Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome back to Robotics Industry Insider. We're tracking major developments reshaping automation across manufacturing and laboratory settings.The physical AI revolution is accelerating faster than most anticipated. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared the "ChatGPT moment for physical AI is here" at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, signaling a critical inflection point for the robotics sector. Hyundai Motor Group simultaneously unveiled its Atlas humanoid robot designed for production environments, with plans to gradually deploy these systems across operations. What's driving this momentum? Breakthroughs in how robots understand the real world, reason through problems, and execute complex actions are transitioning robotics from research labs into commercial deployment across manufacturing, logistics, and laboratory sectors.The industrial automation market reflects this expansion. The global industrial automation and control systems market reached approximately 257 billion dollars in 2026 and is projected to climb to 398 billion dollars by 2030, growing at an eleven point five percent annual rate. According to Mordor Intelligence, the industrial automation market itself sits at 238 billion dollars this year, expanding toward 343 billion by 2031. Asia Pacific dominates this landscape, capturing forty three percent of market share while expanding at twelve point three percent annually, driven by strong manufacturing bases and supportive government policies.Three developments warrant your attention this week. Teradyne Robotics hosted its flagship ElevateX forum in Bengaluru, bringing together Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots to showcase human-centric, intelligent automation reshaping India's manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, ABB Robotics demonstrated AI-driven laboratory automation at SLAS 2026 in Boston, highlighting how collaborative robots integrate with existing instruments to create fully connected, data-driven workflows. The company emphasized that laboratories worldwide are transitioning from isolated automation pilots toward AI-ready operations that improve throughput and reproducibility.Most significantly, Nikon announced a strategic investment in Trener Robotics, which raised thirty-two million dollars in Series A funding for its physical AI platform enabling software-defined control of industrial robots. This partnership signals how vision technology integrates with AI systems to deliver precise, flexible automation in real-world manufacturing environments.For practitioners, the practical takeaway is clear: AI-driven flexibility and interoperability have become essential. Organizations should prioritize integrating collaborative robots with existing systems rather than deploying isolated solutions, while preparing facilities for rapid adoption of these advancing capabilities.Thank you for tuning in to Robotics Industry Insider. Join us next week for more breaking developments in automation technology. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The industrial automation market hits USD 233.6 billion this year, according to Research Nester, surging toward USD 533 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate, fueled by robot adoption that boosts productivity by 5.1 percent per one percent density increase, per the International Trade Administration.Comau grabs headlines with its A&T 2026 showcase, premiering the MATE-XT GO exoskeleton and new mobile collaborative robots, building on its Automha acquisition to dominate warehouse automation. Meanwhile, ABB Robotics dazzles at SLAS 2026 with AI-driven collaborative systems like the Autonomous Versatile Robotics platform, partnering with Agilent and Mettler Toledo for seamless lab workflows in sample prep and analysis.AI integration accelerates breakthroughs: GrayMatter Robotics' physics-informed GMR-AI on FANUC platforms autonomously handles sanding and polishing without programming, while Made Scientific and Streamline Bio launch an early adopter program for AI robotic cell therapy manufacturing. Trener Robotics secures 32 million dollars in Series A to scale its Physical AI for software-defined industrial control. The AI in industrial automation market alone reaches USD 23.76 billion in 2025, exploding to USD 131.62 billion by 2035 at 18.8 percent compound annual growth rate, InsightAce Analytic reports.For insiders, dive into physical AI's real-world reasoning, slashing manual tweaks in high-mix production. Practical takeaway: Audit your lines for cobot pilots in intralogistics; upskill teams on AI orchestration to bridge the workforce gap.Looking ahead, expect 6 to 9 percent growth through 2030 per Roland Berger and International Federation of Robotics, with interoperable AI robots transforming labs and factories into autonomous hubs.