Topic: ABB Robotics

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ABB, Cosmic Buildings use AI-powered robots to rebuild homes devastated by Los Angeles wildfires

August 5, 2025 · ABB and Cosmic Buildings have partnered to rebuild areas affected by the 2025 Southern California wildfires, utilizing AI-powered robotics and new construction technology.

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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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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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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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Automate 2025: AMRs, vision systems, grippers and more from day three in Detroit

May 14, 2025 · Day three of Automate 2025 in Detroit saw more attendees exploring the AMRs, vision systems, grippers and more for manufacturing, warehousing and other industries.

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Automate 2025: ABB showcases OmniCore to North America

May 11, 2025 · ABB Robotics will host a variety of robotic demos during Automate 2025 in Detroit, highlighting its OmniCore controller that enables faster, more precise autonomous automation.

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ABB Robotics, BurgerBots unveil robotic burger-making restaurant concept in California

May 2, 2025 · ABB Robotics and BurgerBots launched a new automated burger-making restaurant concept utilizing a picking robot arm and cobot to create a self-contained burger picking.

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Automate 2025: AMRs, cobots, robot arms, components sensors and more on display

April 23, 2025 · Automate 2025, hosted by A3 at Detroit’s Huntington Place, will feature over 800 exhibitors showcasing the latest in robotics, automation, vision systems, AI, motion control and more.

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ABB to consider spinning off Robotics division

April 17, 2025 · ABB will launch a process to propose a spin off of its Robotics division at its 2026 Annual General Meeting. Separately listed trading would start Q2 of 2026.

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ABB expands robotic Item Picking Family with AI-powered functional modules

March 15, 2025 · ABB added AI-powered functional modules to its robotic Item Picking Family with vision technology to further transform the fashion and logistics industries.

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ABB collaborates at SLAS laboratory automation conference

February 1, 2025 · ABB Robotics collaborated with METTLER TOLEDO and Agilent Technologies on demos and a roundtable at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Conference in San Diego.

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ABB Robotics announces T-Robotics, Mbodi as 2024 AI Startup Challenge winners

December 23, 2024 · ABB Robotics announced that T-Robotics and Mbodi won its 2024 AI Startup Challenge. The winners will collaborate on conversation AI, adaptive learning robotics offerings with ABB.

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ABB launches RB 1000i-S paint atomizer for robot arms

October 30, 2024 · Automotive paint shops can reduce their CO2 and VOC emissions and improve efficiency, sustainability with ABB’s new 1000i-S paint atomizer on new robots or through an upgrade kit.

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ABB launches Ultra Accuracy feature for GoFa cobots

September 29, 2024 · ABB Robotics recently launched an Ultra Accuracy feature for its GoFa cobots, which can deliver a path accuracy of 0.03 mm for electronics, automotive, and aerospace manufacturing.

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International Robot Safety Conference to discuss updates to revised ISO 10218

September 23, 2024 · At the International Robot Safety Conference in Cincinnati from October 1-3, attendees and speakers will discuss the updated ISO 10218, the most important standard in robot safety.

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ABB Robotics announces sponsorship of MassRobotics

September 21, 2024 · ABB Robotics has announced it will sponsor MassRobotics, the largest independent robotics hub dedicated to accelerating innovation and adoption.

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Machine vision to increase robot precision

August 26, 2024 · This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how enhancements in machine vision and artificial intelligence make robots more precise.

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ABB launches OmniCore intelligent automation platform

June 27, 2024 · ABB said its OmniCore intelligent automation platform will be a step change to a modular and futureproof motion control architecture, improving accuracy and efficiency.

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Automate 2024: ABB debuts latest modular large robot arms

May 7, 2024 · ABB demonstrated its latest robots at Automate 2024, including the launch of its IRB 7710 and 7720 robot arms for automotive assembly and modular construction applications.

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ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results

April 11, 2024 · ABB’s survey highlighted investment in robots for smaller automotive component manufacturers in upstream supply chains, as well as attracting skilled labor to program robots, as industry challenges.

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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
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Automate 2026: Industrial robots, humanoids, software systems and more from day two in Chicago
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