Topic: Controls

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MODEX 2026: SEER Robotics to bring ‘all robots, one platform’ vision and AMRs

April 8, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, SEER Robotics said it will showcase its ‘all robots, one platform’ vision through live demos of its AMRs across a range of material handling tasks.

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Dexterity, Beckhoff USA collaborate on advanced automation, networking and safety for Mech robots

November 21, 2025 · Dexterity and Beckhoff USA announced a collaboration that will see Beckhoff’s EtherCAT standard support the Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot.

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FORT Robotics launches Long-Range Bluetooth capability for robots

October 24, 2025 · FORT Robotics launched Long-Range Bluetooth, delivering 10x the standard range for robot control, and enabling safe and stable performance in manufacturing and warehouse settings.

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Beckhoff Automation expands MX-System with new 3-row baseplate, larger function modules

May 26, 2025 · Beckhoff Automation expanded its MX-System control cabinet-free automation platform by adding 3-row baseplates and larger function modules in size 3.

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Automate 2025: Vention displays AI-powered bin-picking robot, motion control systems

May 9, 2025 · Vention will display several innovations at Automate 2025, including MachineMotion AI controller and its AI-powered bin-picking robot powered by NVIDIA software.

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Automate 2025: Illinois State professor Dr. Jeritt Williams named 2025 A3 Educator of the Year

May 9, 2025 · A3 has named Illinois State University professor Dr. Jerritt Williams the 2025 A3 Educator of the Year ahead of Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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Safety systems, teaching options that make working with cobot arms easier

April 19, 2024 · Chris Caldwell and Sarah Andrzejewski, product managers for Yaskawa Motoman, describe the HC series’ safety systems and easy-to-use programming options

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Safe and Secure Remote Machine Operation

December 18, 2023 · FORT’s Safe Remote Control Pro brings SIL 3–certified safety and control to autonomous vehicles and heavy machinery.

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Norway Energy Sector Diversifying, Presenting Opportunities for Automation, Finds Report

September 25, 2023 · Norway has many robotics suppliers for its oil and gas industry, but the transition to other energy sources offers an opportunity, said HowToRobot and NFEA.

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AMD Releases Kria K24 SOM and KD240 Drives Starter Kit to Aid Developers With Edge Compute

September 19, 2023 · AMD noted that the energy savings from its Kria K24 edge processor can add up when multiplied across electric motors and industrial robots.

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HWL Solves Handling Challenge, Relieves Employee Strain With MIRAI Powered Robot

September 16, 2023 · HWL, a thermal treatment company, deployed MIRAI's vision system in its Berlin factory to take over the repetitive task of handling and washing metal parts.

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FORT Robotics Endpoint Controller Receives SIL 3 Safety Certification

September 6, 2023 · FORT Robotics said exida has certified its controller, which provides machine and fleet-wide controls, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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Mujin Plans to Use Latest Funding to Grow Robotics Footprint in the U.S.

September 6, 2023 · Mujin has raised $85 million and said it plans to grow its operation to serve more U.S. users of its supply chain automation.

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Mujin Secures $85M Series C to Enable Further Robotics Innovation

September 5, 2023 · Mujin, whose MujinController platform is intended to make it easier to deploy robotics applications, will use the funding to make it more available to integrators and end users.

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ST Robotics Integrates Controllers With igus Robots

August 1, 2023 · ST Robotics said its systems, which integrate its controllers with igus Cartesian and delta robots, offer enhanced performance.

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Vention Announces Worldwide Remote Support for Automation Through Its Third Generation Pendant

May 19, 2023 · Vention will show at Automate 2023 how manufacturers can get new levels of troubleshooting with its updated pendant technology and Remote Support offering, reducing downtime.

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Ease of Use Features Promise to Democratize Robotics for Smaller Manufacturers

April 26, 2023 · Ease-of-use features such as intuitive interfaces and lead-through programming are making robots easier to deploy, use, and manage, facilitating adoption by small and midsize manufacturers.

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Tomahawk Robotics to Provide Universal Robotic Control Capabilities for U.K. MOD Human Machine Teaming Project

February 28, 2023 · Tomahawk Robotics and Rowden will initially provide 30 complete Kinesis Ecosystem kits consisting of AI-enabled common control software and tactical hardware the human-machine teaming program.

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Bosch Rexroth to Build Factory in Charlotte, N.C., Grows Linear Robot Line

October 31, 2022 · Bosch Rexroth has expanded its linear robot line, made its ctrlX Linux operating system open to third-party developers, and outgrown an existing production facility.

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igus Acquires Majority Stake in Commonplace Robotics, Partner in ReBeL Affordable Cobot

October 7, 2022 · igus has been collaborating with Commonplace Robotics for the past six years on its ReBeL collaborative robot and is continuing its North American expansion.

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