Topic: Mobile Industrial Robots

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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: Teradyne Robotics unveils wide range of production-ready physical AI applications

June 21, 2026 · Teradyne Robotics, the parent company of Universal Robots and MiR, will demonstrate an array of physical AI applications at Automate 2026.

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Flex, Teradyne Robotics expand partnership to scale intelligent automation across global manufacturing

April 23, 2026 · Flex and Teradyne Robotics announced an expanded partnership that will see Flex manufacture key components for MiR and Universal Robots’ technologies.

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Teradyne Robotics opening new U.S. Operations Hub in Michigan

December 10, 2025 · Teradyne Robotics, parent company of Universal Robots and MiR, will open a new U.S. Operations hub in Metro Detroit Michigan as it looks to expand its global robotics presence.

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JP Hathout named new president of Teradyne Robotics Group

September 3, 2025 · Jean-Pierre “JP” Hathout was named the new President of Teradyne Robotics Group. Hathout will continue his role as president of Universal Robots and previously served as MiR president.

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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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Pick-and-place robots take on lifting applications

April 23, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine the various deployment options for pick-and-place robots for packaging, picking, palletizing and more across multiple industries. Also included is a special Automate 2025 preview section featuring over 30 products that will be at the trade show.

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MiR reveals VDA 5050 Adapter for AMR, third-party fleet management compatibility

March 14, 2025 · MiR’s new VDA 5050 Adapter bridges the company’s AMRs with VDA 5050-compatible fleet management systems for integrated warehouses and distribution centers.

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MiR, Matthews International announce partnership for warehouse automation offerings

February 11, 2025 · Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Matthews International’s Automation Solutions business segment announced a partnership to further develop warehouse automation offerings.

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Webinar: Breaking barriers - Solving the energy puzzle in modern robotics

January 2, 2025 · Noam Geffen of CaPow, Rishabh Agarwal of Peer Robotics and Nick Anderson of MiR will join Robotics 24/7 for a discussion on energy challenges and charging robots in our next webinar.

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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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Universal Robots and MiR open new headquarters in Denmark

June 28, 2024 · Executives from NVIDIA and Siemens, with whom Teradyne Robotics recently announced collaborations, spoke at MiR and Universal Robots’ new joint headquarters grand opening.

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Orchestrating mobile robot fleets for success

June 25, 2024 · This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how business and fleet management software leads to well-performing deployments.

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Automate 2024: Monday recap of robotics news and notes from Chicago

May 6, 2024 · Automate 2024 opened from McCormick Place in Chicago as automation professionals, organizations, educators, students and more saw live demonstrations and took in sessions from organizations around the globe.

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Automate 2024: MiR to showcase new AMR pallet jack for first time in U.S.

May 6, 2024 · MiR will showcase its range of AMRs, new pallet jack, cobot demonstration with Universal Robots, and preview generative AI fleet management tools at Automate 2024.

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MiR launches AI-enabled MiR1200 pallet jack

April 1, 2024 · Augmenting its fleet of deck-load AMRs, MiR’s new interoperable autonomous pallet jack is guided by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin module that provides pallet detection.

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Teradyne Robotics announces collaboration with NVIDIA

April 1, 2024 · Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin AI platform, Universal Robots demonstrated an autonomous inspection system and MiR debuted its new MiR1200 pallet jack.

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Interroll Launches Conveyor Module for MiR Robots, Optimizes Own Internal Logistics

October 3, 2023 · Interroll said the combination of its light conveyor top module with the MiR250 mobile robot has significantly reduced manual handling and transportation times.

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Mobile Robot Deployments Require Data, Sizing, and Strong Relationships for Success

September 29, 2023 · Mobile robot deployments start with identifying the task to automate and the hardware to do it, but managing change and relationships is just as important, say industry experts.

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Mobile Robots Can Optimize Materials Movement

September 29, 2023 · Mobile robots are only part of the solution for increasing operational flexibility; warehouse software and process management are also important, say industry experts.

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