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Where Human Skill Meets Smart Automation: The Case for Semi-Automated Bin Picking
Manual handling can no longer keep pace without risking fatigue or injury, yet fully robotic systems are often rigid, costly, and hard to adapt. Between these extremes lies a growing opportunity for solutions that blend human expertise with targeted automation.
Semiconductor Sourcing for Robotics: Managing Lead Times and Component Lifecycle Risks
As robotics adoption accelerates globally, procurement and engineering teams are being forced to rethink how they manage lead times, component lifecycles, and sourcing risk within increasingly volatile semiconductor markets.
How Robotics Is Transforming the Worker Experience Across 3PL, Manufacturing & E-Commerce
As demand surges across global supply chains, the pressure on 3PLs, manufacturers and e-commerce fulfillment centers has never been greater. Labor shortages, rising injury rates and the physical intensity of warehouse and factory jobs all continue to challenge operations.
Avoiding "Vendor Lock-In'' with Warehouse Robotics
If companies don't choose wisely relative to robotic software, they can significantly limit their future robot options, and/or significantly add to the cost of future projects.
Semiconductor Innovations for the Next Generation of Robots
Each motor requires high power density and precise control, all packed into a small form factor. TI's technology reduces the size of the board by integrating FETs, drivers and current sensing into one package.
Fully Autonomous Deliveries inside Multi-floor Buildings without Elevator APIs
Once a robot can move between floors without any changes to existing building infrastructure, operators get immediate ROI by freeing staff from repetitive delivery work while improving speed and convenience for residents and guests.
Facility Maintenance: Lavo Bot AI and NVIDIA Bring Autonomy to Exterior Surface Cleaning
Equipped with advanced mapping, multi-sensor vision and zone-based safety, the system navigates real-job sites with confidence—handling up to 6,000 sq ft/hour and supporting pressure-wash rigs up to 12 GPM and 4,500 PSI.
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New York Robotics Formally Launches Amid Surge In Robotics Investment, Demand, And Talent
New York Emerges as a Global Robotics Hub as 160 Startups Take Root Across the Tri-State Area positioning the region alongside the world's top robotics capitals.
Why Robots Are About to Change Everything AND WHY NOW
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The convergence of AI breakthroughs and robotics is creating a moment for which the field has been waiting decades.
How to Build a Digital Foundation for Your Robotics and Automation Strategy
A strong digital foundation brings everything together, allowing automation initiatives to scale, adapt and perform as intended. Without it, automation efforts often stall before they reach their full potential.
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"AI In Robotics": New Position Paper Released by IFR
The vision is to give artificial intelligence its own robot body. What are the trends, challenges, and commercial applications? The International Federation of Robotics has released its new positioning paper "AI in Robotics".
71% of Consumers Say Viral Trends Drive Purchases, Putting New Pressure on Retail Fulfillment, Finds Locus Robotics
New consumer study highlights how elastic, autonomous fulfillment is becoming a competitive necessity in the modern supply chain
Dexory Boosts Warehouse Intelligence with Next-Generation Autonomous Robot and Storage Health Software Feature
Both of these new capabilities enhance warehouse efficiency and visibility by delivering richer, more accurate operational data.
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New incremental encoder IERF3 L from FAULHABER
New incremental encoder IERF3 L from FAULHABER
FAULHABER is expanding its product range with the ultra-precise incremental encoder IERF3 L. Thanks to the optical measuring principle and state-of-the-art chip technology, the device offers the highest resolution, excellent repeatability, and outstanding signal quality. In typical applications, the positioning accuracy is 0.1° and the repeatability 0.007°. This makes the encoder the perfect solution for high-precision positioning applications in confined spaces.
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e-con Systems
e-con Systems® develops complete embedded vision solutions—including OEM cameras and edge AI compute platforms. With 20+ years of experience and expertise in embedded vision, it focuses on delivering vision and camera solutions to industries such as Robotics, Mobility, Medical and Life Science, Agriculture, Intelligent Transport Systems, Sports Analytics and more. e-con Systems' wide portfolio of products includes MIPI camera modules, GMSL cameras, USB 3.2 cameras, Depth cameras, GigE cameras, HDR cameras, low light cameras, and more. Our cameras are currently embedded in over 350+ customer products, and we have shipped over 2 million cameras to the United States, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and many other countries.
