Robotics Stock news
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) announced on May 31, 2026, a strategic partnership with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to integrate Azure OpenAI Service into its "FactoryTalk" robotics controller suite. This collaboration aims to enable natural language programming for industrial robots, potentially reducing system commissioning time by 40%. The initiative is positioned to enhance Rockwell's competitive standing in the software--defined manufacturing sector and drive adoption of AI--integrated automation solutions.