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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. This month, physical AI breakthroughs are dominating, with Nvidia's Jensen Huang declaring the ChatGPT moment for robotics has arrived at CES, fueling shifts from research to real-world deployments in manufacturing, as reported by Manufacturing Dive. Venshin unveiled its rapid operator AI platform for autonomous bin picking, while Dexterity's Foresight platform builds AI world models to help robots grasp complex environments, according to the March 2026 Robotics Recap on Robotics247.

Industrial automation is surging, with PwC's Global Industrial Manufacturing...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News for March 25, 2026. The robotics sector is surging forward, with the global market hitting 24.60 billion dollars in 2025 per Statista, and AI robotics valued at 13.78 billion dollars, boasting a 27.14 percent compound annual growth rate through 2031.

Breakthroughs in physical AI are transforming industrial robots, enabling them to reason, plan, and interact with the real world. Nvidia's Jensen Huang declared at CES that the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, while Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Atlas humanoid for factory...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider, your source for the latest breakthroughs in AI and automation. I'm your host, and today we're diving into the remarkable momentum reshaping manufacturing and robotics worldwide.

The numbers tell a compelling story. According to Precedence Research, the global industrial automation market reached two hundred eighty billion dollars in 2026 and is projected to climb to six hundred thirteen billion dollars by 2035, expanding at a nine point one three percent compound annual growth rate. Meanwhile, the AI robotics segment alone was valued at...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. As we kick off this pivotal week in March 2026, the sector faces intense supply chain pressures alongside explosive growth. Manufacturing Magazine reports Nabtesco, controlling 60 percent of the global market for RV reducers in six-axis industrial robots, and Harmonic Drive SE in collaborative robots are at full capacity, with lead times stretching to 14 months for actuators due to tariff hikes and surging demand from U.S. and European manufacturers. HD Hyundai Robotics and Rainbow Robotics are countering this by vertically...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The robotics supply chain in 2026 is under intense pressure, with lead times for critical actuators stretching to 14 months or more, according to Manufacturing Magazine. Nabtesco, which controls 60 percent of the global market for RV reducers in six-axis industrial robots, and Harmonic Drive SE, dominant in collaborative robots, are at full capacity since mid-2024, exacerbated by tariffs on Chinese linear actuators that hit full effect in February.

Yet, demand surges ahead. Precedence Research reports the industrial automation market...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The robotics sector is surging forward, with the global robotics market hitting 24.60 billion dollars in 2025 per Statista, fueled by AI integration that empowers machines to reason, plan, and adapt in real-world settings. Breakthroughs in physical AI, as highlighted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at CES, mark a ChatGPT moment for robotics, transitioning from labs to factory floors.

Industrial automation is booming too, valued at 280.34 billion dollars in 2026 according to Precedence Research, with a 9.13 percent compound annual growth...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The robotics sector is exploding in 2026, with the global market projected to hit 24.60 billion dollars by year-end, according to Statista, fueled by AI integration that makes machines smarter and more autonomous.

Breakthroughs in physical AI are transforming industrial robots, enabling them to understand the real world, reason, and plan actions for commercial deployment in manufacturing. Nvidia's Jensen Huang declared at CES that the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, while Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Atlas...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The humanoid robot market is exploding, projected by The Business Research Company to surge from 2.731 billion dollars in 2025 to over 35 billion by 2030 at a 45 percent compound annual growth rate, with North America leading at nearly 16 billion dollars. Hardware components will dominate at 59 percent, fueled by lightweight materials, precision sensors, and advanced batteries, while wheel-drive models claim 66 percent for their efficiency in logistics.

Industrial automation hits 280 billion dollars this year per Precedence Research, racing toward 613 billion by 2035 at 9.13...

