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LogiMAT 2023 was the largest ever, with companies from around the globe showcasing their latest automation technology for…

LogiMAT 2023 was the largest ever, with companies from around the globe showcasing their latest automation technology for greater speed and efficiency in intralogistics and process management.

AMP Robotics has announced the release of its latest AI and computer vision-backed automated recycling technologies to…

AMP Robotics has announced the release of its latest AI and computer vision-backed automated recycling technologies to help material recovery facilities improve process workflows.

A recently common term applied to systems of standardized robot grippers is an ‘ecosystem,’ but what does this…

A recently common term applied to systems of standardized robot grippers is an ‘ecosystem,’ but what does this actually mean, and what are some examples of implementation in manufacturing industries?

COVAL has launched a new series of intelligent vacuum grippers capable of use in Industry 4.0-capable facilities, giving…

COVAL has launched a new series of intelligent vacuum grippers capable of use in Industry 4.0-capable facilities, giving manufacturers more versatile gripping solutions.

While robotic "mind control" is still very early in development, a fully-integrated brain-machine interface would result…

While robotic "mind control" is still very early in development, a fully-integrated brain-machine interface would result in having a thought acted out in real life just by merely thinking of it.

ProMat 2023 has come to an end. What technologies made an appearance on the show floor that are helping shape the future…

ProMat 2023 has come to an end. What technologies made an appearance on the show floor that are helping shape the future of smart warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing operations?

ABB has begun the expansion to its North American robotics headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, strengthening its…

ABB has begun the expansion to its North American robotics headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, strengthening its commitment to the Americas market and accelerating the development of the "next generation" of robots.

OMRON Automation now offers a PLC function block-based cobot palletizing solution that aims to help machine operators…

OMRON Automation now offers a PLC function block-based cobot palletizing solution that aims to help machine operators speed up deployment and boost productivity in manufacturing environments.

Scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed an octopus-inspired soft robot model that is…

Scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed an octopus-inspired soft robot model that is accurate in design and control.

ETH Zürich has developed a method to move small amounts of fluid using ultrasonic energy, giving micro-scale robots…

ETH Zürich has developed a method to move small amounts of fluid using ultrasonic energy, giving micro-scale robots untapped capabilities in and outside of the laboratory.

Siemens and 80 Acres Farms have joined forces to bring artificial intelligence, robotics, and other automation…

Siemens and 80 Acres Farms have joined forces to bring artificial intelligence, robotics, and other automation technologies to nontraditional farming practices to increase efficiency and sustainability of food production.

Choosing the right robot gripper can be a daunting task, especially when a gripper that is fully controllable and is able…

Choosing the right robot gripper can be a daunting task, especially when a gripper that is fully controllable and is able to grip small, delicate components is needed. Enter Schunk’s new EGK smart gripper.

Sending robots to space is not without its challenges, but unlike humans, robots don't have biological needs and can be…

Sending robots to space is not without its challenges, but unlike humans, robots don't have biological needs and can be used in dangerous tasks. To advance space robotics, SpaceWerx and NASA have awarded contracts to PickNik Robotics.

Rice University scientists have created “necrobots,” a particularly creepy method where dead spiders are used to grip…

Rice University scientists have created “necrobots,” a particularly creepy method where dead spiders are used to grip delicate objects.

The latest innovations in autonomous mobile robot vehicle technology were displayed at the AMR and Logistics Week 2022…

The latest innovations in autonomous mobile robot vehicle technology were displayed at the AMR and Logistics Week 2022 show and included presentations from Boston Dynamics and Amazon Robotics, certification program expansions from InOrbit, and faster handling from OTTO Motors.

KUKA and Roboception have partnered to bring AI to bin picking, creating a 3D vision system that helps identify objects…

KUKA and Roboception have partnered to bring AI to bin picking, creating a 3D vision system that helps identify objects accurately before AI is used to pick and place them.  

Copia reduces the strain of backing up automation code on the factory floor with their latest software release…

Copia reduces the strain of backing up automation code on the factory floor with their latest software release DeviceLink. This automated backup software makes use of the Git workflow and backup running code automatically.

Take a look at some of the International Manufacturing Technology Show’s (IMTS’s) most exciting exhibits, including…

Take a look at some of the International Manufacturing Technology Show’s (IMTS’s) most exciting exhibits, including Universal Robots’ UR20, OnRobot’s D:PLOY, and FANUC’s CR cobots!

SICK announced the release of its Inspector P62x sensor and Nova app solution that will perform tasks such as quality…

SICK announced the release of its Inspector P62x sensor and Nova app solution that will perform tasks such as quality assurance and inspection.