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Swarm Robots Provide Contactless Transport for Small Items

Swarm Robots Provide Contactless Transport for Small Items

A lesson from insects opens up possibilities in cooperative transport. Researchers have developed robots that use sound waves to transport objects in mid-air.


News Jul 25, 2025 by Seth Price
Robots Ahoy! Hyundai and NEURA Automate Shipbuilding

Robots Ahoy! Hyundai and NEURA Automate Shipbuilding

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


News Jul 24, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB Upgrades IRB 1200 With Faster Speed and 9 kg Payload

ABB Upgrades IRB 1200 With Faster Speed and 9 kg Payload

The upgraded IRB 1200 robot from ABB delivers 5% faster cycle times, 0.011 mm repeatability, and AI-assisted setup for small-part handling and accuracy tasks.


News Jul 23, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
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
New Fanuc Roboguide V10 Brings VR to Robot Simulation and Planning

New Fanuc Roboguide V10 Brings VR to Robot Simulation and Planning

Fanuc launches Roboguide V10, introducing VR, enhanced CAD support, and a modern interface to redefine 3D robot simulation and offline programming.


News Jul 07, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Bosch Rexroth Updates EcoSafe Modular Safety Fencing Portfolio

Bosch Rexroth Updates EcoSafe Modular Safety Fencing Portfolio

Bosch Rexroth has updated its EcoSafe portfolio of safety fencing components. The redesign focuses on quick installation time and modular flexibility with direct panels, digital planning tools, and an upgraded frame profile.


News Jun 22, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
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
B&R Launches Fast, Open Codian SCARA Robots for Industry Automation

B&R Launches Fast, Open Codian SCARA Robots for Industry Automation

B&R’s new SCARA robots simplify deployment with open mechanics, mapp Robotics software, and platform-agnostic integration for rapid industrial automation.


News Jun 10, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Robotic Hand Features Human-Like Grasp Without Complex Programming

Robotic Hand Features Human-Like Grasp Without 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.


News Jun 07, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Amazon’s Vulcan Robot is Set to Revolutionize Order Fulfillment

Amazon’s Vulcan Robot is Set to Revolutionize Order Fulfillment

Amazon announced that its Vulcan pick-and-stow robots have progressed to beta testing after completing a pilot trial at one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers in Spokane, Washington.


News Jun 02, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Smart Warehousing Gets a Boost from Honeywell & Teradyne

Smart Warehousing Gets a Boost from Honeywell & Teradyne

A new partnership blends Honeywell’s AI-powered WES with Teradyne's robotics for agile, scalable warehouse automation.


News May 28, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Olis App Turns Android Device Into Remote Diagnostic Tool for Robotics

Olis App Turns Android Device Into Remote Diagnostic Tool for Robotics

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.


News May 24, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Automate Highlight Series: Güdel on the Move With Cobots and Air Power

Automate Highlight Series: Güdel on the Move With Cobots and Air Power

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!


News May 22, 2025 by David Peterson
Automate Highlight Series: Oriental Motor Converts Motion Into Robots

Automate Highlight Series: Oriental Motor Converts Motion Into Robots

Oriental Motor's booth illustrated a great example of product evolution beyond motors and servos to robots, all highly customizable with controllers and software that makes the setup much easier.


News May 21, 2025 by David Peterson
AI and Robotics Reshape Textiles and the Performing Arts

AI and Robotics Reshape Textiles and the Performing Arts

Researchers use AI to reverse-engineer fabrics and preserve performing arts, fusing creativity, robotics, and machine learning for global impact.


News May 19, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
FANUC and Inbolt Automate Moving Assembly Lines With Robots

FANUC and Inbolt Automate Moving Assembly Lines With Robots

FANUC robots can now perform tasks on a moving assembly line thanks to Inbolt’s mountable 3D-vision system, powered by AI. The collaboration between the companies’ technology was on display at Automate 2025.


News May 19, 2025 by Seth Price
On Track at Automate 2025: Güdel Rolls Out 7th-Axis Linear Track for Cobots

On Track at Automate 2025: Güdel Rolls Out 7th-Axis Linear Track for Cobots

Güdel has expanded its existing line of 7th-axis linear tracks, this time including one for collaborative and small industrial robots. The new Cobomover gives robots an additional 5 m of working range.


News May 16, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Autonomous Robots Install Solar Panels 3 Times Faster

Autonomous Robots Install Solar Panels 3 Times Faster

Rosendin demonstrated its autonomous robotic solar panel installation system at a massive solar farm in Texas.


News May 09, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Meet Iggy Rob: Igus’ Low-Cost Humanoid Robot With a Lust for Life

Meet Iggy Rob: Igus’ Low-Cost Humanoid Robot With a Lust for Life

Igus’ new low-cost humanoid robot, Iggy Rob, is made up of the company’s collaborative robot arms and AMR. Iggy Rob can be used in industrial, service, and transportation applications and costs just under $55,000.


News May 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
KUKA Releases iiQWorks Engineering Suite for Total Robot Automation

KUKA Releases iiQWorks Engineering Suite for Total Robot Automation

The iiQWorks engineering suite enables offline programming and simulation of KUKA robots. The software is designed to speed up and simplify robotic automation at all steps.


News May 07, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich