September 16, 2026 | IMTS | Industrial Automation
Redesigned from controller to tool flange, the new Gen 7 robot platform is out-of-the-box AI-ready, giving companies the modern software tools and next-level connectivity that they need to confidently take AI from the lab into industrial operations.
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Hirebotics unveiled new extensions to its collaborative robot (cobot) systems that enable manufacturers to paint moving parts and reach large, difficult-to-handle materials and assemblies without changing existing workflows. Line tracking for Hirebotics’ Cobot Painter and modular linear rail capabilities for its family of cobot systems extend the working range of the cobots, giving manufacturers greater flexibility to automate conveyor-based finishing operations and projects requiring large parts while keeping the cobot experience simple, approachable and easy to deploy. Both technologies were presented at IMTS 2026 Read More
Agility Robotics has unveiled the Digit 5 humanoid robot. Built on Over 65,000 Hours of Operation and Commercial Deployments, the Next-Generation Upgrades Let a Single Robot Take On Full Facility Workflows at Scale and Work in Close Proximity to People
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Leopard Imaging, a company dedicated to AI Perception and Spatial Intelligence solutions, introduces the LI-DragonFire-VGA-GM2B, a high-performance uncooled infrared camera module designed for thermal imaging in industrial applications. Combining high-resolution thermal imaging, temperature measurement, real-time imaging, and a compact, low-power, high bandwidth design, DragonFire provides a practical thermal sensing solution for a range of industrial use cases. Read More
AIR, a manufacturer and developer of Smart Aircraft, announced a strategic partnership with Elmo Motion Control (Elmo), a global producer of motion control technology. Elmo will integrate its high-performance motion control solution into AIR's Heavy Lift UAS – a VTOL-capable uncrewed cargo aircraft capable of 550lb payloads. Read More
Upcoming Events
September 27 - October 1, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA
Held in the historic robotics hub of Pittsburgh, IROS 2026 is one of the world's most prestigious academic and empirical research forums. The conference features peer-reviewed paper presentations, live hardware challenges, and panels discussing advanced robotic mechanics, computer vision, and machine learning. It serves as an incubation ground where university research labs display theoretical concepts that will eventually turn into tomorrow’s commercial systems. Read More
October 13, 2026 | Little Rock, AR
A new summit is coming to Little Rock, Arkansas to accelerate agricultural collaboration between Arkansas and Japan. The Innovation, Workforce, and Research Conference (IWRC) Smart Agriculture Technology Summit will take place on 13 October 2026, hosted by IEEE-USA and the IEEE Japan Office, in partnership with Japan's National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) and the IEEE Smart Ag Initiative. Read More
October 18 - 21, 2026 | McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Covering over 40 vertical markets, PACK EXPO International 2026 showcases a massive array of processing machinery, packaging systems, and end-of-line fulfillment technologies. This biennial show is heavily populated by pick-and-place industrial robots, high-speed motion controllers, and automated sorting conveyors. It provides supply chain professionals with practical, highly efficient ways to deploy physical automation to combat persistent labor shortages. Read More
October 20 - 21, 2026 | Santa Clara, CA
Specifically designed for developers, executive leaders, and venture capitalists, RoboBusiness 2026 focuses on the business, design, and deployment of commercial robotics. The event highlights autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), drone technologies, component-level engineering, and supply chain applications. Read More