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The physical AI revolution is hitting prime time, with robots now reasoning, planning, and navigating real-world chaos like never before. Manufacturing Dive reports that Nvidia's Jensen Huang declared the ChatGPT moment for physical AI at CES, while Hyundai unveiled its Atlas humanoid for factory floors, accelerating commercial rollouts.North American manufacturers ordered 36,766 robots worth 2.25 billion dollars in 2025, up 6.6 percent in units and 10.1 percent in revenue from prior year, per the Association for Advancing Automation. General industries like food, electronics, and life sciences drove gains, with collaborative robots claiming 19.6 percent of units. GrayMatter Robotics just opened a massive California hub showcasing AI-powered cells that autonomously finish parts without programming, thanks to physics-informed AI on FANUC platforms.ABB Robotics is stealing the show at SLAS 2026 in Boston, demoing Autonomous Versatile Robotics platforms integrated with partners like Agilent and Mettler Toledo for seamless lab workflows, boosting throughput and reproducibility. Meanwhile, Trener Robotics snagged 32 million dollars in Series A funding to scale its physical AI for industrial control.The global industrial automation market hits 233.6 billion dollars this year, growing at 9.5 percent compound annual rate through 2035, according to Deloitte insights. AI agents, Internet of Things sensors, and vision systems enable predictive maintenance and hyper-flexible production, slashing costs and errors.Listeners, audit your setups for AI readiness: integrate collaborative robots for high-mix tasks and pilot agentic AI for uptime gains. Looking ahead, expect 80 percent of warehouses automated by 2028, with physical AI dominating factories for resilient, eco-smart operations.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Physical AI is igniting breakthroughs in robotics, with robots now understanding the real world, reasoning, and planning actions for commercial deployment in manufacturing, as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared at CES earlier this year, calling it the ChatGPT moment for physical AI. Manufacturing Dive reports this shift from research to production, highlighted by Hyundai Motor Groups debut of its Atlas humanoid robot for factory settings.The industrial automation market hits USD 233.6 billion this year, per Research Nester, surging toward USD 533 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate, driven by industrial robots capturing over 56 percent share through precision and efficiency gains. GrayMatter Robotics just opened its 100,000 square foot headquarters in Carson, California, showcasing AI-powered systems on FANUC platforms that autonomously handle sanding, grinding, and polishing without manual programming, using physics-informed AI for high-mix production.ABB Robotics dazzles at SLAS 2026 in Boston with its Autonomous Versatile Robotics platform, blending collaborative robots and AI for seamless lab workflows, as Drug Target Review details, promising higher throughput and data-driven operations. Meanwhile, Nauticus Robotics secures up to USD 50 million investment from Master Investment Group for an autonomous robotics hub in the UAE.Agentic AI, making independent decisions, and Robots-as-a-Service models are accelerating, with Roland Berger forecasting up to nine percent growth through 2030 amid supply chain splits and nearshoring.Listeners, audit your automation gaps now, pilot AI agents for maintenance, and explore Robots-as-a-Service to cut upfront costs. These trends point to fully autonomous factories by 2030, boosting productivity amid labor shortages.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot AI.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.The robotics and automation industry is hitting an inflection point as artificial intelligence breakthroughs move from research labs into real-world manufacturing environments. According to Nvidia's Jensen Huang at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, marking a critical shift in how robots understand and interact with the physical world.Consider what's happening on factory floors right now. GrayMatter Robotics recently opened its new headquarters and innovation center in Carson, California, featuring over twenty-five robotic cells demonstrating AI-powered surface finishing capabilities. Their proprietary technology leverages physics-informed artificial intelligence, allowing robots to autonomously sand, grind, polish, and inspect parts without manual programming. This solves a persistent manufacturing challenge: automating complex tasks in high-mix production environments where products constantly vary.Hyundai Motor Group is also making waves by debuting its Atlas humanoid robot for production settings, with plans to gradually deploy these systems across operations in coming years. The company is backing this commitment with a seven-point-six billion dollar investment in AI-powered smart manufacturing facilities incorporating digital twins and advanced robotics.From a market perspective, the numbers tell a compelling story. The industrial automation sector was valued at two hundred fifteen-point-two billion dollars in 2025 and is projected to reach two hundred thirty-three-point-six billion dollars this year. The artificial intelligence segment within industrial automation is growing even faster, valued at twenty-three-point-seventy-six billion dollars in 2025 and expected to reach one hundred thirty-one-point-sixty-two billion dollars by 2035. Roland Berger reports that twenty twenty-six marks the first year with renewed growth momentum after two flat years, with realistic growth expected around six to seven percent annually through 2030.The practical takeaway for manufacturers is clear: companies deploying agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making now are positioning themselves for competitive advantage. Approximately eighty-two percent of industrial companies view artificial intelligence as a key growth driver, though many remain cautious about implementation. The integration of sensor technologies and Internet of Things platforms for predictive maintenance and supply chain optimization is becoming increasingly affordable and accessible.As robotics and automation continue reshaping industrial operations, the convergence of physical AI, advanced sensors, and interconnected systems will define manufacturing competitiveness throughout this decade. