Robotics Australia Group has been working to elevate Australia’s position in global robotics through collaboration and a national strategy.
RBR50 Spotlight: Slip Robotics minimizes trailer loading times with simple approach
Slip Robotics simplifies trailer loading and unloading with its SlipBot ALR, a heavy-duty mobile robot.
Apollo humanoid robot in tests by Apptronik and GXO for warehouse use
The Apollo humanoid is taking steps toward commercial use in a trial jointly conducted by GXO Logistics and Apptronik.
Vecna Robotics raises more than $100M, hires COO to expand warehouse automation
Vecna Robotics has more than doubled its valuation and hired a chief operating officer as it develops a case-picking system.
Realtime Robotics celebrates motion-planning collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric
Realtime Robotics is bringing its motion planning for industrial and collaborative robots to market with Mitsubishi Electric.
Waabi raises $200M from Uber, NVIDIA, and others on the road to self-driving trucks
Waabi, which has been developing self-driving trucks using generative AI, plans to put its systems on Texas roads in 2025.
Collaborative Robotics expands with new Seattle office and AI team
Collaborative Robotics has established a foundation models AI team and partnered with the University of Washington on research.
RBR50 Spotlight: Instock turns fulfillment processes upside down with unique ASRS
Instock has taken an unusual approach to automated storage and retrieval systems with suspended mobile robots for retrieving totes.
Floatic raises $3.8M for AMRs to tackle e-commerce picking
Korea-based Floatic plans to extend its R&D efforts and commercialize its warehouse robotics system in 2024.
Gathering warehouse inventory data — plus an update from ElectroCraft
In this episode, we learn what’s new in warehouse inventory management with Gather.ai and motors with ElectroCraft.
Webinar: From controllers to the cloud: Discovering the cornerstones of warehouse automation
In this free webinar, learn now controllers and other components enable successful deployments and scaling of warehouse automation.
Amazon Prime Air gets FAA approval for extended BVLOS drone deliveries
The authorization will facilitate the expansion of drone deliveries by Prime Air and enable the expansion of operations to additional U.S. locations.
RBR50 Spotlight: Amazon strengthens robotics portfolio with heavy duty mobile robot
Meet Titan, Amazon’s new mobile robot. Titan can transport heavy-duty payloads up to 2,500 lb. That is two times more than Hercules, which is Amazon’s most broadly deployed mobile robot.
NVIDIA highlights Omniverse, Isaac adoption by robot market leaders
CEO Jenson Huang announced that robotic factories can accelerate industrial digitization with NVIDIA AI and Omniverse.
S&S Activewear improves warehouse efficiency with Korber software, Geek+ robots
S&S Activewear, a leading apparel distributor, has expanded its use of automation with help from Geek+ and Korber Supply Chain.
Comau changes with robotics market, adds focus on software and new applications
Comau has expanded its product line with compact robot arms, picking software, and exoskeletons for logistics and other markets.
Volvo launches VNL Autonomous truck equipped with Aurora software
Volvo says its autonomous truck is the result of years of research into self-driving vehicle technology and intentional design.
RBR50 Spotlight: Capra Robotics bridges gap between VELUX’s indoor, outdoor logistics
In 2024, Capra Robotics introduced the Capra Hircus, an unique autonomous mobile robot (AMR) designed to navigate challenging terrain with ease.
Agility Robotics announces executive moves to strengthen Digit commercialization
Agility Robotics has added Daniel Diez as chief strategy officer, named Melonee Wise chief product officer, and appointed Pras Velagapudi as CTO.
How humanoid robots can help narrow gaps between automation and labor
Humanoid robots can help cross the islands of automation normally filled by people to help address the continued labor and skills gaps.
OnRobot releases two electric grippers for heavy payload cobots
OnRobot says its new grippers can handle heavier payloads for collaborative robot applications such as palletizing and machine tending.
Techman launches heavy payload TM30S cobot
Techman’s new TM30S cobot has a maximum payload of 35 kg (77.16 lbs) and a reach of 1,702 mm (67.01 in) across six joints.