Will the Tesla Optimus Chart a New Path for Humanoid Robots? Experts Weigh In
September 30, 2022
Elon Musk plans to demonstrate a prototype of Tesla's humanoid robot at the company's AI Day, and experts are both excited and skeptical about what he will show.
Recycling Robot Provider EverestLabs Raises $16.1M in Series A
September 30, 2022
EverestLabs will use the funding to scale up production and address the needs of manufacturing recycling facilities.
Sumitomo and Dexterity Partner to Deploy 1,500 Robots in Japanese Warehouses
September 30, 2022
Sumitomo, which previously invested in Dexterity, will demonstrate and distribute the company's software-as-a-service robotics offerings in Japan.
Dextrous Robotics Introduces DX-1 System for Speedy Unloading of Shipping Containers
September 30, 2022
Dextrous Robotics is making the second version of its DX-1 two-armed robot for swiftly loading and unloading trailers available to customers early next year.
Webcast: Evaluating Automation for Retail and E-Commerce
September 29, 2022
Recording: November 2, 2022 at 2:00 EST
In this Robotics 24/7 Roundtable, attendees can hear from e-commerce, retail, and omnichannel experts on best practices for selecting and using a variety of robots.
Special Focus Issue
Motion Control and Vision Advances Drive Collaborative Robot Applications
September 28, 2022
In this free download, we examine how advances in perception and motion control are enabling robots to operate safely around humans and be used in new ways.
ABB Spends $13M on Its Canadian Cable Tray Manufacturing Facility
September 28, 2022
ABB has spent millions of dollars upgrading its facilities in Canada as it executes on its five year-plan to grow in the country.
United Natural Foods Inc. to Use Symbotic Case-Handling Robotic Systems at Five Distribution Centers
September 27, 2022
Aiming to lower costs and increase storage space, United Natural Foods Inc. has decided to invest in Symbotic’s multilayered case-handing system.
In a Post-COVID World, Experts Point to Automation
September 26, 2022
The manufacturing sector is experiencing a crisis. Post-COVID demand and severe labor shortages have pushed many businesses to their breaking point. But there is a light at the end of...
Festo and SICK’s New Safety Program Designed to Teach Students the Importance of Risk Assessment
September 26, 2022
FESTO and SICK have developed a curriculum designed to inform students about the many facets of robotic safety.
How Many Degrees of Freedom Does My Robot Arm Need?
September 25, 2022
Degrees of freedom represents the ability of a robot to move in multiple directions, but more isn't always better. The number of axes in a design should be tied to...
MachineMetrics New Universal Robots Connector Provides Health and Performance Data
September 23, 2022
MachineMetrics said its product provides greater real-time insights into the status of Universal Robots' cobots.
The Key to Revitalizing Manufacturing is Human Labor and Robots Working Hand in Hand. But How?
September 23, 2022
Søren Peters of HowtoRobot.com takes a look at the challenges of integrating automation in today's evolving manufacturing industry.
KUKA Develops Modular Housing System With Waypaver International to Make Housing More Accessible
September 23, 2022
KUKA and Waypaver have teamed up on a new system that combines robots with plant floor plan layout logistics.
Geek+ Picking Robots Chosen By German HVAC Systems Specialist
September 22, 2022
Geek+’s picking robots are being used by a HVAC specialist that offers one day shipping and stores the majority of its products at its warehouse.
Sponsored Content
Belgian Traditional House Provides Tourist Attraction With Low-Cost Automation From RBTX
September 22, 2022
Who says automation has to be expensive? In Bruges, Belgium, the chocolate shop Roose’s Chocolate World has a robot called Chocomatic built at a bargain price. It packs chocolates...
The Rise of Low-Cost Automation
September 22, 2022
Skilled workforces are working with automation in unprecedented ways to increase morale, productivity and profitability.
MAXXgrip Promises to Advance Material Handling Robotics Performance
September 22, 2022
The Gripper Co. said its new MAXXgrip robotic gripper combines compliance with suction for hybrid grasping with speed and gentleness for e-commerce.
China Bought 44% More Robots in 2021 Than It Did in 2020, Finds IFR Report
September 21, 2022
China accounted for half of the industrial robot installations worldwide in 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics.
ASTM International Creates Subcommittee on Robotic Grasping and Manipulation
September 20, 2022
ASTM International's new subcommittee intends to help robotics users select end effectors by developing standards for grasping and manipulation.
