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CMU’s SonicBoom uses contact microphones to help robots detect and harvest fruit in unstructured farm environments…

CMU’s SonicBoom uses contact microphones to help robots detect and harvest fruit in unstructured farm environments where vision-based systems struggle.

Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled…

Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled in six axes for applications like metrology, photonics, and micro-assembly.

Honeywell and Stereolabs pair stereoscopic 3D vision with SwiftDecoder barcode scanning to enhance logistics,…

Honeywell and Stereolabs pair stereoscopic 3D vision with SwiftDecoder barcode scanning to enhance logistics, manufacturing, and warehouse automation.

Oriental Motor has added two new SCARA robots to its existing OVR small robot series, bringing a full 360° range of…

Oriental Motor has added two new SCARA robots to its existing OVR small robot series, bringing a full 360° range of motion to applications needing precision and space efficiency.

Yale University researchers have developed a robot hand that can grasp and rotate objects in a spherical motion,…

Yale University researchers have developed a robot hand that can grasp and rotate objects in a spherical motion, simplifying manipulation in small spaces and unstructured environments.

Learn how Cosmic Buildings and ABB are using onsite, automated construction to change how homes are built and build…

Learn how Cosmic Buildings and ABB are using onsite, automated construction to change how homes are built and build industry-wide resilience.

New U.S. facilities from FANUC and Yaskawa aim to expand robot production, create jobs, and enhance supply chain resilience.

New U.S. facilities from FANUC and Yaskawa aim to expand robot production, create jobs, and enhance supply chain resilience.

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to…

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

Strategic alliances bring automation, AI, and smart storage solutions to modernize warehouse workflows and boost productivity.

Strategic alliances bring automation, AI, and smart storage solutions to modernize warehouse workflows and boost productivity.

Banner Engineering has released a new I/O touch display and controller for bin picking, an M12 D-code to RJ45 bulkhead…

Banner Engineering has released a new I/O touch display and controller for bin picking, an M12 D-code to RJ45 bulkhead connector to bring Ethernet to cabinets, and a 77 GHz radar sensor for mobile applications.

Columbia University researchers have opened the door to robotic self-assembly and repair. Robots can now “consume”…

Columbia University researchers have opened the door to robotic self-assembly and repair. Robots can now “consume” other robots and robot parts in a process called Robot Metabolism.

LBR 500 from Anscer Robotics replaces bulky forklifts with agile, sensor-driven cart handling in tight warehouse and…

LBR 500 from Anscer Robotics replaces bulky forklifts with agile, sensor-driven cart handling in tight warehouse and logistics spaces.

Walker S2 swaps its battery without human help, keeping humanoid robots charged, safe, and productive on the factory floor.

Walker S2 swaps its battery without human help, keeping humanoid robots charged, safe, and productive on the factory floor.

KEB’s size 04 permanent magnet brake delivers 3.5 Nm torque in a compact 28.6 mm package, ideal for robotics, medical,…

KEB’s size 04 permanent magnet brake delivers 3.5 Nm torque in a compact 28.6 mm package, ideal for robotics, medical, and servo systems.

HIWIN’s welding robot systems include hardware and software designed to bring high levels of precision, long-term…

HIWIN’s welding robot systems include hardware and software designed to bring high levels of precision, long-term durability, and simple setup and operation to industrial welding applications.

New research gives robots human-like touch, adaptive mobility, and micro-scale inspection skills to tackle industrial and…

New research gives robots human-like touch, adaptive mobility, and micro-scale inspection skills to tackle industrial and infrastructure challenges.

Vue 9.50 uses AI-powered 4D vision to enhance bin picking, automate calibration, and reduce downtime in robotic work cells.

Vue 9.50 uses AI-powered 4D vision to enhance bin picking, automate calibration, and reduce downtime in robotic work cells.

SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded…

SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded out its collaborative robot grippers with two new tool changer types.

A lesson from insects opens up possibilities in cooperative transport. Researchers have developed robots that use sound…

A lesson from insects opens up possibilities in cooperative transport. Researchers have developed robots that use sound waves to transport objects in mid-air.