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more insights on robotics and automation. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot AI.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. After a cautious 2025, the robotics sector surges into 2026 with renewed momentum. According to Roland Berger, industrial automation marks its first growth year, eyeing a compound annual growth rate up to nine percent through 2030, while Research Nester pegs the market at 233.6 billion dollars this year, ballooning to over 533 billion by 2035 at 9.5 percent growth.Breakthroughs spotlight physical AI, as Nvidia's Jensen Huang declared at CES the ChatGPT moment for robotics has arrived, enabling machines to perceive, reason, and act in real-world chaos. Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Atlas humanoid for factories, shifting from labs to production lines. GrayMatter Robotics launched a massive California hub with physics-informed AI on FANUC platforms, mastering variable surface finishing without programming.AI integration transforms cobots and autonomous guided vehicles. ACWI reports optimistic AGV and autonomous mobile robot pipelines amid labor shortages, expanding into logistics and food processing. RapidOnline notes AI lets robots predict issues in high-mix factories, paired with programmable logic controllers for real-time decisions. Walmart invests 330 million dollars in Louisiana robotics for supply chain agility, per Supply Chain Dive.Industrial applications shine in Mach Medical's lights-out cells via Flexxbotics, blending milling, inspection, and washing under one robot. MarketsandMarkets forecasts factory automation hitting 435 billion dollars by 2030 at 9.6 percent growth.Listeners, prioritize scalable AI pilots balancing return on investment and safety. Audit data readiness and upskill teams for IT-operational technology convergence.Looking ahead, expect humanoid scaling, Asia Pacific dominance at 38 percent share, and smarter factories demanding adaptability. Thank you for tuning in—join us next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production; for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. In 2026, the robotics sector surges forward as manufacturers embrace automation as a necessity amid labor shortages and rising costs. Research Nester reports the industrial automation market hitting 233.6 billion dollars this year, projected to reach 533.31 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate, driven by demands for precision and efficiency.Breakthroughs in physical AI dominate, with Nvidia's Jensen Huang declaring the ChatGPT moment for robotics has arrived, enabling machines to perceive, reason, and act in real-world settings, per Manufacturing Dive. Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Atlas humanoid robot at CES for production lines, backed by a 7.6 billion dollar investment in AI-powered smart plants that cut downtime and boost adaptability, according to Precedence Research.AI integration transforms industrial and collaborative robots, as FANUC supports Robot Operating System 2 with Nvidia for physical AI, while ABB spins off its robotics division by mid-year to focus on autonomous mobile robots and no-code tools like AppStudio. Rapid Online highlights cobots excelling in flexible tasks via advanced servo motors and safety interlocks, shifting workers to high-value roles.Market applications shine in Asia Pacific, claiming 38 percent share by 2035 per Research Nester, with Europe growing via automotive demand. The International Federation of Robotics notes 74 percent of new robots installed in Asia last year.For practical takeaways, listeners, audit your production lines for quick-win cobot pilots, integrate AI sensors for predictive maintenance, and partner with firms like Siemens or Rockwell for scalable IT-operational technology convergence.Looking ahead, expect 6 to 9 percent growth through 2030 per Roland Berger, with AI-humanoids redefining factories for resilient supply chains.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Physical AI is exploding, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declaring at CES that its ChatGPT moment has arrived, propelling robots from labs to factory floors. Manufacturing Dive reports breakthroughs in robots that perceive the real world, reason, and plan, as seen in Hyundai's Atlas humanoid robot debuting for production lines.Industrial automation surges with AI-driven predictive maintenance and Industrial Internet of Things sensors enabling real-time monitoring, per AHE Automation. Collaborative robots, or cobots, now team up safely with humans, reducing injuries while handling complex tasks beyond assembly. GlobeNewswire notes Tesla's Optimus aiming for one million units yearly, alongside Agility Robotics' Digit in logistics and Boston Dynamics' agile Atlas.GrayMatter Robotics just opened its massive California headquarters with 25 AI-powered cells for sanding and polishing without manual programming, using physics-informed AI on FANUC platforms, according to Today's Medical Developments. Walmart's $330 million Louisiana distribution center upgrade adds robotics for efficiency, as Supply Chain Dive details.Market data shows promise: International Federation of Robotics predicts stronger industrial robot growth in 2026 after flat years, with potential 6-7% compound annual growth to 2030, Roland Berger states. Robots-as-a-Service models lower barriers, gaining traction amid supply chain splits from China, RoboticsTomorrow forecasts.Practical takeaway: Audit your operations for cobot integration and predictive AI to cut downtime by up to 50%. Looking ahead, agentic AI and digital twins will drive smart factories, boosting resilience amid energy costs and geopolitics, Deloitte Insights projects.