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The Robot Report·Mar 19, 2026

ElliQ earns Washington state Medicaid support for smart care

Intuition Robotics said that Washington is the first to offer its ElliQ AI companion statewide to help people stay engaged and healthy. The post ElliQ earns Washington state Medicaid support for smart care appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Construction Dive·Mar 19, 2026

Swinerton taps NYC leader to head Northeast region

Swinerton has appointed Jay Quackenbush, the builder's former New York City market head, to lead its Northeast region. Quackenbush plans to expand the company's presence into New England markets.

Workforce
The Robot Report·Mar 19, 2026

KEWAZO raises funding to accelerate LIFTBOT deployment in heavy industry

KEWAZO plans to expand deployment and integration of LIFTBOT, which is automating maintenance and capital projects across the energy sector. The post KEWAZO raises funding to accelerate LIFTBOT deployment in heavy industry appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Construction Dive·Mar 19, 2026

Fed holds rates steady, flags uncertainty as oil price soars amid war

The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates unchanged while signaling concern about rising oil prices from the Iran conflict, which could drive up energy costs and inflation. Construction firms should watch for potential economic headwinds as higher fuel prices and uncertainty could impact project costs and labor availability.

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The Robot Report·Mar 19, 2026

MISUMI partners with Oishii to supply Fictiv automation for vertical farms

MISUMI has invested in Oishii and will collaborate on digital manufacturing and R&D for the growing agritech sector. The post MISUMI partners with Oishii to supply Fictiv automation for vertical farms appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Construction Dive·Mar 19, 2026

4 bonus depreciation tax tips for construction firms

Construction firms can streamline IRS reviews and avoid audit delays by maintaining strong internal processes and detailed fixed asset documentation for bonus depreciation claims. With IRS resources stretched thin, proper record-keeping reduces the likelihood of extended examinations and follow-up information requests.

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The Robot Report·Mar 19, 2026

Ottobot makes deliveries at remote mine village in Australia

Sodexo Australia is testing Ottonomy's Ottobot to deliver food and essentials autonomously to workers at a remote mining village. The post Ottobot makes deliveries at remote mine village in Australia appeared first on The Robot Report .

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No Hard Hat Required: Transferable Skills That Open Doors for Women in Construction
Construction Executive·Mar 19, 2026

No Hard Hat Required: Transferable Skills That Open Doors for Women in Construction

Women at BELL Construction share their experiences and discuss how transferable skills can help the next generation advance into leadership roles in the construction industry. The insights highlight pathways for women to succeed in construction without requiring specific technical backgrounds.

Workforce
Axtra3D expands North American portfolio with elastomer materials and Axtra.Workflow pre-orders
3D Printing Industry·Mar 19, 2026

Axtra3D expands North American portfolio with elastomer materials and Axtra.Workflow pre-orders

Axtra3D, a US- and Italy-based developer of high-speed SLA 3D printing systems, has announced the North American availability of three new elastomeric materials alongside opening US pre-orders of its Axtra.Workflow production ecosystem. Revealed at AMUG 2026, the update expands the company’s Axtra…

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Refining Diligence, the ‘Clobbering’ of SaaS, and Other Key Takeaways From Venture West 2026
BuiltWorlds·Mar 18, 2026

Refining Diligence, the ‘Clobbering’ of SaaS, and Other Key Takeaways From Venture West 2026

Venture West 2026 highlighted major shifts in venture capital investment standards, with increased scrutiny on due diligence processes and growing skepticism around traditional SaaS business models. AI's expanding role in construction technology and evolving market opportunities were central discussion points among investors and industry leaders.

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The Robot Report·Mar 18, 2026

NVIDIA works with global robotics leaders to make physical AI a reality

NVIDIA is positioning itself at the center of the robotics development ecosystem through multiple partnerships. The post NVIDIA works with global robotics leaders to make physical AI a reality appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Construction Dive·Mar 18, 2026

Purdue-backed concrete sensor firm wins $500K federal grant

Wavelogix, a Purdue-backed startup, received a $500K federal grant to develop IoT sensors that monitor concrete strength in real-time. The funding will help scale the technology as the company prepares for increased demand from the upcoming federal highway bill.

Materials
The Robot Report·Mar 18, 2026

Learn why robots need to earn trust from GM expert Mikell Taylor

Taylor, director of robotics strategy at GM's Autonomous Robotics Center, will explain at the Robotics Summit how to move past pilot purgatory. The post Learn why robots need to earn trust from GM expert Mikell Taylor appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Construction Dive·Mar 18, 2026

Anaheim transit system will shut down March 31

Anaheim's transit system will cease operations on March 31 after the city refused to take over the financially struggling provider that serves the resort area. The 30-year-old agency has been unable to overcome chronic budget deficits.

Workforce
Scientists Outline a Path to 3D Printing in Space Using Moon Dust and Orbital Debris
3D Printing Industry·Mar 18, 2026

Scientists Outline a Path to 3D Printing in Space Using Moon Dust and Orbital Debris

Researchers at Purdue University have published a comprehensive review in the npj advanced manufacturing journal identifying powder-based additive manufacturing as a viable strategy for building tools, habitats, and infrastructure directly in space, drawing on materials already present in orbit and…

3D Printing
Construction Dive·Mar 18, 2026

Terawulf taps Fluor for preconstruction on $3B Kentucky data center

Terawulf hired Fluor to handle master planning and preconstruction services for a $3 billion data center campus being developed on a brownfield site in Kentucky. The engagement covers the early-stage work needed to prepare the large-scale project for full construction.

The Robot Report·Mar 18, 2026

IntBot bets the future of humanoids on social intelligence, not kung fu

IntBot has developed the IntEngine platform-neutral social intelligence, which powers its Nilo humanoid. The post IntBot bets the future of humanoids on social intelligence, not kung fu appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Digital Transformation in Construction Management and Real-Time Operational Control
Construction Executive·Mar 18, 2026

Digital Transformation in Construction Management and Real-Time Operational Control

Digital transformation tools now enable construction managers to monitor projects in real time from initial planning through project completion. Real-time operational control systems allow teams to manage jobsite activities and track progress throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Microalgae-based 3D Printing Ink Replicates Fish Texture
3D Printing Industry·Mar 18, 2026

Microalgae-based 3D Printing Ink Replicates Fish Texture

Researchers from Ewha Womans University’s Department of Food Science and Biotechnology and SuFAB Inc., a company based in South Korea, have developed a 3D printing food ink using Auxenochlorella protothecoides to simulate selected fish texture properties. Rheological measurements, printability…

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The Robot Report·Mar 18, 2026

Advantech shows robotics, medical AI, and industrial edge products using NVIDIA Jetson Thor

Advantech says its ecosystem participation has yielded edge and physical AI products to accelerate robot development. The post Advantech shows robotics, medical AI, and industrial edge products using NVIDIA Jetson Thor appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Researchers propose CAD-based method to identify new 3D printed parts without retraining
3D Printing Industry·Mar 18, 2026

Researchers propose CAD-based method to identify new 3D printed parts without retraining

Researchers from KU Leuven, Materialise, a 3D printing software and services company, and Iristick, which develops industrial smart glasses, have proposed a method for classifying new 3D printed objects without retraining a vision model each time a new part enters production. Described in a paper…

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The Robot Report·Mar 17, 2026

Inside the new ‘Living Lab’ advancing agricultural robotics

Reservoir Farms celebrates its grand opening in Salinas, launching a premier agtech incubator to accelerate startups through on-farm innovation. The post Inside the new ‘Living Lab’ advancing agricultural robotics appeared first on The Robot Report .

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NASA Successfully Tests 3D Printed Spring Mechanism in Low Earth Orbit
3D Printing Industry·Mar 18, 2026

NASA Successfully Tests 3D Printed Spring Mechanism in Low Earth Orbit

A compact deployment mechanism developed at NASA‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) successfully activated aboard a commercial spacecraft on February 3, 2026, demonstrating how additive manufacturing techniques can reduce both expense and design complexity for future orbital antenna…

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Spellman Care and University of Leeds Lead Study on 3D Printed Foods for Dysphagia Patients
3D Printing Industry·Mar 18, 2026

Spellman Care and University of Leeds Lead Study on 3D Printed Foods for Dysphagia Patients

A UK collaborative study between Spellman Care, the University of Leeds, and PRINTFOODS UK is investigating the potential application of 3D food printing technology for elderly residents on texture-modified diets. The research focuses on individuals following International Dysphagia Diet…

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