Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
PACK EXPO 2025 Product Preview
PACK EXPO 2025 takes place September 29th - October 1st in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
Sensing the Shift: Trends in Smart Industrial Automation
Cutting-edge robotics, sensors, edge computing, IoT and more are at the forefront of smarter manufacturing, bringing together the technology, infrastructure and innovation that power modern automation.
What Makes Thermal Imaging Cameras Useful?
This article will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what makes thermal imaging cameras useful, including their working principles, system components, and application advantages.
Talking PACK EXPO Las Vegas with CMES Robotics
We will be in the PAC Machinery booth (W-2344). Adding a robot that can perceive virtually any CPG item gives companies the option for a pick-to-bag solution that is going to be truly unique and special on the floor.
The Missing Interface: Designing Trust into a Robotic Future
The next era of robotics and AI won't be defined solely by technical breakthroughs but by how well these systems integrate into human environments. No matter how powerful the sensors or how technical the learning models are, without user trust, adoption will stall.
Talking PACK EXPO Las Vegas with igus
Anyone at the show who visits our booth will be able to find something relevant to their own operations that can solve a key problem and offer improved performance, lower costs, and greater sustainability.
Bumblebee X Powers Taiga Robotics' Mining Automation with AI-Driven Vision
Recently, Taiga Robotics tackled one of mining's most challenging problems, autonomous rod handling, using Teledyne IIS's Bumblebeeﾃつｮ X stereo camera. Their solution paired advanced robotic control software with a high-performance stereo vision system.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
From Centralized Brains to Edge Intelligence: Rethinking Compute Architectures for Autonomous Mobile Robots
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Today's AMRs are navigating unpredictable warehouse aisles, adapting to real-time sensor feedback, and running machine learning inference on the fly - meaning developers can ill afford inefficient systems.
The Battery Bottleneck Holding Robotics Back
In this conversation, he explains how energy needs vary across robot categories, why current systems are holding back innovation, and what battery breakthroughs could mean for the future of robotics.
Why Smart Fleets Are Betting on ADAS Before Autonomy Arrives
Although regulating the safe use of fully autonomous vehicles across jurisdictions and international routes still has a fair bit of ironing out to do, AT providers and OEMs are making stark improvements to the technology inside our trucks.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
HONPINE Showcases Robot Joint Motors at Inclusion Conference and Engages in Active Discussions with AI Experts
The 2025 Inclusion Conference was held from September 10 to 13 at Jumen Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. HONPINE participated in the event by showcasing its robot joint motors and engaging in active discussions with experts from various fields.
HONPINE Develops World's First 1.2cm CS Micro Harmonic Drive Designed for Humanoid Robot Fingers
HONPINE has pioneered a micro harmonic drive specifically engineered for humanoid robot fingers, replacing bulky traditional ball screw designs. A single harmonic drive now powers each joint, enabling ultra-precise and agile finger movements.
E Tech Group to Introduce Vendor-Neutral LAIR Platform at ISPE Boston 2025
E Tech Group will introduce its Laboratory Automation and Industrial Robotics (LAIR) workflow orchestration platform at the ISPE Boston Area Chapter Product Show on October 1, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. LAIR connects lab instruments, robotics, and enterprise systems into end-to-end, vendor-neutral workflows that increase throughput, strengthen data integrity, and ensure cGMP audit readiness.
Piab - Introducing the DFE Vacuum Pump: Elevating Industrial Efficiency
Piab is proud to introduce the DFE (Dual Function Ejector), a compact and stackable vacuum pump engineered for durability and versatility.
Swisslog Healthcare Partners with Diligent Robotics to Enhance Hospital Logistics
Strategic alliance brings autonomous last-mile delivery robots to U.S. hospitals, complementing Swisslog Healthcare's automation solutions
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
OnLogic
A global industrial PC manufacturer and solution provider focused on hardware for the IoT edge, OnLogic designs highly-configurable computers engineered for reliability. Their systems operate in the harshest environments and power innovation in the evolving Internet of Things. Founded in 2003 as Logic Supply, the company has served more than 70,000 customers. OnLogic has offices in the US, Netherlands, Taiwan and Malaysia.