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot AI.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider, your go-to source for AI and automation news. North American companies ordered 36,766 industrial robots in 2025, a 6.6 percent increase from the prior year and valued at 2.25 billion dollars, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. General industries like food, electronics, and life sciences drove this surge, with collaborative robots making up nearly 20 percent of orders.Physical AI is exploding, as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared at CES, calling it the ChatGPT moment for robotics. Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Atlas humanoid for production lines, while GrayMatter Robotics opened a massive innovation center in California, showcasing AI-powered systems for sanding and polishing without manual programming, per Manufacturing Dive and company announcements.AI integration shines in industrial automation, with agentic AI enabling autonomous robots and predictive maintenance via Industrial Internet of Things sensors. Deloitte reports 46 percent of manufacturing executives use these for visibility, and Rockwell Automation broke ground on its advanced Wisconsin factory. CloudCow highlights machine learning optimizing schedules and quality control.Market data from Roland Berger forecasts six to seven percent annual growth through 2030, fueled by software-driven hardware standardization. Practical takeaway: Audit your operations for IIoT readiness and pilot collaborative robots to tackle labor shortages, targeting 24/7 cells like Mach Medical's.Looking ahead, expect IT and operational technology convergence for digital twins and cybersecurity focus, per International Federation of Robotics trends, reshaping resilient factories.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production—for me, check out Quiet Please Dot AI.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The industrial automation market hits USD 233.6 billion this year, according to Research Nester, surging toward USD 533 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate, fueled by robotics demand that claims over 56 percent market share.Controls Drives and Automation reports three pivotal trends shaping 2026: AI-driven robotics enabling voice control, adaptive motion, and safer human collaboration via digital twins; smart scalable systems tackling labor shortages with agile picking and palletizing; and open ecosystems like FANUC's NVIDIA partnership supporting ROS 2 for Python-based AI on robust hardware. Manufacturing Dive highlights physical AI's boom, with Nvidia's Jensen Huang declaring its ChatGPT moment at CES, alongside Hyundai's Atlas humanoid for factories. RoboticsTomorrow predicts Robots-as-a-Service gaining traction, letting firms pay monthly to sidestep capex risks amid U.S. manufacturing revival and supply chain splits from China reliance.Industrial robots dominate, per International Federation of Robotics, with global installations valued at USD 16.7 billion, blending IT and operational tech for versatile, real-time operations. Asia Pacific leads with 38 percent share by 2035, driven by China and India's robot surge.Practical takeaway: Audit your total cost of ownership now—factor maintenance and energy for scalable AI robots to boost productivity fivefold per robot density rise, as International Trade Administration notes. Upskill teams on Industry 4.0 for competent deployment.Looking ahead, expect humanoid proliferation, nearshored chains, and lights-out plants, accelerating smart factories.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot AI.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The industrial automation market hits USD 233.6 billion this year, according to Research Nester, surging toward USD 533 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate, fueled by AI integration and labor shortages.Controls Drives and Automation reports three pivotal trends: AI-driven robotics enabling voice control, adaptive motion, and safer human-robot collaboration via digital twins. FANUC partners with NVIDIA on physical AI and supports open-source ROS 2 for Python programming, slashing deployment barriers. Meanwhile, Manufacturing Dive highlights the physical AI boom, with Nvidia's Jensen Huang calling it the ChatGPT moment for robotics, and Hyundai debuting Atlas humanoids for factories.Industrial robots dominate, capturing over 56 percent market share by 2035 per Research Nester, excelling in precision tasks like palletizing and machining. Persistence Market Research notes Asia Pacific's 38 percent lead, driven by China's automation push amid rising labor costs. RoboticsTomorrow predicts manufacturing as automation's core driver, with Robots-as-a-Service gaining traction to ease upfront costs.Practical takeaway: Assess total cost of ownership for scalable systems with AI vision and force sensing to tackle repetitive tasks and boost productivity by 25 percent, as seen in FANUC's Mollart Engineering case.Looking ahead, IT and OT convergence per the International Federation of Robotics promises versatile, real-time analytics, while supply chain splits foster resilient Western ecosystems. Listeners, thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot AI.