Topic: Automotive

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Report: Joint actuators play a crucial role in humanoid robot power, dexterity and adoption

July 7, 2025 · An Interact Analysis report on humanoid robots indicates that short-term to mid-term growth is hindered by joint actuators and components related to movement and motion control.

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ABB evolves IRB 1200 small robot family

July 7, 2025 · ABB announced the evolution of its IRB 1200 small robot family, with four new generation robots that offer higher cycle times and precision for users.

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Reshape Automation introduces ReshapeX AI powered sales operations platform

July 6, 2025 · Reshape Automation introduced its AI-powered sales operation platform ReshapeX, designed for end-to-end sales for automation OEMs, systems integrators and distributors.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network launches Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation

July 2, 2025 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network launched the Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation to grow technical talent and leadership capacity across Pittsburgh’s robotics, AI and deep tech sectors.

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FANUC introduces ROBOGUIDE V10 robot simulation software

June 30, 2025 · FANUC released version 10 of its ROBOGUIDE robot simulation software, adding virtual reality capabilities and 64-bit architecture to the offline robot programming tool.

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Apptronik creates Elevate Robotics, a subsidiary focused on industrial automation

June 30, 2025 · Apptronik launched a subsidiary company, Elevate Robotics, that focuses on non-humanoid forms to tackle industrial automation tasks.

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Robotic guidance provider Inbolt expands into the U.S., Japan

June 29, 2025 · France-based Inbolt announced its expansion to the U.S. and Japan, building on its successful footprint in Europe with Stellantis, Ford and other leading manufacturers.

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Report: Global industrial robot shipments declined in 2024, recovery expected in 2025

June 27, 2025 · Global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis reports a slight decrease in industrial robot orders in 2024 compared to 2023, but it expects a recovery in 2025.

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Automatica 2025: Comau unveils new cobot family, AMR family and welding gun

June 27, 2025 · At Automatica 2025 in Munich, Comau unveiled its MyCo family of collaborative robts, a new single-body design for the N-WG welding gun and the MyMR AMR family.

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Automatica 2025: BizLink launches careDP, AI-powered condition monitoring system for robotic dresspacks

June 26, 2025 · Cable management and automation provider BizLink launched careDP, an AI-powered condition monitoring system for robotic dresspacks at Automatica 2025 in Munich.

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Automatica 2025: ABB expands large robot portfolio, adds AI-powered AMR

June 26, 2025 · ABB announced the launch of four new robots at Automatica 2025 in Munich, three large robots for industrial manufacturing, and an AMR with a 1500 kg payload capability.

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Automatica 2025: Realtime Robotics launches Visual Components, MELSOFT Gemini integrations for Resolver

June 25, 2025 · At Automatica 2025 in Munich, Realtime Robotics announced two integrations for its Resolver cloud-based simulation tool for robotic work cell design and deployment.

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Automatica 2025: Universal Robots launches UR Studio online simulation tool

June 25, 2025 · At Automatica 2025 in Munich, collaborative robot company Universal Robots launched UR Studio, its online simulation tool that allows users to customize robot cells.

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Automatica 2025: NVIDIA, partners highlight humanoids, automation and AI technologies

June 25, 2025 · At Automatica 2025 in Munich, NVIDIA and its partners revealed several robotic advancements in humanoids, machine vision and intelligent manufacturing.

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Automatica 2025: Comau previews latest products where ‘Next is Automated’

June 24, 2025 · At Automatica 2025 in Munich, Comau will showcase its latest products under the ‘Next is Automated’ theme, including mobile and collaborative robots.

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Automatica 2025: Photoneo unveils AI bin picking software update, new 3D blue laser sensor

June 23, 2025 · Photoneo teased an update to its AI bin picking software and a new 3D sensor from its blue laser scanner family ahead of Automatica 2025 in Munich.

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PHOTOS: Robotics Invest 2025 panelists discuss physical AI, humanoids, and investment strategies

June 19, 2025 · Cybernetix Ventures hosted its third annual Robotics Invest summit, featuring panel discussions, presentations, and roundtables about physical AI, humanoids, and investment strategies.

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Cofactr expands AI-powered warehouse operations with new Long Beach facility

June 18, 2025 · Cofactr opened its second warehouse, a Long Beach, Calif. facility designed for the precision required by defense, aerospace and robotics manufacturers.

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Hexagon launches AEON humanoid powered by NVIDIA

June 17, 2025 · Hexagon launched its AEON humanoid robot powered by NVIDIA at Hexagon LIVE 2025 in Las Vegas, and announced partnership pilots with Schaeffler and Pilatus.

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Grinding gears: Components and sensors that make robots work

June 17, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine the various components that make up a robot, including sensors, cameras, motors, actuators, end-of-arm tooling and batteries/charging.

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