Topic: Automotive

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Agility Robotics announces agreement to deploy Digit humanoid at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

February 19, 2026 · Agility Robotics and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada announced an agreement to deploy Digit humanoid robots at the Woodstock, Ontario, facility.

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Machina Labs announces custom automotive manufacturing methods with AI, robotics

October 1, 2025 · Machina Labs announced new manufacturing methods for automotive body panels and accessories, utilizing AI and robotics, to bring customized vehicles to mass production.

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Cimcorp to showcase Dream Factory tire handling automation system 2025 Global Polymer Summit

September 4, 2025 · At the 2025 Global Polymer Summit (GPS) in Cleveland, robotic handling company Cimcorp will showcase its Dream Factory tire handling automation system.

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Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Hyundai break ground on automotive manufacturing facility

May 23, 2025 · Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Hyundai Motor Company announced a partnership and that construction has started on a new automotive manufacturing plant.

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A3 President Jeff Burnstein recaps Automate 2024, turns attention to robotics market

June 4, 2024 · Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) sat down to recap Automate 2024 and provide some analysis on the robot spending market with Robotics 24/7.

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Sanctuary AI releases next generation of Phoenix general-purpose robot

May 28, 2024 · Sanctuary AI released the next generation of its Phoenix humanoid general-purpose robot, making wide ranging improvements to both the hardware and AI software.

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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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ABB Robots Drive Sustainability at Volvo Cars

December 21, 2023 · Energy-efficient robots and OmniCore controllers deliver energy savings of up to 20%.

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AEye Flexes Small, Energy-Efficient LIDAR

November 16, 2023 · 4Sight Flex enables the next-generation of L2+, L3, and L4 autonomy and safety features for automotive designs.

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5G-Advanced Manufacturing Line to Drive Car Roof Production

November 13, 2023 · China Unicom and Huawei team up to steer Exquisite Automotive Systems on an advanced manufacturing course.

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North America sees record robot sales in 2022

February 10, 2023 · Association for Advancing Automation stats show 44,196 robots ordered in 2022, up 11% over 2021; records result from resurgence in sales from automotive companies looking to boost EV production

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Comau Provides Welding Robots for Foton Daimler Production of Actros Trucks

November 30, 2022 · Comau has built a robotic welding system that includes vision technology and the flexibility to handle complex model management and produce 50,000 trucks in China.

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Rockwell Automation Partners with System Integrator CAD-IT to Bolster Presence in Asia Pacific

April 14, 2022 · Systems integrator CAD-IT will soon start selling Rockwell Automation’s Plex system and Fiix products as part of a new partnership.

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HASCO Partners With ABB to Increase Automation Among Chinese Automakers

January 4, 2022 · Automotive parts supplier HASCO and robotics expert ABB have created a joint venture to develop smart automation to provide flexibility and sustainability for Chinese automakers.

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MIT-PITT-RW Team Faces Obstacles at Indy Autonomous Challenge

October 24, 2021 · The team from the University of Pittsburgh, MIT, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of Waterloo was undaunted by challenges with fundraising, collaboration, and a crash on race day,

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Sense Photonics Unveils Autonomous Vehicle Lidar Ready for Mass Production

July 2, 2021 · Sense Photonics' solid-state lidar systems include proprietary technologies to deliver high-data point clouds with design flexibility for automotive designers, suppliers, and manufacturers.

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ABB PixelPaint Car Painting System Wins IERA 2021 Robotics Award

June 10, 2021 · PixelPaint's two robots can apply paint to vehicles faster and with less waste than other methods, improving efficiency and helping the environment, said winner ABB Robotics.

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Robotic Vacuum Impregnation Can Reduce Costs and Waste, Says Ultraseal International

May 13, 2021 · Automotive manufacturers can benefit from automation to seal porous metal parts, minimize scrappage, improve sustainability, and reduce costs, says Ultraseal International.

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Symbio Robotics Deploys Robot AI at Ford Livonia Transmission Plant

May 4, 2021 · Symbio Robotics provides AI to help robots at Ford learn how to install heavy and complex torque converters, learning and adapting so it can continuously increase efficiency.

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Automotive builds a new path

April 13, 2021 · Transportation of parts and assemblies in auto plants is taking on a new look with its increasing use of guided vehicles and carts as well as autonomous mobile robots. In a word, it’s all about flexibility.

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