Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Enhancing Reverse Logistics: How Automation Tackles Challenges and Delivers Efficiency
While returns are an inevitable part of retail, especially in e-commerce, they are expensive, time-consuming, and logistically complex. However, leveraging automation can sharpen efficiency, cut costs, and boost customer satisfaction.
What is the Role of Vision Systems in Autonomous Mobility?
This blog covers key camera types like surround-view, forward-facing, and driver monitoring cameras, highlighting features like HDR, LED Flicker Mitigation, and multi-camera sync for safe, reliable operation.
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.
Maximum process reliability for the protein source of the future
For more than 30 years, the SCHUNK PGN-plus-P gripper has been the most versatile gripper on the market, and is constantly finding new applications. A current and unusual application example is the use in the automated production of animal feed from insect larvae in Austria.
The Ultimate Guide to Depth Perception and 3D Imaging Technologies
Depth perception helps mimic natural spatial awareness by determining how far or close objects are, which makes it invaluable for 3D imaging systems. Get expert insights on how depth perception works, the cues involved, as well as the various types of depth sensing cameras.
High-Throughput PIC Production Needs Precision Alignment Equipment for Photonics Arrays, Fibers, Lenses
Selecting the Right Alignment Method: From Passive Methods to fully Automated Fiber and Array Alignment Solutions
Understanding Torque and Speed in Electric Motors
The higher the torque, the greater the ability to rotate heavy objects, overcome tough resistance or to transport objects vertically. Applications which rely on high torque can include hoists and cranes, as well as industrial mixing machines.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Developing robotic solutions: partnering for success in micro-motion control

To turn a motion concept into reality, dedicated engineering expertise can be invaluable. Not only can motion engineering support help to improve performance and reliability, but a design partnership can also optimize commercial viability - and reduce time to market.
Aquiline Drones - Pioneering Drone Technology for Energy and Utility

This groundbreaking technology is designed to revolutionize the inspection and maintenance of high- voltage power lines, by offering advanced, non-contact measurement solutions.
Community College Student and Drone Team Qualify for Finals of Prestigious AI Autonomous Drone Race in Abu Dhabi

Being one of the 12 international teams to qualify for the finals and compete for the $1 million prize, the Hornet Drone Team represents a groundbreaking collaboration between Fullerton College, students from the UCI, and top-tier pilots from Cyclone Drone Racing.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
The Future of Construction: Why Robots Are Here to Stay
Robots are transforming construction with faster bricklaying, 3D printing, and drone surveys. They boost efficiency, safety, and sustainability while reshaping the workforce. Despite cost and adoption challenges, the industry's rapid growth signals that robotics is here to stay.
igus® Introduces Advanced 4-Axis Delta Robot for High-Speed Pick & Place Applications
igus®, a global leader in motion plastics and innovative automation devices, is pleased to introduce the DR1000 four-axis delta robot that combines high speed and precision for demanding industrial applications.
PACK EXPO Southeast Brings Expert Insights and Next-Generation Solutions in Packaging and Processing to Atlanta
Attendees from the Southeast region can engage with industry leaders, discover innovative technologies, and gain actionable strategies for packaging and processing success at educational sessions
Fluidvalves Ltd Introduces High-Performance Ball Float Valves for Reliable Liquid Level Control
Fluidvalves Ltd introduces high-performance ball float valves for precise liquid level control in diesel tanks, storage systems, and industrial applications.
Apptronik Raises $350 Million to Scale Production of AI-Powered Humanoid Robots and Meet Significant Customer Demand
B Capital, Capital Factory and Google back Apptronik in the race to develop and deploy humanoid robots at scale
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product

Harmonic Drive - HPG-R Drive Trains for AMR / AGV
The Harmonic Gearhead® gearbox design allows for backdrivability while ensuring high efficiency performance, maximizing elapsed operational time before recharging is necessary. High-capacity cross roller bearing supports heavy payloads.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

Elmo Motion Control Ltd.
Elmo has been a motion control technology leader for over 35 years, with millions of servo drives working 24/7 worldwide. Elmo offers complete motion control solutions from design to delivery of cutting-edge servo drives, network-based multi-axis motion controllers, and integrated servo motors. All solutions can be customized and configured using Elmo's proprietary advanced and easy-to-use software tools for any machine in any industry, such as semiconductors, lasers, robots, life sciences, industrial automation, AGV, and more. The company employs more than 350 personnel with headquarters in Israel and offices in the United States, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Singapore, and an additional manufacturing facility in Poland. Elmo has a worldwide distribution network. By advancing motion control with state-of-the-art technology, Elmo makes smart machines even smarter. As of 2022, Elmo is a Bosch Rexroth company.