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ABB showcases the future of lab automation at SLAS 2026
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (361+ words) February 9, 2026 by Sam Francis ABB Robotics is at Booth #2027 at the ongoing Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2026 International Conference & Exhibition, February 7-11 at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. Jose-Manuel Collados, service robotics product line manager…...
AI agents are now hiring humans – and it may be less absurd than it sounds
2+ hour ago (491+ words) February 9, 2026 by Sam Francis A strange new phenomenon is sweeping tech circles: autonomous AI agents are now posting job listings looking for humans to complete physical-world errands on their behalf. A recently launched platform called RentAHuman.ai lets AI agents…...
From demos to daily transport: How Las Vegas is turning autonomy into real urban infrastructure
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (918+ words) February 9, 2026 by Sam Francis While many cities are still piloting autonomous transport in tightly controlled environments, Las Vegas is moving more aggressively " positioning itself as one of the most visible real-world laboratories for next-generation mobility in the United States. Taken…...
Nvidia launches robotics hackathon with $5,000 top prize to spur physical AI development
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (334+ words) February 8, 2026 by Sam Francis Nvidia has launched a global virtual hackathon aimed at accelerating development in robotics and physical AI, offering a top cash prize of $5,000 along with high-performance computing hardware. The event, called the Cosmos Cookoff, invites developers, researchers,…...
ABB launches ‘Automation Extended’ to help industries modernize control systems without disruption
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (381+ words) February 8, 2026 by Sam Francis ABB has introduced a new automation architecture called Automation Extended, designed to help industrial operators upgrade their control systems while avoiding costly shutdowns and large-scale equipment replacements. The program builds on ABB's installed base of distributed…...
The Rise of Collaborative Robots and Human-Robot Teams in Modern Factories
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (482+ words) February 8, 2026 by Sam Francis Collaborative robots, commonly known as cobots, are reshaping how factories think about automation. Unlike traditional industrial robots that operate in isolated cells, cobots are designed to work safely alongside humans, sharing tasks, spaces, and workflows. This…...
Why Material Stability is Becoming a Bottleneck in Automated Industrial Systems
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (694+ words) February 8, 2026 by Sam Francis Automation systems are increasingly defined by their ability to operate continuously, predictably, and at scale. As robotics platforms, control software, and AI-driven decision layers mature, many manufacturers are discovering that system-level performance is no longer limited…...
The state of humanoid robotics: From research labs to real-world potential
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (796+ words) February 7, 2026 by Sam Francis As 2026 rumbles into life, the humanoid robotics field has generated fresh headlines that underscore both the accelerating pace of innovation and the widening range of actors entering the race. In Shanghai, robotics startup DroidUp unveiled Moya,…...
Scientists outline manufacturing roadmap for ultra-thin silicon bioelectronics
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (442+ words) February 7, 2026 by Sam Francis Silicon has been the foundation of modern electronics for decades, yet it has traditionally been regarded as incompatible with soft, dynamic biological systems due to its rigidity. Through the decades, scientists across the world have increasingly…...
The view from Zasche: Where human skill meets smart automation – the case for semi-automated bin picking
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (824+ words) February 7, 2026 by Sam Francis By Ulrich Sch'fer, project engineer, Zasche Handling Manual handling can no longer keep pace without risking fatigue or injury, yet fully robotic systems are often rigid, costly, and hard to adapt to changing part types. Between…...