CCTY provides motion control technology to help developers build humanoid and other robots that move smoothly.
HowToRobot merges with Gain & Co., brings in investment
HowToRobot hopes to address industry needs by creating a global automation market platform and vendor-independent advisory firm.
Flexiv Robotics improves sanding efficiency for shutter company, sorts recyclables
Flexiv Robotics said its Rizon 4 arm increased sanding efficiency for EsVata, and its Grav Enhanced gripper can aid recycling efforts.
MDA Space lands $250M contract extension from CSA for space station robot
The contract will allow MDA Space to continue supporting robotics operations on the International Space Station from 2025-2030.
Yaskawa MOTOMAN NEXT robots run on Wind River Linux, NVIDIA Jetson
Yaskawa said its new robot can autonomously adapt to the environment and make judgments with advanced AI.
March 2024 robotics investments total $642M
March 2024 robotics funding was buoyed by significant investment into software and drone suppliers.
Tune in to Automated Warehouse webinar on stationary robots, smart controls
This episode explores the integration of stationary robotics and workers in warehouse operations, focusing on trends, gaps, and available offerings.
NEURA and Omron Robotics partner to offer cognitive factory automation
NEURA Robotics and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies say their strategic alliance will make cognitive systems ‘plug and play.’
Mecademic says Absolute Calibration services improve robot accuracy
Mecademic said MAC enables it to deliver robots that meet industrial precision and accuracy requirements out of the box.
Northeastern University Mars Rover Team wins Winter Canadian International Challenge
Northeastern University students won a contest in which four teams’ rovers completed tasks in simulated Martian environments.
RightHand Robotics and Vanderlande discuss industry trends, RightPick 4 at MODEX
RightHand Robotics and Vanderlande shared insights on industry trends and the latest RightPick innovations in Atlanta.
ABB expands robot production and training in Auburn Hills, Mich.
ABB said its updated U.S. headquarters will support customers in packaging and logistics, food and beverage, construction, healthcare, and electric vehicles.
Cambrian Robotics obtains seed funding to provide vision for complex tasks
Cambrian will use the funding to continue its mission of giving industrial robots human-level capabilities for complex tasks.
RobCo raises $42.5M for automation for small, midsize manufacturers
RobCo develops flexible robotic hardware kits for various applications in SME manufacturing, including machine loading and palletizing.
Olis Robotics and Kawasaki partner to offer remote troubleshooting
Olis Robotics and Kawasaki plan to demonstrate remote troubleshooting of robotic palletizing with integrator CRG Automation at MODEX 2024.
PickNik Robotics’ MoveIt Studio is now MoveIt Pro
Since its launch in 2021, PickNik said MoveIt Pro’s capabilities have grown beyond its user interface and behavior-tree builder.
Omnirobotic obtains $500k to expand product offerings for manufacturers
Omnirobotic plans to use the funding to commercialize robots using its AutonomyOS AI platform for applications such as sanding.
3 ways ABB sees AI driving robotics innovation
Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, shares three ways AI is driving robotics innovation.
Flexxbotics teams up with Vention to release combined machine tending offering
The companies say that customers benefit from the combination of Flexxbotics’ robot machine tending system with Vention’s MAP offering.
Top 5 robotics trends for 2024, according to the IFR
The IFR has cited technology trends including the rise of generative AI, mobile manipulation, and humanoid robots for 2024.
2023 robot orders down 30% from 2022 in North America, according to A3
North American robot orders declined across 2023 in comparison to record-setting sales in 2021 and 2022, but A3 expects a midyear turnaround.
KUKA unveils KR FORTEC industrial robot
KUKA says that with the KR FORTEC industrial robot arm, it hopes to deliver versatility with a smaller footprint than its previous robots.