Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Where Human Skill Meets Smart Automation: The Case for Semi-Automated Bin Picking
Manual handling can no longer keep pace without risking fatigue or injury, yet fully robotic systems are often rigid, costly, and hard to adapt. Between these extremes lies a growing opportunity for solutions that blend human expertise with targeted automation.
OSARO’s AI-Driven Automation Enhances Fulfillment Speed and Accuracy
With a successful AutoModel™ deployment at Korea's largest ecommerce company, OSARO is well-positioned to scale similar solutions across other global e-commerce leaders. This real-world implementation showcases how AI-driven automation can revolutionize fulfillment centers
Semiconductor Sourcing for Robotics: Managing Lead Times and Component Lifecycle Risks
As robotics adoption accelerates globally, procurement and engineering teams are being forced to rethink how they manage lead times, component lifecycles, and sourcing risk within increasingly volatile semiconductor markets.
How Robotics Is Transforming the Worker Experience Across 3PL, Manufacturing & E-Commerce
As demand surges across global supply chains, the pressure on 3PLs, manufacturers and e-commerce fulfillment centers has never been greater. Labor shortages, rising injury rates and the physical intensity of warehouse and factory jobs all continue to challenge operations.
Avoiding “Vendor Lock-In’’ with Warehouse Robotics
If companies don’t choose wisely relative to robotic software, they can significantly limit their future robot options, and/or significantly add to the cost of future projects.
Predictions for 2026: what’s next for robotics
From humanoids and Robots-as-a-Service to nearshoring and lights-out operations, here are my top predictions for what is coming next in 2026.
Semiconductor Innovations for the Next Generation of Robots
Each motor requires high power density and precise control, all packed into a small form factor. TI’s technology reduces the size of the board by integrating FETs, drivers and current sensing into one package.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Industrial Robotic Arm Market Report: Emerging Opportunities and Strategic Insights
Looking ahead, the market is projected to expand substantially, with forecasts estimating a USD 45.41 billion valuation by 2035, underpinned by a 9.4 % CAGR from 2026 to 2035.
New York Robotics Formally Launches Amid Surge In Robotics Investment, Demand, And Talent
New York Emerges as a Global Robotics Hub as 160 Startups Take Root Across the Tri-State Area positioning the region alongside the world’s top robotics capitals.
Bridging the Automation Gap: Why SME Distributors are Turning to "Instant-On" Intralogistics
For the agile distributor or regional manufacturer, the "Integration Trap"—the months-long process of forcing robotic systems to communicate with legacy Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)—is an unnecessary barrier.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
MODEX 2026: Supply Chain's Marquee Event Coming to Atlanta in April
MODEX offers attendees real-time solutions for today's supply chain challenges, strategic insights to future-proof your logistics operations, and collaborative opportunities that can lead to strategic partnerships and growth.
AGIBOT Hosts "AGIBOT NIGHT," a Robot-Led Live Gala Show
A Demonstration of Humanoid Robotics Operating at Scale in a Live Cultural Setting
Corvus Robotics Launches Dedicated Cold Chain Drones for Autonomous Inventory in Sub-Zero Warehouses
Continuous autonomous cycle counts deliver accurate inventory visibility while keeping workers out of sub-zero freezer environments
R3 Robotics Secures €20M to Scale Automated Disassembly of Electric Vehicle Systems
Luxembourg robotics company raises €14M Series A and secures €6M in public grants to industrialize AI-powered dismantling as end-of-life volumes accelerate.
Novotechnik - New! Programmable Angle Sensors
The Vert-X 13E Series is hermetically sealed, without any moving seals, to IP69 and therefore provides long life even under the harshest water, dust and oil environments.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
US Digital's New L2 Low Profile Motor Encoder
The L2 incremental encoder uses US Digital's proven EM1 optical encoder module and disk, which has billions of device-hours of dependable service in customer applications. This product continues US Digital's strong reputation for reliable, field-tested encoders. The L2 is US Digital's lowest height encoder that uses the EM1 module. It has a 0.75 in. bolt-spacing mount. The maximum resolution is 1250 CPR (5000 PPR with quadrature). The L2 comes with a single-ended output. Another benefit of the L2 incremental encoder is its fast installation. The cover snaps onto the base to secure the module. It is designed for use with a high-retention connector or cable (sold separately). Like all US Digital products, the L2 is designed and manufactured in Vancouver, Washington, USA. It is backed by prompt access to our technical and customer service teams with same-day shipping on most orders.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
FAULHABER MICROMO
Since 1961, FAULHABER MICROMO has partnered with OEMs to deliver high precision, high performance, custom micro motion system solutions to markets such as medical, robotics and automation in North America. FAULHABER MICROMO's tradition of innovation started decades ago in Germany. The groundbreaking invention of the FAULHABER coreless winding started it all for a market that produces millions of motors today.
How can the FAULHABER MICROMO team help you deliver your next innovation to market first?
Learn more about MICROMO's solutions for the most demanding applications, our diverse motion products and technologies, online ordering, Engineering and R&D teams, Clean Room Assembly, Machining Center and other services at our Clearwater, FL facility at https://www.faulhaber.com.
