Automation

6 articles

A human worker and a collaborative robot working together safely and efficiently in a well-lit, modern industrial environment.
Robotics & Automation

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.

Kai Johnson·July 12, 2026
Collaborative robots operating on an assembly line at GM's Factory Zero, with a backdrop suggesting a reduction in human workforce presence.
Robotics & Automation

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.

Benjamin Carter·June 28, 2026
A Kawasaki robotic arm performing a task, with a glowing AI interface overlay symbolizing advanced automation and future readiness.
Robotics & Automation

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.

Benjamin Carter·June 17, 2026
Mach Industries' futuristic headquarters with advanced robotics and drones, symbolizing its soaring $1.8 billion valuation in the defense tech sector.
Robotics & Automation

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.

Benjamin Carter·June 2, 2026
Indian gig workers equipped with advanced technology training AI robots, highlighting the intersection of human labor and artificial intelligence in a startup environment.
Robotics & Automation

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.

Benjamin Carter·May 26, 2026
AI robots performing tasks in a modern office while human specialists observe, symbolizing ClickUp's workforce changes due to automation.
Future of Computing

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.

Benjamin Carter·May 25, 2026