FANUC Robots on Display at MODEX 2026
- Jonathan Poyer
- 3 hours ago
- 1 min read
MODEX 2026 showcase highlights AI-enabled warehouse robotics
Robotics 24/7 detailed FANUC’s participation at MODEX 2026, where the company demonstrated integrated robotic + AMR systems for logistics applications. The showcase emphasized AI-driven perception, mobile manipulation, and autonomous material handling aimed at improving throughput and addressing labor constraints.
“Physical AI”: Recent social media coverage referenced FANUC’s collaboration with NVIDIA around “physical AI” in industrial robotics, reinforcing the broader industry push toward combining AI models with real-world robotic systems. Technologies included:
A robot‑mounted 3DV/400 sensor for box locating
CRX‑30iA palletizing from quarter pallets
Payload estimation and compensation for flexible handling
The AMR transports multiple boxes at once and builds full pallets
RVision barcode scanning for routing, sorting and verification
Full repalletizing and depalletizing sequences (quarter pallet to full pallet)
AI‑assisted perception for dynamic box recognition, accurate positioning and adaptive palletizing logic
🌐 Ecosystem / Industry Signals
Warehouse automation + AI integration remain dominant themes
Continued emphasis on robot + AMR convergence in logistics environments
Increasing visibility of AI-enabled perception and decision-making in industrial robotics
Trade show activity (MODEX) driving the majority of near-term news flow
📊 Key Takeaways
Event-driven visibility: MODEX 2026 serving as a key catalyst for product and ecosystem updates
FANUC signal strengthening: Clear positioning around AI-enabled, logistics-focused automation
Macro theme intact: AI + warehouse automation continues to lead robotics adoption
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