Topic: Industrial Automation

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ARM Institute 25-01 Project Call now publicly available

February 24, 2025 · The ARM Institute expects to award approximately $3M to fund multiple projects focused on multi-modal sensing AI, rapid retasking and agility, cobot orchestration, and path planning.

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MassRobotics collaborates with Tata Consultancy Services

February 24, 2025 · TCS will help startups bridge the gap between R&D and commercialization across markets including retail, transportation, and hospitality, sharing AI, ML, and automation knowledge.

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Diligent Robotics humanoid MMR performs one million deliveries

February 19, 2025 · Diligent’s Moxi humanoid mobile manipulation cobots have saved hospital staff over 1.5 billion steps and half a million hours of time by automating delivery and restocking tasks.

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Mobile robots of all shapes and sizes

February 19, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine the various deployment options for mobile robots and AMRs in multiple environments. Also included is a special ProMat 2025 preview section featuring over 50 products that will be at the trade show.

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ProMat 2025: Mobile robots, robot arms, ASRS and more on display

February 19, 2025 · ProMat 2025 in Chicago will feature over 50,000 manufacturing and supply chain professionals to learn, engage and connect with warehouse automation and robotic technology.

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A3 revises ISO 10218 robot safety standards for 2025

February 18, 2025 · A3 contributed to clarifications of industrial cobot, EOAT, and cybersecurity functional safety requirements within ISO 10218 for industrial robot manufacturers and integrators.

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Lab0 unveils industrial humanoid-inspired system for automated warehouse operations

February 18, 2025 · Lab0 emerged from stealth mode to introduce RoboGlide, a humanoid-inspired system for fully automated inbound warehouse operations, and announced a logistics deployment.

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Report: Global robot software market to grow 5x by 2029

February 17, 2025 · Stratview Research and the International Federation of Robotics report that the global robot software market will grow to over $20.5 billion by 2029.

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Igus introduces DR1000 four-axis delta robot

February 15, 2025 · Igus’ DR1000 features a one-meter working diameter, four degrees of freedom including an additional rotary axis to grip and orient items, and a customizable, modular design.

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SS Innovations International performs world’s 1st robotic cardiac telesurgeries via SSi Mantra 3

February 14, 2025 · SS Innovations International announced that it performed two robotic cardiac telesurgeries with its SSi Mantra 3 surgical robotic system in India.

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DEEP Robotics deploys X30 robot dog to inspect Singapore power cable tunnel

February 14, 2025 · DEEP Robotics announced the commercial deployment of its X30 quadruped robot dog to inspect power cable tunnels in Singapore.

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10 humanoid robot companies preparing for commercial deployment

February 13, 2025 · With AI advances improving simulation and deep learning, humanoid robot companies are preparing to deploy robots commercially for paying customers. Some have already begun.

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Apptronik closes $350M funding from Google, others to scale AI-powered humanoid production

February 13, 2025 · Humanoid robot company Apptronik announced it has secured a $350 million Series A funding round led by Google and others for further growth and scale its AI-powered humanoids.

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MassRobotics announces second cohort of Accelerator program

February 12, 2025 · MassRobotics announced its second cohort of its Accelerator program, naming 10 startups that will receive a $100,000 grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.

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MiR, Matthews International announce partnership for warehouse automation offerings

February 11, 2025 · Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Matthews International’s Automation Solutions business segment announced a partnership to further develop warehouse automation offerings.

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2024 Robotic Picking Report underscores 6 key themes affecting marketplace

February 7, 2025 · The 2024 Robotic Picking Report from Interact Analysis expects long-term revenue growth in the picking marketplace, but short-term adoption faces hurdles.

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Exotec launches next generation of Skypod robot-based AS/RS

February 6, 2025 · Exotec’s newest Skypod system supports both each and case picking while integrating value-added functions such as integrated buffer, perfect sequencing and pick-and-pack.

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Brightpick releases Giraffe robot with 20-foot (6-meter) reach for the warehouse

February 4, 2025 · Brightpick released the Giraffe robot, a warehouse automation offering with a 20-foot (6-meter) reach that will work alongside Autopicker.

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SICK acquires AMR navigation software provider Accerion

February 4, 2025 · With the acquisition of computer vision startup Accerion, SICK is adding infrastructure-free, AI-powered localization, navigation, and positioning software to its portfolio.

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KUKA to showcase cobots for medical applications at AAOS 2025

February 3, 2025 · KUKA Robotics will showcase two cobots during the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual meeting in San Diego. Two KUKA collaborative robots will be on display at AAOS 2025.

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