Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
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.
Linear Actuators vs Rotary Actuators: The Core Choice for Humanoid Robot Joints
The robot joint module is the core hardware of humanoid robots, currently mainly divided into two major categories: rotary and linear. In humanoid robot designs, the choice often involves trade-offs based on the application scenario and manufacturing cost.
How the Best Infrared Thermal Modules Enhance Machine Vision for OEMs
Infrared thermal modules convert temperature data into a visual, quantifiable format, enabling machine vision systems to detect defects, monitor conditions, and optimize processes based on thermal metrics.
How to Improve Warehouse Picking Speed with Automation
In warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment centers, operational and customer success relies on fast and accurate fulfillment, but achieving and maintaining this service level can be challenging.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
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?
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.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
AI in Construction Management: Sunrise Technologies Showcases How AI-Powered SaaS Solutions Transform Project Oversight
Sunrise Technologies, an Australian AI and software company, highlights how AI-powered SaaS solutions like OHS Buddy are transforming construction management. Their intelligent platform automates tender evaluations, digital safety compliance, and project oversight—reducing daily planning time by 90%, accelerating invoicing to same-day processing, and cutting bid preparation time by up to 90%. With AI agents managing progress tracking, documentation, and compliance digitally, construction firms gain real-time visibility, fewer delays, and improved safety standards. Sunrise continues to advance AI integration across construction, sustainability, and robotics, combining human expertise with intelligent systems for efficient, transparent project delivery.
LUCID Launches Atlas25 - 25GigE Camera Series with RDMA for High-Speed Industrial Imaging
Knightscope Unveils the All-New K7 Autonomous Security Robot
The all-new K7 redefines the boundaries of autonomous security. Engineered to patrol vast outdoor areas 24/7, the K7 combines light-duty, off-road performance with Knightscope's proven suite of AI-powered detection, deterrence, and reporting technologies - extending protection far beyond the reach of traditional cameras or human guards.
Saddle Creek Deploys Robust.AI's Carter Collaborative Robots to Enhance Warehouse Operations and Efficiency
Carter brings cutting-edge automation capabilities to Saddle Creek's Charlotte facility without additional fixed infrastructure
Lucid Bots Announces Lavo AI: The First Fully Autonomous Pressure Washing Robot
Lucid Bots has announced Lavo AI, the first fully autonomous ground-based pressure washing robot. Designed to transform labor-intensive cleaning into a scalable, efficient service, Lavo AI can clean up to 6,000 sq. ft. per hour using Click-and-Clean™ technology powered by Lucid OS™. Equipped with NVIDIA edge computing, advanced vision, and mapping intelligence, it safely navigates complex environments. Addressing labor shortages in the $100B janitorial industry, Lavo AI boosts productivity and consistency for facility teams. Following Lucid Bots' 2024 Avianna AI acquisition, pilot programs begin this winter, with general availability expected in Q2 2026. Pre-orders are open now.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
High Performance Servo Drives for localized and distributed control applications from Servo2Go.com
Engineered to drive brushless and brush servomotors in torque, velocity or position mode, Servo2Go.com offers a broad selection of servo drives in a wide range of input voltages and output power levels.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Harmonic Drive LLC
Harmonic Drive LLC (HDLLC) designs and manufactures precision servo actuators, gearheads and gear components. Harmonic Drive® gears play critical roles in robotics, medical diagnostics and surgical robotics. We work with industry-leading customers and companies of all sizes to provide both standard product and custom-engineered solutions. The majority of the products sold by HDLLC are proudly made at our US headquarters and manufacturing facility in Massachusetts.
