Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Designing Human-Centric Automation: The Next Evolution of Robotics in the Supply Chain
In this new era of human-centric automation, robotics and intelligent systems are being designed to elevate the supply chain, creating supply chains that are not only faster and more resilient but also safer, more inclusive, and deeply human.
Decorating plastics with robotic precision
The collaboration between Roboprint, Shibaura Machine and TM Robotics illustrates how partnerships between emerging innovators and established suppliers can help the plastics industry adapt to new demands.
Precision Measurement Technology Combined With Autonomous Robots
By combining our manufacturing-grade measurement systems with Dusty’s robotics expertise, we created a solution that delivers 10× faster layouts and sub-millimeter accuracy, reshaping what’s possible on construction sites.
UBTECH Humanoid Robot Walker S2 Begins Mass Production and Delivery, with Orders Exceeding 800 Million Yuan
By establishing a closed-loop commercial cycle—from technology and real-world application to delivery and iterative improvement—UBTECH has developed core capabilities to rapidly address market demands and efficiently secure and fulfill orders
Deep Dive into integration challenges of ONVIF-compliant GigE cameras and how ONVIF enhances interoperability
GigE cameras are being adopted faster in applications that demand high-bandwidth data transmission over long distances up to 100 meters using Ethernet cables. GigE cameras with ONVIF-compliant enable interoperability across different devices smoothly.
How High-Precision Reducers Drive the Development of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology
Laser navigation requires the steering wheel to accurately turn to the commanded angle. The near-zero backlash characteristic of harmonic reducers ensures that the angle rotated by the steering motor is transmitted to the tire without any loss, avoiding "backlash error."
Humanoids - Safety Standards for the Next Wave of Robots
Today's safety concerns generally boil down to physical component and perception issues. If a robot is in a rugged environment, hardware components degrade and can lead to dangerous malfunctions.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Explosion-Proof Robotics in ATEX/IECEx Environments: Progress, Challenges and Practical Pathways
Industrial robotics has transformed manufacturing, logistics and maintenance across countless sectors. Yet in potentially explosive environments such as refineries, petrochemical plants, offshore platforms and battery production facilities, the picture changes dramatically.
Q&A with Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2025
The agenda covers a wide range of critical themes. Sessions will examine the operational integration of uncrewed systems, with case studies on how UAS and UGVs are being deployed in real-world missions. Another focus is on AI, autonomy, and the digital backbone
Mission-Critical Automation: Ensuring Uninterrupted Operations Through Robust Power Management
Seamless power management requires careful planning and leveraging many technologies and techniques for oversight. What does this involve, and what does each strategy contribute to improving a facility’s energy use?
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
RealMan Unveils RealBOT Embodied Open Platform at IROS 2025
Next-gen human-robot teaming.
'The Perfect Solution': Customers and Partners Share Firsthand Impact of Cyngn Technology
The perspectives below come from a mix of end-users, technology partners, and OEMs who have worked with DriveMod in real production settings, each offering a different vantage point on how the platform behaves once it's in the field.
Novotechnik - Robust, Accurate Angle Sensors
Measurement range is 0 to 360°. Other key specifications include sealing to IP 69K, up to 16-bit resolution and ±0.2% linearity—depending on version. Repeatability is 0.1°. Both single and fully redundant versions of the Vert-X 26 Series are available. Output interfaces include 4 to 20 mA, 0.5 to 4.5 V DC, CANopen and CAN J1939.
US Digital's New ED4 Digital Encoder Display
US Digital announced today the release of our new ED4 Encoder Display. Encoder displays provide immediate feedback on encoder status, including speed, position, angle, and count.
Micropolis Robotics Unveils New Industrial-Grade, IP67-Rated Computing Module Powered by NVIDIA for Advanced AI Processing of its Robots
• High-performance, low-latency AI processing will be installed directly on Microspot, Micropolis' proprietary real-time surveillance, behavior-analysis, and mission-management platform
• Micropolis has been a member of the NVIDIA Inception Program since 2022
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Basler 3D Vision Solutions for Robotics and Warehouse Automation
Empower your robot's vision: with our 3D cameras and tailored robotics application software, your robot can tackle any task. From bin picking to sorting and navigation, AI enables your robot to recognize even "unseen" objects in mixed scenarios. Explore our time-of-flight and stereo cameras for vision-guided robotics with a wide range of compatible accessories."
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Electrocraft Inc.
ElectroCraft, Inc. is a global provider of dependable, application-engineered fractional-horsepower motor and motion products. Our products are found in thousands of different applications within industrial, commercial, and consumer product markets. While ElectroCraft provides a wide array of standard products with many configurable options, we have built our brand on custom OEM solutions that meet the precise performance, cost and quality our customers require.
