CES 2026 Puts Physical AI and Robots at the Center of Tech’s Next Wave
CES 2026 marked a turning point for Physical AI, as humanoids, autonomous machines, and AI-driven platforms moved from experiments to scalable, real-world systems.
Automation
Automation refers to the use of machines, software, and control systems to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. In modern industry, automation spans physical processes, digital workflows, and hybrid systems that connect robotics with software intelligence. This topic examines how automation technologies are transforming manufacturing, logistics, supply chains, energy, and services through increased efficiency, consistency, and scalability. Key areas include industrial automation, process control, robotic automation, and the integration of AI-driven decision systems. The topic also addresses workforce impact, system reliability, and the role of standards and regulation in large-scale deployment. As organizations seek resilience and productivity gains, automation continues to evolve from rule-based systems toward adaptive, intelligent operations embedded across the global economy.
CES 2026: Caterpillar and NVIDIA Push Physical AI Into Heavy Industry
Caterpillar and NVIDIA deepened their partnership at CES 2026, outlining how Physical AI will transform construction, mining, manufacturing, and industrial supply chains.
CES 2026: Doosan Bobcat Unveils RX3 Autonomous Loader and AI Jobsite Tech
Doosan Bobcat introduced the RX3 autonomous concept loader and a suite of AI-powered jobsite technologies at CES 2026, signaling a shift toward smart, electrified construction equipment.
CES 2026: Kodiak and Bosch Partner to Scale Autonomous Trucking Hardware
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RB Team
• 4 mins read
Kodiak has entered a strategic agreement with Bosch to scale production-grade autonomous trucking hardware, aiming to accelerate commercial deployment of driverless trucks.
UPS Buys Hundreds of Robots to Automate Truck Unloading Operations
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RB Team
• 3 mins read
UPS has purchased hundreds of warehouse robots designed to unload packages from trucks, expanding automation across its U.S. logistics network to address labor strain and efficiency demands.
Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at Silicon Valley Humanoids Summit as Doubts Persist
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RB Team
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Humanoid robots dominated discussions at a Silicon Valley Humanoids Summit, but investors and engineers raised concerns about scalability, costs, and real-world deployment timelines.
Mercado Libre Signs Deal with Agility Robotics to Deploy Digit Humanoid Robots
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Daniel Krauss
• 4 mins read
Mercado Libre has entered a commercial agreement with Agility Robotics to deploy Digit humanoid robots in its logistics operations, starting with a pilot facility in Texas.