Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

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.

Boston Dynamics Expands Collaboration with NVIDIA to Accelerate AI Capabilities in Humanoid Robots

The compact size, high performance and efficiency of Jetson Thor enables Atlas to run complex, multimodal AI models that work seamlessly with Boston Dynamics’ whole-body and manipulation controllers.

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.

Low-Cost Robotics Elevate Industrial Inspection Processes

Learn how to easily and cost-effectively design and procure turnkey automation systems using a robotics platform, taking inspection tasks to the next level.

ProMat Q&A with Swisslog Americas

Visitors to the booth can learn how the company’s entire portfolio of best-in-class robotics and software solutions can help achieve new levels of efficiency in a variety of applications, including food and beverage, general merchandise, apparel and omnichannel warehousing

ProMat Q&A with Pickle Robot

At this year's Promat show Pickle is demonstrating a production unloading robot, handling real freight (no empty boxes) to process both messy piles and more structured import freight at the top of each hour daily (10am, 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm) in booth #N7170.

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Artly AI Presents Natural Robotic Hand Upgrade for Barista Bot at Nvidia GTC 2025

Barista Bot can already craft 28 hot and iced beverages by replicating the artist's movements. The new robotic hand upgrade improves the current gripper system in replicating human motion to better manipulate everyday objects.

XPONENTIAL 2025 to Transform Europe's Momentum into Global Action for Autonomous Systems

From Düsseldorf to Houston, the technology event for autonomy will drive industry progress by addressing regulatory challenges, showcasing innovations, and accelerating global collaboration

Automation and Humans: Will We Be Replaced?

Take a warehouse worker who spends a significant amount of time moving boxes from point A to point B as an example; automation can handle this aspect of the job instead, freeing that worker to focus on more complex tasks like inventory management and quality control.

Robotics and Automation - News Headlines

Kardex launches updates to FulfillX WES and IPA for AutoStore at ProMat

The company also announced a partnership with parcel packing intelligence company Paccurate that integrates intelligent cartonization into Kardex's FulfillX software ecosystem; and launched their StoreX Calculator, a tool for simulating the benefits and ROI of AutoStore empowered by Kardex, to the logistics industry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Robots is Impacting Healthcare, Manufacturing, and More

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, one of the most groundbreaking innovations in recent years is the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) robots. These intelligent machines, powered by AI, are reshaping industries, revolutionizing the way we live, work, and interact with technology. From manufacturing floors to healthcare, transportation, and even our homes, AI robots are becoming an integral part of our daily lives.

Flexiv Robotics to Showcase Adaptive Automation Solutions at ITES Expo

Bringing its industry-leading force-sensing robots to China's most influential manufacturing technology exhibition, Flexiv looks to boost its visibility in the world's largest automation market.

The Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Market: Trends, Opportunities, and Future Growth

Robotic process automation (RPA) is an application software technology with artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, which are used for handling high-volume and repeatable tasks. RPA allows employees to configure and program computer software or a robot to interpret existing applications in the organization for manipulating data, processing transactions, and communicating with digital systems.

ABB launches 'RoboMasters' personalized training app

• New RoboMasters robotics skills training app bridges skills gap by enabling beginners and advanced robotics users to train remotely • App supplements ABB's physical robotics training courses, enabling continued skills development beyond the classroom

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