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Automation and robotics are transforming Australian retail in 2026, from warehouse operations to in-store experiences. Retailers are adopting AI-driven systems, smart checkout technology, and logistics automation to meet rising demand, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. This shift is reshaping how businesses operate and how Australians shop both online and in-store.
OpenAI IPO planning included internal discussions on separating robotics and hardware units from its core AI business. The proposal, reviewed in late 2025, was not implemented. The company continues to operate all divisions while reporting strong revenue growth and expanding presence in the global AI market.
When Harvard scientists first showed the world a soft robotic gripper back in 2011, the demo looked almost unreal. The same device that could lift a raw egg without cracking it could also clamp down on a heavy power drill.…