Topic: Collaborative Robots

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ABB divests Robotics division to SoftBank Group for $5.375B

October 8, 2025 · ABB announced it has divested its Robotics division to SoftBank for $5.375 billion, and not spun off the business as a separately listed company.

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IFR: Service robots see global growth, led by transportation and logistics markets

October 7, 2025 · A new report from the International Federation of Robotics saw the service robot segment grow significantly, driven by orders in the transport, hospitality and cleaning industries.

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A3 to host International Robot Safety Conference in Houston, November 3-5

October 7, 2025 · Safety experts from global robotics and automation companies will descend on Houston from November 3-5 for the annual International Robot Safety Conference, hosted by A3.

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Report: End-of-line, warehouse packaging automation market projected to grow by $2.4B by 2029

October 6, 2025 · Market research firm Interact Analysis reports that the end-of-line and warehouse packaging automation market will grow by over $2 billion by 2029.

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Case study: Balluff, Kardex deliver a fully operational AutoStore system in six months

October 5, 2025 · Balluff and Kardex announced in a case study that they deployed an AutoStore system in six months, showcasing what they call a new standard in speed and scalability.

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SS Innovations completes first robotic telesurgery performed from MantraM mobile robotic bus

October 3, 2025 · SS Innovations International performed its first telesurgery in its MantraM mobile robotic telesurgery unit, which connected to the company’s SSi Mantra surgical robotic system.

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RoboBoston 2025 attracts over 7,500 attendees at yearly MassRobotics gathering in Boston

October 2, 2025 · RoboBoston 2025, hosted by MassRobotics, brought together over 7,500 attendees at the annual Boston event, with 75+ robots attracting crowds.

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PACK Expo 2025: Systech unveils software, hardware packaging intelligence to U.S. pharmaceutical market

September 30, 2025 · Serialization platform provider Systech announced at PACK Expo that its track-and-trace hardware and software portfolio is now available for the U.S. pharmaceutical market.

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NVIDIA adds Newton Physics Engine, Isaac GR00T to Isaac Lab to accelerate robotics research and development

September 29, 2025 · NVIDIA announced new open models and simulation libraries, including Newton Physics Engine, Isaac Gr00T, Omniverse and Cosmos to accelerate robotic research and development.

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Viam showcases AI-powered robots in kitchen, sanding settings

September 26, 2025 · Viam demonstrated several AI-powered robotic technologies at an open house in its NYC lab, including an AI cooking assistant, a dual-armed wine-pouring robot and a sanding robot.

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PACK Expo 2025: CMES Robotics, PAC Machinery partner to launch robotic bagging system

September 25, 2025 · CMES Robotics and PAC Machinery partnered to launch a robotic bagging system for fulfillment, debuting at PACK Expo 2025 in Las Vegas.

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Trump administration opens tariff discussion for robotics, industrial machinery

September 25, 2025 · The Trump administration opened investigations into robotics and industrial machinery imports for tariff consideration, potentially affecting domestic manufacturing reshoring.

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IEEE releases ‘A Pathway Study for Future Humanoid Standards’

September 24, 2025 · The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) released “A Pathway Study for Future Humanoid Standards,” bridging a common standard for humanoid robot development.

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MassRobotics announces Physical AI Fellowship powered by AWS Startups, NVIDIA Inception

September 24, 2025 · MassRobotics announced the Physical AI Fellowship virtual program, powered by AWS Startups and NVIDIA Inception, to help startups build, refine and scale physical AI offerings.

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Flexiv showcases adaptive, force-controlled robotics at CIIF 2025

September 23, 2025 · Flexiv is fielding its largest appearance to date at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF) in Shanghai, showcasing its adaptive, force-controlled robots.

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MassRobotics Jumpstart Fellowship celebrates five years of robotics STEM accomplishments

September 21, 2025 · MassRobotics celebrated five years of its Jumpstart Fellowship program, and announced that applications are open for Cohort 6.

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PACK Expo 2025: igus to showcase palletizing cobot

September 19, 2025 · At PACK Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, igus will showcase its Fairino FR20 collaborative palletizing robot (cobot) for conference attendees.

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Swisslog Healthcare, Diligent Robotics partner to enhance hospital logistics

September 18, 2025 · Swisslog Healthcare and Diligent Robotics announced a partnership that will utilize Swisslog Healthcare’s automation suite with Diligent’s autonomous mobile manipulation robots.

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ABB Robotics invests in vision AI company LandingAI

September 18, 2025 · ABB Robotics announced it invested in LandingAI, a vision AI organization, to further develop robot vision applications and move toward Autonomous Versatile Robotics.

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Industrial automation company RobCo enters U.S. market with new HQ in San Francisco

September 13, 2025 · Backed by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed, RobCo enters the U.S. market with the acquisition of Rapid Robotics, big-name customers and operations already spanning 14 states.

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