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Sonair’s ADAR 3D Ultrasonic Sensor

ADAR stands out by combining full-3D sensing via ultra-sound, strong safety credentials, cost efficiency and ease of integration. This is enabling robots to safely work in closer proximity to people and in tougher environments than many existing solutions.

Optimizing Wheel Drives for AGVs and AMRs: What OEMs Need to Know About Motion Control

The motor and actuator selection behind each wheel can make or break the success of the entire system. In this post, we’ll explore the core challenges in mobile robot drive systems and how customized motion control solutions from DINGS' Motion USA can help you meet them.

Automatic Visual Inspection: The Secret to Flawless Manufacturing Quality

By switching to a digital inspection framework, manufacturers aren't removing the human element; they are elevating it. Instead of spotting defects, engineers can focus on fixing the root cause.

Moving Construction from Digital Design to Physical Reality

What made Hexagon the right partner was their deep expertise in precision measurement and their willingness to collaborate on adapting their metrology solutions for the demanding conditions of construction sites.

Fully Autonomous Vehicles for Repetitive Hauling in Manufacturing

As our DriveMod vehicles are approaching an intersection, they send a request to the Cyngn Traffic Broker, a feature of Cyngn Insight that manages traffic coordination through an API.

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.

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How Rapid Repair Services Are Fueling a Competitive Edge in Automation

With the industrial and robotics automation industries growing rapidly, the difference between a minor delay and quarterly loss often comes down to one factor — speed. This is where rapid servo repair services become extra valuable.

Elmo Launches New Titanium Product Line and Platinum Servo Drives at SPS 2025, Redefining Limits of Motion Control

Designed to deliver exceptional performance, industry-leading compactness, and advanced high-end technology, built for demanding industrial and harsh-environment applications.

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

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XELA Robotics Announces Integration Milestone and Reveals its 2026 Technology Roadmap

Company to exhibit and demonstrate its technology at 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Humanoids Summit Returns to Silicon Valley

Global Showcase of Cutting-Edge Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI, Featuring Dozens of Exhibits and the Industry's Leading Voices

Pudu Robotics Unveils PUDU D5 Series: Industry-Grade Autonomous Quadruped Robots Designed for Complex, Real-World Operations

The series includes two configurations: the PUDU D5, a legged version built for maximum terrain adaptability, and the PUDU D5-W, a wheeled version designed for optimized performance on mixed surfaces.

High-Speed Automated Alignment for Optics and Photonics: PI Introduces Next-Generation 6-Axis Nanopositioning Alignment System

6-DOF motion, ultra-compact footprint, and high-speed photonics alignment algorithms integrated directly into the controller firmware.

Voyant Photonics expands Carbon™ FMCW LiDAR Platform with new product extension, unlocking chip-scale sensing to new markets

The new models, which will be on display at the upcoming CES 2026 event (visit Voyant Photonics at the LVCC West Hall in Booth #4875) complement the existing 128-line configurations, enabling broader choices and customizations from the Voyant portfolio of low-cost, high-performance sensors, and optimized for industrial autonomy, robotics, drones, and smart infrastructure applications.

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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.

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Zimmer Group US, Inc.

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