Topic: Cobots

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Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking

July 14, 2026 · Festo’s GripperAI harnesses software and simulation to enable high volumes of picking across industrial applications.

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Report: How suppliers are preparing for new robot safety standards

July 5, 2026 · A new report from Interact Analysis investigates how prepared organizations are for new industrial robot safety standards.

Podcasts

June 2026 Robotics Recap

June 30, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap,” takes a look at the major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in June 2026, including a breakdown of the latest from Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Automate 2026: Hirebotics launches no-code, explosion-proof cobot offering for painting

June 28, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Hirebotics launched the Cobot Painter, eliminating the need for dedicated pain cells and complex programming.

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Automate 2026: Five observations from North America’s largest robotics and automation event

June 26, 2026 · Physical AI, cobots and software advancements were everywhere during Automate 2026 in Chicago, as organizations continue innovating automation and robotic technology.

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Automate 2026: NEURA Robotics showcases full-stack robotics platform

June 26, 2026 · NEURA Robotics showcased its cognitive robot portfolio, Neuraverse platform and NEURA Gym environments at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Automate 2026: Epson Robots showcases SafeSense, SCARA, 6-axis and cobots

June 26, 2026 · Epson Robots showcased its extensive automation portfolio, including SafeSense, SCARA, 6-axis robots and the debut of its cobot lineup.

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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

June 24, 2026 · Automate 2026 started to wrap up in Chicago, as robotics and automation professionals took another look at the latest technological innovations.

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Automate 2026: Industrial robots, humanoids, software systems and more from day two in Chicago

June 23, 2026 · Tuesday, June 23 at Automate 2026 in Chicago attracted tens of thousands of attendees to North America’s largest robotics and automation event.

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Automate 2026: Vention announces collaborations with FANUC, Teradyne Robotics

June 23, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Vention announced a new digital twin platform optimized for Universal Robots deployments, and expanded support for FANUC industrial robotics with AI-powered programming and collision-free motion planning.

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Automate 2026: Elmo unveils smaller, higher-power motion controller and servo drives

June 23, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Elmo introduced new motion controllers and servo drives to set new benchmarks for power density, simplify multi-axis control and integrate critical safety features.

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Automate 2026: Cobots, components, safety sensors and more from day one in Chicago

June 22, 2026 · The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) welcomed the world to Chicago’s McCormick Place for Automate 2026, with robotics and automation innovation on display.

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Automate 2026: Regal Rexnord to highlight integrated motion technologies for robotics and factory automation

June 21, 2026 · Regal Rexnord and its brands will showcase its integrated motion technoliges for robotics and factory automation at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Automate 2026: ABB Robotics delivers new industry-ready physical AI

June 21, 2026 · ABB Robotics is highlighting several technologies at Automate 2026 in Chicago, including its Autonomous Versatile Robotics, PoWa cobot family and more.

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Automate 2026: Kawasaki Robotics unveils dexterous physical AI robot platform, advanced automation technologies

June 21, 2026 · Kawasaki Robotics will showcase its new RL030N 8DoF robot platform for physical AI applications, alongside other next-generation automation systems at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Automate 2026: CMES Robotics, FANUC and PAC Machinery showcase integrated robotic bagging technology

June 19, 2026 · CMES Robotics, FANUC and PAC Machinery are showcasing a pick-to-pack automation system at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Automate 2026: igus to showcase new machine planner tool and palletizing cobot

June 16, 2026 · igus will demo two platforms at Automate 2026 in Chicago: the new RBTX Machine Planner tool and the Fairino FR20 palletizer.

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Automate 2026: Kassow Robots to exhibit extensive cobot capabilities

June 12, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Kassow Robots will showcase its 7-axis cobot portfolio for welding, palletizing, machine tending and other industrial applications.

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Automate 2026: Lake Superior State University’s Jim Devaprasad named A3 Educator of the Year

June 11, 2026 · Lake Superior State University robotics professor Jim Devaprasad will be honored as A3’s Educator of the Year at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Report: 17.3% growth forecast for collaborative robot shipments from 2025-30

June 4, 2026 · A new report from Interact Analysis projects strong growth in cobot shipments from 2025-2030, with China dominating the market share.

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The future of CFD is connected, automated, and AI-enabled
The future of CFD is connected, automated, and AI-enabled

From geometry preparation to AI-assisted analysis, integrated CFD workflows…

Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking
Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking

Software-based GripperAI manages mixed picking through basic geometry

How Beckhoff Automation’s EtherCAT and controllers power Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot
How Beckhoff Automation’s EtherCAT and controllers power Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot

Safety, communication and motion control components enable smooth operation

Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down