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Comau announced it is contributing to the European Union’s CONVERGING project, which aims to advance smart and reconfigurable production systems to meet the challenges of modern manufacturing. By integrating collaborative robots, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), artificial intelligence and human operators, CONVERGING seeks to create human-centric production systems that can perceive, reason, adapt, collaborate and innovate. As part of the multi-faceted…
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Generated rotor (gerotor) pumps for oil circulation and lubrication are crucial components in automotive and hydraulic systems. They possess a compact design, excellent flow rate per rotation and high suction capability. The gerotor tooth profile plays a significant role in determining the overall performance of hydraulic systems for engine lubrication and automatic transmission. Unfortunately, conventional design methods utilize predefined mathematical…
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Sensor and automation technologies specialist Balluff Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH, announced the launch of its latest photoelectric sensors. The company said the new BOS R072K Optical Sensor Entry Line features a streamlined design that easily and seamlessly integrates into existing operations. Sensor functionalities include retroreflective, through-beam, diffuse and background suppression Sensor details Balluff said the BOS R072K…
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Italy-based medical robotics company Medical Microinstruments (MMI), which is dedicated to increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex conditions, announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its NanoWrist Scissors and Forceps, indicated for soft tissue dissection. The company said that the clearance enables delicate tissue manipulation and dissection in robotic microsurgery,…
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Embodied intelligence, modular robotic systems and ultra-lightweight humanoid robotic arm company RealMan Robotics has unveiled three next-generation joint modules: the ultra-compact WHJ03, the high-torque hollow-core WHJ120, and the WHJ48V Wide-Voltage Series. The company said this launch marks a key milestone in its strategic expansion in core robotic components, delivering a unified power offering for robots ranging from lightweight desktop arms…
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Shenzhen, China-based Pudu Robotics, a global provider of service robotics, has stepped out of the cleaning, delivery and conveyance robot game. The company launched the D5 Series, which it calls a new generation of industry-grade autonomous quadruped robots engineered for complex, unstructured and large-scale outdoor environments. The series includes two configurations: the PUDU D5, a legged version built for maximum…
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Norwegian provider of frameless motors, Alva Industries, announced it has received a multi-million-Euro investment from Samsung Electro-Mechanics through Samsung Ventures. The companies said that the investment marks a strategic step in Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ long-term commitment to robotics and humanoids, while supporting Alva’s accelerated scaling as an independent global supplier of electric motors. Samsung Electro-Mechanics expands motors, actuators portfolio The companies…
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Japan-based commercial sushi robot provider, AUTEC said that it’s seeing operators adopt robotics not to replace skill, but to protect it while improving speed and consistency. The company highlighted one recent deployment that comes from Belly Fish, a fast-growing South Florida sushi brand. The restaurant adopted AUTEC’s ASM895A Maki Maker sushi robot and helped increase throughput, streamline operations and accelerate…
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Strategic Development Fund (SDF), an Abu Dhabi-based investment entity wholly owned by EDGE Group, today announced the signing of an initial partnership and investment agreement with Machina Labs, a U.S.-based provider of next-generation, AI-driven manufacturing and robotics The collaboration was finalized following discussions at the Dubai Airshow 2025 and establishes a framework to work towards creating a joint venture focusing…
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AI-powered tactical autonomous robotic systems provider XTEND and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works collaborated to integrate the XTEND Operating System 〈XOS〉 into Skunk Works’ MDCX autonomy platform. The companies said that this collaboration will allow simultaneous Command and Control (C2) of multiple classes of UAS, creating improved situational awareness for lower-level mission execution in joint all-domain C2 (JADC2) scenarios. Drone mission…
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Motion technology company Schaeffler announced it will be presenting a planetary gear actuator developed specifically for humanoid robots at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The company said the compact, yet powerful system combines a two-stage planetary gearbox, an electric motor, along with an encoder and controller in a space-optimized unit. Actuators for humanoids Schaeffler said that actuators transmit torque with…
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The year 2025 represented another major innovation step for the robotics and automation industry. Now, before we turn our attention to 2026, let’s take one last look at 2025 and what the Robotics 24/7 audience read. From humanoid robot deployments, warehouse innovations at major industry tradeshows and strategic investments accelerating growth across industrial and service sectors, 2025 was a year…
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General and humanoid robotics company PAL Robotics will showcase its autonomous RFID robot StockBot at NRF 2026, Retail’s Big Show. The company said it will run a live demonstration focused on one of retail’s most challenging environments: picking warehouses. NRF 2026 is January 11-13 at New York’s Javits Center. Warehouse order fulfillment with robotics At the event, PAL Robotics said…
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As we turn the calendar to 2026, it’s time to take out the crystal ball. Technological innovation is happening at a faster pace than ever before, and we expect 2026 to be no exception. Robotics 24/7 asked some of the robotics industry’s biggest names about what they expect to see in automation next year. 2026 robot predictions, questions and respondents…
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Global provider of embedded machine vision systems e-con Systems will launch its first edge AI vision box at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The Darsi Pro is built on the NVIDIA Jetson platform, and will be showcased at the e-con Systems both during CES, January 6-9. Darsi Pro details The company said that Darsi Pro delivers up to 100 TOPS…
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
