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.

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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?

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

HONPINE - Robot Reducers and Gearboxes

HONPINE - Robot Reducers and Gearboxes

HONPINE is the leading supplier of drive reducers,rv reducer gearboxes,planetary reducers,drive actuators. We provide precision motion control reducers and gearboxes since 2018. We highly value cooperation with our customers and are committed to providing precision transmission solutions.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

PI USA (Physik Instrumente)

PI USA (Physik Instrumente)

PI is a privately held company that designs and manufactures world-class precision motion and automation systems including air bearings, hexapods and piezo drives at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded 5 decades ago and today employs more than 1700 people worldwide. PI's customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors and aerospace.