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome back to Robotics Industry Insider. The industrial automation landscape is experiencing a pivotal moment as we enter 2026, with renewed growth momentum after two years of stagnation in robot installations.The global industrial automation market is witnessing remarkable expansion. Research Nester reports the market reached 215.2 billion dollars in 2025 and is projected to hit 233.6 billion dollars this year, with expectations to exceed 533 billion dollars by 2035. This represents a compound annual growth rate of 9.5 percent through the end of the decade. Meanwhile, a separate analysis from Roland Berger indicates this marks the first year with genuine growth recovery, potentially sustaining a nine percent compound annual growth rate through 2030.The biggest driver of this momentum is domestic manufacturing reshoring. According to Brightpick's analysis, the shift toward rebuilding United States manufacturing is accelerating due to supply chain fragility and persistent labor shortages exceeding one million open positions. Manufacturers are turning to automation as the only viable path to productivity competitiveness against lower-cost Asian economies.Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how robots operate. Controls, Drives and Automation reports that AI is making robots smarter and faster to deploy through voice-controlled operation, adaptive motion control, and virtual commissioning using digital twins. FANUC is actively collaborating with NVIDIA to unlock physical AI potential while supporting the open-source robotics platform ROS 2, enabling Python programming to lower entry barriers for developers.A significant trend gaining momentum is Robots-as-a-Service. Rather than committing to large upfront capital purchases, manufacturers increasingly opt for monthly fees bundling hardware, software, and maintenance. This model is accelerating fastest among smaller manufacturers and third-party logistics providers with constrained capital budgets, making automation accessible during uncertain economic periods.Supply chain resilience remains critical. With approximately 90 percent of key components sourced from China, Western manufacturers face pressure to localize production. A gradual divide between United States-aligned and China-aligned robotics ecosystems is emerging, raising short-term costs but improving long-term resilience through dual sourcing strategies.The practical takeaway for manufacturers is clear: automation is no longer optional but essential for competitiveness. Companies should evaluate Robots-as-a-Service models to reduce financial risk while validating automation investments through pilot deployments.Looking ahead, collaborative robots will continue advancing in safety and capability, while humanoid robots remain in demonstration phases despite capturing headlines.Thank you for tuning in to Robotics Industry Insider. Join us next week for more insights on the future of automation. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. As we kick off February 2026, the industrial automation market surges forward, valued at 233.6 billion dollars this year according to Research Nester, with projections hitting 533 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate. Controls Drives and Automation highlights three pivotal trends: AI-driven robotics enabling voice control and safety-aware collaboration, smart scalable systems tackling labor shortages through easier deployment, and open ecosystems like FANUCs partnership with NVIDIA for physical AI on ROS 2 platforms.Recent headlines underscore this momentum. OnRobot hosts a free Build Your Automation Roadmap event on February 19 in Dallas, featuring FANUC robot demos for North Texas manufacturers facing hiring woes. Universal Robots and NVIDIA follow on February 18 with live physical AI demos transforming industrial automation. Meanwhile, the International Federation of Robotics reports 542,000 new industrial robots installed globally in 2024, doubling from a decade ago, led by Asias 74 percent share.Industrial robots now claim over 56 percent market share by 2035 per Research Nester, slashing waste and boosting precision in manufacturing. Brightpick predicts manufacturing as automations main driver amid US nearshoring, with Robots-as-a-Service gaining traction to cut upfront costs for smaller firms.For insiders, dive into AI integration: adaptive motion control via digital twins speeds deployment while force sensing enhances collaborative robots for human-safe picking and palletizing. Practical takeaway: Assess total cost of ownership now, prioritizing flexible Robots-as-a-Service models to future-proof against skills gaps.Looking ahead, expect split supply chains, lights-out warehouses, and Industry 4.0 dominance with AI optimization and IoT, per Roland Berger forecasting up to 9 percent growth through 2030.