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A Salem factory made national news recently.

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Agility Robotics led a Washington Post article about the rise of humanoid robots.

The Corvallis-based company expanded into Salem in late 2023, building off Oregon State University research to produce bipedal robots intended for work in warehouses.

“Advancements in robotics that make humanoid designs more capable and affordable are combining with the surge of investment in artificial intelligence to create a new drive to make humanoid robots practical,” the post reported.

Reporter Joe Siess talked to the company last year about their ambitions in Salem. Read his report here.

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Washington man charged in robbery of $200 from downtown Salem bank

Richard K. Gorton, a 75-year-old man from Washington, is accused of robbing a downtown Salem bank last week before laying down on the ground to be arrested. He has a…

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Faster permitting, zoning changes needed to speed new home building in Salem, speaker says

Salem does well compared to many Oregon cities in making housing easier to build, according to Michael Andersen of the Sightline Institute in a Monday presentation to the Salem Area…

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Salem city councilors hope businesses, organizations will pay for commercial air subsidies

Most Salem city councilors indicated Monday they’re unwilling to spend city funds to subsidize a new commercial airline. They’re asking city employees to seek out options for private or other…

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Oregon Gov. Kotek orders state buildings earthquake-proofed to prepare for ‘Big One’

New state buildings must be earthquake-proof and those owned or leased by the state will need to be upgraded by 2060.

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Washington man charged in robbery of $200 from downtown Salem bank

Faster permitting, zoning changes needed to speed new home building in Salem, speaker says

Salem city councilors hope businesses, organizations will pay for commercial air subsidies

Oregon Gov. Kotek orders state buildings earthquake-proofed to prepare for ‘Big One’

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