Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
How to Overcome Cobot Design Challenges
Although collaborative robots have become widely available and used in numerous industries, the professionals who design them frequently encounter and must overcome various challenges in cobot design. How should designers address them?
Robot-Driven Manufacturing Enables "Lights-Out" Production
The required solution would need to provide seamless connectivity and communication with the RoboDrill machines, as well as additional factory machinery throughout the company targeted for robotic automation moving forward.
Robotecki Redefines Robotics Precision Cutting and Drilling Applications with RoboDK
With their application, the team at Robotecki not only reduced labor-dependency for these key tasks, they improved the quality of production and throughput.
The Future of Autonomous and Wireless Charging
The real driver of change has been the need to reduce manual intervention and lower operational costs. When a robot can charge itself safely and autonomously, maintenance downtime drops dramatically, and so does total cost of ownership.
2025 Top Article - ANYbotics ANYmal robot is addressing key challenges in Industrial Robotics
The ANYmal robot addresses key challenges in industrial operations by offering autonomous, highly mobile inspection capabilities in complex and hazardous environments. Its four-legged design enables navigation through uneven terrains, stairs, and confined spaces.
2025 Top Article - Redefining industries with robotics and AI
While robotics have been a staple in the automotive manufacturing industry for decades, the applications have now spread far beyond, reshaping industries from agriculture to healthcare and service industries.
2025 Top Article - Purpose-Built, Specialized Robots are the Future
Wheeled robots like ours are more efficient for the same reason cycling is more efficient than running, which includes less of a fight with gravity. The efficiency, as well as the sheer complexity of humanoid robots adds up to something that may be very much higher cost.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
European researchers developed energy-efficient machine vision inspired by human eyesight and the brain
This enables, for instance, intelligent robots and drones that can operate independently in a rescue mission after an earthquake without constant network connections or bulky batteries.
The Role of Emotional Intelligence When Implementing Industrial Robotics
Emotional intelligence remains a vital leadership skill for manufacturing and industrial leaders embracing robotics. Here’s why it matters and how leaders can foster it, helping organizations reap the full benefits of automation while maintaining human-centric workplaces.
The Hiring Freeze Came First. The Robots Came After.
This is not just a vibes-based assessment: in May, the U.S. reported around 332,000 open jobs in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, plus another 400,000 in manufacturing. Wages are up, benefits are better, yet demand still outpaces supply.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU T150 to Broaden Access to Light-Payload Industrial Automation
Built for 150 kg payload applications, PUDU T150 emphasizes fast deployment, stable operation, and high cost efficiency. The new model is intended to lower the entry barrier to industrial automation for manufacturers and logistics operators, particularly in 3C electronics, plastic components, and small-item warehousing for FMCG, beauty, and fast fashion industries.
Humanoid Deploys NVIDIA Technologies to Power Advanced Humanoid Robots
Jetson Thor drives the alpha prototype of HMND 01 robots across two platforms: a wheeled system designed for industrial environments, and a recently released bipedal robot which is intended mainly for R&D for future service and household applications.
Rollo Robotics Secures €3.7M Pre-Seed Round Led by FoodLabs and PROTOTYPE to Mature Monowheel Technology
The investment follows the company's emergence from stealth, founded in 2025 by Arno Kütt (the visionary behind Cleveron) and Sander Sebastian Agur. This capital injection is propelling a singular mission: maturing Rollo's proprietary gyroscopic stabilization technology and transitioning the company from advanced R&D towards full-scale commercial production.
Chef Launches Piece-Picking Capability to Automate Individual Food Items in Meal Assembly, Produce, Meat Packing, and Baked Goods
Until now, Chef robots have focused on ingredients that can be scooped and portioned by weight—such as mac and cheese, rice, or leafy greens.
Top 5 Global Robotics Trends 2026 - International Federation of Robotics Reports
The International Federation of Robotics reports on the top 5 trends for the robotics industry for 2026.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Model TR1 Tru-Trac
The Model TR1 Tru-Trac® linear measurement solution is a versatile option for tracking velocity, position, or distance over a wide variety of surfaces. An integrated encoder, measuring wheel, and spring-loaded torsion arm in one, compact unit, the Model TR1 is easy to install. The spring-loaded torsion arm offers adjustable torsion load, allowing the Model TR1 to be mounted in almost any orientation - even upside-down. The threaded shaft on the pivot axis is field reversible, providing mounting access from either side. With operating speeds up to 3000 feet per minute, a wide variety of configuration options - including multiple wheel material options - and a housing made from a durable, conductive composite material that minimizes static buildup, the Model TR1 Tru-Trac® is the ideal solution for countless applications.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
BTM Industrial
BTM Industrial is a leading asset disposition company assisting manufacturing companies with their surplus asset needs. Founded in 2011, it is a fully licensed-and-regulated, commission-based auction and liquidation company. The company's full asset disposition programs provide customers with the ability to efficiently manage all aspects of their surplus and achieve higher value.
