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Gene Demaitre

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Robotics reporter and editor

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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
My company has rebranded from WTWH Media to Arrowfly, reflecting its focus on providing the best B2B content, events, and networks! You'll still find coverage of all things #robotics at The Robot Report and Automated Warehouse, and I look forward to seeing everyone at RoboBusiness! bit.ly/4wCnD4l
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The Robot Report parent company, WTWH Media, rebrands as Arrowfly - The Robot Report
The Arrowfly name unifies more than 40 brands under a new identity built for the future of B2B content and events.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
How can the U.S. retain its economic and military competitiveness? #Robotics is part of the answer, and two bills introduced this week in Congress seek to unify and protect the industry, but interdependence continues. What steps should we take next? www.therobotreport.com/bills-introd...
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Bills introduced to strengthen U.S. robotics competitiveness, humanoid security - The Robot Report
The bills seek to establish a National Commission on Robotics and restrict humanoid imports for U.S. security and competitiveness.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year! I wish you a healthy and prosperous 2026, and I look forward to continuing to learn from all of you, as well as to share #robotics developments with readers of Automated Warehouse and The Robot Report! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/subscribe/ www.therobotreport.com/the-robot-re...
Two robot arms depalletizing boxes with the year 2026 printed on them. Happy New Year to the readers of Automated Warehouse and The Robot Report!
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it! May we remember those in need around the holidays and every day!
A friendly robot helping diverse families at a soup kitchen at Christmas
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Here's something to listen to during your holiday travels: My fellow Robot Report and Automated Warehouse editors and I discuss the biggest #robotics trends and developments of the past year. What was on your list? May all your holidays be happy! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/2025-editors...
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Robotics in review: Editors look back at 2025 - Automated Warehouse
The editors of The Robot Report and Automated Warehouse recap the biggest robotics industry developments of 2025.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
#iRobot is declaring bankruptcy, but the consumer #robot vacuum pioneer will continue as a Chinese brand. Was this an instance of the "first mover problem," innovation missteps, or overzealous regulators? www.therobotreport.com/irobot-to-en... #robotics
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iRobot to enter Chapter 11 and be acquired by Chinese creditor - The Robot Report
iRobot has begun bankruptcy proceedings under which its Chinese creditors will acquire the consumer robot company and continue the brand.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
If the U.S. is to successfully #reshore #manufacturing, it will need a national #robotics strategy, said members of the Congressional Robotics Caucus and a panel hosted by A3 and DLA Piper this week. How can tech and policy make the U.S. more competitive? www.therobotreport.com/national-rob...
A3 and the Congressional Robotics Caucus held a meeting in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss automation, reshoring, and U.S. competitiveness.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Happy Thanskgiving to all who celebrate it! I'm thankful for all we have but mindful of those who have yet to experience freedom from want or fear, or freedom of speech and worship. Use it or lose it!
A robot dressed as a Pilgrim carving a turkey for a diverse family in the style of classic American illustrator Norman Rockwell
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
I look forward to chatting with inVia Robotics' Lior Elazary, DHL Supply Chain's Rob Wright, and Interact Analysis' Rueben Scriven about the future of #warehouse #automation in next week's roundtable! Register now to join us! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/experts-roun... #robotics
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Expert roundtable to discuss the future of warehouse automation - Automated Warehouse
Industry experts will discuss how to navigate the expanding world of warehouse automation in a free webinar.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Thanks again to all who attended, spoke, or exhibited at #RoboBusiness! We're already looking ahead to the #RoboticsSummit next May. Do you have experience or insights to share about the development of commercial #robotics? Submit now to present! www.therobotreport.com/robotics-sum... #robots
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Robotics Summit 2026 extends call for speakers
The Robotics Summit & Expo returns to Boston May 27-28, 2026, with deepened coverage, an expanded expo floor and more.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
From #robot design through commercialization, from #humanoids to #AI, and from field #robotics to healthcare and more, we've got you covered at #RoboBusiness 2025! See our expert speakers and cutting-edge exhibitors next week! Register now to join us! www.robobusiness.com
Register now for RoboBusiness 2025!
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Big news in industrial #automation: ABB is selling its ABB Robotics division to SoftBank Group, which is no stranger to #robotics. What does this mean for the unit's workers, product line, and customers? We're following this story closely. www.therobotreport.com/abb-group-se...
