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Announcing VuePod: turnkey bin picking automation that ships as a product, not a project. -VuePod is a self-contained, self-configuring bin-picking cell built on Apera's proven 4D Vision, and it is available now. -Bin picking that plans and corrects every pick on its own. Apera AI, the vision-guided robotics company behind the industry-trusted 4D Vision, today unveiled VuePod at Automate 2026. The complete bin-picking cell delivers reliable machine tending, without the months of custom design and integration that have defined the industry to date. More headlines. Articles. Automated bin picking has traditionally required a dedicated team, custom design, and machine vision expertise that most integrators lack. VuePod removes the need for in-house bin-picking expertise by planning the entire job: picking strategy, reorientation, and path planning all handled autonomously. That is Agentic Physical AI for the plant floor. "Manufacturers have waited for a drop-in bin-picking cell they can actually install. Not a research project, but a product with a known price, footprint, and performance," said Sina Afrooze, CEO of Apera AI. "VuePod is that product." Built to Run on Day One VuePod ships fully assembled: Apera Vue software, built on Apera's 4D Vision, running on purpose-built hardware. Every detail is engineered around 4D Vision, which closes the feedback loop on robot control, maximizing performance and eliminating surprises. VuePod's performance is demonstrated before it ships, so on-site setup comes down to three steps: Connect: Power, Ethernet, and upstream and downstream PLC signals. Calibrate: Run end-to-end self-calibration at the press of a button. Teach placement: Place a part in the fixture and let VuePod find the placement pose. No robot programming, no gripper tuning, no pick-point teaching for random or structured bins. By design, the launch model supports small-to-medium ferrous metal parts that dominate automotive body shops. A versatile magnetic gripper covers the full range of supported profiles. Wider part support, through additional gripper and actuation configurations, is planned for future releases. "VuePod changes the conversation for our customers," said Calvin Kimura, CTO of Ethos Automation. "Instead of scoping a custom integration, we're deploying a proven product that's been tested, calibrated, and validated before it ever arrives on the plant floor. That's a fundamentally different model, and a much lower-risk path to automation." Automate 2026 attendees can see VuePod running live at Booth 2840. Apply for early access at apera.ai/vuepod. About Apera AI The pioneer in 4D vision for robotic automation, Apera AI makes factories more productive by empowering robots with human-like vision and advanced artificial intelligence, dramatically increasing speed, accuracy, and reliability. Its patented 4D Vision unlocks factory performance, enabling automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and other industrial manufacturers to achieve unmatched levels of productivity, quality, and cost savings. Learn more at?www.apera.ai. About Ethos Automation Ethos Automation designs, builds, and integrates custom automated machines, with expertise spanning manufacturing and prototyping. Learn more at ethosautomation.com.

Apera AI has unveiled VuePod, a self-contained bin-picking automation cell built on its 4D Vision technology, at Automate 2026. The system ships fully assembled and requires no custom integration or machine vision expertise. VuePod autonomously handles picking strategy, reorientation and path planning. Installation involves three steps: connecting power and signals, running self-calibration, and teaching part placement. No robot programming or pick-point teaching is required. The launch model supports small-to-medium ferrous metal parts common in automotive body shops, using a versatile magnetic gripper. The company plans to expand part support through additional gripper configurations in future releases. VuePod is available now, with early access applications open at apera.ai/vuepod. The product represents a shift from custom integration projects to standardised automation deployment.