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Introducing the RebelMove Pro: A New Cost-Effective AMR From Igus

Introducing the RebelMove Pro: A New Cost-Effective AMR From Igus

Igus has branded the RebelMove Pro as a low-cost AMR for manufacturing and logistics. The new robot operates at speeds up to 2 m/s, carries payloads up to 250 kg, and tows payloads up to 900 kg.


News Dec 07, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Autonomous Machinery Boosts Agriculture at Agritechnica 2025

Autonomous Machinery Boosts Agriculture at Agritechnica 2025

Take a look at the latest cost-cutting, sustainability-boosting automated agricultural technologies aiming to help shape the future of farming.


News Nov 30, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Releases Laser Measurement Sensor for Reliable Object Detection

Banner Releases Laser Measurement Sensor for Reliable Object Detection

The compact Q20-2 infrared laser sensor utilizes time-of-flight, IO-Link, and LED alignment technologies for easy-to-use, accurate measurement up to three meters.


News Nov 19, 2025 by Seth Price
Turning a New Page: AI Robots Help Libraries Rewrite Workflow

Turning a New Page: AI Robots Help Libraries Rewrite Workflow

Techman’s AI mobile robot automates book retrieval in Taiwan’s libraries, boosting accuracy, reducing repetitive tasks, and enhancing customer service.


News Nov 18, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Tutorial: Driving a Mecademic Industrial Robot with a Rockwell PLC

Tutorial: Driving a Mecademic Industrial Robot with a Rockwell PLC

Learn how to drive a compact Meca500 industrial 6-axis robot with a CompactLogix PLC over an Ethernet connection, transferring direct TCP set points in joint and world coordinate systems.


Pneumatically Actuated Exoskeleton Aims To Reduce Workplace Injuries

Pneumatically Actuated Exoskeleton Aims To Reduce Workplace Injuries

Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington have created the Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton (PASE), reducing muscle usage by 22% during lifting activities.


News Nov 14, 2025 by Seth Price
A New Way to Robot: A Teach Pendant Feel With Structured Text Language

A New Way to Robot: A Teach Pendant Feel With Structured Text Language

Meet the Meca500 6-axis arm, a robot known for its ultra-high precision and compact footprint. Learn how to use the web server for programming and 6-axis jogging with a structured text interface.


A Look at Festo’s “Gantry Palletizer in a Box” for Cost-Effective Automation

A Look at Festo’s “Gantry Palletizer in a Box” for Cost-Effective Automation

The FPaKit is an all-in-one gantry system designed to simplify palletizing. The kits feature predesigned and configured Festo hardware and software and are available in standard and customizable setups.


News Nov 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
The Conveyor | October 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | October 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Nov 04, 2025 by David Peterson
Safe2Link System Enhances Mobile Robot Safety and Control

Safe2Link System Enhances Mobile Robot Safety and Control

The Anybus Safe2Link from HMS Networks centralizes safety control for mobile robots, offering TÜV-certified SIL 3 and PLe/Cat. 4 protection.


News Nov 04, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Researchers Develop “Brainless” Rubber Band-Powered Robots

Researchers Develop “Brainless” Rubber Band-Powered Robots

Not all robots need fancy sensors or fast computing. Harvard researchers have developed a robot that operates without a brain; instead, the robot utilizes a motor and some rubber bands.


News Oct 31, 2025 by Seth Price
Elite Robots Integrates 3D Scanning Into Inspection Process

Elite Robots Integrates 3D Scanning Into Inspection Process

A new 3D scanning robot from Elite Robots streamlines industrial inspections, improving accuracy and reducing manual labor in manufacturing.


News Oct 29, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
From Press to Pallet: Smart AMR Boosts Print Productivity

From Press to Pallet: Smart AMR Boosts Print Productivity

MoviĜo’s Ŝharko5HH AMR, built for HP Indigo presses, automates cart and trolley handling to improve efficiency in print shops.


News Oct 28, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
AutoStore Seeks To Cut Costs and Increase Efficiency in Warehouses

AutoStore Seeks To Cut Costs and Increase Efficiency in Warehouses

The company’s Fall 2025 product launch includes new hardware and updated software designed to enhance warehouse automation.


How Do You Stack Up? A Look Into Robotic Palletizing

How Do You Stack Up? A Look Into Robotic Palletizing

Explore the art of automated palletizing and the different ways you can accelerate the packaging process using PLC and robotic controls.


Introducing Sherpa Mecha, an AI-Powered Humanoid Engineered for Manufacturing

Introducing Sherpa Mecha, an AI-Powered Humanoid Engineered for Manufacturing

Ati Motors’ Sherpa Mecha is a customizable humanoid robot on wheels, capable of a wide range of manufacturing tasks, including machine tending, bin handling, and part inspection.


News Oct 19, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Researchers Play With Fidget Poppers To Advance Soft Robotics

Researchers Play With Fidget Poppers To Advance Soft Robotics

Purdue University researchers have found inspiration in a common child’s toy: fidget poppers. The toy’s bistable actuation has been applied to robot grippers and legs for use in challenging environments.


News Oct 18, 2025 by Seth Price
Compact Yet Capable: The UR18 Robot Steps Up Industrial Tasks

Compact Yet Capable: The UR18 Robot Steps Up Industrial Tasks

The UR18 robot delivers 18 kg payloads with a compact design, smart motion control, and enhanced safety for high-speed industrial automation.


News Oct 16, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Curtin Partners with Uncharted AI for Robotic Mars Missions

Curtin Partners with Uncharted AI for Robotic Mars Missions

Using AI, LiDAR, and radar tech, Curtin and Uncharted AI are pioneering autonomous systems for coordinated Mars missions and terrestrial applications.


News Oct 13, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Newton Project Advances Open Robotics Simulation

Newton Project Advances Open Robotics Simulation

Newton joins the Linux Foundation to accelerate physics-based simulation through open-source development and GPU-powered computing.


News Oct 13, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida