Automate 2026 Day-by-Day: Kawasaki 8-DOF Premiere, ABB Physical AI Launch, Humanoid Forum

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Automate 2026 spotlights major industrial robotics and physical AI launches in Chicago. Kawasaki is debuting its RL030N eight-axis robot, which adds reach and flexibility for tight-space applications and supports real-time control through an open API. ABB is launching its Physical AI Toolchain, a software stack for generating data, training models, deploying robots, and optimizing performance. The event also highlights humanoid robotics, startup pitches, and customer programs that reflect growing commercial adoption of AI-driven automation. Manufacturers and integrators at the show are evaluating deployment models, simulation accuracy, and software platforms that can speed commissioning and reduce costs.

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