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Stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of robotics and automation with Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News. This daily podcast delivers the latest updates, insights, and trends in AI, robotics technology, and automation. Whether you're an industry professional or an enthusiast, tune in for expert analysis and interviews that keep you informed and inspired. Discover the future of tech with Robotics Industry Insider. For more info go to https://www.quietplease.ai Check out these deals https://amzn.to/48MZPjs

  1. 15H AGO

    Robots Got Talent: Why Your Factory Floor is About to Look Like a Sci-Fi Movie and Jensen Huang Called It First

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. 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 production settings, with plans to gradually deploy these systems across its operations. The industrial automation market reflects this accelerating growth. According to Research Nester, the global industrial automation market reached approximately 233.6 billion dollars in 2026 and is projected to exceed 533 billion dollars by 2035, registering over 9.5 percent compound annual growth. Mordor Intelligence similarly values the market at 238.37 billion dollars in 2026, forecasting growth to 343.14 billion dollars by 2031. Asia Pacific dominates this landscape, holding over 43 percent market share and expanding at 12.3 percent compound annual growth, driven by strong manufacturing bases and supportive government policies. Several developments underscore industry momentum. Comau is showcasing its MATE-XT GO exoskeleton, a certified personal protective equipment device combining ergonomic support with industrial scalability, alongside new mobile and collaborative robot families. The company recently acquired Automha to strengthen its warehouse automation capabilities. Meanwhile, ABB Robotics is demonstrating AI-driven laboratory automation at SLAS 2026, featuring its Autonomous Versatile Robotics platform with collaborative robots orchestrating multi-step analytical workflows alongside instruments from partners like Agilent and Mettler Toledo. Cost-effective adoption is accelerating as manufacturers prioritize artificial intelligence agents and Internet of Things sensor technologies for autonomous equipment monitoring and predictive maintenance. A Deloitte survey found that approximately 46 percent of manufacturing executives are deploying Internet of Things solutions to enhance operational visibility. Looking forward, 2026 marks a turning point defined by integration, intelligence, and industrial resilience. Cybersecurity and compliance readiness will become mandatory for global market participation. The challenge remains developing human-like dexterity and pressure control while addressing workforce skill gaps as adoption accelerates. For manufacturers evaluating automation investments, the imperative is clear: the convergence of affordable sensors, artificial intelligence, and collaborative robotics creates unprecedented opportunities to enhance productivity while maintaining human oversight in increasingly flexible production environments. Thank you for tuning in to this episode. Be sure to come back next week for more industry insights. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  2. 1D AGO

    Robots Get Real Jobs: Atlas Clocks In and GrayMatter Shows Off Its Shiny New 100K Sqft Crib

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. 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 a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate, fueled by Asia Pacifics 38 percent share from robot booms in China and India. Industrial robots dominate with over 56 percent segment share, cutting waste and boosting precision. GrayMatter Robotics just unveiled its 100,000 square foot headquarters in Carson, California, featuring 25 AI-powered cells that autonomously sand, grind, and inspect varied parts using physics-informed GMR-AI on FANUC platforms—no manual programming needed. Meanwhile, ABB Robotics dazzles at SLAS 2026 in Boston with its Autonomous Versatile Robotics platform, partnering with Agilent and Mettler Toledo for interoperable lab cells that streamline sample prep and analysis. Yaskawa expands robotic warehouse solutions to North America, showcased at MODEX in April. For insiders, integrate cost-effective AI agents and sensors from firms like Dot Ai to predict maintenance and optimize supply chains. Practical takeaway: Audit your lines for high-mix tasks ripe for collaborative robots, and upskill teams on AI orchestration to bridge workforce gaps. Looking ahead, expect 6 to 9 percent growth through 2030 per Roland Berger and International Federation of Robotics, with AI-robotics convergence reshaping labor in manufacturing, labs, and logistics. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot AI. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. 2D AGO

    Robots Gone Wild: Jensen Drops the Mic, Hyundai Bots Hit the Floor, and Your Factory Needs a Glow-Up

