Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Brushless DC (BLDC) Machines — Where They Outperform
Learn where Brushless DC (BLDC) machines outperform traditional drives in UAVs, robotics, e-bikes, & industrial drives, and how Mosrac helps optimize next-gen motion control.
The $500 Delivery Robot Is Coming — and It Will Reshape the Industry
Cheap AI accelerators and simulation-trained neural policies are about to collapse the
cost of autonomous delivery. The business implications are bigger than the technical
ones.
139th Canton Fair Sets New Record with Overseas Buyer Attendance
The number of new products introduced rose 27%, and events for emerging future industries increased 30%. The fair also showcased AI-enabled scenarios for the first time, including robotic patrol inspections and drone flight demonstrations.
IDS: Digital precision transforms aircraft construction with Ensenso 3D vision
An Ensenso 3D camera integrated into an automated process chain ensures accurate detection and alignment of drilling positions in aircraft cabin assembly.
How Bin Picking AI Models are Trained
Learn how a bin picking AI model gets trained so you can confidently compare solutions. Here's what happens behind the scenes and what it means for your project.
From Demo to Deployment, Where Robotics Actually Fails
We’ve made remarkable progress in vision, but for true autonomy in unstructured worlds, the big gap is tactile intelligence. A robot can’t just see; it has to 'feel' pressure and tension to handle objects reliably, whether that’s a harvest arm or a medical device.
The Silent Stabilizer: Why Gyroscopes Are Essential for Next-Gen Industrial Inspection Robots
A gyro-backed stabilization system is the robot’s silent hero, keeping cameras level and navigation accurate so defects aren’t overlooked and workers stay out of harm’s way.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
The Manufacturing Executive's New Shield: Closing the Records Liability Gap
Regulators are no longer content to penalize the company name on the factory gate; they are naming the specific executives who run the manufacturing floor.
Micro-Scale Robotics in the Medical Field: Precision Automation Meets Health Care Innovation
When people think about medical robotics, they may consider machinery that takes up most of a room, like MRI machines. The world of micro-scale robotics in health care has advanced just as significantly, enabled by enhancements in precision, data analytics and more.
The Missing Layers in the Robotics Security Stack
Robotics today is like the cloud ecosystem of the early 2010s – scaling rapidly, but riddled with security risks and vulnerabilities.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
TECO Debuts High-Payload Commercial UAV Powertrain Systems and Robotic Joint Modules in North America Expanding into North America's UAV and Robotics Markets
Through these innovations, TECO is actively expanding into the rapidly growing commercial UAV and intelligent robotics markets. Leveraging the localized service capabilities of its subsidiary TECO-Westinghouse in Texas, the company provides customers with comprehensive end-to-end solutions and after-sales support.
Humanoid Secures Landmark Deal with Schaeffler to Deploy Thousands of Humanoid Robots
? London-based startup to put Humanoid Robots on Schaeffler's factory floors
? Deployment begins in live German production environments in late 2026
? Schaeffler becomes preferred actuator supplier
MVTec showcases cutting-edge AI technologies and highly flexible machine vision software at Automate 2026
• High-performance machine vision software for industrial automation
• AI technologies and deep learning in the spotlight
• Live demonstrations highlight innovative applications with HALCON and MERLIC
Festo Introduces GripperAI, an AI-based Solution for Mixed-Product Robotic Handling
This software selects the best gripping tool, automatically adjusts for mixed products, and uses low-cost 3D cameras.
A3 Officially Releases GigE Vision 3.0, Opening New Possibilities in Machine Vision
During the GigE Vision session of the IVSM, 57 engineers met to vote on the standard, which passed unanimously, making the long-awaited release official.
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OnLogic Karbon 520 Series of Scalable Rugged Computers
The OnLogic Karbon 520 Series of rugged computers is purpose-built to deliver unwavering performance and reliability in the face of extreme temperatures, vibration, and dynamic power conditions. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and validated by MIL-STD-810H testing, the Karbon 520 Series makes it possible to deploy dependable computing for AI at the edge, advanced automation, or critical remote and in-vehicle applications in even the most challenging environments.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Palladyne AI Corp.
Welcome to Palladyne AI, where we unleash the power of robotics with our revolutionary AI software platform for the physical world. In a world where robots are progressing toward human-like adaptability, seamlessly navigating dynamic environments and conquering complex tasks with unparalleled efficiency, Palladyne AI stands as the beacon of innovation toward that future reality. Through our cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) software platform, we are redefining the boundaries of robotics. Our goal is simple: Help companies with autonomy in their robotics operations by addressing key challenges of traditional robotic deployments.