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production—for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. As we kick off 2026, manufacturing is surging as the primary driver of automation, fueled by United States re-shoring efforts amid supply chain woes and over one million open jobs, according to Brightpick CEO Jan Zizka. The industrial automation market hits USD 238.37 billion this year, projected to reach USD 343.14 billion by 2031 at a 7.55 percent compound annual growth rate, with Asia-Pacific leading at 43.10 percent share and 12.3 percent growth, per Mordor Intelligence.Breakthroughs in physical AI are accelerating, as Nvidia's Jensen Huang declared at CES the ChatGPT moment for robotics has arrived, enabling robots to perceive, reason, and act in real-world settings. Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Atlas humanoid for production lines, while cost-effective AI agents and Internet of Things sensors now predict maintenance and optimize supply chains, notes Manufacturing Dive. Robots-as-a-Service models are booming, slashing upfront costs via monthly fees bundling hardware, software, and support.Recent highlights include Locus Robotics hitting 25 million coordinated picks with Radial warehouses via Locusbot, and Automated Industrial Robotics acquiring KAON to enhance medical manufacturing, as reported in January recaps by Robotics 247. Novus Hi-Tech advances indigenous autonomous mobile robots and vision-guided collaborative robots in India’s automotive hubs.For technical depth, AI-native teach-less robotics cut changeover times by 1.2 percent impact on growth, extending to flexible lines with 11.8 percent compound annual growth rate in field devices.Listeners, practical takeaway: Evaluate Robots-as-a-Service for your operations to scale without capex risks, and pilot AI sensors for predictive upkeep. Looking ahead, expect humanoid proliferation, lights-out factories, and Industry 4.0 dominance, reshaping productivity globally.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.The robotics and automation industry is experiencing a pivotal moment as we head into the latter half of 2026. According to research from Mordor Intelligence, the industrial automation market reached 238 billion dollars in 2026 and is forecast to climb to 343 billion dollars by 2031, growing at a 7.55 percent compound annual growth rate. This momentum reflects a fundamental shift in how manufacturers approach productivity and competitiveness.Physical artificial intelligence has emerged as the defining trend. Nvidia's Jensen Huang declared that the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, marking an inflection point where breakthroughs in how robots understand the real world and reason about actions are moving from research labs into real-world production. This transition is accelerating commercial deployment across multiple sectors, with manufacturers increasingly turning to AI-driven robotics that feature voice-controlled operation, adaptive motion control, and safety-aware human collaboration capabilities.One major development reshaping the industry is the rise of Robots-as-a-Service, where companies opt for monthly fees bundling hardware, software, and maintenance rather than large upfront capital purchases. This approach lowers financial risk and makes automation accessible to businesses cautious about heavy capital expenditures during uncertain economic periods.Manufacturing is becoming the main driver of automation growth. The shift toward rebuilding domestic production in the United States, driven by supply chain fragility and geopolitical uncertainty, means manufacturers designing new plants have no flexibility but to automate. With more than one million open manufacturing jobs in the United States and persistent labor shortages, automation represents the only reliable path to achieving the productivity needed for competitive domestic production.Humanoid robots continue capturing headlines, but according to industry analysis, real deployments remain limited to demonstrations and pilot tests. Companies are still identifying practical roles for them, and high costs combined with limited capabilities make return on investment challenging to achieve at this stage.Cost-effective sensor technologies and artificial intelligence agents are surging as manufacturers lay groundwork for digital transformation. These tools autonomously monitor equipment, anticipate maintenance needs, and manage supply chains at relatively inexpensive price points with improved capabilities.For industry professionals, the practical takeaway is clear: prioritize adaptable automation solutions that can evolve with your business needs while exploring service-based models that reduce financial barriers to implementation. The convergence of artificial intelligence, scalable robotics, and supportive market conditions suggests those who move decisively now will gain significant competitive advantage.