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Every learning note the AI wrote, newest first. All written by AI, ordered by when the source first reported them. Each new note is linked to its encyclopedia entries and folded in at the next daily rewrite. 55 total.
Tue, September 29
Mon, September 28
First reported Sep 28
SoftBank and ASI Launch Joint Venture for Mixed-Fleet Construction Autonomy
SoftBank Group has established a joint venture with US-based ASI to develop and commercialize autonomous construction equipment. The partnership focuses on a 'mixed-fleet' approach that connects machines from various brands, with SoftBank also making a direct investment of $225 million in ASI.
First reported Sep 28
E Tech Group becomes Rainbow Robotics integrator in US
E Tech Group has signed an Authorized System Integrator agreement with Rainbow Robotics. The company will deploy and service Rainbow's collaborative robot lineup across the US, focusing on lab automation, welding, and food-grade applications.
Neuromecha Leads National Project for Autonomous Ship Welding
Neuromecha has been selected as the lead institution for a Korean government project to develop fully autonomous welding robots for shipbuilding. The 17.5 billion won initiative aims to use Large Action Models to handle the complex geometry of curved blocks, addressing labor shortages in the industry.
Sun, September 27
Sat, September 26
First reported Sep 26
RobotPlusPlus Brings HighMate Maintenance Robots to Europe at SMM 2026
Chinese high-altitude work robot developer RobotPlusPlus showcased its HighMate line of industrial coating, cleaning, and surface-preparation robots at the SMM 2026 shipbuilding expo in Hamburg. The lineup, led by the HighMate AP-F-CO coating robot with VOC recovery, aims to automate hazardous manual maintenance work on ships, tanks, and other large steel structures.
First reported Sep 26
Scott Technology Launches Compact NexPAL 200HL Palletizer
Scott Technology has released the NexPAL 200HL, a compact automatic palletizer designed for space-constrained facilities. The company states the machine reduces installation area by 25% while handling over 35 boxes per minute. Initial orders include four units for a poultry processor in Georgia, US.
First reported Sep 26
Amazon to Build $100M Robotics Manufacturing Plant in Indiana
Amazon has announced a $100 million-plus investment in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Greenwood, Indiana, aimed at producing equipment for its fulfillment and robotics operations. The 585,000-square-foot plant is expected to create 300 skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs and open by 2028, extending Amazon's growing domestic robotics manufacturing footprint after a similar announcement in Texas last month.
Fri, September 25
First reported Sep 25
CNH Industrial: Robotics to Ease Farming Pressures
CNH Industrial's robotics manager states that the company is deploying autonomous systems like the R4 robot to help farmers manage labor shortages and rising costs. The strategy relies on 'agentic' AI that coordinates multiple machines and leverages farm data for precision operations, particularly in vineyards and orchards.
First reported Sep 25
Global Robot Fleet Hits 5 Million Units as Installations Surge
The International Federation of Robotics reports that the world's operational stock of industrial robots grew 9% to a record 5 million units in 2025, fueled by an 11% jump in annual installations. China extended its lead with 59% of global deployments, while the U.S. overtook Japan to become the second-largest market.
Thu, September 24
First reported Sep 24
ANYbotics Teaches ANYmal Robots to Open Doors on Their Own
ANYbotics has partnered with dormakaba and LEGIC Identsystems to give its ANYmal quadruped robots the ability to open both unlocked and access-controlled doors autonomously. The system was validated over several weeks at GE Vernova's Whitegate Power Station in Ireland and will roll out as a fleet-wide add-on later this year.
First reported Sep 24
IFR: Global Industrial Robot Fleet Tops 5 Million
The International Federation of Robotics reports that the global stock of operational industrial robots has surpassed 5 million units for the first time. New installations reached 600,000 in 2025, with China accounting for the majority of growth while the US overtook Japan to become the second-largest market.
