Robotics

Humanoid and legged robots are ready for brownfield factories, but three technical gaps still stand in the way

Science and industry sources converge: legged robots can navigate existing factory floors, but reliability, dexterity, and data remain unsolved.

Roland Berger forecasts 6-9% annual growth for industrial automation through 2030

Analysts and executives converge: automation is back in growth mode, but humanoid hype is outpacing factory-floor reality.

Automated factories are raising the bar on efficiency. Here's where the benchmark sits in 2026

From a Foxconn lighthouse factory that cut costs 45% to GM's robot-heavy EV plant, automation benchmarks are reshaping what world-class manufacturing looks like

AI is moving from multifamily back offices to construction sites

From McCarthy's multiyear AI platform deal with Palantir to industry talk of onsite robotics still on the horizon, AI is reshaping how construction firms plan and manage their work.

AI and automation fuel a new wave of real estate and property tech investment

From construction robotics to property tax appeals, proptech startups are pulling in fresh capital as AI reshapes every corner of real estate.

Construction tech, HVAC AI, and infrastructure bets signal a maturing venture market in 2026

Venture dollars are flowing into AI infrastructure and built-environment tech, with construction robotics, HVAC quoting, and model-routing startups all closing

AI drives a wave of proptech funding as construction and commercial real estate startups attract fresh capital

From construction robotics to AI-generated HVAC quotes, venture investors are backing proptech startups that cut measurable costs in the built environment.

3 Core Benefits of Industrial Automation

The Ford Legacy: Why Industrial Automation Still Relies on Three Core Pillars When people ask about the benefits of industrial automation, the conversation often turns to the latest sensors, AI, or high-speed robotics. But to understand why we do what we do at Kasa Controls and Automation, you have to look back a century to…

Robots, Revenue, and the Race for the Future: Intelligent Automation Is Powering the Next Wave of Growth

It’s hard to ignore just how quickly the world around us is changing. Packages arrive faster than ever, store shelves restock almost instantly, and behind the scenes, businesses are racing to keep up with expectations that seem to climb by the day. But as the workforce shrinks and pressure rises—including a projected shortage of…

Warehouse Automation Rollout That Works: Align Teams, Focus on Workflows, Skip the Feature Trap

Automation is rapidly gaining momentum in the warehouse and logistics world, but meaningful, scalable success remains elusive. While the technology is reliable and the benefits are clear, a mere 20% of warehouses in North America have implemented any type of automation, according to a 2024 McKinsey report. While the majority of logistics and supply chain…

Lone Robots Fall Short, but Fleets Scale Warehouse Automation: Robot Orchestration Makes It Work

As supply chains face mounting pressure to meet faster delivery times and adapt to shifting global demands, robotics and automation are no longer optional—they’re essential. According to McKinsey, automation technologies could increase worldwide productivity by 0.8% to 1.4% annually. But the real payoff isn’t in deploying a robot—it’s in building a coordinated, intelligent fleet….

Scaling Warehouse Automation with Robots Demands Alignment, Education, and Collaboration for ROI Success

In a logistics landscape where labor shortages persist and pressure to optimize warehouse throughput intensifies, many organizations are looking to automation as a solution. Yet, despite growing investments in robotics, especially autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), scaling warehouse automation remains a major challenge. The problem? It’s not the robots. It’s how they’re used. So, what really…

Vecna Robotics Powers Scalable Warehouse Automation Through Human-in-the-Loop Support

Warehouse automation is no longer a fringe concept—it’s accelerating fast. According to McKinsey, robot shipments are expected to grow by as much as 50% annually through 2030, and warehouse automation spending is rising by over 10% each year. As companies race to modernize operations, it’s becoming clear that real performance doesn’t come from hardware alone——it’s…

Vecna Robotics’ CaseFlow Is Making Case Picking Smarter, Safer and Faster

Despite the growing buzz around warehouse automation, a major piece of the puzzle remains largely untouched: case picking. While autonomous vehicles and robotic arms are gaining traction, many warehouses still depend on manual labor to move cases from shelf to pallet. This inefficiency not only slows down throughput but also places strain on workers…

Vecna Robotics CaseFlow Transforms Warehouse Operations with Automated Case Picking

As supply chains become more complex and labor shortages persist, warehouse operators are under mounting pressure to do more with less. In many facilities, over half of a worker’s time is spent not on picking items, but simply walking — an inefficiency that costs time, money, and morale. At the same time, the demand…

Vecna Robotics Unveils CaseFlow: The Robotic Case Picking Solution Beating Manual Labor by 2X

Vecna Robotics recently introduced CaseFlow, a transformative robotic case picking solution that redefines warehouse operations by seamlessly pairing human pickers with autonomous pallet jack robots. The result is a dramatic leap in productivity, efficiency, and scalability for modern distribution centers. Announced by Chief Marketing Officer Josh Kivenko, CaseFlow directly tackles one of the industry’s most…

GEODIS Onsite: How CaseFlow, Wearables, and CPJs Are Transforming Warehouse Operations

Smart wearables and collaborative robotics are creating a less physically demanding warehouse environment while boosting productivity across fulfillment operati

GEODIS Unlocks Smarter Warehouse Operations Using CaseFlow Case Picking Solution

This logistics leader cut manual warehouse travel and accelerated order fulfillment by automating its case picking process

CaseFlow by Vecna Robotics: Smarter, Safer Case Picking with Robotic Orchestration

Warehouse operators can double picking productivity and cut labor costs by adding orchestrated robots to their existing systems

Starting Small: How to Scale an Operation with Robotics

Companies can implement robotics incrementally to overcome cost barriers and build toward larger automation gains

Modular Robotic Systems & Greener Logistics Solutions: Unlocking the Future of Automation with Hy-Tek

Flexible robotics and eco-conscious supply chain strategies are reshaping how enterprises approach operational efficiency and sustainability

Exploring the Future of Robotics in the Broadband Industry

Autonomous systems are poised to transform how operators maintain and monitor network infrastructure at scale

Hy-Tek’s Game-Changing Robotics and Automation Technologies Take Center Stage at Modex 2024

The company revealed how its advanced platform is helping businesses streamline supply chain operations and reduce distribution costs

Automation in Action: Robotic Pallet Movers are Enhancing Efficiency and Transforming the Modern Warehouse

Warehouses are ditching manual labor for autonomous systems that stack faster and more accurately than humans ever could

Shaping the Future of Warehouses: Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024

The logistics industry is racing toward a $600 billion automation spending surge that will reshape competitive dynamics

Roadmap into the Future of Intelligent Manufacturing: How Can Companies Navigate Automation and the Workforce?

Companies can harness AI-driven production systems while strategically upskilling their workforce to remain competitive in tomorrow's factories

Pharma & Life Sciences Gain an Efficiency Upgrade Through Robotics

Automated systems are reshaping drug development and manufacturing by reducing manual tasks and maintaining productivity during critical disruptions

Unpacking Peak: How to Turn Your Current Operational Pains Into Future Gains

Warehouse leaders can harness peak season bottlenecks as catalysts for implementing automation that drives lasting operational efficiency

Ericsson and the Convergence of 5G and Automation in Manufacturing

Factory floors are shifting from traditional automation to AI-powered systems that leverage ultrafast connectivity to reimagine production efficiency

Epson Enhances Robot Efficiency with Noise-Canceling Gyro Plus Innovation

Residual vibrations on robot arms now have a silent enemy that stabilizes precision at higher speeds and payloads