Gene Demaitre

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.

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

Register now for RoboBusiness 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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

#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!

An overhead view of a warehouse aisle. Register now to learn all about the state of warehouse automation and robotics!

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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-...

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.

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...

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.

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...

Register now for RoboBusiness 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

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.

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...

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.

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!

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.

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...

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

Sad news: Pope Francis Dies at 88 www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04...

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!

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.

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...

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.

#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

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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

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.

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/o...

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.

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