Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Mission-Critical Automation: Ensuring Uninterrupted Operations Through Robust Power Management
Seamless power management requires careful planning and leveraging many technologies and techniques for oversight. What does this involve, and what does each strategy contribute to improving a facility’s energy use?
Linear Actuators vs Rotary Actuators: The Core Choice for Humanoid Robot Joints
The robot joint module is the core hardware of humanoid robots, currently mainly divided into two major categories: rotary and linear. In humanoid robot designs, the choice often involves trade-offs based on the application scenario and manufacturing cost.
How the Best Infrared Thermal Modules Enhance Machine Vision for OEMs
Infrared thermal modules convert temperature data into a visual, quantifiable format, enabling machine vision systems to detect defects, monitor conditions, and optimize processes based on thermal metrics.
How to Improve Warehouse Picking Speed with Automation
In warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment centers, operational and customer success relies on fast and accurate fulfillment, but achieving and maintaining this service level can be challenging.
Rugged electric actuators provide reliable steering for extensible, self-driving platform
Whether OxDrive’s next application is in agritech, construction, forestry, warehouse logistics or any other untapped use, chances are good that it will need a reliable actuator. And when it does, Horton will likely continue specifying Thomson linear motion solutions.
Building a Better RFP: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Automation Partner
Investing in automation is a major decision – one that affects everything from operational efficiency to customer satisfaction. But before you can reap the benefits, you need the right partner. And that starts with a solid Request for Proposal (RFP).
PILLARS OF TOMORROW - A hopeful vision of Government, Technology, and Human Dignity in harmony
For centuries, visions of the future have been dominated by dystopian warnings—cautionary tales of power gone wrong. Five Pillars of Tomorrow offers an alternative: a governance model where transparency, collective wisdom, and advanced AI safeguard human dignity.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Nike Unveils Project Amplify, the World's First Powered Footwear System for Running and Walking
Still early in testing, Nike is blending art and science to reach performance readiness,?working alongside robotics partner Dephy to bring the footwear system to a broad consumer launch in the coming years.
First Autonomous Mobile Robots Roll Off the Line at Rockwell Automation's Milwaukee Headquarters
he milestone marks a significant step for OTTO by Rockwell Automation, part of the company’s 2023 acquisition of Clearpath Robotics, and reinforces Rockwell’s commitment to advancing smart manufacturing through automation.
What Role Does Robotics Play in the Manufacturing Supply Chain?
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Robotics has moved from “point fixes” on isolated stations to the connective tissue of the entire supply chain. In practical terms, that means robots are continuously progressing from just weld or pick.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Doosan Robotics Wins Two CES Innovation Awards® 2026 Including "Best of Innovation" in AI Category
Company honored for its Groundbreaking Scan & Go Autonomous Robotic Solution in AI and Robotics categories
Humanoid Explores Integration of Humanoid Robotics with SAP's Embodied AI for Industrial Applications
The first joint pilot is planned with Martur Fompak International, a first-tier supplier and solution partner for automotive seating and interior systems. The global manufacturer plans to deploy Humanoid's modular humanoid platforms to explore automation of complex seat-assembly processes.
Better Than Wired Achieves Groundbreaking Wireless Reliability with OpenSafety PLCs
The test demonstrated that autonomous mobile vehicles in a factory can maintain Safety-PLC communication with fixed assets over wireless links.
Introducing the New SH150 Sine-Cosine Hollow Shaft Encoder.
The new SH150 is Industrial Encoder Corporation's largest sine-cosine hollow shaft encoder, featuring a robust 150 mm housing and a 60-100 mm bore range, delivering precise, high-resolution feedback for heavy-duty motors and automation systems.
Transforming Rural Education: RoboDK & SimuSoft Power Maharashtra's Award-Winning ZP School Jalindarnagar
This initiative complemented the school's strong community-driven efforts, contributing to its inspiring journey from near closure to global recognition, culminating in winning the World's Best School Prize 2025.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
3MP HDR IP69K Camera for Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles
STURDeCAM31 from e-con Systems® is designed to make robotics and autonomous vehicles safer and more reliable. Powered by the Sony® ISX031 sensor and featuring GMSL2 interface, this compact 3MP camera delivers 120dB HDR + LFM imaging with zero motion blur — even in the most challenging outdoor conditions. Engineered to automotive-grade standards, STURDeCAM31 is IP69K certified, making it resistant to dust, water, vibration, and extreme temperatures. With support for up to 8 synchronized cameras, it enables powerful surround-view and bird's eye systems on NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
FAULHABER MICROMO
Since 1961, FAULHABER MICROMO has partnered with OEMs to deliver high precision, high performance, custom micro motion system solutions to markets such as medical, robotics and automation in North America. FAULHABER MICROMO's tradition of innovation started decades ago in Germany. The groundbreaking invention of the FAULHABER coreless winding started it all for a market that produces millions of motors today.
How can the FAULHABER MICROMO team help you deliver your next innovation to market first?
Learn more about MICROMO's solutions for the most demanding applications, our diverse motion products and technologies, online ordering, Engineering and R&D teams, Clean Room Assembly, Machining Center and other services at our Clearwater, FL facility at https://www.faulhaber.com.