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Industrial robotics has hit an economic tipping point this year. According to the International Federation of Robotics, the global market value of industrial robot installations reached an all-time high of 16.7 billion dollars in early 2026. The broader industrial automation market is projected to climb from 256 billion dollars in 2025 to 613 billion dollars by 2035, expanding at roughly 9 percent annually. What makes this moment significant is the shift in how manufacturers view automation. Factories are now seeing payback periods compressed to two years or less, meaning automation has transformed from a nice-to-have...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Industrial automation is surging forward, with the global market projected to hit 280 billion dollars this year according to Precedence Research, growing at a compound annual rate of 9.13 percent through 2035, driven by labor shortages and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Tesla is doubling down on Optimus Gen 3, the most advanced humanoid robot, with production starting this summer and mass manufacturing eyed for 2027, as Elon Musk announced in a recent DROIDS update. Meanwhile, Rivian spin-out Mind Robotics raised 500 million dollars...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Industrial robotics has hit an economic tipping point, with payback periods for new robots now under two years, making automation mandatory infrastructure for factories facing tight labor markets, as detailed in the latest DROIDS podcast from March 11.

The industrial automation market stands at 238.37 billion dollars in 2026, per Mordor Intelligence, growing at a 7.55 percent compound annual growth rate to 343.14 billion dollars by 2031, led by Asia-Pacific's 43.10 percent share and 12.3 percent growth. Automotive holds 30.20 percent, while pharmaceuticals surges at 8.8 percent...

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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 demands for precision manufacturing and Industry 4.0 adoption.

Breakthroughs in AI-driven autonomy lead the charge, with the International Federation of Robotics highlighting analytical and generative AI enabling robots to predict failures, learn tasks via simulation, and handle natural language commands. Agentic AI merges these for true independence in factories and logistics...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The global market value of industrial robot installations hit an all-time high of 16.7 billion US dollars last year, according to the International Federation of Robotics, while the industrial automation market stands at around 233.6 billion US dollars in 2026 per Research Nester, projected to surge past 500 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate.

Artificial intelligence is supercharging robotics autonomy, with analytical AI processing vast datasets for predictive maintenance in smart factories and generative AI enabling robots to...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. As we dive into the latest from March 13, 2026, artificial intelligence is supercharging robotics, with the global robotics market hitting sixteen point seven billion dollars in installations, according to the International Federation of Robotics. MarketsandMarkets projects it reaching one hundred seventy-six point eight billion by year-end, fueled by an eleven point eight percent compound annual growth rate.

Breakthroughs in agentic AI blend analytical and generative models, enabling robots to autonomously predict failures in smart factories and learn tasks...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider. This week, we're diving into the convergence of artificial intelligence and robotics, where breakthroughs are reshaping how manufacturers operate at scale.

The momentum in this space is undeniable. According to Fortune Business Insights, the market for artificial intelligence in robotics is estimated to reach twelve point three six billion dollars by this year, reflecting its growing integration into robotics applications. Meanwhile, the broader industrial automation sector is experiencing robust expansion, with the market valued at two hundred twenty-six point two five...

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Welcome back to Robotics Industry Insider, where we break down the latest advances shaping automation and artificial intelligence. I'm your host, and today we're diving into what's driving explosive growth in this transformative sector.

The robotics and industrial automation markets are experiencing remarkable momentum. According to Statista, the global robotics market reached 24.60 billion dollars in 2025, while the AI robotics segment alone hit 13.78 billion dollars, expected to grow at a robust 27.14 percent annually through 2031. The broader industrial automation market is equally impressive, valued at 233.6 billion dollars this...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider. We're diving into a pivotal moment for automation as the sector experiences remarkable momentum heading into the second quarter.

The robotics landscape is transforming rapidly. According to Statista, the global robotics market reached twenty-four point six billion dollars in 2025, with the artificial intelligence robotics segment valued at thirteen point seventy-eight billion dollars. What's striking is the expected compound annual growth rate of twenty-seven point fourteen percent for AI robotics through 2031, signaling unprecedented acceleration in the space.

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The robotics and automation world is moving from experimentation to execution, and the shift is visible on factory floors everywhere. Roland Berger’s industrial automation update notes that 2026 is the first year of renewed growth momentum, with the sector poised for up to roughly 9 percent compound annual growth in the years ahead, driven by smarter robots, richer data, and tighter integration between software and machines. Precedence Research estimates the global industrial automation market at around 280 billion dollars in 2026, on track to more than double by 2035, with industrial robots as...

