Ai Advancements

Industrial automation's mid-2026 moment: AI picking, superhumanoids, and the safety certification push

From AI-based grippers to ISO 27001-certified robot makers, industrial automation's summer 2026 wave carries concrete operational implications.

Analog Devices maps the semiconductor case for physical intelligence in industrial automation

ADI's Fiona Treacy lays out how AI-driven physical intelligence and humanoid robotics are reshaping factory systems and semiconductor demand.

Industrial vision sector expands across automation, robotics, and AI-driven inspection

The A3's Vision Industry Insights hub tracks 560+ developments across machine vision, robotics, and AI inspection—here's what enterprise ops teams need to know.

Physical AI converges on the warehouse floor: five operational moves shaping industrial robotics in mid-2026

From truck unloading to no-code paint cobots, the latest industrial robotics announcements carry concrete implications for ops and procurement teams.

A3's Automate 2026 puts humanoid robots, industrial AI, and safety standards at center stage

A3's Automate 2026 opens June 22–25 with 50,000+ attendees, 1,000+ exhibitors, and a dedicated Humanoid Robot Pavilion sponsored by NVIDIA.

Manufacturing and automation headlines: acoustic AI, OT security, frame grabbers, and more from June 2026

Manufacturing's mid-2026 agenda shifts from hardware capacity to intelligence, with physical AI, embodied robotics, and AI governance emerging as decisive prior

Robotics, machine vision, and AI software lead automation industry's mid-2026 agenda

Automation World's latest coverage highlights AI-driven robotics, a $8.3B machine vision forecast, and a Siemens-Jabil U.S. facility plan.

Spatial Computing and Wi-Fi Sensing Signal Major Advancements in Connected Living by 2030

Spatial computing, Wi-FI, and other technology advancements are bringing the promise of connected living to new and exciting possibilities. Smart cities are becoming a reality in urban development, driven by technologies like 5G, AI, IoT, and blockchain. These advancements promise to transform urban living into greener, more efficient, and inclusive spaces, addressing challenges like…

IBM CEO: “I believe [AI] is Going to Infuse Every Enterprise.”

IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna says artificial intelligence is the future to unlocking a growing demand for data for the next century. Watch below to hear more of Arvind Krishna’s thoughts on the future of AI and the potential impact it could have on the business community as a whole.     “I believe…

How IoT & AI Solutions are Supporting Projects at Scale: In the Cloud

The way we communicate, share data and use technology to act on those insights is changing – and it’s all leading to the cloud. On In the Cloud, every week two new experts will engage in a fire side chat and will bring their extensive experience in software, IT and mobile solutions straight to you,…

HOW ROBOTS WILL IMPACT OUR DAY-TO-DAY WITH RAVI BALASUBRAMANIAN

On today’s podcast, we get to chat with Dr. Ravi Balasubramanian from Oregon State. We discuss the relationship that robotics and biomechanics share, the growing adaptation of robotics to the consumers’ everyday tasks, and the impact that new advancements in materials play in robotic innovations. For the latest news, videos, and podcasts in the…

Listen: Microsoft Acquisition Aims to Advance AI

Multinational technology company Microsoft has acquired Semantic Machines in hopes of advancing conversational artificial intelligence. Semantic Machines has developed a new approach to building conversational AI. By using machine learning, users can discover, access and interact with information and services in a much more natural way, and with significantly less effort. All eyes will…