Topic: Research & Development

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Columbus State University begins planning $22.2M joint robotics, space science facility

August 21, 2025 · Columbus State University in Columbus, Ga. began planning a joint robotics and space science facility that will serve as a regional robotics education, research and innovation hub.

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Report: Pharmaceutical robots market expected to reach $490.1 million by 2034

August 11, 2025 · Global Market Insights reports that the pharmaceutical robots market will grow to nearly $500 million by 2034, driven by increased demand for automated pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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Cardinal Kinetic highlights InoDrive motion control card for precise servo applications

July 27, 2025 · Cardinal Kinetic released more information on its InoDrive motion control card, touting it as the primary driver of the company’s InoWorx Motion Control Platform.

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Glīd launches unmanned, autonomous road-to-rail dual mobility platform for logistics

July 24, 2025 · Glīd Tech launched an unmanned, autonomous mobility-as-a-service platform for road-to-rail operations in the logistics space.

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Report: Joint actuators play a crucial role in humanoid robot power, dexterity and adoption

July 7, 2025 · An Interact Analysis report on humanoid robots indicates that short-term to mid-term growth is hindered by joint actuators and components related to movement and motion control.

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Automatica 2025: PAL Robotics to demonstrate humanoid embodied AI

June 22, 2025 · PAL Robotics TIAGo Pro mobile manipulation robot will perform teleoperation and interactively demonstrate embodied AI that enables machine learning at Automatics 2025.

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PHOTOS: Robotics Invest 2025 panelists discuss physical AI, humanoids, and investment strategies

June 19, 2025 · Cybernetix Ventures hosted its third annual Robotics Invest summit, featuring panel discussions, presentations, and roundtables about physical AI, humanoids, and investment strategies.

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Cartken, Stirling Ultracold partner for autonomous ultra-low temperature material transport

June 16, 2025 · Autonomous robotics company Cartken and Stirling Ultracold have partnered to launch an autonomous ultra-low temperature material transport robot offering.

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A3 presents 2025 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards

June 5, 2025 · Stuart "Stu" C. Shepherd and Peter Corke were presented the 2025 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards at Automate 2025, recognizing lifelong industry contributions and achievements.

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Auve Tech launches MiCa 2.0 autonomous vehicle AI software

June 3, 2025 · Auve Tech’s MiCa 2.0 and Auve Stack 2.0 software use edge AI to process sensor data, enabling decision making for safe, efficient navigation through continuous deep learning.

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Automate 2025: Orbbec, Connect Tech integrate Gemini 335Lg support

May 14, 2025 · Orbbec is demonstrating broadened compute platform and sensor options from a partnership with Connect Tech for its Gemini 335Lg GMSL/FAKRA stereo depth camera at Automate 2025.

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Igus to introduce ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot

April 14, 2025 · With 277 new motion plastics components introduced in 2025, igus is marking global growth and sustainability initiatives, including a new ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot.

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Hyundai to deploy Boston Dynamics humanoids, quadrupeds

April 7, 2025 · At a Boston Dynamics town hall meeting, Hyundai Motor Group announced it will deploy tens of thousands of Atlas humanoids and Spot quadrupeds to expand manufacturing collaboration.

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A3 presents national robotics strategy to U.S. Congress

March 31, 2025 · The Association for Advancing Automation shared its national robotics strategy with the U.S. Congress, prioritizing a federal robotics office to strengthen competitiveness.

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ProMat 2025: Yale Relay warehouse automation platform introduced

March 26, 2025 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies introduced Yale Relay, with drive-to-map path planning, a drag-and-drop user interface, and remote monitoring features at ProMat 2025 in Chicago.

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AI-powered Dexterity valued at $1.65 billion

March 14, 2025 · Closing $95M in its latest funding round, Dexterity CEO Samir Menon said the company will use its latest funding to continue R&D of its technologies and hire additional employees.

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CaPow secures $15M Series A for Power-In-Motion mobile robot charging technology

March 5, 2025 · CaPow announced a $15M Series A round to accelerate its growth and market expansion for its power-in-motion mobile robot charging and energy technology.

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ProMat 2025 show planner: Discover robotics and automation in Chicago

March 3, 2025 · MHI is sponsoring ProMat 2025, a trade show for manufacturing and supply chain operations innovators set to feature countless robot demos and automation-focused education sessions.

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ProMat 2025: Scott Technology to unveil new AGV

February 26, 2025 · Scott Technology will unveil its latest modular Transbotics NexBot AGV technology for logistics and material handling on the opening day of ProMat 2025, March 17, at 11:30 a.m.

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Meltio installs over 500 metal 3D printers worldwide

February 25, 2025 · In 2024, Meltio launched its Engine Blue and M600 metal 3D printer, receiving a 3DPI award, and reported 50% revenue growth. It has now installed over 500 systems worldwide.

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