Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
SoftBank's $5.4B ABB Robotics Deal: Why IT Service Providers Should Treat Robotics as a Core Practice
As autonomy and embodied intelligence mature, IT service providers may not need to participate in every layer, but those who develop focused capabilities—whether in advisory, integration, or managed operations—will be better placed as demand grows.
How LAPP Rebuilt Its Inventory Process with Autonomous Drones
For LAPP USA, Corvus One turned a labor-intensive, error-prone process into a nightly automated workflow that provides reliable visibility, reduces costs, and improves customer service.
Sonair’s ADAR 3D Ultrasonic Sensor
ADAR stands out by combining full-3D sensing via ultra-sound, strong safety credentials, cost efficiency and ease of integration. This is enabling robots to safely work in closer proximity to people and in tougher environments than many existing solutions.
Optimizing Wheel Drives for AGVs and AMRs: What OEMs Need to Know About Motion Control
The motor and actuator selection behind each wheel can make or break the success of the entire system. In this post, we’ll explore the core challenges in mobile robot drive systems and how customized motion control solutions from DINGS' Motion USA can help you meet them.
Moving Construction from Digital Design to Physical Reality
What made Hexagon the right partner was their deep expertise in precision measurement and their willingness to collaborate on adapting their metrology solutions for the demanding conditions of construction sites.
Fully Autonomous Vehicles for Repetitive Hauling in Manufacturing
As our DriveMod vehicles are approaching an intersection, they send a request to the Cyngn Traffic Broker, a feature of Cyngn Insight that manages traffic coordination through an API.
Designing Human-Centric Automation: The Next Evolution of Robotics in the Supply Chain
In this new era of human-centric automation, robotics and intelligent systems are being designed to elevate the supply chain, creating supply chains that are not only faster and more resilient but also safer, more inclusive, and deeply human.
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Humanoid Robots to Drive Billions in Rod End Sales Over the Next Decade
According to Goldman Sachs, the humanoid robot market is projected to reach $38 billion by 2035, with shipments surpassing 1.4 million units, driven by labor shortages and advancements in AI technology.
Automatic Visual Inspection: The Secret to Flawless Manufacturing Quality
By switching to a digital inspection framework, manufacturers aren't removing the human element; they are elevating it. Instead of spotting defects, engineers can focus on fixing the root cause.
How Rapid Repair Services Are Fueling a Competitive Edge in Automation
With the industrial and robotics automation industries growing rapidly, the difference between a minor delay and quarterly loss often comes down to one factor — speed. This is where rapid servo repair services become extra valuable.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Keyence releases a new proximity sensor called the ER Series
The innovative features of the ER Series, including long-range detection, durable design, 360° status indicators, etc. combine to provide advantages that are unmatched by other proximity sensors on the market. This sensor is setting a new standard in the industry with its ability to increase detection distance, improve reliability, and simplify installation.
AGIBOT Announces the Rollout of Its 5,000th Mass-Produced Humanoid Robot
This milestone represents a step forward in AGIBOT's ongoing efforts to improve the mass production and practical use of embodied robotics.
Electromate Announces Availability of the Absolute Micro Rotary Encoder from Netzer
Electromate adds the Netzer Precision VLP-13 to its catalog — a miniature, absolute rotary encoder engineered for space-constrained motion systems where size, precision, and reliability are essential.
Quicktron Robotics launches the QuickMix suite of integrated goods-handling technologies for the USA
The QuickMix suite, which combines tote-to-person, shelf-to-person, pallet-to-person, high density storage, and flexible transport into a single robot control system platform, launches in the US today.
Aetina Launches Industrial MXM Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell Platform, Empowering AMR, Manufacturing and Medical AI
Designed for autonomous robotics, manufacturing equipment, and medical devices, the new modules provide industrial-grade reliability and next-generation AI computing efficiency at the edge.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Elmo Motion Control - The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control
Significantly enhanced servo performance, higher EtherCAT networking precision, richer servo operation capabilities, more feedback options, and certified smart Functional Safety. Elmo's industry-leading Platinum line of servo drives provides faster and more enhanced servo performance with wider bandwidth, higher resolutions, and advanced control for better results. Platinum drives offer precise EtherCAT networking, faster cycling, high synchronization, negligible jitters, and near-zero latency. They are fully synchronized to the servo loops and feature-rich feedback support, up to three feedbacks simultaneously (with two absolute encoders working simultaneously). The Platinum Line includes one of the world's smallest Functional Safety, and FSoE-certified servo drives with unique SIL capabilities.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
DESTACO
DESTACO is now the worldwide leader in the innovation, design, manufacture and support of clamping, gripping, transferring, indexing and robotic tooling solutions for workplace and automation needs.
