igus announced 247 new products, including a low-cost mobile manipulator and AI-based tools for configuring systems.
Rockwell Automation partners with Microsoft on three projects
Rockwell and Microsoft plan to jointly provide systems for factory design, real-to-simulation digitization, and cloud management.
Flexiv Robotics improves sanding efficiency for shutter company, sorts recyclables
Flexiv Robotics said its Rizon 4 arm increased sanding efficiency for EsVata, and its Grav Enhanced gripper can aid recycling efforts.
PUDU T300 marks Pudu’s move from service to industrial robots
Pudu Robotics has designed the PUDU T300 to operate in narrow aisles and to be able to carry up to 300 kg in payload.
Yaskawa MOTOMAN NEXT robots run on Wind River Linux, NVIDIA Jetson
Yaskawa said its new robot can autonomously adapt to the environment and make judgments with advanced AI.
March 2024 robotics investments total $642M
March 2024 robotics funding was buoyed by significant investment into software and drone suppliers.
Sanctuary AI enters strategic relationship with Magna to build embodied AI robots
Magna International’s relationship with Sanctuary is threefold: as an investor, a contract manufacturer, and an end user.
Collaborative Robotics raises $100M in Series B for mysterious mobile manipulator
Collaborative Robotics has raised $100M to commercialize its cobot, starting with automating warehouse operations.
Digital Transformation Forum to help manufacturers boost competitiveness, efficiency
The Digital Transformation Forum will feature speakers from MIT, Lockheed Martin, Deloitte, and other leading organizations.
Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry
Lack of onshore garment manufacturing is both a national security risk and a lost business opportunity. Robotic sewing could be the answer.
NEURA and Omron Robotics partner to offer cognitive factory automation
NEURA Robotics and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies say their strategic alliance will make cognitive systems ‘plug and play.’
Southwest Research Institute to make robot programming more user friendly with SWORD
The Southwest Research Institute offers the SwRI Workbench for Offline Robotics Development for motion-planning applications.
Delta Electronics demonstrates digital twin, power systems at GTC
Delta Electronics has developed digital twins with NVIDIA for designing and managing industrial automation and AI data centers.
RoboticsCareer.org adds functionality from ARM Institute to address manufacturing skills gap
RoboticsCareer.org has gotten a refresh to help build interest in manufacturing careers and to connect talent with companies.
ASTM International names new president, continues robotics standards work
ASTM International, which develops standards for robot and other technologies, named Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as its president.
Cirtronics and panelists to map routes to successful commercialization at Robotics Summit
Cirtronics and other robotics industry experts will discuss how to build commercial products at the Robotics Summit & Expo.
Mobile Industrial Robots launches MiR1200 autonomous pallet jack
Mobile Industrial Robots has applied NVIDIA AI for pallet detection and obstacle avoidance in the MiR1200 Pallet Jack.
Teradyne’s Ujjwal Kumar to keynote Robotics Summit & Expo
Kumar has scaled businesses at major multinationals during his career, including General Motors, General Electric, and Honeywell.
Odense Robotics culture of collaboration can overcome economic challenges, says CEO
Odense Robotics is continuing to grow despite downturns because of its culture of collaboration, says its CEO.
Mercedes-Benz testing Apollo humanoid
Mercedes is exploring how to use Apptronik’s humanoid for automating some low-skill, physically challenging tasks.
ABB expands robot production and training in Auburn Hills, Mich.
ABB said its updated U.S. headquarters will support customers in packaging and logistics, food and beverage, construction, healthcare, and electric vehicles.
Schneider Electric unveils new Lexium cobots at MODEX 2024
Schneider Electric unveils Lexium cobots at MODEX 2024, offering high-speed motion, 130 axe control, and cost-effective pricing, utilizing EcoStruxure architecture for collaborative data flow.