Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

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.

Flexibility vs. Predictability in Mobile Automation: What Facilities Should Really Be Considering

There’s a common misconception that AGVs are outdated while AMRs are cutting-edge. In reality, both have evolved considerably in recent years, and modern mobile robots increasingly blur the lines between the two.

What Warehouses Really Need to Compete in the Age of AI

The bottom line is this: in the age of AI, the winners won’t be the warehouses with the flashiest tools. They’ll be the ones that know how to orchestrate people, processes, and technology into a system that is both efficient and resilient.

Kassow Robots’ Edge Edition 7-axis Collaborative Robot Arm

The Edge Edition was developed through close collaboration to meet the growing demand for compact, mobile cobot solutions. Our R&D team miniaturized the controller to just 10% of its original size and integrated it into the cobot’s base.

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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?

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

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Palladyne AI Secures U.S. Patent for Advanced Swarming and Autonomy Technology

Patent establishes Palladyne AI's essential position in the rapidly growing autonomous systems market

Nauticus Robotics Certifies Nauticus ToolKITT™ Autonomy Software on Light Work-Class ROVs; Completes First Paid Commercial Operation on a Retrofitted System

Following certified pool and open-water testing, Nauticus completed its first paid commercial subsea project utilizing Nauticus ToolKITT™ on a retrofitted ROV platform, marking an important milestone in extending the company's autonomy technology beyond proprietary systems.

YY Group Deepens Strategic Collaboration with KEENON Robotics to Advance Tech-Powered Hospitality Solutions

Next Phase of Partnership Supports Scalable Growth and Margin Improvement

AgiBot Achieves First Real-World Deployment of Reinforcement Learning in Industrial Robotics

Bridging embodied AI research with real-world manufacturing systems

RealMan Unveils RealBOT Embodied Open Platform at IROS 2025

Next-gen human-robot teaming.

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