Epson Robots has announced a strategic alliance with Clayton Controls to deliver advanced automation solutions to the Southwest US region. “Our business philosophy is to understand our customers’ unique challenges and develop automated solutions that will increase productivity with our knowledge, experience and an extensive product portfolio to meet those needs,” said Chris Brown, vice […]
Tekpak Automation will demonstrate the benefits of robotics for manufacturers across the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries at interpack 2026, with a live working demonstration of a pick-and-place cell on Stand A15/Hall 16. Tekpak is known for solving complex packaging line challenges with proven, modular automation. Built on over 25 years’ experience supporting pharmaceutical and […]
Agile Robots, a leading provider of AI-powered robotic solutions, has successfully acquired assets of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering in Europe and North America. Through the acquisition, the Munich-based company is strengthening its position in next-generation automation solutions and is tapping into new growth markets and close partnerships with leading OEMs. The acquisition had initially been announced […]
As commercial environments grow increasingly reliant on autonomous technology in core operations, the ability for robots to intelligently adapt is critical to scaling automation. Brain Corp, the real-world AI company, has announced the release of BrainOS Clean 2.0, a major new software update designed to elevate how Tennant Company robotic floor cleaners operate, adapt, and […]
Reframe Systems, the Massachusetts-based physical AI company innovating homebuilding with robotic microfactories, has partnered with Cabot, Cabot & Forbes (CC&F), a specialist in transit-oriented development for Greater Boston’s new economy workers, to deploy a Reframe unit as the on-site marketing and sales office for The Bolt, a 180,000 SF innovation and manufacturing center currently under […]
GMEX Robotics, a developer of AI-powered robotic technologies, says it is advancing the development and integration of its “Intelligent Robot Chassis”, which the company describes as “a key innovation designed to enhance the resilience, mobility, and operational safety of autonomous robots across industries”. In connection with this technological advancement, GMEX is in the process of […]
Vecna Robotics, a provider of flexible material handling automation, has announced CaseFlow Voice, which the company says is the only case picking automation solution with fully integrated voice technology. CaseFlow Voice embeds Lucas Systems’ “Jennifer” voice capabilities directly into case picking workflows, enabling hands-free operations that improve worker productivity and accuracy while helping warehouses achieve […]
Positronic Robotics launches ‘PhAIL’ benchmark to test real-world performance of physical AI systems
Positronic Robotics has introduced a new benchmarking initiative aimed at evaluating how well AI-driven robots perform in real-world industrial tasks, as interest grows in so-called “physical AI” systems. The benchmark, called PhAIL (Physical AI Leaderboard), measures robotic performance using operational metrics such as units per hour and mean time between failures, rather than traditional academic […]
The humanoid robotics industry may be approaching its first real commercial inflection point – and the signal is not a new product launch or funding round, but a sharp and accelerating decline in prices. Recent disclosures from Unitree Robotics suggest the average price of its humanoid robots fell from approximately $85,000 in 2023 to about […]
Unitree Robotics, which is believed to be the world’s largest humanoid robot maker, has taken a significant step toward going public, filing for an initial public offering on Shanghai’s STAR Market that could raise up to 4.2 billion yuan ($610 million). The Hangzhou-based company’s IPO application was formally accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange on […]
DNA robots are emerging as tiny programmable machines that could one day deliver drugs, hunt viruses, and build molecular-scale devices. By borrowing ideas from traditional robotics and combining them with DNA folding techniques, scientists are creating structures that can move and act with precision. These robots can be guided using chemical reactions or external signals like light and magnetic fields.
By Michael Santora, CEO at Logic Robotics Cities across the globe are wrestling with a stubborn challenge: congestion. While traffic often comes to mind first, logistics experts point out that the real bottleneck in many urban environments lies at the curb. Trucks not only clog intersections as they navigate narrow streets, but also occupy scarce […]
The narrative in modern manufacturing often centers on the cutting edge: AI-driven robotics, hyper-connected IIoT ecosystems, and autonomous logistics. While this rapid innovation drives the industry forward, it creates a stark contrast with the reality on the factory floor. In many facilities, the backbone of production remains robust, reliable hardware that has been running effectively […]
As robotics adoption accelerates across manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure, energy consumption is emerging as a critical constraint. What was once a secondary engineering consideration is becoming a primary design challenge – shaping how robots are built, deployed, and evaluated. At the same time, sustainability pressures are rising. ESG – environmental, social, and governance – has […]
Image annotation outsourcing services in the Philippines have evolved into high-precision “Spatial Engineering” hubs. By synchronizing 3D LiDAR point clouds with 2D RGB video feeds, specialized Philippine teams provide the centimeter-level ground truth and temporal consistency required for autonomous robots to navigate complex, unstructured human environments with 99.9% reliability. Executive Briefing: Today’s Robotics Vision Shift […]
Agibot, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, said it has rolled out its 10,000th humanoid robot, becoming one of the first companies in the industry to reach this milestone at scale. More than a production figure, the achievement marks a significant step forward for the robotics industry, signaling a transition from early-stage validation […]
By Gary Ng, CEO and co-founder of viAct There is a major shift occurring at some of the most hazardous workplaces on the planet: oil refineries, large construction projects, and underground mines, as new and improving technologies are being used for the initial line of defence. Technologies, like Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and IoT wearables, […]
Robotics teams rarely struggle because a part cannot be printed at all. More often, they lose time because a part arrives with the wrong material, the wrong orientation, a missed drawing note, or small inconsistencies that only become obvious during assembly or testing. That is why speed alone is not enough. For robotics teams, a […]
A number of individuals have spoken about robotics with respect to heavy equipment. However, they typically consider autonomous mining vehicles, warehouse management systems, and construction machines. The majority of these individuals overlook an extremely obvious shift that is taking place in truck mounted cranes. Crane trucks are becoming smart due to the advent of new […]
Amazon has acquired New York-based startup Fauna Robotics, signaling a move beyond its traditional focus on warehouse automation into consumer-facing humanoid robots. The deal, first reported by Bloomberg and covered by Silicon Republic and Euronews, involves Fauna’s team of roughly 50 employees joining Amazon’s Personal Robotics Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. Fauna, founded in […]