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Robotics 24/7 launches Executive Advisory Board featuring industry leaders to drive robotics innovation

January 5, 2026 · Inaugural, 12-member board features CEOs, VPs and company founders

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2026 robotics and automation predictions: Top trends transforming global industries

December 22, 2025 · AI, AMR and humanoid advancements highlight industry leaders’ predictions

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2025 Robotics Applications Conference agenda

September 2, 2025 · Join industry experts for the virtual event on September 17

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2025 Robotics Applications Conference announces session, speaker lineup

August 18, 2025 · RAC ’25 one-day, virtual event will take place on September 17

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ASTM International Unveils Roadmap for Digitalization of the Construction Industry

October 12, 2023 · The standards organization has identified key challenges to adoption of transformative technologies.

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ASTM International Developing Standards for Testing Robot Assembly

September 11, 2023 · International standards organization is working with NIST and looking for manufacturer input.

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ASTM International Receives ARM Institute Funding to Develop Robotics Technology Roadmap

September 6, 2023 · International standards body ASTM and public-private partnership ARM will also collaborate on a workshop.

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Exo Games 2023 Winners Announced by ASTM International and University of Central Lancashire

August 25, 2023 · The inaugural exoskeleton competition expanded student expertise and involved ASTM standards and physical challenges.

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ARM Institute Funds Eight Member Projects to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

August 25, 2023 · The public-private consortium announced the projects that it has chosen for developing and applying robotics and AI to manufacturing challenges.

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ASTM International Proposes Test Method for Legged Robots

July 20, 2023 · New F45.06 subcommittee proposes standards to evaluate the stability of quadrupeds, humanoids, and other legged robots.

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Robot Safety Experts Outline Updates to Key Industrial Safety Standards

May 31, 2023 · Safety is a key factor that developers, integrators, and users must consider for different types of robots.

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ASTM International Launches New Subcommittee on Legged Robotics

May 18, 2023 · The new F45.06 subcommittee will focus on test and performance standards for these unique types of robots.

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ASTM International Gives Roger Bostelman Award of Merit for Volunteer Work in Exoskeleton Standards Development

May 5, 2023 · Dr. Bostelman has also been named an ASTM Fellow for his contributions to standards efforts for robotics and exosuits.

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ASTM Committee F45 on Robotics Completes Spring Meetings, Announces New Work Items and Focus Areas

May 1, 2023 · The F45 Committee on Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems is looking for more participants in its standards efforts.

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‘Wohlers Report 2023’ Finds Double Digit Growth Continuing in Additive Manufacturing

April 2, 2023 · Wohlers Associates analyzed 10 industry sectors and found 18.3% revenue growth, especially in aerospace and construction.

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