An automated guided vehicle is a mobile robot used to transport materials and goods within warehouses, factories, and distribution centers without human drivers. These vehicles follow predefined paths using technologies like lasers, magnetic strips, cameras, or GPS. Automated guided vehicles help improve efficiency, reduce labor costs, and increase safety by minimizing human involvement in repetitive transport tasks. They are commonly used in manufacturing, logistics, and large-scale industrial operations where consistent material flow is critical. As automation advances, AGVs are increasingly integrated with warehouse management and production systems.
KUKA has opened an immersive showroom at its Augsburg headquarters featuring two industrial robots moving a 65-inch display in synchronized choreography in front of a large-scale Samsung LED backdrop, combining robotics demonstration with commercial display technology.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced a dedicated robotics division tasked with developing hardware, controls, and machine learning for humanoid robots, starting with skilled labor on infrastructure projects and scaling toward a personal robot for everyone.
Computex Taipei has introduced a dedicated AI robotics section for the first time at its 2026 edition, with exhibitors including E Ink, Hiwin Technologies, and Intel showcasing physical AI hardware, robotic arms, and edge computing platforms across a four-day program at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.