Industrial robotics

Toyota estimates 1T yen/year for automation from 2028

Toyota told investors automation across its factories and major suppliers could cost about 1 trillion yen a year from 2028 and involve roughly 400,000 robots.

Vention and FANUC America unify industrial and collaborative robots on a single AI platform

Vention and FANUC America have integrated FANUC's full robot portfolio into Vention's AI-driven platform, letting manufacturers design, simulate, and deploy aut

Behind every robot: why component supply chains are the real bottleneck in robotics scale-up

Automate 2026 spotlighted a hard truth: AI and software aren't the limiting factor in robotics adoption. Components and supply chains are.

Physical AI, no-code cobots, and inbound logistics automation headline the latest wave of industrial robotics news

From a $2.8B physical AI funding round to explosion-proof no-code cobots, industrial robotics is moving fast. Here's what enterprise operators need to track.

Physical AI hits the warehouse floor: five industrial robotics moves from June 2025

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

3M Brings Innovation to the Manufacturing Supply Chain Environment

Exciting insights from Carl Doeksen, Global Robotics and Automation Director at 3M, on the changing landscape of robotics and automation. “Automation is the key to staying competitive in the B2B landscape. By fostering a culture of innovation, collaborating closely with customers, and leveraging diverse expertise, businesses can position themselves as leaders in their respective industries.”…