September 3, 2025
The nominations deadline for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 12. This gives innovators more time…
read nowby Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Grocers facing high shrink and labor costs in fresh food departments are turning to Simbe’s blend of robots and sensors, a self-service style solution that…
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Hyphen, a foodservice technology company, has secured $25 million in Series B funding to scale its Automated Makeline, a platform for automated meal production.
read nowAugust 13, 2025
Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. has launched an online portal for its BA Palletizer, enabling manufacturers to get instant quotes for robotic palletizing…
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Simbe, a provider of retail shelf digitization, has launched Store Intelligence capabilities to provide grocery stores with a comprehensive solution for fresh…
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Hai Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation, has named Adrian Stoch as its next CEO for the Americas, effective August 18, 2025.
read nowAugust 7, 2025
HomeBase USA has deployed Simbe's shelf-scanning robot in pilot programs at two locations.
read nowJuly 28, 2025
Chesterton House Farm in Harbury, Warwickshire, England, run by George and Heather Clarke, has successfully diversified its operations through the introduction…
read nowby Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Fusian's approach to automation is distinctive in its focus on enhancing, rather than replacing, the human element of the dining experience.
read nowby Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
GNC deploys Corvus Robotic drones and the return on investment is way beyond more accurate inventory.
read nowJuly 16, 2025
A $100,000 robotic dog, named Spot, is on patrol at a Long Island, New York construction site. Spot is tasked with boosting safety for workers building a…
read nowJuly 11, 2025
VenHub Global Inc., a company specializing in autonomous, AI-powered retail, has opened an additional 24/7 Smart Store in Hollywood, California, located at…
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Amazon has hit a robotic milestone with the deployment of its one millionth robot in operation.
read nowJune 16, 2025
Amazon is reportedly building software to create humanoid robots that may one day serve as a delivery worker as well as humanoid park for testing purposes.
read nowJune 13, 2025
Donatos Pizza has tapped Appetronix, a foodtech company specializing in the development and design of autonomous robotic solutions for commercial restaurant…
read nowJune 13, 2025
VenHub Global, Inc. has launched a 24/7, fully autonomous retail store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The AI-powered "Smart Store" aims to provide travelers…
read nowMay 27, 2025
Donatos Pizza will launch its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant this June at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
read nowMay 16, 2025
Zebra Technologies Corp. presented its latest intelligent automation solutions for manufacturing and warehouse operations at Automate 2025.
read nowby Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Automation innovations on display at NAMA 2025 demonstrate a growing trend toward responsible, ethical and sustainable solutions for diverse industries.
read nowMay 12, 2025
Walgreens is expanding the number of locations that will rely on the company's micro-fulfillment centers that boast robotics for fulfilling prescriptions.
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