Robotics

Does a Slowdown of U.S. New Factory Construction Dampen Hopes of Reshoring?

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The momentum toward reshoring has been “clearly fading, with leading indicators pointing to a sharp slowdown in new product activity."

BMW to Use Humanoid Robots to Make Cars in Europe

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:04:09 -0400

Humanoid robots can replace human workers, obviating the need to redesign an assembly line, which is more expensive.

$200M Venture Fund to Target U.S. Supply Chain Efficiency

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The fund will also seek to stimulate a revival in U.S. shipbuilding and other maritime operations.

Future-Proofing Parts Distribution

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:24:56 -0400

Learn how scalable robotics and adaptive fulfillment strategies can help operations respond faster to unpredictable demand, maximize storage and throughput, improve workforce engagement, and avoid costly automation mistakes.

Watch: The Gap Between Robotics Hype and Manufacturing Reality

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Tilman Buchner, partner and director at the Boston Consulting Group, discusses the findings of the firm’s new report on the progress of physical artificial intelligence on the factory floor.

Watch: Orchestration: The Most Critical Decision in Warehouse Automation

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most warehouses today are operating systems provided by multiple vendors. Akash Gupta, CEO of GreyOrange, talks about the need for orchestration of all those applications.

Watch: Traveling the Technology Curve of Material Automation

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Warehouse automation has advanced rapidly in recent years, but sizable gaps remain, especially when it comes to handling bulky, irregular goods that fall outside the scope of most systems.

Watch: Welcome to the World of Robots-to-Goods

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Gina Chung, vice president of corporate development with Locus Robotics, tells how the concept of robots-to-goods is playing out in today's warehouses, and where it's going.

Watch: A Call for a National Robotics Strategy

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation, explains why his organization is pushing for adoption of a National Robotics Strategy in the U.S.

Autonomous Trucks Could Beat Human-Driven Ones on Costs by 2028

Thu, 07 May 2026 13:53:43 -0400

The all-in cost per mile for an autonomous truck is expected to drop from an estimated $8.56 in 2025 to $2.03 by 2035.

How Robots-to-Goods (R2G) Will Define the Next Era of Warehouse Automation

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Robots-to-goods has the potential to become the future of warehouse automation, as a technology set to define the category.

Japan Airlines to Trial Humanoid Robots for Ground Handling

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The push for humanoid robots comes in response to larger concerns over a labor shortage, stemming from a bump in inbound tourism and a dip in Japan's working-age population.

The 2026 Manufacturing Shifts You Can’t Ignore

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:21:35 -0400

This webinar provides a high-level walkthrough of the 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain report, distilling insights from 300+ industry leaders into clear, actionable themes.

Delivering Flawless Field Service with Predictive Insights and AI

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:29:15 -0400

Customer expectations for uptime, reliability, and service quality are higher than ever. At the same time, organizations are managing increasingly complex assets, aging infrastructure, and growing pressure to improve efficiency and profitability.

Watch: How Supply Chain Leaders Invest in Automation — and How That Will Change

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Colin McAleenan, vice of marketing and business development at HAI Robotics, details the evolution in automation investment and where it's going over the next five years in both resources and leadership.

Factories Minus People: It’s Dark in There

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

There are a number of locations around the world where factories are operating 24/7 without any humans on the plant floor.

Watch: AI in the Warehouse Today: What's 'Noise,' and What Really Works?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In a time of constant change, what instills confidence in logistics leaders? Kait Peterson, vice president and head of marketing with Locus Robotics, answers the question.

Work Design: Closing the Gap Between Humans and Machines

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most industrial workflows were built for either humans or machines; not both.

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in Packaging

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In today’s evolving environment, packaging has become a critical driver of cost savings, efficiency and sustainability. Businesses across all industries are facing rising shipping costs, labor shortages, and increasing pressure to operate more sustainably.

The Dawn of the Agentic Robot: Moving to Decision-Making in Industrial AI

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The digitization of the physical world is no longer about making machines work harder, but about enabling them to function with the same level of autonomy as the operators they assist.

Podcast | Is This the ‘Year of the Humanoid Robot’?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Are we experiencing a god complex — obsessed with creating things in our own image?

DoT & FAA Unveil Testing Program for Electric Aircraft

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Secretary Duffy says eVTOLs & advanced air mobility aircraft will radically redefine personal travel, regional transportation, cargo logistics, emergency medicine and much more.

Reinventing the Factory Floor: Can It Attract a Younger Generation of Workers?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Eddy Azad believes the new wave of robotics is remaking the factory floor into an environment that promises to attract a new generation of human workers.

Supply Chain 2026: Five Predictions That Will Define the Year Ahead

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Agility and execution matter as much as forecasting.

The March of Material-Handling Automation: When Will Warehouses Go ‘Dark’?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Fueled by robotics and AI, and following the trend in many factories, warehouses seem to be on a relentless march toward total automation.

Watch: Humanoid Robots Are the Future. Or Not.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

There’s been a lot of talk recently about designing robots in human form for manufacturing and distribution environments. Does that make sense?

The Customer-Centered Path to Warehouse Automation

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Through 2026, robotics will be designed into the network, not added at the edges.

Warehouse Automation’s Next Frontier: Robots in the Distribution Yard

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Over time, yards and warehouses will evolve into a single collaborative ecosystem.

Tackling Labor Shortages With Smarter Wheeled Systems

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Today, every manual lift, restack and repalletizing step adds cost, risk and delay — all while increasing physical strain on a workforce that is already stretched thin.

How Smart Robotics Will Drive a New Era of Warehousing

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The adaptive warehouse represents the next major phase in industrial logistics.