Universal Robots Unveils Gen 7 Platform
The Gen 7 platform and Polyscope X software were showcased at PACK EXPO in Chicago, emphasizing built-in cybersecurity and physical AI tools.
Chicago Robotics News
Across Chicago, coverage here takes in automation, autonomous systems, industrial robotics and physical AI. It follows the integration of these technologies into the city's commercial and industrial sectors.
Recent news
October 22, 2026
Formic Raises $50 Million for General Robotics ExpansionThe Chicago-based robotics firm secures new growth capital to scale its AI-driven manufacturing solutions.
October 20, 2026
Greenland Arctic Firm Purchases Robotic Printing SystemThe Heron 400 robotic arm will undergo initial testing in Chicago before serving remote infrastructure needs in Greenland.
October 20, 2026
Chicago Residents Sue Delivery Robot FirmsClass-action lawsuits claim robots illegally collected biometric data from customers in Chicago.
October 20, 2026
Waites Launches New Conveyor Monitoring SensorsThe company introduced a new suite of sensors and software for industrial conveyor systems at Pack Expo International.
October 15, 2026
Rotocon Sells 11 Presses at Chicago Loupe AmericasThe company demonstrated its multi-servo flexo press technology to international buyers during the September 2026 trade show.
October 13, 2026
Festo Will Showcase Automation Tools at PACK EXPO 2026The industrial firm will highlight new robotic grippers and multi-axis systems at the Chicago event.
October 12, 2026
Huayan Robotics Will Demonstrate Systems at PACK EXPO 2026The company plans to showcase its new automation and humanoid arm technology in Chicago this October.
October 12, 2026
CAMA North America Will Exhibit at PACK EXPO InternationalThe company will showcase its automated packaging and robotics systems in Chicago this October.
October 9, 2026
Kawasaki Will Debut CP110L Robot at PACK EXPO 2026The new palletizing robot will launch in Chicago this October to address space-constrained manufacturing facilities.
October 1, 2026
AFA Systems Will Exhibit at PACK EXPO International 2026The packaging machinery provider will showcase its latest robotic solutions during the 2026 event in Chicago.
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Day to day, that means humanoid robot development, industrial automation deployments, autonomous vehicle testing and the companies driving this research. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where technical innovation is applied. New testing in public spaces often forces conversations about existing city ordinances regarding automated hardware. Hardware limitations and the requirement for human oversight are the factors that most frequently constrain how these technologies move from the lab to the street.