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Precision Measurement Technology Combined With Autonomous Robots

By combining our manufacturing-grade measurement systems with Dusty’s robotics expertise, we created a solution that delivers 10× faster layouts and sub-millimeter accuracy, reshaping what’s possible on construction sites.

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

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.

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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.

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?

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Viam Partners with Universal Robots on Industrial Automation Systems

The Viam platform and Universal Robots' UR Series collaborative robots underpin transformative automation solutions for the manufacturing and marine sectors.

ITRI Wins Runner-Up at 2025 World Robot Summit Harsh Environment Drone Challenge

ITRI's drones completed three demanding missions within one hour, including a 13-kilometer offshore flight for disaster surveying and route mapping, the location of trapped victims and supply delivery, and indoor reconnaissance.

Bedrock Robotics Announces Supervised Autonomy Testing on Active Construction Sites in Move Towards Commercialization

Company completes autonomous excavation work on job sites as it expands pilot programs with major contractors across multiple states in the Southern U.S.

Brightpick Unlocks Lights-Out Fulfillment with Autopicker

First to reach fully autonomous operations with zero human intervention

ALVA Industries and Copley Controls Reunite for Live Motion Demo at SPS 2025

The demo, available in Alva's booth (Hall 3, Booth 259), highlights a fully operational motion system combining zero-cogging torque performance from Alva's SlimTorq™ motor with Copley's advanced servo control technology.

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CMES - AI-Powered 3D Robot Vision

CMES - AI-Powered 3D Robot Vision

Powered by AI, CMES Robotics enables 3D vision for factory robots. CMES AI vision software enables robots to recognize unstructured, flexible, or deformed objects, pick them up, and loading and unloading. CMES Vision software has been deployed worldwide for random palletization and depalletization along with void filling applications. CMES Robotics automates your warehouse, logistics, and supply chain. For more information, please visit: cmesrobotics.com or email info@cmesrobotics.com.

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Onward Robotics

Onward Robotics

Onward Robotics delivers innovative automation technology that coordinates humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment. Our Meet Me® solution combines proprietary software with person-to-goods mobile robots to increase efficiency in warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce operations. Onward Robotics provides the boost in productivity, flexibility, and speed that companies need to remain competitive and grow.