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Welcome back to Robotics Industry Insider. We're seeing unprecedented momentum in physical AI and industrial automation as we head into mid-2026, and there's plenty to unpack.

According to Roland Berger, 2026 marks the first year with renewed growth momentum in industrial automation, with potential for a sustained growth rate of up to nine percent through the decade. The global industrial automation market is projected to climb from 280 billion dollars in 2026 to over 613 billion dollars by 2035, driven largely by breakthroughs in how robots understand and interact with the...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider. We're tracking the most significant developments reshaping manufacturing and automation as we move deeper into 2026.

The physical AI revolution is accelerating beyond research labs into actual factory floors. Nvidia's CEO declared the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, and manufacturers are responding. Hyundai Motor Group recently debuted its Atlas humanoid robot for production environments with gradual deployment plans across operations. Meanwhile, Audi and BMW are piloting humanoids within their facilities, signaling the shift from niche experimentation to mainstream adoption. The...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The physical AI revolution is hitting factories hard this year, with robots gaining human-like dexterity and reasoning to tackle real-world chaos. Nvidia's Jensen Huang declared at CES that the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, while Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Atlas humanoid robot for production lines, promising gradual rollout across operations, according to Manufacturing Dive.

Industrial automation surges ahead, with the global market hitting USD 280.34 billion in 2026 and projected to reach USD 613.25 billion by 2035 at...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Manufacturing is undergoing a seismic shift as robotics evolves from rigid assembly lines to intelligent, adaptive systems. According to Research Nester, the industrial automation market hits USD 233.6 billion this year, surging toward USD 533 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate, with industrial robots claiming 56 percent share by then.

Midea Group's MIRO U robot leads breakthroughs, ditching humanoid forms for function-first design that boosts efficiency in factories, as detailed in Metrology News. Toyota Canada deploys Agility...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Listeners, February 2026 delivered explosive advancements in robotics, with robots evolving from isolated machines into connected, AI-orchestrated fleets. Autonomy unveiled a Nvidia-powered platform for managing robot fleets at scale, as highlighted in the Robotics 247 February recap, signaling robotics as infrastructure for warehouses and factories.

Warehouse automation surged with AI-powered picking breakthroughs. No Magic launched its shoe box picker after fresh funding, while Ambi Robotics debuted an AI skill suite for adaptable sortation. FedEx rolled out a fully autonomous...

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The robotics and automation industry is experiencing a pivotal moment as artificial intelligence breakthroughs accelerate the transition from laboratory innovation to real-world deployment. According to Metrology News Magazine, robotics has evolved far beyond repetitive handling tasks, now serving as the backbone of intelligent quality control systems that combine real-time measurement with adaptive learning algorithms.

The market dynamics underscore this momentum. Research Nester reports the industrial automation sector reached 233.6 billion dollars in 2026 and is projected to exceed 533 billion by 2035, growing at over nine and a half percent...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The physical AI revolution is hitting prime time, with robots now reasoning and planning like never before. Manufacturing Dive reports that breakthroughs in real-world understanding are driving commercial deployments, highlighted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's CES declaration of the ChatGPT moment for physical AI, alongside Hyundai's Atlas humanoid for factories.

Industrial automation surges ahead, with Precedence Research projecting the market at USD 280.34 billion this year, climbing to USD 613.25 billion by 2035 at a 9.13 percent compound annual growth rate...

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The robotics and artificial intelligence landscape is experiencing a dramatic inflection point. According to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaking at CES earlier this year, the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, marking a watershed moment in how machines understand and interact with the real world.

The numbers tell a compelling story. Manufacturing Dive reports that breakthroughs in robot reasoning and planning are fueling the transition from research labs directly into commercial deployment across manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. The global industrial automation market is projected to...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The physical AI revolution is hitting manufacturing hard this year, with robots now reasoning and planning in the real world like never before. Manufacturing Dive reports that breakthroughs at CES 2026, highlighted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's declaration of the ChatGPT moment for physical AI, are driving commercial deployments. Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Atlas humanoid robot for production lines, set for gradual rollout across operations.

