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

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

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


News Dec 12, 2025 by David Peterson
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
Robotiq: The Entire Scope of Collaborative Automation at PACK EXPO

Robotiq: The Entire Scope of Collaborative Automation at PACK EXPO

Humans and robots working together. This is the vision of collaborative robotics, but it requires far more than just hardware. Robotiq launched a new palletizing system designed for faster installation.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Strength in Unity: Universal Robots UR+ Ecosystem at PACK EXPO

Strength in Unity: Universal Robots UR+ Ecosystem at PACK EXPO

Robots are a good thing, but robots built around a strong system of integration partners and turn-key solutions to solve nearly every packaging automation challenge? That’s a great thing.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
KUKA Display at PACK EXPO: AMRs and Product Handling Take the Stage

KUKA Display at PACK EXPO: AMRs and Product Handling Take the Stage

KUKA Robotics made a high‑profile showing at PACK EXPO, turning heads with its autonomous mobile robot innovations, unveiling a dual palletizing multi-robot work cell, and more.


News Oct 01, 2025 by David Peterson
FANUC Displays Food-Grade and End-of-Line Robotics at PACK EXPO

FANUC Displays Food-Grade and End-of-Line Robotics at PACK EXPO

Palletizing and food-grade applications were the central theme of FANUC’s PACK EXPO exhibit, providing tailored examples for robotic solutions across the packaging industry.


News Oct 01, 2025 by David Peterson
Force Control | An Adaptive Method of Robotic Navigation

Force Control | An Adaptive Method of Robotic Navigation

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.


Recirculate Disassembly System Gives New Life to Old EV Batteries

Recirculate Disassembly System Gives New Life to Old EV Batteries

With the help of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and a KUKA KR10 industrial robot, the EU-funded project Recirculate has developed a system to disassemble EV batteries for recycling.


News Sep 14, 2025 by Seth Price
Oriental Motor Adds a Full 360° Range of Motion to 3-Axis SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor Adds a Full 360° Range of Motion to 3-Axis SCARA Robots

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.


News Aug 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Having a Ball: Researchers Develop Robot Hand With Spherical Grasp

Having a Ball: Researchers Develop Robot Hand With Spherical Grasp

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.


News Aug 21, 2025 by Seth Price
Robots Have Worked up an Appetite: The Fare? Other Robots

Robots Have Worked up an Appetite: The Fare? Other Robots

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.


News Aug 07, 2025 by Seth Price
HIWIN Welding Robots Deliver Precision and Ease of Use

HIWIN Welding Robots Deliver Precision and Ease of Use

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.


News Aug 01, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Cobod Introduces Multifunctional Robot for 3D Construction Printing

Cobod Introduces Multifunctional Robot for 3D Construction Printing

Take a look at the BOD2 3D gantry printer that can print and spray concrete to build houses and complex structures. The system can also operate multifunctional tools for tasks like sanding and gripping bricks.


News Jul 20, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Dobot Levels Up Human-Robot Collaboration With Power and Precision

Dobot Levels Up Human-Robot Collaboration With Power and Precision

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.


News Jul 16, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Universal Robots Releases UR Studio Online Simulation Tool for Cobots

Universal Robots Releases UR Studio Online Simulation Tool for Cobots

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


News Jul 08, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Guide to Robotic Grippers: From Delicate to Heavy-Duty Handling

Guide to Robotic Grippers: From Delicate to Heavy-Duty Handling

Selecting the right robotic gripper is key to performance. Discover gripping solutions for delicate parts, soft foods, and industrial payloads.


Universal Robots Introduces Direct Torque Control Interface

Universal Robots Introduces Direct Torque Control 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.


News Jun 18, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Oriental Motor Combines Robot Controller and Drivers Into Single Unit

Oriental Motor Combines Robot Controller and Drivers Into Single Unit

Oriental Motor has updated its MRCU series to be able to control up to eight axes from one compact unit that combines the MRC01 robot controller and AZ series drivers.


News Jun 11, 2025 by Seth Price