Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
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.
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
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.
GrayMatter Robotics Unveils 100,000-Square-Foot AI Robotics Innovation Center in Carson
Major Facility Investment Brings Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Interactive Robotics Experience to South Bay; New Headquarters Features 20+ Working "Physical AI" Robotic Cells
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
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.
Mouser Electronics Explores the Future of Advanced Air Mobility and Its Impact on Design
This series details the technology behind electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, the challenges of infrastructure for city deployment, and the hydrogen fuel cell solutions that power the future of urban transport.
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
ResinDek / Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products
As the manufacturer of ResinDek® panels, we have been at the forefront of testing and innovating flooring panels for the Material Handling Industry since 1994. In 2007, we began providing ResinDek panels for automated warehouse distribution robots. Much of our initial research and development occurred with Automated Guided Vehicles. In the last decade, we have provided a variety of ResinDek engineered flooring products to numerous Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) manufacturers for their testing labs. As a result, millions of square feet of ResinDek panels are in service worldwide with robotic traffic in distribution centers, warehouses, microfulfillment centers, and retail environments.