Industrial automation is surging, valued at 280 billion dollars in 2026 per Precedence Research...

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The robotics and artificial intelligence landscape is experiencing unprecedented transformation. According to Nvidia's Jensen Huang at CES earlier this year, the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, marking a critical inflection point where breakthroughs in robotic perception, reasoning, and action planning are moving from research labs directly into commercial deployment across manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.

The market reflects this momentum. Precedence Research reports the global industrial automation market reached 256 billion dollars in 2025 and is projected to climb to 280 billion dollars in 2026, expanding at a compound...

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The robotics and automation industry is experiencing unprecedented momentum as we head into the second half of 2026. According to Manufacturing Dive, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently declared that the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, marking a critical inflection point where breakthroughs in how robots understand the real world are transitioning from research labs into commercial deployment across manufacturing sectors.

This shift is becoming increasingly tangible. Tesla has deployed over one thousand Optimus robots in its factories, with plans to scale to fifty thousand units...

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The robotics and automation industry is experiencing a pivotal moment driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and commercial deployment of next-generation technologies. According to Precedence Research, the global industrial automation market reached 280.34 billion dollars in 2026 and is projected to climb to 613.25 billion dollars by 2035, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 9.13 percent. This explosive growth reflects a fundamental shift in how manufacturers approach production and operational efficiency.

Physical artificial intelligence has emerged as the defining trend. Nvidia's Jensen Huang recently declared that the ChatGPT moment...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. 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 robot adoption boosting productivity by 5.1 percent per one percent density increase, according to the International Trade Administration.

Comau steals the spotlight at A&T 2026 in Turin, premiering the MATE-XT GO exoskeleton for certified ergonomics and unveiling new mobile collaborative robots optimized for warehouse intralogistics. This follows their Automha acquisition, supercharging smart...

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The robotics industry is experiencing a pivotal moment as artificial intelligence breakthroughs accelerate the transition from research labs to real-world deployment across manufacturing and laboratory environments.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang recently declared that the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, marking a significant inflection point in robotics. This convergence of vision, sensing, and AI development is enabling robots to understand their surroundings, reason about problems, and execute complex actions with unprecedented sophistication. Hyundai Motor Group exemplifies this momentum, debuting its Atlas humanoid robot specifically designed for...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The physical AI revolution is hitting stride in 2026, with robots now reasoning and planning in real-world settings, shifting from labs to factory floors, as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared at CES earlier this year, calling it the ChatGPT moment for physical AI. Manufacturing Dive reports breakthroughs like Hyundai Motor Groups Atlas humanoid robot, set for gradual deployment in production lines.

The industrial automation market hits 233.6 billion dollars this year, per Research Nester, surging toward 533 billion by 2035 at...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The physical AI revolution is hitting manufacturing full force, with breakthroughs like Nvidia's Jensen Huang declaring the ChatGPT moment for physical AI at CES, as reported by Manufacturing Dive. Hyundai Motor Group's Atlas humanoid robot is now gearing up for production deployment, blending advanced reasoning and real-world perception to transform factories.

Industrial automation is booming, valued at USD 233.6 billion this year according to Research Nester, with projections to hit USD 533 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The physical AI revolution is hitting stride in 2026, with breakthroughs like Nvidia's declaration at CES that the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, enabling robots to understand the real world, reason, and plan actions for commercial deployment in manufacturing, according to Manufacturing Dive.

Industrial automation surges ahead, valued at USD 233.6 billion this year per Research Nester, projected to reach USD 533.31 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate, driven by industrial robots capturing over 56 percent...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The physical AI revolution is accelerating, with breakthroughs enabling robots to understand the real world, reason, and plan 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.

Industrial automation surges ahead, with the market hitting 233.6 billion dollars in 2026 per Research Nester, projected to reach 533.31 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate. Mordor Intelligence pegs it at 238.37 billion this year...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...