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more insider perspectives on the robotics and automation industry. This has been a Quiet Please production. Check us out at Quiet Please dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.The robotics and automation industry is hitting a pivotal inflection point as we move deeper into 2026. Manufacturing is emerging as the primary driver of automation adoption, particularly in the United States where persistent labor shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities are forcing manufacturers to embrace robotics at unprecedented scale. With over one million open manufacturing jobs in the country, companies are recognizing automation as the only viable path to maintaining domestic competitiveness against lower-cost Asian economies.According to Mordor Intelligence, the industrial automation market is valued at 238 billion dollars this year and is projected to reach 343 billion dollars by 2031, growing at a 7.55 percent compound annual rate. This growth is being fueled by a fundamental shift in how companies approach automation investments. The rise of Robots-as-a-Service models is particularly significant, allowing smaller manufacturers and third-party logistics providers to access automation without committing to massive capital expenditures. This financing flexibility is lowering barriers to entry and accelerating adoption among risk-averse organizations navigating economic uncertainty.Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming robotics capabilities. Through voice-controlled operations, adaptive motion control, and virtual commissioning via digital twins, AI is making robots smarter and faster to deploy. The software component of automation is expanding at a 12.9 percent annual rate, significantly outpacing hardware growth, indicating that analytics and AI models are increasingly dictating where value creation occurs in this space.Recent industry developments underscore this momentum. Locus Robotics announced it has coordinated 25 million warehouse picks through its platform deployment with Radial, demonstrating the scale at which autonomous mobile robot orchestration is operating. Meanwhile, Simbi Robotics unveiled its Tally 4.0 autonomous retail robot, expanding automation into new commercial segments beyond traditional manufacturing.However, humanoid robots, while dominating headlines, remain far from production-grade deployment. According to Brightpick's analysis, activity remains concentrated on demonstrations and pilot tests rather than real-world manufacturing applications, with high costs and limited reliability making return on investment challenging for most organizations.The geopolitical dimension cannot be overlooked. With roughly 90 percent of key robotics components still sourced from China, Western manufacturers are facing mounting pressure to localize production, creating a gradual divide between United States-aligned and China-aligned robotics ecosystems.For organizations evaluating automation strategies, the practical takeaway is clear: the convergence of artificial intelligence, financing flexibility through service models, and persistent manufacturing pressures creates a unique window for deploying proven automation solutions at scale.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more automation insights. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The robotics hardware market is surging, more than doubling from 50 billion dollars in 2025 to nearly 111 billion by 2030, according to ABI Research, with 13 million robots worldwide powering this boom. Mobile robots lead the charge, exploding from 30 billion dollars to 75 billion by 2030, revolutionizing logistics through autonomous pallet transport and truck unloading amid labor shortages.Industrial automation hits 233.6 billion dollars this year, per Research Nester, climbing to over 533 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate, driven by Industry 4.0 and AI integration. Collaborative robots, or cobots, skyrocket from 1.3 billion in 2024 to 7 billion by 2030, featuring closed-loop AI for real-time adaptation in welding and inspection tasks. The International Federation of Robotics highlights AI autonomy as the top 2026 trend, with agentic AI blending analytical and generative models for self-evolving systems in smart factories.Fresh news: ABB showcases AI-powered lab robots at SLAS 2026 for autonomous workflows, while warehouse robotics faces a reliability reckoning this year, pushing modular designs for scalable manufacturing, as noted by Robotics and Automation News. Humanoids emerge fast, hitting 6.5 billion by 2030 with 137 percent growth, targeting flexible factory roles.For insiders, dive into Nvidia Cosmos for perception-planning bridges and Google DeepMind's world models simulating environments. Practical takeaway: Audit your lines for IT-OT convergence to boost versatility; upskill teams on AI safety per ISO standards now.Looking ahead, AI-physical fusion promises Industry 5.0, filling labor gaps and reshaping productivity. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production; for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The global robotics hardware market is surging, projected by ABI Research to more than double from 50 billion dollars in 2025 to 111 billion by 2030, fueled by AI integration and labor shortages. Mobile robots lead the charge, growing from 30 billion to 75 billion dollars, powering logistics with autonomous pallet transport and goods-to-person systems.This week, the International Federation of Robotics highlights top 2026 trends: AI-driven autonomy, where analytical and generative AI enable robots to learn tasks independently and predict failures in smart factories. XELA Robotics just announced breakthroughs in enhanced automation for humanoid and industrial bots, while ABB unveiled AI-powered lab robots at SLAS 2026 for versatile workflows.Industrial automation hits 233.6 billion dollars this year per Research Nester, with robots capturing over 56 percent share by 2035 thanks to precision in manufacturing. Collaborative robots, or cobots, explode from 1.3 billion in 2024 to 7 billion by 2030, featuring closed-loop AI for safe human teamwork in welding and inspection. China dominates with 42 percent of industrial robot revenue, as reshoring boosts demand in the US and Europe.AI acts as the central nervous system, with foundation models from Nvidia and Google DeepMind allowing robots to simulate environments and adapt dynamically. Humanoids promise a 138 percent growth spurt to 6.5 billion dollars, targeting warehouses amid IT-OT convergence.Listeners, practical takeaway: Invest in AI-upskilled cobots now to cut downtime 20 to 30 percent via predictive maintenance. Looking ahead, expect humanoid scalability and agentic AI to redefine Industry 4.0 productivity by 2030.