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. 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 growth rate. Asia Pacific leads with 38 percent market share by 2035, driven by robot installations—74 percent of global new units in recent years per the International Federation of Robotics. GrayMatter Robotics just unveiled its 100,000 square foot headquarters in California, featuring AI-powered cells for sanding and polishing without manual programming, leveraging physics-informed FANUC platforms. AI integration shines in recent news: ABB Robotics demoed its Autonomous Versatile Robotics platform at SLAS 2026 in Boston, enabling collaborative robots for seamless lab workflows, as covered by Drug Target Review. Trener Robotics secured 32 million dollars in Series A funding to scale its Physical AI for software-defined industrial control. From an insider view, expect Robots-as-a-Service to explode, slashing upfront costs amid supply chain splits from China dominance, per Robotics Tomorrow predictions. Practical takeaway: Audit your floor for AI-ready sensors now—Dot Ai's CEO notes their low cost accelerates predictive maintenance, boosting productivity by 5.1 percent per one percent robot density rise via International Trade Administration data. Looking ahead, AI-robotics convergence promises lights-out operations and humanoid scalability, with the market surging at 11.5 percent compound annual growth rate to 398 billion dollars by 2030, says Research and Markets. Manufacturers, prioritize workforce upskilling to bridge the skills gap. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot AI. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  4. 3D AGO

    Robots Get Real: The ChatGPT Moment That Has Factory Floors Buzzing and Humans Scrambling to Keep Up

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. 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 market share for precision tasks that cut waste and boost efficiency. North American robot orders hit 36,766 units worth 2.25 billion dollars in 2025, up 6.6 percent in units, with collaborative robots at 19.6 percent of total orders, reports the Association for Advancing Automation. Fresh news highlights GrayMatter Robotics unveiling its 100,000 square foot headquarters in California, featuring AI-powered cells for autonomous sanding and polishing without manual programming, via physics-informed AI on FANUC platforms. ABB Robotics dazzles at SLAS 2026 with Autonomous Versatile Robotics, integrating AI and collaborative bots for seamless lab workflows, as noted by Drug Target Review. AI integration shines in these advances, from Hyundai's Atlas humanoid for production to cost-effective sensors predicting maintenance, per Dot Ai CEO Ed Nabrotzky. Asia Pacific leads with 38 percent share by 2035, fueled by robot booms in China and Japan, says the International Federation of Robotics. Listeners, practical takeaway: Audit your lines for AI agents to preempt downtime and reskill teams on collaborative systems amid workforce gaps. Trends point to 6 to 7 percent growth through 2030, with interoperable AI robots reshaping high-mix manufacturing. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  5. 4D AGO

    Robots Get Real: The Billion Dollar Bot Boom Taking Over Your Factory Floor

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. 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, growing to 343.14 billion by 2031 at 7.55 percent. Asia Pacific dominates with 38 percent share by 2035, driven by robot booms in China and India, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Key news: GrayMatter Robotics unveiled its 100,000 square foot headquarters in Carson, California, packed with 25 AI-powered robotic cells for sanding, grinding, and inspecting diverse parts using physics-informed GMR-AI on FANUC platforms—no manual programming needed. ABB Robotics dazzles at SLAS 2026 in Boston with Autonomous Versatile Robotics and GoFa collaborative robots, partnering with Agilent and Mettler Toledo for seamless lab workflows like pipetting and gas chromatography prep. Nikon just invested in Trener Robotics, which raised 32 million dollars in Series A for its Acteris physical AI platform scaling software-defined industrial control. AI integration shines in predictive maintenance and warehouse automation, with the AI in industrial automation market at 23.76 billion dollars in 2025, eyeing 131.62 billion by 2035 at 18.8 percent growth via InsightAce Analytic. Listeners, practical takeaway: Audit your operations for IoT sensors to cut downtime—Deloitte says 46 percent of executives use them for visibility. Invest in collaborative robots for high-mix tasks to boost productivity fivefold per robot density, per the International Trade Administration. Looking ahead, expect 6 to 9 percent growth through 2030 from catch-up investments, per Roland Berger and IFR, blending AI agents with humanoid bots like Hyundai's Atlas for versatile factories. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production—for me, check out Quiet Please Dot AI. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  6. 5D AGO

    Hyundai Drops Humanoid Bombshell While Nvidia's CEO Declares Victory: The Physical AI Tea

