From intelligent robotic automation in Zurich to bimanual robot training data in Bremen, Agile Robots and its subsidiary Franka Robotics demonstrated how Physical AI empowers human from research into real-world applications.
ZURICH and BREMEN, Germany, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This August, at two leading European events Agile Robots and its subsidiary Franka Robotics presented one connected vision: Let intelligent robots that can sense, learn and perform - bring Physical AI to the real world.
all about automation Zurich, Switzerland | 26-27 August
Among 300 exhibitors at Messe Zürich, Agile Robots showcased two advanced automation solutions for manufacturers and integrators:
- Diana 7 - force-controlled assembly. Diana 7's torque sensors in all seven joints monitored engine head insertion forces in real time, helping confirm correct position while reducing the risk of jamming and component damage.
- Thor 12– flexible robotic welding. With drag-and-drop teaching and low-code control, users can quickly create and flexibly adjust welding paths while achieving stable seams across corner, vertical and inclined welds—even with gaps as narrow as 1 mm.
Diana 7: https://www.agile-robots.com/en/solutions/diana-7/
Thor Series: https://www.agile-robots.com/en/solutions/thor-series/
Robot Training Data at IJCAI-ECAI 2026
Bremen, Germany | 15 - 21 August
As a Silver Sponsor of IJCAI-ECAI 2026, Franka Robotics demonstrated how AI developers can turn human expertise into structured data for training intelligent robot behaviors.
Visitors used Franka GELLO Duo to teleoperate the FR3 Duo, while LABS captured each demonstration as training data for bimanual manipulation skills. By connecting intuitive teleoperation, high-performance robotic hardware and data capture in one integrated workflow, the solution enables AI teams to collect repeatable demonstrations and build scalable robot-learning datasets.
Explore LABS: franka.de/labs
Explore Franka Robotics: franka.de
Together, the two events in Switzerland and Germany highlighted Agile Robots' competitive strength: bridging advanced AI research, reliable robotic platforms and real-world deployment such as industrial automation. For manufacturers, system integrators and AI researchers across APAC, the Group's portfolio provides a scalable pathway from experimentation and development to practical deployment.
About Agile Robots agile-robots.com
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2018, Agile Robots combines AI and robotics for automotive, electronics, healthcare and service applications. Its 3,500+ employees have installed more than 20,000 robotic solutions worldwide.
About Franka Robotics franka.de
Part of Agile Robots since 2023, Franka Robotics develops reference robotic platforms for robotics researchers and embodied AI professionals worldwide.
APAC contact: apac-sales@agile-robots.com
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Agile Robots Brings Physical AI into the Real World - From Industrial Automation to Robot Training Data
Agile Robots Brings Physical AI into the Real World - From Industrial Automation to Robot Training Data
Armstrong Fluid Technology Highlights 'Intelligent Design and Energy-Efficient Technology' at BEX Asia 2026
SINGAPORE, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Armstrong Fluid Technology, a global leader in intelligent, energy-saving fluid-flow and whole-building mechanical solutions, is showcasing its latest HVAC solutions for the Asia-Pacific building sector at BEX Asia, the region's leading green building and sustainability exhibition, this week at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. This year's booth experience centers on a clear, customer-driven theme: intelligent design and energy-efficient technology. Visitors can explore Armstrong solutions at the Canada National Pavilion throughout the show.
As buildings across Asia face increasing performance, efficiency, and decarbonization demands, Armstrong is demonstrating how intelligent design and system-level optimization empower architects, consulting engineers, contractors, and specifiers to deliver more efficient, better-performing HVAC systems.
Intelligent Design
Integrated Designer, a powerful capability within Armstrong's ADEPT selection tool, anchors the Intelligent Design experience, simplifying the selection and sizing of systems and related equipment from a single interface. Visitors will see how integrated selection and system design in one workflow, real-time system performance estimates, and one-click export of equipment schedules and submittal packages reduce manual calculations and support faster, more confident decisions.
Energy-Efficient Technology
Design Envelope Permanent Magnet (DEPM) IVS4380 pumps, Armstrong's system-level optimization technology, anchors the Energy-Efficient Technology experience. HVAC systems spend roughly 90 percent of their operating hours at part load, yet many buildings are still designed around peak-demand assumptions. Design Envelope optimizes entire systems rather than individual components, using sensorless parallel pumping to keep equipment within its preferred operating region as demand shifts through the day. Performance Envelopes with best-efficiency staging versus traditional duty-standby configurations show how redundancy can be right-sized to each building — aligned with ASHRAE guidance, from around 70 percent for typical commercial buildings to up to 100 percent for mission-critical facilities such as data centres. A 3D-printed model of the Design Envelope 4300 will bring the technology to life at the booth.
"Buildings don't run at full load, and systems for them shouldn't be designed as if they do," said Ashok Joshi, Managing Director, India & APAC, Armstrong Fluid Technology. "Integrated Designer and Design Envelope give engineers and building owners a way to right-size their systems from day one, cutting energy use and equipment costs without compromising redundancy or reliability."
Together, these experiences demonstrate how Armstrong's intelligent design and energy-efficient technologies deliver measurable value for architects, consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners across the region. BEX Asia attendees are invited to meet with Armstrong experts for technical discussions, solution demonstrations, and one-to-one performance consultations at the Canada National Pavilion.
About Armstrong Fluid Technology:
Armstrong Fluid Technology is a global leader in intelligent, energy-efficient fluid-flow and whole-building mechanical solutions. With operations worldwide, Armstrong helps organizations eliminate inefficiency, improve system reliability, and reduce operating costs through innovative products and digital solutions. Serving multiple industries, the company is committed to sustainability and aims for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. Learn more at www.armstrongfluidtechnology.com.
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Armstrong Intelligent Solutions Drive Energy-Efficient Building Design
