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Universal Robots debuted its newest robot at Fabtech 2025. The UR8 Long features a compact build and a lengthy 1,750 mm…

Universal Robots debuted its newest robot at Fabtech 2025. The UR8 Long features a compact build and a lengthy 1,750 mm reach, making it useful in applications like welding and pick and place.

Learn about force control in robots and what sets it apart from typical point-to-point programming. This feedback method…

Learn about force control in robots and what sets it apart from typical point-to-point programming. This feedback method can overcome many small irregularities in manufacturing processes.

FANUC, Universal Robots, Kawasaki, and AGT Robotics headlined Fabtech 2025 with advances in welding, plasma cutting, and…

FANUC, Universal Robots, Kawasaki, and AGT Robotics headlined Fabtech 2025 with advances in welding, plasma cutting, and large-scale automation.

QPT introduces MicroDyno, a 1-MHz GaN motor drive platform delivering true sine wave output, precision motion, and…

QPT introduces MicroDyno, a 1-MHz GaN motor drive platform delivering true sine wave output, precision motion, and scalable efficiency for cobots and beyond.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new collaboration between NEURA and Hyundai brings AI-powered humanoid and four-legged robots to challenging…

A new collaboration between NEURA and Hyundai brings AI-powered humanoid and four-legged robots to challenging shipbuilding environments.

Dobot's new CR 30H, Nova 2s, and Dobot Atom robots feature high payloads, precision, and human-like dexterity, expanding…

Dobot's new CR 30H, Nova 2s, and Dobot Atom robots feature high payloads, precision, and human-like dexterity, expanding the company's portfolio of smart, flexible automation.

GuideNOW brings AI and 3D vision to robot guidance, helping manufacturers cut downtime, adapt faster, and reduce waste in…

GuideNOW brings AI and 3D vision to robot guidance, helping manufacturers cut downtime, adapt faster, and reduce waste in dynamic workflows.

Comau unveiled its newest robotic solutions at Automatica 2025, including the MyCo collaborative robot family and the…

Comau unveiled its newest robotic solutions at Automatica 2025, including the MyCo collaborative robot family and the MYMR autonomous mobile robot family.

The new online simulation tool from Universal Robots, UR Studio, enables users to design, simulate, and test robotic…

The new online simulation tool from Universal Robots, UR Studio, enables users to design, simulate, and test robotic applications before deployment.

Neura Robotics unveiled cognitive robotic solutions at Automatica 2025, including its third-generation 4NE1 humanoid…

Neura Robotics unveiled cognitive robotic solutions at Automatica 2025, including its third-generation 4NE1 humanoid robot, MiPA personal assistant robot, and Neuraverse robotics ecosystem.

Comau and Roboze join to deliver speedier, more flexible, accessible, and sustainable automation solutions for on-demand,…

Comau and Roboze join to deliver speedier, more flexible, accessible, and sustainable automation solutions for on-demand, just-in-time production.

Universal Robots has introduced a low-level torque control interface for its entire cobot lineup. This new interface…

Universal Robots has introduced a low-level torque control interface for its entire cobot lineup. This new interface provides developers with direct torque control for cobot joints, making it easier to build advanced AI-driven applications.