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. 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 the real world, reason through problems, and execute complex actions are transitioning robotics from research labs into commercial deployment across manufacturing, logistics, and laboratory sectors. The industrial automation market reflects this expansion. The global industrial automation and control systems market reached approximately 257 billion dollars in 2026 and is projected to climb to 398 billion dollars by 2030, growing at an eleven point five percent annual rate. According to Mordor Intelligence, the industrial automation market itself sits at 238 billion dollars this year, expanding toward 343 billion by 2031. Asia Pacific dominates this landscape, capturing forty three percent of market share while expanding at twelve point three percent annually, driven by strong manufacturing bases and supportive government policies. Three developments warrant your attention this week. Teradyne Robotics hosted its flagship ElevateX forum in Bengaluru, bringing together Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots to showcase human-centric, intelligent automation reshaping India's manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, ABB Robotics demonstrated AI-driven laboratory automation at SLAS 2026 in Boston, highlighting how collaborative robots integrate with existing instruments to create fully connected, data-driven workflows. The company emphasized that laboratories worldwide are transitioning from isolated automation pilots toward AI-ready operations that improve throughput and reproducibility. Most significantly, Nikon announced a strategic investment in Trener Robotics, which raised thirty-two million dollars in Series A funding for its physical AI platform enabling software-defined control of industrial robots. This partnership signals how vision technology integrates with AI systems to deliver precise, flexible automation in real-world manufacturing environments. For practitioners, the practical takeaway is clear: AI-driven flexibility and interoperability have become essential. Organizations should prioritize integrating collaborative robots with existing systems rather than deploying isolated solutions, while preparing facilities for rapid adoption of these advancing capabilities. Thank you for tuning in to Robotics Industry Insider. Join us next week for more breaking developments in automation technology. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  7. 6D AGO

    Robots Are Eating the Factory Floor: 533 Billion Reasons Why Your Job Needs an AI Upgrade

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. 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 with AI-driven collaborative systems like the Autonomous Versatile Robotics platform, partnering with Agilent and Mettler Toledo for seamless lab workflows in sample prep and analysis. AI integration accelerates breakthroughs: GrayMatter Robotics' physics-informed GMR-AI on FANUC platforms autonomously handles sanding and polishing without programming, while Made Scientific and Streamline Bio launch an early adopter program for AI robotic cell therapy manufacturing. Trener Robotics secures 32 million dollars in Series A to scale its Physical AI for software-defined industrial control. The AI in industrial automation market alone reaches USD 23.76 billion in 2025, exploding to USD 131.62 billion by 2035 at 18.8 percent compound annual growth rate, InsightAce Analytic reports. For insiders, dive into physical AI's real-world reasoning, slashing manual tweaks in high-mix production. Practical takeaway: Audit your lines for cobot pilots in intralogistics; upskill teams on AI orchestration to bridge the workforce gap. Looking ahead, expect 6 to 9 percent growth through 2030 per Roland Berger and International Federation of Robotics, with interoperable AI robots transforming labs and factories into autonomous hubs. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  8. FEB 11

    Robots Get Brains: Nvidia Drops the Mic While Humanoids Storm Factory Floors and VCs Throw Cash at Physical AI

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. 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 food, electronics, and life sciences drove gains, with collaborative robots claiming 19.6 percent of units. GrayMatter Robotics just opened a massive California hub showcasing AI-powered cells that autonomously finish parts without programming, thanks to physics-informed AI on FANUC platforms. ABB Robotics is stealing the show at SLAS 2026 in Boston, demoing Autonomous Versatile Robotics platforms integrated with partners like Agilent and Mettler Toledo for seamless lab workflows, boosting throughput and reproducibility. Meanwhile, Trener Robotics snagged 32 million dollars in Series A funding to scale its physical AI for industrial control. The global industrial automation market hits 233.6 billion dollars this year, growing at 9.5 percent compound annual rate through 2035, according to Deloitte insights. AI agents, Internet of Things sensors, and vision systems enable predictive maintenance and hyper-flexible production, slashing costs and errors. Listeners, audit your setups for AI readiness: integrate collaborative robots for high-mix tasks and pilot agentic AI for uptime gains. Looking ahead, expect 80 percent of warehouses automated by 2028, with physical AI dominating factories for resilient, eco-smart operations. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of robotics and automation with Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News. This daily podcast delivers the latest updates, insights, and trends in AI, robotics technology, and automation. Whether you're an industry professional or an enthusiast, tune in for expert analysis and interviews that keep you informed and inspired. Discover the future of tech with Robotics Industry Insider. For more info go to https://www.quietplease.ai Check out these deals https://amzn.to/48MZPjs

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