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Report: Joint actuators play a crucial role in humanoid robot power, dexterity and adoption

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…integrate relevant components such as motors, gearboxes, drives, encoders and even sensors into a single module. Joint peak torque of some humanoid robot models. Source: Interact Analysis Low energy consumption and low temperature rise are critical, especially for humanoid robots with numerous joints but limited battery space. The energy utilization and heat dissipation capabilities of joints directly affect their endurance…


A3 presents 2025 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards

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…includes automation integration roles at General Motors, and sales and top leadership roles at FANUC, KUKA, Güdel, Universal Robots (UR), and consulting roles at Gain & Co. and HowToRobot, both of which merged in 2024. He is a past chairperson at both the RIA and A3, a current A3 Robotics board member, and an R15.05 safety committee member. He is…


NextGen Supply Chain Conference submission deadline extended to June 6

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…Gamble (P&G), Hewlett Packard (HP), General Motors (GM), Johnson & Johnson, Cardinal Health, Macy’s, Walgreens, Johnson Controls, Carrier, Estee Lauder, IBM, Nordstrom, GAP, Kimberly-Clark, Ferrara Candies, Medline, Honeywell, American Eagle, Pandora, Vodafone, DHL Supply Chain, Walgreens Boot Alliance, Southern Wine & Spirits, and many others. In addition to the conference itself, the W Hotel is extending the special conference hotel…


Automate 2025: Inbolt, FANUC integrate to tackle assembly line automation

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…real-time vision. The companies announced General Motors is the first to adopt this new integration. Other brands, including Stellantis, Ford, Whirlpool, ThyssenKrupp Automotive and Toyota, use Inbolt’s technology across various applications. Latest Automate 2025 news: “This new collaboration between Inbolt and FANUC gives car manufacturers a new level of automation: precision tasks, performed by robots, on lines that never stop,”…


Automate 2025 show planner: Discover robots, components, and software in Detroit

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…of course, humanoids. Components including motors, drives, servos, actuators, and power transmission, sensors, cameras, wheels and casters, lighting, lasers, metrology tools, cable carriers and connectors, controllers, processors, grippers and other end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). Software including AI, machine learning (ML), cybersecurity, simulation, safety systems, orchestration and fleet management, navigation, and motion control. Systems for automated assembly and manufacturing, intralogistics, material handling,…


Hyundai to deploy Boston Dynamics humanoids, quadrupeds

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…provider Boston Dynamics and Hyundai Motor Group recently announced the companies have entered a new chapter together to increase manufacturing capabilities, expand collaboration to produce more robots, and help build a vibrant robotics ecosystem in the U.S. Hyundai announced it will invest $21 billion in the U.S., including a $6 billion investment to drive innovation and expand strategic partnerships with…


Apptronik closes $350M funding from Google, others to scale AI-powered humanoid production

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…heritage of unique actuation, or motor, technology that unlocks affordability, simplifies maintenance and paves the way for mass production. Meet customer demand. Apptronik is scaling manufacturing of Apollo units to fulfill growing orders across priority verticals - including automotive, electronics manufacturing, 3PL providers, beverage bottling and fulfillment, and consumer packaged goods. “We continue to be proud investors in Apptronik because…


Unitree Robotics teaches humanoids to dance with motion capture data

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…arms and shoulders, and joint motors that can handle powerful performance, agility, speed, load capacity, endurance and more. The G1 humanoid robot - priced at $16,000 for the base model - is Unitree’s consumer-facing answer to robot researchers and hobbyists looking for an affordable humanoid robot. It is smaller than H1, and highly agile, capable of folding up into a…


Karl Iagnemma becomes Vecna Robotics CEO

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…needs of operators in automotive, general manufacturing, high-volume warehousing. Vecna had previously closed a $100 million series C funding round and appointed Michael Helmbrecht as COO. Iagnemma brings CEO experience from nuTonomy, Motional Iagnemma is an entrepreneur and knowledgeable developer in the commercial robotics industry, with a career history that blends academic research and industry leadership. He co-founded and served…


Kawasaki Robotics’ releases Astorino educational robotics platform at IMTS 2024

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…as E-Stop and safety brakes. Motor control uses three signals (pulse/direction/enable) and steel gears reduce backlash to <5 arcmin. The robot is flexible and can also be paired with multiple options such as three kinds of grippers, a 24V IO module, a cube feeder with optical sensors and external sensors. “We launch the Astorino with a clear goal: to advance…


FANUC releases new CNC, ROBODRILL machining robots at IMTS 2024

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…and easier,” said Jon Heddleson, General Manager of the factory automation division for FANUC America. “The 500i-A CNC will help the industry by providing optimized 5-axis integrated technology, which more shops are moving towards. Plus, the new controls are designed to simplify operation and maintenance.” The FANUC Series 500i-A CNC shares benefits with FANUC’s other control platforms, such as high…


Elysium Robotics develops human-muscle-like actuators

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…industrial settings, the potential of general-purpose humanoid robotics remains largely untapped, with their appeal being versatility, Elysium’s co-founders said. Though motors and other current actuation technologies are sufficient for some motion needs, Hammond and Alvarez-Icaza said they have significant limitations for niche applications such as prosthetics and robotics, which may require a more compact and efficient source of motion production.…


Lane Automotive tunes up its order fulfillment operation

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…Automotive and its wholesale division, Motor State Distributing, says David Meadow, chief information officer for the company, a global distributor of racing and high-performance parts and accessories. See inside the Lane Automotive distribution center Into mid-afternoon, Lane’s customers accumulate parts orders for engine builds, race cars, hot rods and performance off-road vehicle projects. As Lane’s first carrier pull time approaches,…


CynLr unveils CyRo semi-humanoid at 2024 Robotics Summit and Expo

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…induction, sorting, packing, screwing, bolting, general assembly and more, according to the company. “We are transforming robots from mere programmable machines into perceptive human-like entities,” said Gokul NA, founder – design, product & brand at CynLr. “Imagine a world with simple dexterous visual robots like Cyro deployed at manufacturing lines. Manufacturers will have unparalleled flexibility and will be able to…


Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) on a mission to automate

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…of product management at OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation, says, “there’s now a sea of AMR manufacturers we didn’t even know a year ago.” On one side of the AMR equation, “we are well past the early adopter stage,” says Northrup. He estimates tens of thousands of AMRs are probably deployed worldwide. These range from pilots to full-fledged systems, explains…


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