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Frik.io: An AI-Powered Social Media Management Platform for Growing Teams
For growing teams and agencies, managing a multi-platform social media presence has become a complex, time-consuming task. The frik.io social media software platform addresses this challenge directly, offering a suite of…
HDB to Scale Robotics and Automation in BTO Construction from 2027
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) will significantly expand the use of robotics and automation in Build-To-Order (BTO) construction sites starting in 2027. This strategic move aims to boost construction productivity and reduce manpower needs through technologies like floor screeding robots and smart hoists.
Meta robots swap cables, power servers in data center tests
At Meta's Altoona, Iowa data center, dual-armed Watney robots have been swapping network cables since June, a task once exclusively performed by human technicians.
North American robot orders up 21% in Q2, non-automotive leads
After a sluggish start to the year, North American companies ordered 8,940 robots valued at $622 million in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 21.
The Ultimate Guide to Augusta Hitech’s Genesis Intelligence System for 2026
Augusta Hitech's Genesis Intelligence System is a proprietary 7-layer SCI architecture designed to integrate deeply with existing ERP systems, aiming to create an autonomous enterprise capable of self-optimization and intelligent execution. It re-architects processes for efficiency, promising significant ROI and increased throughput.
Top 4 Robotics and Automation Trends for Smart Factories
North American manufacturers are projected to order 36,766 robots worth $2.
AI coding tools will make many developer jobs obsolete by 2026.
The American Translators Association has seen membership in its Science & Technology Division decline by 26% in less than two and a half years, according to Nature .
Epson debuts affordable collaborative robots at Automate
For under $36,000, businesses can now implement advanced robotic feeding systems with easy setup, a price point that dramatically lowers the barrier to automation.
Physical AI Robotics Redefining Automation Trends
A coding agent at C.H. Robinson now handles 100% of transactional quotes in approximately 30 seconds, a dramatic acceleration compared to the prior human process. This task, which previously took huma
Orbio raises $21M to automate frontline worker hiring and onboarding
At The Stepping Stones Group, Orbio's AI agents now run the company's full US operation, leading to a 20% increase in candidates hired.
AI Layoffs Lead to Workforce Churn and Economic Strain
Last month, nearly 40,000 tech workers lost their jobs, marking the highest single month for tech layoffs in two years, with AI cited as the primary reason, according to TechCrunch .
Theker raises $85M for its versatile, non-specialized factory robot
Theker, a Barcelona-based AI robotics company, just secured $85 million in funding for robots designed to swap hands and arms, signaling a radical departure from the specialized machines dominating fa
AI's Job Market Overhaul: More Roles Created Than Lost, But Not the Ones You Think
Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape the global job market, with projections indicating more new roles will be created than lost, though these positions will differ significantly from current ones. The focus is shifting towards job augmentation and the development of new human-centric and technological skills.
Mach Industries defense tech valuation tops $1 billion
In just one year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation nearly quadruple from $470 million to $1.
How Does Soft Robotic Gripping Technology Work in Industrial Automation?
Imagine a robotic gripper capable of lifting 25 times its own weight, fabricated in under 10 minutes for less than $0.