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Gemini Enters Factory Robotics
TL;DR: Agile Robots and Google DeepMind announced a partnership to integrate Gemini Robotics models into Agibot industrial systems, using real-world factory data to continuously train smarter machines. With access to over 20,000 deployed robots from Agibot, DeepMind aims to solve robotics’ data bottleneck and build an “Android-like” operating system, starting with Agile ONE humanoids entering production in 2026.
Delivery Robot Crash Sparks Backlash
TL;DR: A Serve Robotics delivery robot was found amid shattered glass at a Chicago bus shelter after an apparent crash, captured in viral footage. No injuries were reported, but the incident intensified local opposition to sidewalk robots. Residents cited safety and congestion concerns as the company confirmed an investigation and response team handled cleanup.
Titan 01 Mirrors Humans Instantly
TL;DR: Westlake Robotics introduced the Titan 01 humanoid powered by its General Action Expert (GAE) model, enabling real-time imitation of human movements. In a Hangzhou demo, the robot mirrored actions via motion capture within milliseconds. The system can control multiple robots, adapt to different users, and deploy across platforms, allowing faster training through direct observation instead of manual programming.
Renault Deploys 350 Humanoids
TL;DR: Renault announced plans to deploy 350 Calvin-40 humanoid robots across its factories within 18 months, working with Wandercraft. Already operating at its Douai plant, the robots handle tasks like tyre transport and material movement. Designed for existing factory environments, they focus on logistics and repetitive work, integrating into current workflows without requiring major infrastructure changes.
Figure 03 Matches Human Speed
TL;DR: Figure CEO Brett Adcock said the Figure 03 humanoid has reached human-level throughput in package sorting, operating at under three seconds per item based on internal tests. This improves on the previous model’s ~4-second speed and enables consistent performance across shifts.
Inventory Drones Scale Nationwide
TL;DR: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deployed Corvus One autonomous inventory drones across nine U.S. distribution centers, with over 40 drones in operation. The system continuously scans warehouse inventory, syncing with WMS to detect discrepancies. It has completed 5,000 flights, found 35,000 issues, increased audit frequency from quarterly to biweekly, and reduced manual counting by 60–70 labor hours per site weekly.
Exotec Scales Decathlon Automation
TL;DR: Exotec launched the Skyfleet program to deploy standardized warehouse automation for Decathlon across seven sites in five European countries. Each site uses Skypod robots, unified software, and integrated automation systems to handle inbound and outbound flows. The rollout increased order capacity, expanded store coverage, and reduced manual workload, while enabling faster multi-site deployment through a shared architecture.
Geekplus Upgrades Warehouse Automation
TL;DR: Geekplus released RoboShuttle V5 at LogiMAT 2026, adding a built-in robotic picking station to its existing tote-to-person system to remove the need for human pickers. The system uses multi-camera vision and zero-shot learning to handle most SKUs, reaching up to 700 units per hour. It supports large-scale deployments with thousands of robots and continuous unmanned warehouse operation.
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