Automation
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Robot Orders Surge Past 8,900 as Automation Leaps Beyond Manufacturing
For the first time, non-automotive customers accounted for 56% of all robot orders in North America during Q2 2026, signaling a profound shift in industrial automation.
HII inks $900M in potential deals with GrayMatter and Path Robotics
Defense giant HII has committed to potential production agreements worth $900 million with robotics firms GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics, aiming to revolutionize Navy shipbuilding, according to
Human-centric automation: Key to worker trust and less anxiety.
In shared space human-robot collaboration, the three most frequently measured operator states are not productivity metrics, but trust, cognitive workload, and anxiety, according to reports from pmc.
Cobots at GM Factory Zero Amplify Job Displacement Fears
At General Motors' Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Michigan, the expansion of collaborative robots directly coincided with workforce reductions affecting over 1,000 employees.
Kawasaki Robotics Prepares AI Platform for 2026 Automation
A single Kawasaki CP110L palletizing robot can now process over 2,200 cartons per hour, setting a new benchmark for industrial throughput.
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion
In less than a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.
India's gig workers train AI robots for startups; one raises $8.2M
In India, gig workers are strapping on camera-equipped caps and sensor devices, earning just $1 per hour to record their daily lives.
ClickUp lays off 22% of staff amid automation shifts
ClickUp laid off 22% of its workforce, replacing employees with AI agents, while simultaneously introducing salary bands that reach $1 million per year in cash.