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Purdue University researchers have found inspiration in a common child’s toy: fidget poppers. The toy’s bistable…

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.

Humans and robots working together. This is the vision of collaborative robotics, but it requires far more than just…

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.

Robots are a good thing, but robots built around a strong system of integration partners and turn-key solutions to solve…

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.

KUKA Robotics made a high‑profile showing at PACK EXPO, turning heads with its autonomous mobile robot innovations,…

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.

Palletizing and food-grade applications were the central theme of FANUC’s PACK EXPO exhibit, providing tailored…

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.

With the help of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and a KUKA KR10 industrial robot, the EU-funded project…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take a look at the BOD2 3D gantry printer that can print and spray concrete to build houses and complex structures. The…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oriental Motor has updated its MRCU series to be able to control up to eight axes from one compact unit that combines the…

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.

Researchers have developed a robotic hand that features human-like dexterity without the need for complex programming,…

Researchers have developed a robotic hand that features human-like dexterity without the need for complex programming, thanks to the use of compliant materials.

Olis Robotics has developed an Android app that offers fast, hardware-free remote diagnostics for automation cells,…

Olis Robotics has developed an Android app that offers fast, hardware-free remote diagnostics for automation cells, cutting downtime and costly service calls. The app made its debut at Automate 2025.

At Automate 2025, Universal Robots unveiled its fastest cobot yet: the UR15. The UR15 is designed to boost speed,…

At Automate 2025, Universal Robots unveiled its fastest cobot yet: the UR15. The UR15 is designed to boost speed, precision, and AI integration in automation-heavy industries.

Güdel was all about motion at Automate, featuring the new CoboMover, a 7th-axis linear cobot track, and a set of…

Güdel was all about motion at Automate, featuring the new CoboMover, a 7th-axis linear cobot track, and a set of incredible air bearings, which allowed one person to move a 6,300 lb robot easily!