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To increase throughput and order fulfillment speed in a challenging labor market, Evergreen Enterprises implemented a fleet of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at their Richmond, Virginia warehouse. The wholesale home and garden décor retailer, headquartered at the same location, had relied on 90 associates to push picking carts through static storage racks to manually pick orders across two shifts. But…
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Mitsubishi Electric and the Howe Innovation Center at Perkins School for the Blind co-hosted a DisabilityTech Pitch Challenge featuring nine start-up companies showcasing their assistive and adaptive technologies to create a more accessible world. At the event, Tatum Robotics won the grand prize of $5,000 for its robotic system that translates English into tactile fingerspelling. HapWare won $2,500 for its…
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ABB announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of $5.375 billion. The move represents a significant change from an announcement in early 2025, when ABB intended to spin off the Robotics division as a separately listed company. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and further customary closing conditions…
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According to a new report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the total number of service robots sold for professional use reached almost 200,000 units in 2024, marking a 9% increase. The IFR report, “World Robotics 2025: Service Robots,” found that staff shortages are a key driver for companies to use robots designed for trained professionals. At the same…
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With robotics demand at an all-time high, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) will host the International Robot Safety Conference (IRSC) November 3-5, 2025 at The Westin Houston, Memorial City in Houston, Texas. For more than 35 years, A3 has said that companies worldwide have relied on IRSC to strengthen their knowledge of robot safety and risk assessment. The 2025…
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Global market research firm Interact Analysis reports that the global end-of-line (EoL) & warehouse packaging automation market is currently experiencing a growth phase, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% forecast between 2024 and 2029. The latest report from the market intelligence firm - EoL & Warehouse Packaging Automation - predicts the market value will increase from $5.1…
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Cyprus-based CAD/CAM technology developer ENCY Software introduced a range of new features and enhancements across the entire ENCY X ecosystem that the company said reduce setup time, improve machining quality and support real-world production needs. ENCY Software said that ENCY 2.0 is not just an upgrade; it reflects a deeper understanding of how engineers, operators and integrators work today. What’s…
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Balluff, Inc., a global provider of industrial automation, said it has set a new benchmark for rapid deployment in warehouse automation. Balluff said it went from contract signing to a fully operational AutoStore system in just six months, without any major infrastructure upgrades or operational downtime. Clear vision expedites fulfillment system deployment With increasing fulfillment demands and a need to…
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EZ Automation Systems, a provider of advanced automation technologies, announced that it will demonstrate a new, inline configuration of its PIQuE automated surface inspection system during the ISA Automation Summit & Expo. The event will take place from October 5-7 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 3D vision system with lasers, deep learning model EZ said it initially introduced PIQuE as…
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SS Innovations International, a developer of surgical robotic technologies that aims to make healthcare via robotic surgery affordable for and accessible to a global population, announced the successful completion of the first robotic telesurgery performed from the company’s MantraM mobile robotic telesurgery unit. Dr. Priya Bhave Chittawar, founder and managing director of Harmony Institute of Excellence in Reproductive Health (HER…
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On Sept. 24 at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University, 32 early-stage companies took the stage at AI & Robotics Venture Day, an exclusive investor showcase set for Sept. 24 at Carnegie Mellon University as part of CMU Startup Week. Hosted by CMU and Innovation Works, the one-day event featured investor-ready pitches from founders in artificial intelligence, robotics, health tech, energy and…
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NEURA Robotics, a manufacturer of cognitive robots, announced that it has acquired ek robotics, a German-based company specializing in driverless transport systems such as AGVs and AMRs. NEURA said the acquisition results in a gain of over 300 employees, more than 60 years of experience and a strong customer base from ek robotics. NEURA added that the move also significantly…
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RoboBoston the annual event hosted by MassRobotics in collaboration with the organization’s sponsors and partners, brought together over 7,500 attendees in Boston’s Seaport District on September 27, 2025. RoboBoston 2025 was the eighth annual edition of the event, and featured the Robot Block Party, Robotics and AI Technical Career Fair, and a public showcase of robot projects from Boston-area companies,…
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Serve Robotics, a San Francisco-based developer of autonomous delivery technology, announced the launch of its service in the Chicago metro area, marking its first expansion into the Midwest. The company said this milestone builds on Serve’s successful rollouts in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta as part of its ongoing collaboration with Uber Eats, the delivery platform of Uber…
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Advanced manufacturing and robotics organization Machina Labs announced its next-generation manufacturing methods for automotive body panels and accessories. The company said this will enable automakers to bring customized vehicles to market at mass-production prices, which represents a breakthrough in automotive manufacturing customization. Pilot program with Toyota, customized manufacturing processes Machina Labs made the announcement UP.Summit 2025 in Bentonville, Ark., alongside…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
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Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
