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Robust.AI expands Carter cobot’s capabilities for multi-function warehouse automation

April 23, 2025 · Robust.AI expanded capabilities for its Carter cobot platform, transforming the system into a multi-functional offering with picking, transport and delivery workflows.

Kollmorgen introduces new SFD-M multi-turn encoder

April 22, 2025 · Kollmorgen’s fourth generation multi-turn smart feedback sensor offers high-resolution absolute multi-turn encoding without requiring a battery to store positioning when turned off.

Yale Lift Truck adds pedestrian awareness camera to Reliant operator assist lineup

April 22, 2025 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies added a pedestrian awareness camera system to its Reliant portfolio of operator alert and assist technologies for further warehouse safety support.

Agility Robotics announces new features, capabilities for Digit humanoid robot

April 21, 2025 · Agility Robotics announced several new features for its Digit humanoid robot, showcasing expanded battery life, docking and safety enhancements at ProMat 2025.

Simbe Tally inventory AMR deployed for Theisen’s

April 21, 2025 · Simbe Robotics deployed its Tally inventory-scanning AMR at three of Theisen’s Home, Farm, & Auto retail stores in the Midwest to help improve product availability and pricing.

Cosmic Robotics raises $4 million for AI-powered robots

April 19, 2025 · Cosmic Robotics raised $4 million for AI-powered mobile manipulation robots designed to help reduce labor shortages and accelerate solar utility infrastructure construction.

Peak Technologies opens new global headquarters

April 18, 2025 · Peak Technologies new global headquarters in Littleton, Mass. features technology demonstration center for AMRs, exoskeletons, scan tunnels, drones, and AI-powered machine vision.

ABB to consider spinning off Robotics division

April 17, 2025 · ABB will launch a process to propose a spin off of its Robotics division at its 2026 Annual General Meeting. Separately listed trading would start Q2 of 2026.

Remedy Scientific to automate soil decontamination

April 16, 2025 · Environmental remediation automation startup Remedy Scientific is introducing technology to automate soil decontamination, cleaning up land for redevelopment.

Fizyr, Cognibotics, Zivid unveil new automated bin picking system

April 16, 2025 · A new bin picking system combining Cognibotics’ HKM1800 robot arm, Zivid’s 2+R series 3D camera, and Fizyr’s PANOPTICTM computer vision software was unveiled.

Meili Robots launches Code License for fleet management system

April 15, 2025 · With a new Code License offering, system integrators, enterprise software providers, and end users can run the Meili fleet management system entirely on their own infrastructure.

Automate 2025: Tolomatic to showcase linear servo actuators

April 15, 2025 · Tolomatic will showcase its latest IMA and IMA-S linear servo actuators designed for food and beverage, automotive manufacturing at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

Boost Warehouse Throughput by up to 30% with Zebra’s AMR-assisted Picking Solution

April 15, 2025 · Discover how Zebra Symmetry™ Fulfillment is redefining efficiency by reducing variable costs, increasing throughput, and optimizing the utilization of both robots and human workers. Learn how your warehouse can operate smarter—with fewer robots and faster profits.

How Zebra’s Team Intelligence Cuts Fulfillment Costs and Boosts Throughput

April 15, 2025 · Discover how Zebra’s Team Intelligence and Symmetry™ software work together to reduce fulfillment costs, increase throughput, and transform warehouse operations with smarter, more efficient robotic workflows.

Igus to introduce ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot

April 14, 2025 · With 277 new motion plastics components introduced in 2025, igus is marking global growth and sustainability initiatives, including a new ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot.

Boston Dynamics Stretch unloads shipping containers for DHL

April 11, 2025 · To help meet the needs of its customers, DHL Supply Chain partnered with Boston Dynamics to develop Stretch, a mobile manipulation robot for loading dock case handling.

Cartken launches Cartken Hauler autonomous robot for indoor, outdoor material handling

April 9, 2025 · Cartken launched its Hauler autonomous robot for indoor and outdoor material handling, capable of carrying goods across multiple environments and surfaces.

Hyundai to deploy Boston Dynamics humanoids, quadrupeds

April 7, 2025 · At a Boston Dynamics town hall meeting, Hyundai Motor Group announced it will deploy tens of thousands of Atlas humanoids and Spot quadrupeds to expand manufacturing collaboration.

Toyota merges Bastian Solutions and viastore North America

April 3, 2025 · Toyota Industries Corporation recently merged viastore’s North American pallet material handling offerings with Bastian Solutions automation integration capabilities.

Photoneo releases PhoXi control & firmware update 1.14

April 2, 2025 · Photoneo releases PhoXi control & firmware update 1.14, with updates that can increase accuracy for pick-and-place robot arms and AGV navigation.

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