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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. 8H AGO

    Robots Are Having Their ChatGPT Moment and Hyundai Just Dropped a Humanoid Bombshell

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider, your go-to source for AI and automation news. North American companies ordered 36,766 industrial robots in 2025, a 6.6 percent increase from the prior year and valued at 2.25 billion dollars, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. General industries like food, electronics, and life sciences drove this surge, with collaborative robots making up nearly 20 percent of orders. Physical AI is exploding, as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared at CES, calling it the ChatGPT moment for robotics. Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Atlas humanoid for production lines, while GrayMatter Robotics opened a massive innovation center in California, showcasing AI-powered systems for sanding and polishing without manual programming, per Manufacturing Dive and company announcements. AI integration shines in industrial automation, with agentic AI enabling autonomous robots and predictive maintenance via Industrial Internet of Things sensors. Deloitte reports 46 percent of manufacturing executives use these for visibility, and Rockwell Automation broke ground on its advanced Wisconsin factory. CloudCow highlights machine learning optimizing schedules and quality control. Market data from Roland Berger forecasts six to seven percent annual growth through 2030, fueled by software-driven hardware standardization. Practical takeaway: Audit your operations for IIoT readiness and pilot collaborative robots to tackle labor shortages, targeting 24/7 cells like Mach Medical's. Looking ahead, expect IT and operational technology convergence for digital twins and cybersecurity focus, per International Federation of Robotics trends, reshaping resilient factories. Thanks for tuning in, listeners. 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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  2. 1D AGO

    Robots Are Eating the Factory Floor and Your Boss Is About to Lease One Instead of Buying It

    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 robotics demand that claims over 56 percent market share. Controls Drives and Automation reports three pivotal trends shaping 2026: AI-driven robotics enabling voice control, adaptive motion, and safer human collaboration via digital twins; smart scalable systems tackling labor shortages with agile picking and palletizing; and open ecosystems like FANUC's NVIDIA partnership supporting ROS 2 for Python-based AI on robust hardware. Manufacturing Dive highlights physical AI's boom, with Nvidia's Jensen Huang declaring its ChatGPT moment at CES, alongside Hyundai's Atlas humanoid for factories. RoboticsTomorrow predicts Robots-as-a-Service gaining traction, letting firms pay monthly to sidestep capex risks amid U.S. manufacturing revival and supply chain splits from China reliance. Industrial robots dominate, per International Federation of Robotics, with global installations valued at USD 16.7 billion, blending IT and operational tech for versatile, real-time operations. Asia Pacific leads with 38 percent share by 2035, driven by China and India's robot surge. Practical takeaway: Audit your total cost of ownership now—factor maintenance and energy for scalable AI robots to boost productivity fivefold per robot density rise, as International Trade Administration notes. Upskill teams on Industry 4.0 for competent deployment. Looking ahead, expect humanoid proliferation, nearshored chains, and lights-out plants, accelerating smart factories. 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 Got Swagger: Why Jensen Huang Says This Is the ChatGPT Moment for Factory Floors

    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 AI integration and labor shortages. Controls Drives and Automation reports three pivotal trends: AI-driven robotics enabling voice control, adaptive motion, and safer human-robot collaboration via digital twins. FANUC partners with NVIDIA on physical AI and supports open-source ROS 2 for Python programming, slashing deployment barriers. Meanwhile, Manufacturing Dive highlights the physical AI boom, with Nvidia's Jensen Huang calling it the ChatGPT moment for robotics, and Hyundai debuting Atlas humanoids for factories. Industrial robots dominate, capturing over 56 percent market share by 2035 per Research Nester, excelling in precision tasks like palletizing and machining. Persistence Market Research notes Asia Pacific's 38 percent lead, driven by China's automation push amid rising labor costs. RoboticsTomorrow predicts manufacturing as automation's core driver, with Robots-as-a-Service gaining traction to ease upfront costs. Practical takeaway: Assess total cost of ownership for scalable systems with AI vision and force sensing to tackle repetitive tasks and boost productivity by 25 percent, as seen in FANUC's Mollart Engineering case. Looking ahead, IT and OT convergence per the International Federation of Robotics promises versatile, real-time analytics, while supply chain splits foster resilient Western ecosystems. Listeners, 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 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 Are Stealing Jobs and Getting Subscription Plans - The Tea on Factory Floor Drama in 2026

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. Welcome back to Robotics Industry Insider. The industrial automation landscape is experiencing a pivotal moment as we enter 2026, with renewed growth momentum after two years of stagnation in robot installations. The global industrial automation market is witnessing remarkable expansion. Research Nester reports the market reached 215.2 billion dollars in 2025 and is projected to hit 233.6 billion dollars this year, with expectations to exceed 533 billion dollars by 2035. This represents a compound annual growth rate of 9.5 percent through the end of the decade. Meanwhile, a separate analysis from Roland Berger indicates this marks the first year with genuine growth recovery, potentially sustaining a nine percent compound annual growth rate through 2030. The biggest driver of this momentum is domestic manufacturing reshoring. According to Brightpick's analysis, the shift toward rebuilding United States manufacturing is accelerating due to supply chain fragility and persistent labor shortages exceeding one million open positions. Manufacturers are turning to automation as the only viable path to productivity competitiveness against lower-cost Asian economies. Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how robots operate. Controls, Drives and Automation reports that AI is making robots smarter and faster to deploy through voice-controlled operation, adaptive motion control, and virtual commissioning using digital twins. FANUC is actively collaborating with NVIDIA to unlock physical AI potential while supporting the open-source robotics platform ROS 2, enabling Python programming to lower entry barriers for developers. A significant trend gaining momentum is Robots-as-a-Service. Rather than committing to large upfront capital purchases, manufacturers increasingly opt for monthly fees bundling hardware, software, and maintenance. This model is accelerating fastest among smaller manufacturers and third-party logistics providers with constrained capital budgets, making automation accessible during uncertain economic periods. Supply chain resilience remains critical. With approximately 90 percent of key components sourced from China, Western manufacturers face pressure to localize production. A gradual divide between United States-aligned and China-aligned robotics ecosystems is emerging, raising short-term costs but improving long-term resilience through dual sourcing strategies. The practical takeaway for manufacturers is clear: automation is no longer optional but essential for competitiveness. Companies should evaluate Robots-as-a-Service models to reduce financial risk while validating automation investments through pilot deployments. Looking ahead, collaborative robots will continue advancing in safety and capability, while humanoid robots remain in demonstration phases despite capturing headlines. Thank you for tuning in to Robotics Industry Insider. Join us next week for more insights on the future of automation. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.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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  5. 4D AGO

    Robots Are Stealing Jobs and We're Here for the Tea: Inside the 533 Billion Dollar Automation Takeover

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. As we kick off February 2026, the industrial automation market surges forward, valued at 233.6 billion dollars this year according to Research Nester, with projections hitting 533 billion by 2035 at a 9.5 percent compound annual growth rate. Controls Drives and Automation highlights three pivotal trends: AI-driven robotics enabling voice control and safety-aware collaboration, smart scalable systems tackling labor shortages through easier deployment, and open ecosystems like FANUCs partnership with NVIDIA for physical AI on ROS 2 platforms. Recent headlines underscore this momentum. OnRobot hosts a free Build Your Automation Roadmap event on February 19 in Dallas, featuring FANUC robot demos for North Texas manufacturers facing hiring woes. Universal Robots and NVIDIA follow on February 18 with live physical AI demos transforming industrial automation. Meanwhile, the International Federation of Robotics reports 542,000 new industrial robots installed globally in 2024, doubling from a decade ago, led by Asias 74 percent share. Industrial robots now claim over 56 percent market share by 2035 per Research Nester, slashing waste and boosting precision in manufacturing. Brightpick predicts manufacturing as automations main driver amid US nearshoring, with Robots-as-a-Service gaining traction to cut upfront costs for smaller firms. For insiders, dive into AI integration: adaptive motion control via digital twins speeds deployment while force sensing enhances collaborative robots for human-safe picking and palletizing. Practical takeaway: Assess total cost of ownership now, prioritizing flexible Robots-as-a-Service models to future-proof against skills gaps. Looking ahead, expect split supply chains, lights-out warehouses, and Industry 4.0 dominance with AI optimization and IoT, per Roland Berger forecasting up to 9 percent growth through 2030. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. 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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  6. 5D AGO

    Robots Take Over Factory Floors: Humanoids Clock In and Jensen Huang Drops the Mic at CES

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. As we kick off 2026, manufacturing is surging as the primary driver of automation, fueled by United States re-shoring efforts amid supply chain woes and over one million open jobs, according to Brightpick CEO Jan Zizka. The industrial automation market hits USD 238.37 billion this year, projected to reach USD 343.14 billion by 2031 at a 7.55 percent compound annual growth rate, with Asia-Pacific leading at 43.10 percent share and 12.3 percent growth, per Mordor Intelligence. Breakthroughs in physical AI are accelerating, as Nvidia's Jensen Huang declared at CES the ChatGPT moment for robotics has arrived, enabling robots to perceive, reason, and act in real-world settings. Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its Atlas humanoid for production lines, while cost-effective AI agents and Internet of Things sensors now predict maintenance and optimize supply chains, notes Manufacturing Dive. Robots-as-a-Service models are booming, slashing upfront costs via monthly fees bundling hardware, software, and support. Recent highlights include Locus Robotics hitting 25 million coordinated picks with Radial warehouses via Locusbot, and Automated Industrial Robotics acquiring KAON to enhance medical manufacturing, as reported in January recaps by Robotics 247. Novus Hi-Tech advances indigenous autonomous mobile robots and vision-guided collaborative robots in India’s automotive hubs. For technical depth, AI-native teach-less robotics cut changeover times by 1.2 percent impact on growth, extending to flexible lines with 11.8 percent compound annual growth rate in field devices. Listeners, practical takeaway: Evaluate Robots-as-a-Service for your operations to scale without capex risks, and pilot AI sensors for predictive upkeep. Looking ahead, expect humanoid proliferation, lights-out factories, and Industry 4.0 dominance, reshaping productivity globally. 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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  7. 6D AGO

