Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Beyond Protection: How Advanced Sealing Solutions Are Enhancing Robotic Performance
Sealing technology plays a decisive role in ensuring performance stability, reducing friction, and protecting components from environmental influences. High-performance seals are essential for extending the life of robotic joints, actuators, and automated systems.
RobotLAB Unveils Breakthrough in Humanoid Robotics with Launch of BroBot™
Built to operate in dynamic and unpredictable environments, BroBot™ utilizes a hybrid analog-digital interface, autonomous task protocols, and situational awareness systems to perform essential duties with minimal supervision.
Barriers to investing in CNC automation in 2025
CNC systems are increasingly being integrated with robotic automation that enables faster tool changes and more efficient material handling. This automation enhances production speed, reduces human error and opens the door for more complex designs.
The Reshoring Revolution: Navigating New Policies For A Manufacturing Renaissance
As President Trump's second term unfolds, the manufacturing landscape in the United States is poised for a significant transformation. The administration's renewed focus on reshoring manufacturing operations presents both opportunities and challenges for industry leaders.
Real-Time, High-Resolution Stereo Vision for Industrial Robotics
Software alone isn’t always enough to tackle the demands of real-time stereo vision. That’s where smart hardware solutions come into play. Think of it as having a specialist to take care of the heavy lifting so you can focus on the big picture.
Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Selling Used Robot
With businesses increasingly turning to used robots for sale to meet their automation needs, there’s never been a better time to explore this market.
ProMat Q&A with Agilox
For the first time ever, AGILOX will showcase four different AMR models operating simultaneously in a live tradeshow environment. Attendees will experience real-world automation in action just like in an actual manufacturing facility.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Stretch Helps Gap Inc. Deliver for Its Customers
By having Stretch take on the physically demanding task of unloading trailers stacked floor to ceiling with boxes, the company has reduced injuries, lowered turnover, and watched employees get excited about automation intended to keep them safe.
A3 Releases Vision for a U.S. National Robotics Strategy
Strategy outlines key policy priorities, including establishing a central Robotics Office and Robotics Commission, to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in robotics, drive innovation, and support workforce development
NGen, Humber Polytechnic, and Festo Didactic Showcase Canadian Skills at Hannover Messe 2025
NGen, Festo Didactic and Humber Polytechnic, a leading Canadian post-secondary institution known for its career-focused, hands-on approach to education, are partnering to demonstrate the strength of Canadian mechatronics skills at Hannover Messe.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Advancing Inline Quality Control with High-Precision 3D Metrology
senswork and Photoneo to Showcase Next-Gen Robot-Based 3D Inspection at Automate 2025 in Detroit
igus Announces Launch of Axis - A Revolutionary Online Community for the Industrial World
igus Launches "axis" Online Community at Automate 2025
Accenture and Schaeffler Pave the Way for Industrial Humanoid Robots with NVIDIA and Microsoft Technologies
At Hannover Messe 2025, the companies show how to optimize various work scenarios, from human-centric to human/robot collaboration and full automation, with the latest simulation, AI and data technologies from NVIDIA and Microsoft.
RoboSense Releases 2024 Annual Results: Leading LiDAR Market Share and Paving the Way for AI Robotics Growth
-Annual revenue of approximately RMB 1.65 billion, representing a YOY growth of 47.2%.
-LiDAR sales volume reached approximately 544,200 units, up by about 109.6% YOY.
-Full-year gross margin at 17.2%, an increase of 8.8 percentage points compared to the previous year, with Q4 gross margin reaching approximately 22.1%.
-Adjusted net loss narrowed to approximately RMB 396 million, a decrease of about 8.9% YOY.
-Total R&D investment reached approximately RMB 620 million, with around RMB 250 million allocated to innovative businesses such as AI robotics.
ROBINT Unveils Next-Gen Robotics at Hannover Messe 2025, Strengthening Global Expansion
Alongside these product launches, Robint also signed "European Strategic Partnership Agreement", marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Bota Systems - The SensONE 6-axis force torque sensor for robots
Our Bota Systems force torque sensors, like the SensONE, are designed for collaborative and industrial robots. It enables human machine interaction, provides force, vision and inertia data and offers "plug and work" foll all platforms. The compact design is dustproof and water-resistant. The ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 mounting flange makes integrating the SensONE sensor with robots extremely easy.
No adapter is needed, only fasteners! The SensONE sensor is a one of its kind product and the best solution for force feedback applications and collaborative robots at its price. The SensONE is available in two communication options and includes software integration with TwinCAT, ROS, LabVIEW and MATLAB®.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
MMP Inc. / MIDWEST MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.
The Leader in Rapid Prototyping of High-Quality Motion Control Solutions. MMP is actively engaged in the design, manufacturing and distribution of standard and custom motion control equipment, including fully reversible brushed and brushless DC gearmotors, motors with failsafe brakes and servomotors with feedback devices such as analog tachometers and encoders. We also provide fully-sealed IP-65 motor speed controls @ 12/24/48 VDC, AC~DC power supplies and a wide variety of 12/24 VDC linear actuators. If you need a sample right away, we can be a project saving convenience for you. We provide more than 8000+ released DC Gearmotor designs with cost-effective solutions for robotics and automation companies. These designs are unique and custom-built to suit the specific application requirements of the motion control projects.
