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Automate 2025: NVIDIA partners showcase AI for industrial robots

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…amounts of synthetic and robot manipulation data, making it easier and faster to train robots - like mobile manipulation robots (MMRs) and humanoids - for a variety of tasks. Logistics, automotive, aerospace applications Robot systems engineers are building the next generation of robots, tapping into NVIDIA technologies to train, power, and deploy physical AI in industrial settings. Universal Robots (booth…


Brightpick Autopicker to be deployed by Superior Communications

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…reduce our fulfillment costs.” Mobile manipulation for picking, GTP, replenishment Autopicker is a multi-purpose mobile manipulation robot (MMR) capable of automating a wide range of warehouse workflows, seamlessly moving between tasks and workstations. Each autonomous mobile robot (AMR) base is equipped with a robotic arm, 3D computer vision, lidar, and AI to perform complex tasks with human-like precision. In addition…


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

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…manufacturing and 3D printing, mobile manipulation robots (MMRs), and, 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.…


Pick-and-place robots take on lifting applications

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…arms, cobots, humanoids and mobile manipulation robots. Readers will learn about different types of robotic technologies and systems for pick-and-place operations, as well as systems and sensors that enable safe and efficient operation. Applications such as picking, packing, palletizing, depalletizing, machine tending and manufacturing are just a handful of examples of pick-and-place processes using robots today. Continued investment and innovation…


Agility Robotics announces new features, capabilities for Digit humanoid robot

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…cases with expanded possibilities for manipulation “These upgrades allow Agility to expand Digit’s capabilities to meet our expanding commercial and customer needs,” said Melonee Wise, chief product officer at Agility Robotics. “Together, they reinforce our commitment to cooperative safety, and demonstrate a path for Digit and human colleagues to one day work side by side.” Agility said the path to…


Cosmic Robotics raises $4 million for AI-powered robots

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…critical infrastructure - using mobile manipulation robots (MMRs) to help bridge labor gaps and accelerate the buildout of U.S. energy infrastructure, starting with solar. Solar installation slowed by manual processes Cosmic said the U.S. needs to invest an estimated $9.1 trillion in infrastructure this decade, with almost $2 trillion required for energy infrastructure alone. Solar energy is a scalable and…


Igus to introduce ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot

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…development work. The company is currently developing its first humanoid mobile manipulation robot (MMR) made of high-performance plastic. It is based on the ReBeL Move autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and uses ReBeL cobots for its robot arms. The robot can be used flexibly and from any location at different workstations Igus said the robot can provide an ROI of less…


Boston Dynamics Stretch unloads shipping containers for DHL

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…mind Stretch is a mobile manipulation robot (MMR), comprising a mobile robot base with a robot arm on top. The key descriptor is “M” for mobile. Warehouse workers might start the day unloading trucks, pick orders in the middle of the day, and load out to trucks in the afternoon. Stretch is mobile so it can move from task to…


Chef Robotics raises $43M Series A to scale AI-enabled robots

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…its AI platform for food manipulation. Chef said the funding round will allow it to accelerate production deployments of its robotic systems, providing momentum for the real-world AI data engine flywheel that the company credits for its rapid growth rate of meals produced. Given food is highly variable, Chef requires high volumes of production data over prolonged periods of time…


Dexterity unveils AI-powered ‘superhumanoid’ Mech MMR

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…Mech, an industrial “superhumanoid” mobile manipulation robot (MMR). With two robot arms mounted on an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) base, Mech can navigate to workstations across warehouses or industrial sites and perform stressful, repetitive tasks. Mech has been engineered from the ground up to bring human skill and “superhuman” strength to industrial environments. Dexterity said its physical AI can help…


AI-powered Dexterity valued at $1.65 billion

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…is a form of mobile manipulation robot (MMR), which can be moved around facilities using a mobile robot base. With a 17.7 foot (5.4 meter) working envelope, the humanoid-like Mech can lift up to 132 pounds (60 kg) and operate in environmental conditions between 32 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit in up to 90% humidity. One of Dexterity’s goals is to…


Global robot picking market, despite short-term challenges, has long-term growth potential

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…equivalent workers (FTEs) performing static manipulation tasks; supply side uncertainty caused by some suppliers facing closures or acquisitions between 2023 and 2024; and a global slowdown in investment growth across the wider warehouse automation market. Rapid growth forecast for robotic picking market The robotic picking market is set to experience rapid growth over the next few years, albeit more constrained…


Sanctuary AI equips Phoenix humanoids with new touch sensors

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…enable reliable and confident fine manipulation when robot vision is occluded, which can enable capabilities such as blind picking and slippage detection, and also prevent excessive force application, all of which broadening the scope and range of tasks robots can accomplish. Tactile sensors help to improve grasping Sanctuary AI said integrating touch sensors further differentiates its approach to dexterity from…


ProMat 2025 show planner: Discover robotics and automation in Chicago

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…motors, sensors, and cameras, mobile manipulation robots (MMRs), and, of course, humanoids. Check out our Show Preview slideshow to see just some of the products that will be on display. Educational seminars Over 200 educational presentations led by industry professionals will be hosted during ProMat 2025. MHI Industry Groups will host numerous sessions, with topics including optimizing ASRS, rightsizing automation,…


Diligent Robotics humanoid MMR performs one million deliveries

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…Diligent’s Moxi is a mobile manipulation robot (MMR), combining an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) base with a humanoid form-factor top equipped with a robot arm. Humanoid robot assistants deliver to lab, restock hospital units Founded in 2017, Austin, Texas-based Diligent Robotics creates humanoid robot assistants, which can help people focus on their work by accomplishing tedious tasks. The company’s Moxi…


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