    Robots on Rent and Why Your Factory Job Might Get a Metal Coworker Soon

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. The robotics and automation industry is experiencing a pivotal moment as we head into the latter half of 2026. According to research from Mordor Intelligence, the industrial automation market reached 238 billion dollars in 2026 and is forecast to climb to 343 billion dollars by 2031, growing at a 7.55 percent compound annual growth rate. This momentum reflects a fundamental shift in how manufacturers approach productivity and competitiveness. Physical artificial intelligence has emerged as the defining trend. Nvidia's Jensen Huang declared that the ChatGPT moment for physical AI has arrived, marking an inflection point where breakthroughs in how robots understand the real world and reason about actions are moving from research labs into real-world production. This transition is accelerating commercial deployment across multiple sectors, with manufacturers increasingly turning to AI-driven robotics that feature voice-controlled operation, adaptive motion control, and safety-aware human collaboration capabilities. One major development reshaping the industry is the rise of Robots-as-a-Service, where companies opt for monthly fees bundling hardware, software, and maintenance rather than large upfront capital purchases. This approach lowers financial risk and makes automation accessible to businesses cautious about heavy capital expenditures during uncertain economic periods. Manufacturing is becoming the main driver of automation growth. The shift toward rebuilding domestic production in the United States, driven by supply chain fragility and geopolitical uncertainty, means manufacturers designing new plants have no flexibility but to automate. With more than one million open manufacturing jobs in the United States and persistent labor shortages, automation represents the only reliable path to achieving the productivity needed for competitive domestic production. Humanoid robots continue capturing headlines, but according to industry analysis, real deployments remain limited to demonstrations and pilot tests. Companies are still identifying practical roles for them, and high costs combined with limited capabilities make return on investment challenging to achieve at this stage. Cost-effective sensor technologies and artificial intelligence agents are surging as manufacturers lay groundwork for digital transformation. These tools autonomously monitor equipment, anticipate maintenance needs, and manage supply chains at relatively inexpensive price points with improved capabilities. For industry professionals, the practical takeaway is clear: prioritize adaptable automation solutions that can evolve with your business needs while exploring service-based models that reduce financial barriers to implementation. The convergence of artificial intelligence, scalable robotics, and supportive market conditions suggests those who move decisively now will gain significant competitive advantage. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more insider perspectives on the robotics and automation industry. This has been a Quiet Please production. Check us out at 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. JAN 29

    Robots Take Your Job But Make It Fashion: Why Humanoids Are All Hype and Warehouses Are Where the Real Tea Is

    This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast. The robotics and automation industry is hitting a pivotal inflection point as we move deeper into 2026. Manufacturing is emerging as the primary driver of automation adoption, particularly in the United States where persistent labor shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities are forcing manufacturers to embrace robotics at unprecedented scale. With over one million open manufacturing jobs in the country, companies are recognizing automation as the only viable path to maintaining domestic competitiveness against lower-cost Asian economies. According to Mordor Intelligence, the industrial automation market is valued at 238 billion dollars this year and is projected to reach 343 billion dollars by 2031, growing at a 7.55 percent compound annual rate. This growth is being fueled by a fundamental shift in how companies approach automation investments. The rise of Robots-as-a-Service models is particularly significant, allowing smaller manufacturers and third-party logistics providers to access automation without committing to massive capital expenditures. This financing flexibility is lowering barriers to entry and accelerating adoption among risk-averse organizations navigating economic uncertainty. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming robotics capabilities. Through voice-controlled operations, adaptive motion control, and virtual commissioning via digital twins, AI is making robots smarter and faster to deploy. The software component of automation is expanding at a 12.9 percent annual rate, significantly outpacing hardware growth, indicating that analytics and AI models are increasingly dictating where value creation occurs in this space. Recent industry developments underscore this momentum. Locus Robotics announced it has coordinated 25 million warehouse picks through its platform deployment with Radial, demonstrating the scale at which autonomous mobile robot orchestration is operating. Meanwhile, Simbi Robotics unveiled its Tally 4.0 autonomous retail robot, expanding automation into new commercial segments beyond traditional manufacturing. However, humanoid robots, while dominating headlines, remain far from production-grade deployment. According to Brightpick's analysis, activity remains concentrated on demonstrations and pilot tests rather than real-world manufacturing applications, with high costs and limited reliability making return on investment challenging for most organizations. The geopolitical dimension cannot be overlooked. With roughly 90 percent of key robotics components still sourced from China, Western manufacturers are facing mounting pressure to localize production, creating a gradual divide between United States-aligned and China-aligned robotics ecosystems. For organizations evaluating automation strategies, the practical takeaway is clear: the convergence of artificial intelligence, financing flexibility through service models, and persistent manufacturing pressures creates a unique window for deploying proven automation solutions at scale. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more automation 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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