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Robotics suppliers have focused on ease of use as a differentiator and a necessary step toward wider adoption of automation. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. this week launched a machine tending offering for its LoadMate Plus product line that it said is easy to implement. Mitsubishi Electric Automation claimed that its machine tending systems can improve productivity and reduce operating costs.…
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As automation advances, simulation technology must progress further to support specification, deployment, and re-deployment, said SCHUNK GmbH. The company this week announced that it has partnered with READY Robotics to develop the Automation Explorer simulation tool. “Automation Explorer will bring confidence to both new and experienced users of automation that their process is being optimized to its full potential,” stated…
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Ati Motors today announced that its Series A funding round has closed at $10.85 million (U.S.). The Bengaluru, India-based company said the investment will further accelerate the development and deployment of its robots for warehouses and industrial environments. “The autonomous robots space is brimming with immense opportunities, and we’re at the forefront of this revolution as we transform industrial operations,”…
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The F45 Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems Committee this week proposed a method for testing the stability of legged robots. “Our goal is to develop detailed testing methods and measurements that can accurately evaluate the locomotion stability of a legged robot (i.e., walking without falling-over),” wrote ASTM member Bowen Weng, in a statement. “The primary objective is to ensure the…
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The combination of artificial intelligence and robotics promises to enable new capabilities. NEURA Robotics GmbH yesterday announced that it has closed a $55 million funding round. The Metzingen, Germany-based startup said it has “become a global pioneer in robotics in just three years.” “Since our genesis in 2019, NEURA Robotics has been working to push the boundaries of innovation in…
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On July 18, EACON, a provider of comprehensive autonomous mining technology and haulage services in China, held a launch ceremony for the deployment of 100 hybrid autonomous mining trucks. EACON will deploy these trucks at South pit of TBEA, China's highest-capacity coal mine, marking the largest fleet of autonomous mining trucks within a single mine worldwide. Autonomous driving in mining…
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PickNik Robotics today announced that it is working with SKA Custom Robots and Machines. The strategic partnership intends to combine PickNik's expertise in robotics software for unstructured environments and SKA's hardware engineering capabilities to develop field robotics. “PickNik has some of the best robotic manipulation engineers and technology in the world, whereas SKA has world-class competence in field robotics,” stated…
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Companies are collaborating to advance electric and autonomous vehicles for industrial fleets. are Cyngn Inc. today announced that it has partnered with Motrec International Inc. to integrate its DriveMod system into Motrec's autonomous tuggers. “By joining forces with Cyngn, we are reinforcing our commitment to innovation while also meeting the evolving needs of our customers who have been actively seeking…
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Saildrone Inc. is making a splash in autonomous oceanic monitoring by “sailing seas of data,” according to NVIDIA Corp. The startup’s nautical data-collection technology has tracked hurricanes in the North Atlantic, discovered a 3,200-ft. underwater mountain in the Pacific Ocean and begun to help map the entirety of the world’s ocean floor. Alameda, Calif.-based Saildrone develops autonomous uncrewed surface vehicles…
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EnerSys, a provider of stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has received approval of full integration for NexSys Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) battery technology across all equipment from Hyster-Yale Group that is equipped with Hyster Power Cellect or Yale Power Key, Enersys announced today. This approval from Hyster-Yale Group makes EnerSys the first and only provider to offer both…
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Schuurman Schoenen is a Dutch shoe company, offering a wide variety of shoes. In its warehouse in Neede, Netherlands, TORU, a picking robot developed by the robotics firm Magazino, uses a 3D camera and a variety of sensors, to work autonomously every day, all day. The robot can be programmed for inbound, as well as outbound warehouse traffic and logistics.…
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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. today announced that it is collaborating with Blattner Co. to develop and refine Sarcos' mobile robot designed to safely and efficiently install photovoltaic, or PV, modules for utility-scale solar projects. “We are extremely optimistic about the use of robots for solar construction to help address the workforce shortages, productivity, and safety challenges that are currently…
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acca international Co. and Exotec Nihon Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Exotec SAS, announced that they have entered into a partnership agreement for the implementation and operation of the Skypod system. Exotec’s Skypod System is an automated goods-to-person solution that uses robots moving goods between high-density storage and ergonomic stations. The system significantly shortens fulfillment times by automating highly…
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The food and beverage industry has historically faced challenges including high costs and thin profit margins, so the need for creative solutions is not new. Today, businesses face some of their biggest challenges yet in the form of chronic labor shortages, changing consumer preferences, and demands for more variety and faster production. “Both food and beverage, from a distribution and…
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Development of Battery-Free Multi-Rotation Absolute Mechanical Encoder
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
