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.
Robotics Factory adds five startups to its residency pilot cohort
ESTAT Actuation, KEF Robotics, Thiopoly, Thorne Baby, and Piximo make up the Robotics Factory’s first resident cohort.
RIOS Intelligent Machines raises Series B funding, starts rolling out Mission Control
RIOS has gotten investment from Yamaha and others to continue developing machine vision-driven robotics for manufacturers.
Cambrian Robotics obtains seed funding to provide vision for complex tasks
Cambrian will use the funding to continue its mission of giving industrial robots human-level capabilities for complex tasks.
Reshape Automation aims to reduce barriers of robotics adoption
Reshape is launching an end-to-end platform for customers to discover, design, purchase, and get support for automation projects.
RobCo raises $42.5M for automation for small, midsize manufacturers
RobCo develops flexible robotic hardware kits for various applications in SME manufacturing, including machine loading and palletizing.
Rainbow Robotics, Schaeffler, KETI to jointly develop mobile dual-armed robots
Rainbow Robotics, KETI, and Schaeffler will develop robots and the corresponding operation technologies for manufacturers.
10 cobots guarantee ‘just in time’ manufacture of gearboxes
Gearbox manufacturer SEAT Componentes integrated 10 cobots from Universal Robots using only internal resources.
Flexxbotics teams up with Vention to release combined machine tending offering
The companies say that customers benefit from the combination of Flexxbotics’ robot machine tending system with Vention’s MAP offering.
Top 5 robotics trends for 2024, according to the IFR
The IFR has cited technology trends including the rise of generative AI, mobile manipulation, and humanoid robots for 2024.
Automotive industry likely to continue leading robotics growth, says A3
The automotive industry will keep driving North American robotics adoption despite the current economic slowdown, according to A3.
2023 robot orders down 30% from 2022 in North America, according to A3
North American robot orders declined across 2023 in comparison to record-setting sales in 2021 and 2022, but A3 expects a midyear turnaround.
KUKA unveils KR FORTEC industrial robot
KUKA says that with the KR FORTEC industrial robot arm, it hopes to deliver versatility with a smaller footprint than its previous robots.
10 startups selected for MassRobotics Accelerator
The first recipients of funding in the MassRobotics and MassTech accelerator program discussed their innovative projects.
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid handle automotive struts
Atlas demonstrates the ability to pick up and move heavy automotive parts.
Cobot creates ‘cell manufacturing dream’ for plastics thermoformer
Plastics contract manufacturer deploys UR10e trimming cobot for a fraction of the cost and lead time of a CNC machine.
Accenture, Mujin form robotics integration joint venture
New venture Accenture Alpha Automation is located in Japan and focuses on robotics for manufacturing and logistics applications.
igus launches double-shaft stepper motor for robot precision
igus said its new motor for drylin linear axes is a space-saving and cost-effective drive for two mechanical loads.
ARM Institute signs $35.4M DoD agreement to continue supporting U.S. manufacturing
The ARM Institute has funding from the Defense Department to continue its robotics and workforce development programs for another five years.