Topic: End-of-arm Tooling

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The inner workings of robots: Components and sensors

July 15, 2026 · In this Special Focus issue, learn more about robotic components and sensors, like grippers, batteries, cameras, controllers and more, and how advancements in these technologies are helping robots worker safer and faster.

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Automate 2026: Festo cuts EOAT air use and improves grip control with VTUX eco functions

June 21, 2026 · At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Festo will showcase its integrated vacuum, adaptive pressure control and multi-protocol connectivity to improve robotic handling performance.

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Automate 2026: Güdel to showcase grinding beyond stationary robots

June 18, 2026 · Güdel will showcase how the integration of its TrackMotion Vertical TMV and TrackMotion Floor TMF systems opens more grinding applications beyond stationary robots.

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Hello Robot unveils Stretch 4 robot that can actively assist people at home and on the job

May 12, 2026 · Hello Robot announced the launch of Stretch 4, an open-source robotics platform for researchers, developers and engineers to harness physical AI in general-purpose robots.

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MODEX 2026: Ouster launches Stereolabs ZED X Nano

April 17, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Ouster launched the Stereolabs ZED X Nano, a wrist-mount stereo vision camera, built for robotic manipulation and physical AI tasks.

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OnRobot to host Automation Roadmap event in Dallas on February 19

January 30, 2026 · OnRobot is hosting an Automation Roadmap event addressing Texas manufacturing labor shortages, featuring FANUC robot demos.

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Bal Seal Engineering provides seals for robotics that meet IP67 and IP69 requirements

November 25, 2025 · Bal Seal Engineering announced that it is now providing seals that are pre-certified to meet IP67 and IP69 requirements that are common in robotics applications.

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How sustainability drives ABB’s automotive automation technologies

October 16, 2025 · Powered by PixelPaint, RB1000i-S high-transfer efficiency paint atomizers and large robot families, ABB’s sustainable manufacturing technologies drive its automotive automation.

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FABTECH 2025: Universal Robots to showcase cobot laser welding, finishing and plasma cutting

September 6, 2025 · Universal Robots will showcase a new cobot offering along with its laser welding, finishing and plasma cutting capabilities during FABTECH 2025 in Chicago.

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Chewy, MassRobotics announce winners of 2025 CHAMP Challenge

July 3, 2025 · MassRobotics and Chewy announced that Black-I Robotics and Breezey Machine Company were the winner and runner-up, respectively, in the 2025 CHAMP Challenge for autonomous mobile picking.

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Automatica 2025: NEURA Robotics unveils 3rd generation 4NE1 humanoid

June 25, 2025 · At Automatica 2025, NEURA Robotics premiered its 3rd generation 4NE1 humanoid robot, opened reservations for its MiPA service bot, and showcased partnerships including with NVIDIA.

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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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Palladyne AI receives additional funding via U.S. Air Force contract

June 11, 2025 · Palladyne AI received additional funding from a U.S. Air Force contract, and recently completed a series of Military Utility Assessment milestones for autonomous engineering projects.

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Comau develops automated assembly system for Li Auto

June 1, 2025 · Comau has developed an automated range extender engine assembly system for Li Auto, including 45 automatic and semi-automatic machines along with 15 cobots.

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Unitree releases new Dex5-1 humanoid robot hand

May 28, 2025 · Unitree’s Dex5-1 humanoid robot hand is capable of touch sensing, proprioception, and can grasp up to eight pounds, with design features to help it grip and grasp objects.

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Automate 2025: Impaqt Robotics introduces vaQgrip Click modular vacuum gripper system

May 15, 2025 · Impaqt Robotics launched its vaQgrip Click modular vacuum gripper system for rapid deployment and scalable automation at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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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: Doig Corporation launches off-the-shelf palletizing offering powered by OnRobot D:Ploy

May 13, 2025 · Doig Corporation launched an off-the-shelf palletizing offering powered by OnRobot’s D:Ploy platform as part of a live demo at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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Automate 2025: OnRobot highlights ease of automation deployment with D:Ploy platform

May 8, 2025 · OnRobot will demonstrate the ease and effectiveness of plug-and-play automation deployment through its D:Ploy platform at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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Automate 2025 show planner: Discover robots, components, and software in Detroit

April 28, 2025 · A3 is hosting Automate 2025, a trade show for robot developers, components and software providers, integrators, and end users to learn about the latest industry innovations.

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