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DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand renowned for relentless innovation on the jobsite, today announced that DALE, its autonomous downward drilling robot developed in collaboration with global mobile robotics leader August Robotics, has been named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 list in the Robotics category. Nominated and evaluated by TIME editors and correspondents…
PPC Partners, a leader in the electrical, mechanical, automation, advanced fabrication and construction industries, announces the strategic acquisition of Sapience Automation based in Charleston, SC. The acquisition strengthens PPC Partners’ automation and robotics capabilities, expanding its ability to deliver comprehensive project delivery solutions across manufacturing, life sciences, packaging, distribution and other markets. Sapience Automation has…
Built Robotics, the leader in physical AI for construction, and xLAB, the Safe Autonomous Systems Lab, headed by Rahul Mangharam, Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering and principal investigator of xLAB at Penn Engineering, today announce a research collaboration to advance physical AI models for the construction industry. Safety is at the heart of the collaboration, leveraging…
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and relentless innovator for jobsite professionals, today announced in collaboration with leading international mobile robotics company August Robotics, the launch of the world’s first downward drilling, fleet-capable robot to enable fast, safe, and efficient concrete drilling to accelerate data center construction. As the race to meet global…
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to drive innovation across industries through next-generation, AI-enhanced customer solutions and manufacturing systems. This engagement will transform how work gets done for Caterpillar’s customers, dealers and employees. “As AI moves beyond data to reshape the physical world, it is unlocking new opportunities for innovation —…
Stäubli Robotics announces the launch of the MTC-900 Machine Tending Cart, a next-generation plug-and-play automation solution engineered to enhance productivity, safety and flexibility across a wide range of industrial applications. Designed for high-demand environments such as metalworking, plastic injection molding, and precision assembly, the MTC-900 offers manufacturers a fast-track to collaborative automation. Its seamless integration…
Verve Motion, a Harvard University spinout dedicated to industrial worker safety, today released the results of an extensive, multi-year study on wearable robotics in the workplace. This landmark research quantifies critical metrics related to back and hip injuries and demonstrates substantial benefits for industrial workers using soft exosuit devices, including a significant reduction in workplace injuries and…
