned its F.02 humanoid robots by sending them into a molten steel vat at a foundry in Imatra, Finland. This disposal method was chosen as the company transitioned to its newer F.03 fleet, making the operational maintenance of the older robots impractical. The challenge was to de...
Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) and SoftBank Group Corp. have announced a joint venture aimed at commercializing brand-agnostic autonomous heavy equipment to tackle labor shortages in construction. ASI's CEO, Mel Torrie, emphasized the need for innovative solutions to meet the demands of large infra...
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