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Appetronix developing robotic Asian, Mexican quick-service restaurant offerings

July 4, 2025 · Utilizing Viam’s advanced AI and automation platform, Appetronix is developing two new autonomous food quick-service restaurants in Asian and Mexican cuisine.

Chewy, MassRobotics announce winners of 2025 CHAMP Challenge

July 3, 2025 · MassRobotics and Chewy announced that Black-I Robotics and Breezey Machine Company were the winner and runner-up, respectively, in the 2025 CHAMP Challenge for autonomous mobile picking.

Pittsburgh Robotics Network launches Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation

July 2, 2025 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network launched the Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation to grow technical talent and leadership capacity across Pittsburgh’s robotics, AI and deep tech sectors.

Kardex introduces SnapVac automated cleaning robot for AutoStore Red Line systems

July 2, 2025 · Kardex introduced SnapVac (KVC), an AutoStore grid cleaning system that eliminates dust and debris without interrupting operations.

Richtech Robotics’ ADAM robot invited to pour drinks at U.S. Space Force Historical Foundation event

July 1, 2025 · Richtech Robotics’ AI-powered drink serving robot ADAM will demonstrate its ability to serve space-themed cocktails at the Legacy of Launch 75th Anniversary event at Kennedy Space Center.

Amazon launches new AI foundation model to power its robotic fleet, deploys millionth robot

July 1, 2025 · Amazon launched DeepFleet, an AI foundation model that will monitor and coordinate robot movement across its fulfillment network, and deployed its millionth robot.

VenHub expands autonomous retail store footprint in Los Angeles

July 1, 2025 · Autonomous, AI-powered robotic retail store VenHub opened a fourth Smart Store in Los Angeles, expanding the company’s Southern California footprint.

Cartken expands industrial logistics partnership with Melco Mobility Solutions

June 30, 2025 · Cartken and Melco Mobility Solutions, a Mitsubishi Electric Group company, expanded their partnership and Melco ordered Hauler autonomous robots for industrial applications.

FANUC introduces ROBOGUIDE V10 robot simulation software

June 30, 2025 · FANUC released version 10 of its ROBOGUIDE robot simulation software, adding virtual reality capabilities and 64-bit architecture to the offline robot programming tool.

Apptronik creates Elevate Robotics, a subsidiary focused on industrial automation

June 30, 2025 · Apptronik launched a subsidiary company, Elevate Robotics, that focuses on non-humanoid forms to tackle industrial automation tasks.

Robotic guidance provider Inbolt expands into the U.S., Japan

June 29, 2025 · France-based Inbolt announced its expansion to the U.S. and Japan, building on its successful footprint in Europe with Stellantis, Ford and other leading manufacturers.

Yale Lift Trucks incorporates telemetry as standard feature on range of warehouse lift trucks

June 28, 2025 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced it has added wireless monitoring as a standard feature on the company’s stand-up and counterbalanced lift truck models.

Report: Global industrial robot shipments declined in 2024, recovery expected in 2025

June 27, 2025 · Global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis reports a slight decrease in industrial robot orders in 2024 compared to 2023, but it expects a recovery in 2025.

Automatica 2025: Comau unveils new cobot family, AMR family and welding gun

June 27, 2025 · At Automatica 2025 in Munich, Comau unveiled its MyCo family of collaborative robts, a new single-body design for the N-WG welding gun and the MyMR AMR family.

Automatica 2025: BizLink launches careDP, AI-powered condition monitoring system for robotic dresspacks

June 26, 2025 · Cable management and automation provider BizLink launched careDP, an AI-powered condition monitoring system for robotic dresspacks at Automatica 2025 in Munich.

Automatica 2025: ABB expands large robot portfolio, adds AI-powered AMR

June 26, 2025 · ABB announced the launch of four new robots at Automatica 2025 in Munich, three large robots for industrial manufacturing, and an AMR with a 1500 kg payload capability.

Automatica 2025: Realtime Robotics launches Visual Components, MELSOFT Gemini integrations for Resolver

June 25, 2025 · At Automatica 2025 in Munich, Realtime Robotics announced two integrations for its Resolver cloud-based simulation tool for robotic work cell design and deployment.

Automatica 2025: Universal Robots launches UR Studio online simulation tool

June 25, 2025 · At Automatica 2025 in Munich, collaborative robot company Universal Robots launched UR Studio, its online simulation tool that allows users to customize robot cells.

Brightpick launches Autopicker 2.0 multi-purpose warehouse robot

June 25, 2025 · Brightpick launched Autopicker 2.0, the multi-purpose AI robot with Intuition software, Physical AI and Picking-in-Motion technology for warehouses.

Automatica 2025: NEURA Robotics unveils 3rd generation 4NE1 humanoid

June 25, 2025 · At Automatica 2025, NEURA Robotics premiered its 3rd generation 4NE1 humanoid robot, opened reservations for its MiPA service bot, and showcased partnerships including with NVIDIA.

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