Found in
Despite initial projections that the global collaborative robot (cobot) market would bottom out in 2023, cobot shipment growth hit new lows in 2024, falling to 13.8%, according to new data from market research firm Interact Analysis. The IA data suggests that the market has come under increasing pressure over recent years amid ongoing economic headwinds and supply chain disruptions. Fluctuations…
Found in
Global provider of embedded machine vision systems e-con Systems recently introduced its RouteCAM_CU86, an ONVIF-compliant 4K HDR GigE camera. E-con Systems said the camera was engineered to provide exceptional image clarity and reliability even in the most challenging lighting environments. The IP67-rated camera is designed for smart surveillance, intersection monitoring, sports and gaming analytics, and dental lighting systems, offering efficient…
Found in
GreyOrange, a global provider of hyper-intelligent warehouse orchestration and store inventory software, announced the appointment of Saurabh Gupta as Chief Technology Officer. GreyOrange said that Gupta, an industry leader in intelligent hardware and autonomous systems, brings over two decades of experience leading innovation at iconic technology companies. Gupta formerly held roles at Apple, Amazon As CTO, GreyOrange said Gupta will…
Found in
Market research firm Interact Analysis said 2025 has been a turbulent year for the warehouse automation market. The year began with optimism, but IA said that as President Trump’s trade policies became clearer, market sentiment shifted toward a more pessimistic outlook. Despite this, IA data indicate that order intake for fixed automation in 2024 (last year) exceeded its expectations. This…
Found in
Developer of advanced autonomous systems for the construction industry, San Francisso-based Bedrock Robotics, announced its emergence from stealth mode with an $80 million Seed and Series A funding round. Rather than design and sell costly new machinery, Bedrock said it upgrades customers’ existing heavy equipment fleets with reversible, same-day hardware and software installs to enable fully autonomous operations. $13 trillion…
Found in
A significant slump in the global industrial robots industry in 2023 continued throughout 2024, with revenue declining 5.8% year-on-year, according to market research firm Interact Analysis. The latest report from Interact Analysis suggests this was due to sluggish demand caused by a dip in manufacturing activity over the year, coupled with a decrease in average prices. With the manufacturing industry…
Found in
Market research firm Interact Analysis said that after previous rapid expansion and investment in the mobile robot industry, it is now undergoing a period of challenges and readjustment. In its latest mobile robot market report, Interact Analysis revised its predictions to reflect current global conditions and set new expectations as to how it will develop in the future. The report…
Found in
Photoneo, now part of Zebra Technologies and a provider of 3D vision and robotic intelligence, announced the launch of its PhoXi 3D Scanner Gen3. The company said the new 3D scanner is engineered for the most accuracy-critical applications across various industries. PhoXi 3D Scanner Gen 3 introduces blue laser technology along with its integrated color camera, which the company said…
Found in
Market research firm Interact Analysis said in its latest Collaborative Robot Market - 2025 report that the global collaborative robot (cobot) industry, having hit a cyclical rock bottom in 2024, is poised for a new growth cycle. However, market divergence and structural transformation will continue to intensify over the coming years. By 2029, Interact Analysis predicts that shipments will be…
Found in
Systems integrator E Tech Group announced the acquisition of JSat Automation (JSat), a Pennsylvania-based system integrator specializing in automation, IT/OT convergence and compliance. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Third acquisition for E Tech Group since 2023 JSat Automation will operate under the name “JSat an E Tech Group Company.” Founder Jeetu Satpute will stay with the company as…
Found in
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 world’s first robotic telesurgery for weight loss utilizing its SSi Mantra 3 surgical robotic system. This bariatric telesurgery bridged a distance of 560 miles between SS Innovations' headquarters in…
Found in
Western Computer, a provider of Microsoft Dynamics ERP offerings, and Hy-Tek Intralogistics, a provider of warehouse automation and execution systems, announced a strategic partnership. The companies said the new partnership is designed to enhance warehouse and supply chain operations for Dynamics users. ERP and warehouse management partnership The companies said this collaboration brings together Western Computer’s expertise in ERP implementation…
Found in
AI-powered computer vision developer RealSense announced its successful spinout from Intel Corporation and the close of a $50 million Series A funding round. With investment led by a semiconductor private equity firm and participation from strategic investors, including Intel Capital and MediaTek Innovation Fund, RealSense now operates as an independent company focused on advancing innovation in AI, robotics, biometrics and…
Found in
Outrider, a provider of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, said it has built the industry’s first safety system designed from the ground up for scalable, driverless movement of freight in mixed-traffic trailer yards. Outrider stated that its proprietary functional safety approach was designed to align with the AV Conformity Framework (AVCF) requirements of TÜV SÜD, an independent testing and…
Found in
Flexiv, a global provider of general-purpose robotics offerings, announced the release of the Flexiv-Isaac Bridge App. The company stated that the Flexiv-Isaac Bridge App enables high-fidelity force-control simulation within NVIDIA's Isaac Sim. This partnership allows robotics developers and end-users to program, model, test and deploy complex force-controlled, AI-empowered robotics applications in simulated environments that closely mimic contact-rich real-world conditions. Robotics…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
