Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

Robotecki Redefines Robotics Precision Cutting and Drilling Applications with RoboDK

With their application, the team at Robotecki not only reduced labor-dependency for these key tasks, they improved the quality of production and throughput.

The Future of Autonomous and Wireless Charging

The real driver of change has been the need to reduce manual intervention and lower operational costs. When a robot can charge itself safely and autonomously, maintenance downtime drops dramatically, and so does total cost of ownership.

European researchers developed energy-efficient machine vision inspired by human eyesight and the brain

This enables, for instance, intelligent robots and drones that can operate independently in a rescue mission after an earthquake without constant network connections or bulky batteries.

2025 Top Article - ANYbotics ANYmal robot is addressing key challenges in Industrial Robotics

The ANYmal robot addresses key challenges in industrial operations by offering autonomous, highly mobile inspection capabilities in complex and hazardous environments. Its four-legged design enables navigation through uneven terrains, stairs, and confined spaces.

2025 Top Article - Redefining industries with robotics and AI

While robotics have been a staple in the automotive manufacturing industry for decades, the applications have now spread far beyond, reshaping industries from agriculture to healthcare and service industries.

2025 Top Article - Purpose-Built, Specialized Robots are the Future

Wheeled robots like ours are more efficient for the same reason cycling is more efficient than running, which includes less of a fight with gravity. The efficiency, as well as the sheer complexity of humanoid robots adds up to something that may be very much higher cost.

2025 Top Article - The Future of Machining: Key Trends and Innovations

AI and robotics are seen to deeply disturb specialized industry sectors, bringing beneficial pioneering modernizations in machining, industrial manufacturing and machine shops. Elitsa Krumova explores the future of machining in more depth on behalf of DELMIA.

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The Role of Emotional Intelligence When Implementing Industrial Robotics

Emotional intelligence remains a vital leadership skill for manufacturing and industrial leaders embracing robotics. Here’s why it matters and how leaders can foster it, helping organizations reap the full benefits of automation while maintaining human-centric workplaces.

The Hiring Freeze Came First. The Robots Came After.

This is not just a vibes-based assessment: in May, the U.S. reported around 332,000 open jobs in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, plus another 400,000 in manufacturing. Wages are up, benefits are better, yet demand still outpaces supply.

ReBeLMove Pro: modular robot platform for logistics, assembly and handling

Autonomous mobile robot from igus promises simple configuration with flexible superstructures and easy commissioning

Robotics and Automation - News Headlines

Universal Robots and Robotiq Showcase Next-Generation Palletizing Solution at CES 2026 in Collaboration with Siemens

Industrial leaders demonstrate how digital and physical automation converge to transform manufacturing and logistics for global brands.

Oshkosh Corporation Brings Autonomy, AI, Connectivity and Electrification to the Frontlines of Tough Work at CES 2026

Oshkosh displays the future of job sites, neighborhoods and airports through advanced, real-world technologies that make vehicles and equipment safe, intuitive and productive for everyday heroes.

MagicLab made its debut at CES, accelerating global development

The company's debut centered on three flagship robots: the full-size general-purpose humanoid Gen1, the agile bipedal Z1, and the world's first "head-tail coordinated" quadruped, MagicDog.

PI at Photonics West: See the Latest Advancements in Nanopositioning Automation and Precision Motion Control

… in San Francisco, January 17 - 22, Booths 8517 (BIOS) / 3517 (PW) South Lobby, or visit our Tech Center in Fremont, CA.

DexRobot Shines at CES 2026, Showcasing its Flagship DexHand021 Pro and Closed-Loop Dexterous Solution

As an innovator in embodied AI and dexterous robotics, DexRobot exhibits its groundbreaking DexHand021 Pro and DexCap Exoskeleton Data Acquisition System, presenting an end-to-end platform that delivers a new accessible standard for advanced robotic manipulation.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Product

ResinDek TRIGARD ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS

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

ResinDek / Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products

ResinDek / Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products

As the manufacturer of ResinDek® panels, we have been at the forefront of testing and innovating flooring panels for the Material Handling Industry since 1994. In 2007, we began providing ResinDek panels for automated warehouse distribution robots. Much of our initial research and development occurred with Automated Guided Vehicles. In the last decade, we have provided a variety of ResinDek engineered flooring products to numerous Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) manufacturers for their testing labs. As a result, millions of square feet of ResinDek panels are in service worldwide with robotic traffic in distribution centers, warehouses, microfulfillment centers, and retail environments.