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Four members of the U.S. House of Representatives have partnered to relaunch the Congressional Robotics Caucus. The bipartisan committee will be co-chaired by Bob Latta (R-OH), Jim McGovern (D-MA), Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Haley Stevens (D-MI). The Caucus looks to “bring Members of Congress together to discuss issues related to robotics and affecting the robotics sector,” according to a press…
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DEEP Robotics, a China-based embodied AI and robotics company, recently launched the medium-sized wheel-legged robot LYNX M20. Combining both wheeled and legged mobility capabilities, the company said it is designed for demanding operational scenarios, driving intelligent upgrades across various applications, including industrial inspection and emergency rescue operations. The company, whose portfolio includes the LYNX all-terrain, off-road robot, Dr.01 humanoid and…
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The deadline to submit speaker abstracts or award applications for the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is fast approaching. The conference is being hosted by Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR), another publication of Peerless Media. To accommodate the large interest SCMR has received from those seeking to speak or apply for awards, Peerless Media is extending the deadline for both…
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Global provider of advanced automation systems Comau recently designed and developed an end-to-end automation technology for Li Auto’s next-generation electric vehicle (EV) range extender engine production line. The system will allow the Chinese EV manufacturer to reach an annual production capacity of up to 400,000 units. Comau said its full-value-chain offering, which includes concept design, system simulation, assembly, and commissioning,…
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Provider of ocean data as a service (ODaaS) Terradepth was recently awarded a five-year master services agreement with a major offshore energy company. Terradepth will deliver autonomous hydrographic survey and data services at a fraction of the traditional hydrographic survey time and cost. The first project will be for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in the Asia Pacific…
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Editor’s Note: This article appears in the April 2025 edition of Modern Materials Handling, a Peerless Media publication. Subscribe today! Mobile robots aimed to enhance human efficiency and productivity have become more attainable over the last decade as technology has improved allowing for larger-scale automation and better cost efficiency. Their ability to adapt and collaborate with other people and systems…
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Robotic food and beverage systems provider Appetronix recently partnered with Donatos Pizza and its sister company Agápe Automation to open Donatos’ first fully-autonomous pizza restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. The new fully-automated restaurant will be located before security in front of Concourse B at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport and will be operated by restaurateur HMS Host. The new autonomous…
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DCL Logistics recently partnered with Dexory to implement its DexoryView robotics and data intelligence platform. The AI-powered digital twin platform can help streamline and automate inventory audits. The San Francisco-based 3PL provides fulfillment and inventory management services for high-growth omnichannel brands. Since deploying DexoryView, DCL Logistics reported a 14% increase in pallet location accuracy and a tenfold improvement in inventory…
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Physical AI and robotics provider Dexterity announced a strategic partnership with Sanmina Corporation, a global provider of integrated manufacturing solutions. Through this partnership, Dexterity said it will utilize Sanmina’s global manufacturing footprint and deep technology background to accelerate the commercialization of its AI technology. The announcement of the partnership between Dexterity and Sanmina follows the announcement of Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’…
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Chinese humanoid and quadruped robot developer Unitree recently released its Dex5-1 dexterous robotic hand. The company said its hand has novel advanced capabilities and is poised to open up new possibilities for what tasks robotic hands can achieve as end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). Unitree also recently released a video of its G1 humanoid robots participating in a humanoid robot combat tournament.…
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In Hangzhou, China, the China Media Group (CMG) hosted the CMG World Robot Tournament - Mecha Combat Arena, featuring the world’s first combat competition featuring humanoid robots. The tournament took place on May 25, 2025 and was co-hosted by CMG’s Education & Science Channel, Zhejiang Station and CMG’s Technology Bureau. The tournament showcased Unitree Robotic's G1 humanoid robot as the…
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Alternative parcel delivery platform company Veho, and physical AI and robotics provider RIVR announced an initiative to improve e-commerce delivery experience and efficiency through parcel delivery products. The companies said the partnership deployment began in Austin, Tx., with plans to expand to additional markets later in 2025 based on learnings from the initial trial. The companies said the robots are…
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Beckhoff Automation has expanded the MX-System control cabinet-free automation platform with new 3-row baseplates and larger function modules in size 3. These new devices can be combined with existing size 1 and 2 modules in the MX-System platform, expanding the range of applications for cabinet-free automation. New data slots enable larger, more complex controls Beckhoff said the new MX-System baseplate…
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Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, Richtech Robotics announced expanded capabilities for its AI-powered barista robot, ADAM. At the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, the company added an artisanal espresso system to ADAM’s capabilities. Expanded intelligence in ADAM physical AI The new artisanal coffee system features equipment commonly found in cafés worldwide, including a precision grinder, distribution and tamping…
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NVIDIA and Foxconn Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) announced at COMPUTEX 2025 in Taiwan that they are deepening their partnership and are working with the Taiwan government to build an AI factory supercomputer that will deliver high-powered NVIDIA Blackwell infrastructure to researchers, startups and industries. Foxconn will provide the AI infrastructure through its subsidiary Big Innovation Company as an NVIDIA…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