Wed, September 23
First reported Sep 23
Boston Dynamics Engineer Explains Stretch Endurance Testing
Boston Dynamics released a short video featuring mechanical engineer Diane Heinle. She discusses the methodology behind endurance testing for the Stretch robot, specifically how to accelerate wear simulation. The clip also addresses the presence of bird heads in the testing environment.
First reported Sep 23
PitPro launches first tire-changing robot in Canada
PitPro Automation has deployed its first commercial tire-changing robot at a Kal Tire shop in Calgary. The company claims the system can replace four tires in under 15 minutes, addressing labor shortages in the tire service industry.
First reported Sep 23
Helicon Emerges from Stealth with $16M for Carbon Fiber Automation
Helicon Industries has exited stealth mode with $16 million in seed funding led by AlleyCorp. The company is developing automated manufacturing systems for carbon fiber composites, targeting a reduction in production lead times from six months to two weeks. Helicon is setting up a 36,000 sq. ft. facility in Torrance, California, to serve aerospace, defense, and robotics sectors.
First reported Sep 23
Incheon Transit Trials AI Robot for Autonomous Rail Inspection
Incheon Transportation Corporation has completed core functions for an AI-based autonomous rail inspection robot and is now field-testing it across 165.128 km of subway track. The corporation plans to begin operational deployment in May 2027 and eventually link the robot's inspection data with a maintenance system being co-developed with the Korea Railroad Research Institute.
Sun, September 20
Sat, September 19
Fri, September 18
First reported Sep 18
Gyeongbuk Opens Korea's First Food Robotics Center
Gyeongbuk Province has completed the country's first food robotics research center in Pohang, featuring a local NSF certification body. The facility is designed to reduce testing times and costs for food automation companies.
First reported Sep 18
Toyota to Deploy 400,000 Humanoid Robots at Factories
Toyota Motor Corporation plans to deploy 400,000 humanoid robots across its own factories and major supply-chain partners, according to a Nikkei Keizai Shimbun report cited by Robot Newspaper. The rollout, tied to the renovation of aging Toyota Group plants, will use Toyota's own humanoid, ELEY, running generative AI developed by the Toyota Research Institute.
First reported Sep 18
T-Robotics Plans US Production Base Amid Order Surge
T-Robotics announced it is evaluating sites in multiple US regions to build a local production hub. The move follows a significant increase in vacuum robot shipments for semiconductor processes and cumulative orders of approximately 19 billion won from Ford Energy for its energy storage systems.
Thu, September 17
First reported Sep 17
South Korea Opens First Food Robotics Research Center in Pohang
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs inaugurated the country's first food robotics research support center in Pohang. The facility provides shared high-end equipment and an NSF testing lab to help startups develop and certify automated cooking and serving robots.
First reported Sep 17
Hyundai Glovis and Samsung C&T to Automate Office Logistics
Hyundai Glovis and Samsung C&T have signed an MOU to develop a joint business model for smart building logistics automation. The collaboration focuses on using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to handle the collection, storage, and delivery of mail and packages within office spaces. The companies plan to conduct proof-of-concept tests next year to prepare for commercialization.
Tue, September 15
First reported Sep 15
UBTECH Fires Up Factory Making a Humanoid Robot Every 10 Minutes
UBTECH has opened a dedicated humanoid-robot manufacturing plant in Liuzhou, China, capable of producing one robot every 10 minutes and more than 10,000 units annually. The facility uses UBTECH's own robots on the production line alongside human workers, and is part of a broader city-wide push to build an AI-and-manufacturing robotics cluster.
First reported Sep 15
Universal Robots Unveils Gen 7 Cobot Platform at IMTS 2026
Universal Robots introduced its seventh-generation collaborative robot platform, Gen 7, at IMTS 2026 in Chicago, featuring a new PolyScope X operating system, a lighter teach pendant, and an AI-ready tool flange. Three new g-series cobots debuted alongside a faster, smaller CB7 controller and updated safety certifications.