AgiBot Launches Genie Studio 2.0 to Put Robots to Work Faster
AgiBot’s Genie Studio 2.0 connects robot training, task design and fleet monitoring, with a seven-day deployment-validation claim and a retail test ahead.
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.
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Agility Picks NVIDIA IGX Thor to Power Digit 5 Humanoids
Digit 5 will use NVIDIA IGX Thor as Agility aligns onboard computing and safety systems ahead of planned early access in 2027.
Bolt Picks NVIDIA Alpamayo for Lucid Robotaxis as Madrid Tests Near
Bolt’s Lucid robotaxi program brings driving AI, sensors and fleet operations together, with Madrid data collection planned for 2027 pending approval.
JR West Adds Giant Railway Robots With 120 kg Lifting Capability
JR West is adding two railway maintenance robots, targeting a 30% reduction in manpower for selected jobs and safer work at height.
CoreWeave Launches Ready-to-Run Robot Simulation Workflows
CoreWeave’s Physical AI Launchables packages Isaac Sim, MuJoCo and other tools into tested workflows for robot training and evaluation.
Robotiq Launches 2FC Tactile Gripper for Physical AI
Robotiq’s new gripper combines tactile sensing and onboard grasp intelligence, with pre-orders open and shipments planned for Q1 2027.
FANUC Opens Largest U.S. Corporate Robotics Training Center
FANUC’s new Michigan academy more than doubles its classrooms as the company expands hands-on robotics and automation training.
Generative Bionics Plans AMD-Powered Physical AI Data Factory in Italy
Generative Bionics plans a 5,000-square-meter Italian robot-training hub for Q4 2027, linking GENE.01 humanoids, digital twins and AMD Helios compute.
Daimon Robotics Builds Touch-Sensing Infrastructure for Physical AI
Daimon Robotics connects touch sensors, demonstration data and simulation to help physical AI systems handle contact-rich assembly and packaging tasks.
Schaeffler Opens Factory Where Humanoids Build Parts for Humanoids
Schaeffler’s Taicang factory uses six humanoids across five stations to assemble robot joint modules while linking production, training and digital twins.