Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Key Considerations for Maximizing Manufacturing Efficiency
It's true that advanced simulation tools have helped improve the efficiency and effectiveness of robotic workcell design and path planning, but it still remains an incredibly time consuming process.
Game Changer in Logistics
Key work steps are being taken over by intelligent logistics robots, such as automatic storage and retrieval machines and driverless transport systems. To work efficiently and reliably around the clock, these robots need flexible and particularly compact drive solutions.
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.
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
Humanoid Unveils the UK's First Humanoid Robot For Industrial Use
Built in just seven months, HMND 01 Alpha prototype is the fastest-developed humanoid to date and the company has already completed its first commercial Proofs of Concept
MVTec MERLIC: New release enhances process reliability of the entire machine vision application
• MVTec MERLIC enables users to solve complex machine vision tasks quickly and intuitively - even without programming skills
• Continuation of strategic development: new version strengthens process reliability across the entire machine vision application
A3 Launches "Automated with Brian Heater" Podcast to Explore the Future of Robotics, AI, and Automation
Weekly series features in-depth conversations with the innovators and leaders shaping tomorrow's technology
Sonair raises $6M to accelerate rollout of world's first safe 3D ultrasonic sensor for robots
As autonomous robots enter warehouses, hospitals, shops, and public spaces, the need for safe human-machine collaboration is growing fast. That's exactly what Sonair's ADAR sensor is built for. With $6M in new funding the company can capture its global target market segments and establish a new category for robotic perception.
ABB and LandingAI Unleash the Power of Generative AI for Robotic Vision
• Strategic investment secures ABB's use of LandingAI's vision AI capabilities, such as LandingLens, for robot AI vision applications
• Pre-trained models, smart data workflows and no-code tools reduce training time by 80% and accelerate deployment in fast-moving sectors including logistics, healthcare, and food & beverage
• First of its kind collaboration marks a major step towards ABB Robotics' vision for Autonomous Versatile Robotics - AVR™
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Harmonic Drive - Coming Soon! Integrated Actuators with EtherCAT®!
The IDT Series is a family of compact actuators with an integrated servo drive with
CANopen® and, coming soon, EtherCAT® . With high torque, exceptional
accuracy and repeatability, these actuators eliminate the need for an external drive and
greatly simplify cabling.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
IDS Imaging Development Systems Inc.
World-class image processing and industrial cameras "Made in Germany". Machine vision systems from IDS are powerful and easy to use. IDS is a leading provider of area scan cameras with USB and GigE interfaces, 3D industrial cameras and industrial cameras with artificial intelligence. Industrial monitoring cameras with streaming and event recording complete the portfolio. One of IDS's key strengths is customized solutions. An experienced project team of hardware and software developers makes almost anything technically possible to meet individual specifications - from custom design and PCB electronics to specific connector configurations. Whether in an industrial or non-industrial setting: IDS cameras and sensors assist companies worldwide in optimizing processes, ensuring quality, driving research, conserving raw materials, and serving people. They provide reliability, efficiency and flexibility for your application.
