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Universal Robots Debuts AI Trainer with Real-World Feedback

Universal Robots Debuts AI Trainer with Real-World Feedback

With force-aware learning, UR AI Trainer enables robots to train using real-world data, improving automation performance.


News Apr 02, 2026 by Seth Price
Flexiv Secures Investment to Advance Adaptive Robotics

Flexiv Secures Investment to Advance Adaptive Robotics

New funding will help Flexiv advance force-guided robotics and scale its collaborative robot solutions worldwide.


News Apr 01, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Compact BXI Drives Bring Precision Motion to Robotic Joints

Compact BXI Drives Bring Precision Motion to Robotic Joints

Faulhaber’s BXI Series integrates motor, gearhead, and encoder into a compact drive for precise, high-torque robotic joint movement.


News Mar 30, 2026 by Seth Price
ABB Announces Product Upgrades, Nvidia Partnership, and 2026 Investments

ABB Announces Product Upgrades, Nvidia Partnership, and 2026 Investments

ABB has released a new version of its Symphony Plus DCS, integrated NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio, and announced plans to scale manufacturing and R&D across India.


News Mar 28, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Getting a GRIIP on Physical AI: Vention’s Rapid Operator AI

Getting a GRIIP on Physical AI: Vention’s Rapid Operator AI

Physical AI is a recurring theme in today’s industrial automation. Control.com recently met with Vention’s CEO to gain insights about the company’s newest offering, Rapid Operator AI.


News Mar 26, 2026 by David Peterson
How Do We Improve Uptime in a Faulting Wafer Handling Robot?

How Do We Improve Uptime in a Faulting Wafer Handling Robot?

Learn how to improve wafer handling robot uptime by identifying common faults, optimizing maintenance, and applying practical troubleshooting.


KUKA Expands KR CYBERTECH Lineup With New Payload Robots

KUKA Expands KR CYBERTECH Lineup With New Payload Robots

New KR CYBERTECH models from KUKA increase payload capacity while maintaining compact design and high precision for industrial automation.


News Mar 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
LogiMAT 2026 Preview Highlights Intralogistics Automation Tech

LogiMAT 2026 Preview Highlights Intralogistics Automation Tech

KUKA, Leuze, and Dunkermotoren preview new robotics, sensor, and drive technologies ahead of their intralogistics demonstrations at LogiMAT 2026.


News Mar 14, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Intrinsic and Google Partner to Advance Physical AI Robotics

Intrinsic and Google Partner to Advance Physical AI Robotics

Google and Intrinsic are combining AI and robotics expertise to accelerate development of physical AI systems for industrial automation.


News Mar 11, 2026 by Seth Price
A Legacy of Factory and Motion Control: Mitsubishi Electric Automation

A Legacy of Factory and Motion Control: Mitsubishi Electric Automation

Showcase, manufacturing, repair, and research: Join Control.com for a recap of our team’s recent visit to the US HQ of Mitsubishi Electric Automation, and see where the magic happens.


“KR TITAN ultra Go!” KUKA Expands Heavy-Duty Robot Portfolio

“KR TITAN ultra Go!” KUKA Expands Heavy-Duty Robot Portfolio

KUKA has added two new models to its KR TITAN ultra robot portfolio, expanding the possibilities for heavy-duty automation in automotive, battery, and logistics applications.


News Mar 05, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Vention Gets a GRIIP on Physical AI for Factory Automation

Vention Gets a GRIIP on Physical AI for Factory Automation

Combining NVIDIA foundation models with MachineMotion AI, Vention’s GRIIP brings adaptable, training-free robotics to manufacturing


News Feb 28, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Electromate Announces High-Efficiency Joint for Mobile Robotics

Electromate Announces High-Efficiency Joint for Mobile Robotics

The joint actuator delivers up to 140 Nm of peak torque and supports EtherCAT communication, targeting robotic joints requiring high torque, efficiency, and precision.


News Feb 26, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
KUKA Expands Small Robotics Portfolio With KR AGILUS ultra Series

KUKA Expands Small Robotics Portfolio With KR AGILUS ultra Series

The new small robot combines a payload of up to 16 kg with fast-axis movements, precise positioning, and IP67 protection, enabling use in various demanding, space-constrained applications.


News Feb 12, 2026 by Austin Futrell
AstraZeneca Partners With Multiply Labs on Cell Therapy Robotics

AstraZeneca Partners With Multiply Labs on Cell Therapy Robotics

A new collaboration between AstraZeneca and Multiply Labs explores using modular robotics to boost throughput in cell therapy manufacturing.


News Feb 09, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Ask an Engineer: Universal Robots Shares Four Physical AI Predictions

Ask an Engineer: Universal Robots Shares Four Physical AI Predictions

Physical AI, where technology is applied to real-world devices like robots, is set to have a major impact over the next few years. UR Shares some predictions, along with some exclusive deeper insights.


The Conveyor | January 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | January 2026 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 Feb 05, 2026 by David Peterson
Autotool To Host Automation Tech Day as Part of KUKA Networking Initiative

Autotool To Host Automation Tech Day as Part of KUKA Networking Initiative

KUKA System Partner Autotool will host Automation Tech Day from February 25-26, 2026. The two-day event will serve as an educational networking opportunity with hands-on demonstrations.


News Jan 23, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Creating and Running a Robot Program for a Meca500

Creating and Running a Robot Program for a Meca500

This tutorial explains how the Meca500 executes stored motion programs triggered by a PLC.


Synchronized Motion for Servos | Coordinated Axes

Synchronized Motion for Servos | Coordinated Axes

Coordinating motion in three or more axes is a difficult manual process. For more advanced gantry or articulated robots, this motion type solves the complex calculation of a set of related joints.