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ABB Group to sell ABB Robotics to SoftBank for $5.375B - The Robot Report
ABB, which planned to spin out its ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation group, is now selling it to SoftBank, as President Sami Atiya departs.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
The U.S. government has proposed #tariffs on #robotics and other technologies. Will they help efforts to reshore manufacturing, or will they hurt them? What do you think about this policy? Don't forget to submit while the public comment period is open! www.therobotreport.com/industry-exp...
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Industry experts react to U.S. robotics tariff proposal - The Robot Report
The U.S. government's proposed tariff on robots and medical devices has sparked concern around reshoring. It is soliciting public comment.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
We talk about #scaling #robotics a lot, but Mel Torrie has more experience than most -- both in terms of the size of the autonomous systems themselves and in terms of the markets ASI is serving. Learn from him at #RoboBusiness in just a few weeks! www.therobotreport.com/asi-ceo-to-s...
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ASI CEO to share insights from large-scale deployments at RoboBusiness - The Robot Report
ASI CEO Mel Torrie, who will be speaking at RoboBusiness 2025, explains how his company has brought autonomy to different markets.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
I remember covering the launch of the Sawyer #robot, as well as the ups and downs of Rethink Robotics. Unfortunately, the cobot pioneer has closed its doors for a second time www.therobotreport.com/rethink-robo...
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Rethink Robotics shuts down -- again
Rethink Robotics Inc., which rose as a force- and power-limited arm pioneer, has shut down for a second time.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
#Figure AI is the latest #humanoid #robot company to reach unicorn status, as investors including #NVIDIA add funding fuel to the race to market www.therobotreport.com/figure-ai-ra... Learn more about #robotics at #RoboBusiness next month!
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Figure AI raises $1B in Series C funding toward humanoid robot development - The Robot Report
Figure AI is a new humanoid robotics unicorn as its valuation passes $39 billion and it plans to scale production.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Automated Warehouse Week starts today! Join us for free, live webinars on all things #robotics, starting with today's session with John Santagate and GXO Logistics' Olena Steigman on the state of #warehouse #automation! event.on24.com/eventRegistr...
An overhead view of a warehouse aisle. Register now to learn all about the state of warehouse automation and robotics!
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
While #robotics is largely collaborative, competition from #China is also driving development and deployment. I look forward to discussing this challenge with execs from A3, Stieler Technologie, and Teradyne Ventures at #RoboBusiness! Register now to join us! www.therobotreport.com/experts-disc...
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Experts to discuss how to close the robotics gap with China at RoboBusiness - The Robot Report
Expert panelists will discuss how the U.S. can foster innovation ecosystems and accelerate commercialization to compete with China.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
How can the majority of #warehouses, which are not yet automated, get started with #robotics? Industry experts will answer that and other questions during Automated Warehouse Week webinars! They're free, so register now to join us live or on demand! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/automated-wa...
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Automated Warehouse Week to give guidance on transforming operations - Automated Warehouse
Automated Warehouse Week 2025 is an opportunity to learn about technology and business best practices from industry experts.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
What is the state of commercial #humanoid #robot deployments, and what more needs to be done? I look forward to learning more from Katlyn Lewicke of GXO Logistics, Jim Fan of NVIDIA, and Melonee Wise of Agility Robotics at RoboBusiness! Register now to join us! www.therobotreport.com/learn-about-...
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Learn about the first humanoid deployments at RoboBusiness 2025 - The Robot Report
Humanoid deployments are yielding important insights, which panelists from Agility Robotics, NVIDIA, and GXO will share at RoboBusiness.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
We get asked all the time, "What are some promising #robotics #startups?" This year, The Robot Report is organizing its first Startup Radar! Learn more to submit an early-stage company! www.therobotreport.com/robotics-sta...
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The search is on: Help us find the most promising robotics startups - The Robot Report
The Robotics Startup Radar will highlight unique robotics startups we believe our readers should keep an eye on in the years to come.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Today's the last day to submit a #robot #startup for our annual Pitchfire competition at #RoboBusiness! Get in front of investors and the #robotics ecosystem in Silicon Valley this October! www.therobotreport.com/robobusiness...
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RoboBusiness Pitchfire competition opens call for robotics startups
The 2025 RoboBusiness Pitchfire startup competition is now open for submissions. RoboBusiness will be on Oct. 15-16 in Santa Clara.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
RoboBusiness has been going strong for over a decade! Register now to join us for this event in Silicon Valley in October as we announce our speakers, who are leading experts in developing and commercializing #robotics and #AI! bit.ly/3HY6Cxz
Register now for RoboBusiness 2025!
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
How are mobile #robots evolving to meet the intensifying needs of #warehouse operators? Join me for tomorrow's free webinar with Vanderlande and Hai Robotics as we discuss supply chain challenges, plus #robotics hardware and software options! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/mobile-robot...
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Learn how mobile robots can move a warehouse forward - Automated Warehouse
Experts from Vanderlande and Hai Robotics will discuss in this free webinar how mobile robots are advancing to aid warehouse operations.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
As we continue our coverage of #Automate 2025, here are some of The Robot Report Podcast's takeaways about the state of commercial and industrial #robotics from the event: www.therobotreport.com/automate-202... More to come!
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Automate 2025 recap by The Robot Report Podcast
The Robot Report editorial team traveled to Detroit to attend Automate 2025. This episode is packed with our firsthand observations.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Even as the spring 2025 conference and trade show season winds down, we're looking ahead to our next event, #RoboBusiness in October in Santa Clara, Calif.! Do you have #robotics development and business insights to share? Submit a presentation topic now! www.therobotreport.com/robobusiness...
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RoboBusiness 2025 call for speakers now open
WTWH Media, producer of The Robot Report and Robotics Summit & Expo, invites you to submit a talk to be considered for RoboBusiness 2025.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Thanks again to all the attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staffers, partners, and sponsors of this year's Robotics Summit & Expo! It was great to see all of you! Look out for upcoming The Robot Report Podcast episodes, as we share #robotics conversations and insights! www.therobotreport.com
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Just a few days to go before the Robotics Summit & Expo! I look forward to sharing insights from the #robotics sessions, podcast booth, and exhibits! For example, check out this panel on "lights out" fulfillment! See you soon! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/panel-to-dis...
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Panel to discuss 'lights out' order fulfillment at the Robotics Summit - Automated Warehouse
Learn how lights out order fulfillment is enabled by maturing technologies, clear business expectations, and smart partnerships.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Congrats to the team at Locus Robotics for its latest warehouse #robot milestone! I look forward to learning more and celebrating at the RBR50 Gala at next week's Robotics Summit & Expo! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/locus-roboti...
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Locus Robotics passes 5B picks as warehouse automation adoption accelerates - Automated Warehouse
Locus Robotics marked its latest milestone as its mobile robots spread worldwide and it continues to invest in innovation.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Sad news: Pope Francis Dies at 88 www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04...
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Pope Francis Dies at 88: Latest News
His groundbreaking pontificate worked to make the Catholic Church more inclusive. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
No tyrants! Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Lexington, Massachusetts, with thousands who recognize the never ending struggle for liberty and justice for all!
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Today's the day! Join me and experts from ABB Robotics, Ambi Robotics, and Plus One Robotics as we discuss how AI is making #robot picking more precise. Register now, and get your questions answered live or watch later on demand! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/learn-how-ai...
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Learn how AI is making robotic picking more precise - Automated Warehouse
Experts from Ambi, ABB, and Plus One will explain how AI advances are enabling greater robotic picking efficiency in this free webinar.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
#AI and #robots are like peanut butter and jelly -- learn how they're enabling more efficient picking in this free webinar next week with execs from ABB Robotics, Ambi Robotics, and Plus One Robotics! automatedwarehouseonline.com/learn-how-ai... #robotics
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Learn how AI is making robotic picking more precise - Automated Warehouse
Experts from Ambi, ABB, and Plus One will explain how AI advances are enabling greater robotic picking efficiency in this free webinar.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
What are the most innovative #robotics organizations in the world? Check out this year's #RBR50 winners, and join us at the RBR50 Gala at the Robotics Summit & Expo. Thanks again to all the nominees, and congratulations to the honorees! www.therobotreport.com/rbr50-2025/ #robots
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50 most innovative robotics companies
The 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards, including Robot of the Year, Startup of the Year, Application of the Year, and Robots for Good.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
As we close out Women's History Month, here's a piece by Brianna Wessling, who spoke with three leaders about their career experiences in #robotics. You can also catch their technical sessions and our Women in Robotics Brunch at the Robotics Summit & Expo! www.therobotreport.com/3-women-shar...
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3 women share advice for navigating the robotics industry - The Robot Report
This Women's History Month, we spoke with 3 women with a variety of industry experiences about what they've learned from working in robotics.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
It's Women's History Month, and I've been fortunate to know many leaders in #robotics such as Joyce Sidopoulos, co-founder of MassRobotics! She'll speak with Motional's Laura Major at the Robotics Summit & Expo on May 1 in Boston. Register now to join us! www.therobotreport.com/women-in-rob...