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. January 2026 kicked off with a bang at CES, where Boston Dynamics unveiled its production-ready Atlas humanoid robot, a fully electric bipedal platform for manufacturing and logistics, now in pilot deployments with Hyundai, according to Qviro Blog reports. Unitree Robotics expanded its lineup with the affordable G1, H2, and R1 models for research and light logistics, while NEURA Robotics launched the 4NE1 Gen 3 for safe human collaboration in factories, and AgiBot debuted its A2 Series for global service applications.These breakthroughs highlight surging AI integration, with analytical AI enabling autonomous path planning and predictive maintenance, as noted by the International Federation of Robotics in their top trends for 2026. Industrial automation is booming too—ABI Research projects the robotics hardware market doubling to $111 billion by 2030, fueled by collaborative robots, or cobots, tackling labor shortages in welding and material handling. China holds 42 percent of global industrial robot revenue, per the same source, while Deloitte forecasts 80 percent of manufacturing executives investing heavily in agentic AI for real-time decisions.Market data from Roland Berger shows industrial robot installations growing at a 6 to 7 percent compound annual rate through 2030, driven by IT and operational technology convergence for versatile, flexible systems. A key case study: cobots in warehouses boosting efficiency by reducing errors and enabling rapid product switchovers, as detailed in Bradford Systems insights.For insiders, practical takeaway: Audit your legacy systems now for IIoT compatibility to cut upfront costs, and pilot cobots in high-precision tasks to achieve 20 percent productivity gains.Looking ahead, humanoid robots will redefine factories with human-level dexterity, but success hinges on matching industrial cycle times and energy efficiency. Expect warehouse robotics to face a reliability reckoning in 2026, per Quality Magazine.Thank you for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.The humanoid robotics sector just reached a major inflection point. At CES 2026, Boston Dynamics unveiled a production-ready Atlas robot designed for real-world industrial deployment. Unlike experimental prototypes of previous years, this fully electric, human-scale platform is already undergoing pilot deployments with Hyundai and select industrial partners. The company is evaluating operational reliability and safety requirements ahead of broader rollout across manufacturing, logistics, and material handling environments.This momentum extends across the entire industry. Unitree Robotics expanded its humanoid lineup with the G1, H2, and R1 models emphasizing modular design and affordability for research and commercial use. Shanghai-based AgiBot introduced the A2 Series to global markets targeting service and logistics automation, with early deployments scheduled throughout 2026 for hospitality and logistics settings. German manufacturer NEURA Robotics revealed the 4NE1 Gen 3, combining onboard artificial intelligence with cloud connectivity to optimize performance across manufacturing and research environments.The broader industrial automation market is responding with significant growth. According to research from Research Nester, the industrial automation industry reached 233 point 6 billion dollars in 2026, with projections exceeding 533 billion by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate of 9 point 5 percent. The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of 16 point 7 billion dollars, according to the International Federation of Robotics.Artificial intelligence is the critical enabler here. Robots powered by analytical artificial intelligence now anticipate failures before they occur and optimize path planning in logistics operations. Voice-controlled operation, adaptive motion control, and safety-aware human-robot collaboration are transforming how quickly companies can deploy automation. The integration of information technology and operational technology is breaking down silos between digital and physical worlds, creating the foundation for Industry 4 point 0.For practitioners in manufacturing and logistics, the practical takeaway is clear: 2026 marks the transition from prototype to production. Companies should evaluate humanoid platforms not as future technology but as immediate deployment options. Focus on pilot programs that test integration with existing workflows and measure real productivity gains against labor cost savings.The humanoid robotics sector has matured from speculation to commercial reality. Thank you for tuning in to Robotics Industry Insider. Come back next week for more automation insights and developments. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI