The Real Bottleneck in Agentic AI Is Not the Model, It Is the Handoff
Reprinted from MBT Mag Manufacturers have spent the past two years proving that agentic AI can work on the factory floor. Systems now flag a failing bearing, schedule the repair, reorder the part, and update the production plan without a person touching a keyboard. According to Deloitte’s 2026 State of AI in the Enterprise report, nearly […]
Why Smart Factories Are Still Leaving AI on the Table
The transition from static, siloed automation to a dynamic, agentic ecosystem is underway across the industry. Smart factories have never been more capable on paper. Artificial intelligence, spatial computing, autonomous robotics and real-time data processing have converged into what industry observers are calling the era of physical AI. Yet despite billions in investment and years […]
The Software-Defined Technician Is Manufacturing’s Future
At a Glance Digitizing expert knowledge is only step one. The harder challenge is redefining what specialists do once that knowledge lives in AI systems. Vision Language Models can match pixels and flag anomalies, but they cannot apply metallurgical reasoning or probabilistic risk judgment without human orchestration. The emerging role of the floor-side prompt engineer […]
The Dawn of the Agentic Robot: Moving to Decision-Making in Industrial AI
For the better part of the last decade, the industrial and supply chain sectors have operated in the era of the collaborative robot, or cobot. These machines were heralded as the ultimate teammates, designed to handle the dull, dirty and repetitive tasks while safely sharing floor space with human operators. However, even the most advanced […]
From Cobots to Decision Makers – How Agentic AI Is Rewiring Industrial Robotics
Reprinted from MFG-OutlookFrom factories to distribution centers, robots are beginning to move from repeating instructions to deciding what to do next – and that shift is where the real return on investment for executives will come into focus over the next few years. Contents FROM COBOTS TO DECIDING ROBOTS HOW ROBOTS LEARN FROM HUMANS AND MANUALS THE AUTONOMOUS INSPECTION LOOP […]
PSDcast – Agentic AI and the Smart Factory
Reprinted from Power Systems Design “In order for smart factories to truly evolve, they may need to embrace the insights and preemptive capabilities provided by artificial intelligence. In this way, they can move from the “experimental pilots” of 2025 into a landscape of integrated, agentic autonomy….and on the line to discuss this is Dijam Panigrahi, COO […]
Physical AI: The Operating System of Robotics
Reprinted from IndustryToday.com AI is moving from the cloud to the physical world. Physical AI and robotics are redefining productivity via general-purpose automation. For years, the promise of Artificial Intelligence resided predominantly in the digital realm. It lived in our servers, optimized our search results, crafted our emails, and managed our data streams. AI was […]
From Code to Context: How Spatial AI is Powering the Next Leap in Manufacturing
Beyond the data-driven efficiencies of Industry 4.0, a new paradigm is emerging for manufacturers across every industry: Industry 5.0. This next evolution emphasizes a human-centric, resilient, and sustainable approach, calling for a more symbiotic relationship between human workers and intelligent machines. The goal is to leverage the precision and tireless nature of automation while keeping […]
Podcast: Why the Future of Automation Is Teaching Machines to See Like Humans
The conversation around robotics often swings between two poles: either a utopian vision of fully autonomous machines or a dystopian fear of human workers being displaced. But as the global push toward more automated, efficient and safe industrial environments accelerates, a third option is emerging. One where machines and humans collaborate in tightly integrated workflows, […]
Securing Manufacturing and Supply Chains in a Changing World
Exclusive article reprinted from Happi.com Thriving in this new era requires a strategic approach that leverages technology, cultivates human capital, and fosters strong, collaborative partnerships. The global landscape for manufacturing and supply chains continues to undergo change like never before. Geopolitical shifts, evolving tariff regulations and a renewed focus on risk mitigation spurred a significant move toward […]