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Women in robotics breakfast returns to Robotics Summit - The Robot Report
The Robotics Summit will feature a conversation between Motional's Laura Major and MassRobotics' Joyce Sidopoulos.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
I look forward to seeing lots of #robots for #warehousing, #logistics, and #manufacturing at #ProMat next week in Chicago! Among the exhibitors to see is Onward Robotics, which is getting traction with #3PLs for its Meet Me system: www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/onward-robot... #robotics
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Onward Robotics brings Meet Me to 3PLs Distribution Management and FST Logistics - Automated Warehouse
Onward Robotics is deploying its Meet Me system, which includes the Lumabot robots and Pyxis software, for two leading logistics providers.
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Ezra Klein @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
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Opinion | There Is a Liberal Answer to Elon Musk (Gift Article)
Right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. The answer is abundance. But a politics of abundance will work only if Democrats confront where their approach has failed.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
If you're a #robotics developer, you can learn all about the imminent ROS 1 end of life and how to make full use of #ROS 2 from the CTO of the Open Source Robotics Foundation at the Robotics Summit & Expo -- register now! www.therobotreport.com/get-ready-fo... #robots
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Get ready for ROS 1 sunset and learn ROS 2 features at the Robotics Summit - The Robot Report
Geoffrey Biggs, the CTO of the Open Source Robotics Foundation, will explain key ROS 2 features to learn in Boston.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Today is the last day for early bird registration for the Robotics Summit & Expo! Join us from April 30 to May 1 in Boston to learn from industry luminaries about development of commercial #robotics! www.therobotreport.com/2025-robotic... #robots
Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing for the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Sanctuary AI has added tactile #sensors to its Phoenix robot for dexterous teleoperation, better AI model training, and ultimately, general-purpose #robots. Learn more here and find out about #humanoids at our upcoming Robotics Summit & Expo! www.therobotreport.com/sanctuary-ai...
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Sanctuary AI integrates tactile sensors into Phoenix general purpose robots - The Robot Report
Sanctuary AI said its integrated tactile sensors will facilitate teleoperation and provide richer data for training embodied AI models.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
With trade show and conference season upon us, I hope to see you and anyone interested in commercial #robotics development at the Robotics Summit & Expo -- early bird registration ends soon! www.therobotreport.com/2025-robotic...
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2025 Robotics Summit early bird registration ends Feb. 28 - The Robot Report
2025 Robotics Summit & Expo tickets will go up by $200 after Feb. 28, so register now for the premiere robotics development event.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Last week in Las Vegas, #Manifest was a chance to see how #warehouse #automation is changing with the market. Thanks again to all those who took time to speak with me about #robotics and #supplychain issues! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/5-automated-...
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5 automated warehouse takeaways from Manifest 2025 - Automated Warehouse
Manifest 2025 provided opportunities to see the latest warehouse robotics, software and AI, and use cases.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Breaking: Teradyne's #robotics group, which includes Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots, has laid off 10% of its global staff. Learn about the sector's challenges and the company's strategy www.therobotreport.com/teradyne-rob...
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Teradyne robotics group lays off 10% of global staff - The Robot Report
Teradyne has laid off about 10% of UR and MiRs staff, largely in sales, marketing, and service roles, to manage its growth.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Automated storage and retrieval systems, or #ASRS, can maximize space utilization, but implementing them can be daunting. An AutoStore expert will explain how to get the most out of these #warehouse #robots in our next free webinar -- register now! event.on24.com/wcc/r/481950...
AutoStore will explain how to get the most out of ASRS deployment in next week's free webinar.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
How can the #robotics industry and federal #government work together to strengthen the U.S. economy? The Association for Advancing Automation has some stats and recommendations www.therobotreport.com/a3-calls-on-...
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A3 calls on incoming administration to support robotics, as Q3 stats show slowdown - The Robot Report
A3 reported declines in North American robot orders in the first nine months of 2024 but said there are reasons for optimism.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
While #robotics spending has slowed over the past year or so, we've seen several big #investments this week, including XOCEAN, Symbotic, NEURA Robotics, and Positec. Let's hope these fundings are signs of things to come for #automation! www.therobotreport.com/category/fin... #robots
Symbotic, which makes robots for warehousing and retail like the storage units shown here, was among the companies raising funding this week.
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year! I wish everyone a prosperous, healthy, and safe 2025 enabled by robots! www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/top-10-autom...
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Gene Demaitre @gened5.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! www.therobotreport.com
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