Stanford University opens Robotics Center, unites robot expertise under one roof
December 3, 2024
The new Stanford Robotics Center opened on November 1, bringing together the University’s robotics researchers under one roof for research, education and collaboration.
Flexiv unveils Elements Series 3 adaptive robot control system update
December 2, 2024
Flexiv announced the launch of Elements Series 3, the latest update of its adaptive robot control system allowing for simpler robotic application development and simulation.
A3 President Jeff Burnstein pens letter to Donald Trump to support U.S. manufacturing, automation
November 22, 2024
A3 President Jeff Burnstein wrote to President-Elect Donald Trump to ask the incoming administration to support U.S. manufacturing, automation and high-paying jobs.
MassRobotics, Chewy launch CHAMP Challenge to drive innovation in robotics for warehouse automation
November 21, 2024
MassRobotics and Chewy announced the launch of the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, inviting developers to tackle pressing picking issues in warehouse automation.
Pickle Robot closes $50 million Series B, secures 30+ new order for Unload robots
November 20, 2024
Pickle Robot closed on a $50 million Series B funding round and secured over 30 orders for the company’s Unload Systems to utilize automation to unload trucks.
FANUC introduces M-950iA industrial robot with up to 500 kg payload capability
November 19, 2024
FANUC introduced its new M-950iA heavyweight industrial robot, capable of lifting up to 500 kg and capable of working in tight workspaces with wide-range motion and precision.
Agility Robotics to deploy humanoids with Schaeffler Group
November 15, 2024
Schaeffler Group has made a minority investment in Agility Robotics. The companies announced at Web Summit that Schaeffler will deploy Digit humanoid mobile manipulation robots.
NVIDIA unveils humanoid AI and simulation tools at CoRL
November 6, 2024
NVIDIA shared Project GR00T’s six new humanoid learning workflows, Cosmos tokenizers, and NeMo Curator AI development tools at the Conference for Robot Learning in Munich, Germany.
PACK EXPO 2024: Doosan Robotics showcases high-payload collaborative robots
November 4, 2024
Doosan Robotics announced it will showcase its high payload collaborative robots at several partner booths during PACK EXPO 2024 in Chicago.
Mitsubishi Electric launches MELFA RV-12CRL robot arm
November 2, 2024
The new MELFA RV-12CRL vertical articulated robot arm for machine tending, case packing, and pick-and-place has the largest reach in Mitsubishi Electric’s low-cost series.
OSARO unveils AutoModel AI-powered order fulfillment robots
November 1, 2024
OSARO released AutoModel AI-powered order fulfillment robots, an advancement in its SightWorks perception platform to adapt to new products in fulfillment centers in real time.
ABB launches RB 1000i-S paint atomizer for robot arms
October 30, 2024
Automotive paint shops can reduce their CO2 and VOC emissions and improve efficiency, sustainability with ABB’s new 1000i-S paint atomizer on new robots or through an upgrade kit.
Special Focus Issue
Robots picking and packing with precision
October 29, 2024
In this Special Focus issue, examine how different types of robots and automation systems are involved in multiple phases of warehouse operations, including picking, packing and packaging.
Rethink Robotics redefines cobots once again
October 23, 2024
Chris Harbert, Greg McEntyre, and Julia Astrid Riemenschneider of Rethink Robotics describe the relaunched company’s new focus on cobots that can adapt to changing workflows.
How Prime Robotics’ Advanced Pallet Station makes picking efficient
October 19, 2024
Advanced Pallet Station from Prime Robotics strives to find the balance between humans and robots to optimize picking processes with single and multi-sku pallets.
OnRobot gets a grip on robot end-of-arm tooling with D:Ploy
October 18, 2024
Powered by its D:Ploy automated robot application software platform and standardized grippers, OnRobot wants to make end-of-arm tooling switches and application changes easier.
Robust.AI launches new Carter Pro collaborative mobile robot
October 16, 2024
Robust.AI launched the Carter Pro collaborative mobile robot. The cobot combines AI and interaction models to create new levels of human-robot collaboration.
Formant, Slalom partner to help companies accelerate automation adoption
October 16, 2024
Formant and Slalom announced a partnership to help companies accelerate the automate adoption. The companies will also demo their “Robot Corral” at RoboBusiness 2024.
Bota Systems launches SensONE T80 force-torque sensor for heavy payloads on cobots
October 15, 2024
Bota Systems launched its new new SensONE T80 force-torque sensor, optimizing collaborative robots for heavy payloads, handling up to 80 Nm of torque.
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October 7, 2024
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