Robots Close the Perception Gap as Warehouse Automation Moves From Pilots to Production
Research
HEAPGrasp Hits 96% Grasp Success on Transparent and Reflective Objects Using RGB Only
Transparent and shiny objects have been a persistent blocker for robotic automation in food, logistics, and manufacturing. This Tokyo University of Science approach sidesteps the depth sensor problem entirely by working from silhouettes alone, cutting camera movement by 52% while hitting near-perfect grasp rates across mixed object scenes.
Product Launch
Toyota is packaging its SAI125CB stacker with T-ONE software into a single deployable unit that works alongside manual trucks and other AGVs without ripping out existing infrastructure. The gradual automation angle and support for euro and bottom-deck pallets makes this a practical entry point for mid-size operations not ready for full lights-out.
News
Humanoid and SAP Connect Live ERP Task Routing to a Robot on an Actual Factory Floor
This is the first public proof that a humanoid robot received and executed tasks directly from SAP Extended Warehouse Management over the internet in a live production environment, no local custom control system required. The KinetIQ orchestration layer enabling instant fleet reallocation as demand shifts is the part worth watching as they scale toward beta hardware in Q3 2026.
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