Tesla released a video showing the improving capabilities of its Optimus humanoid robot, but it faces safety scrutiny over Autopilot.
FlexQube gets Navigator AMR order worth $500k from global commercial vehicle maker
FlexQube has received its first order for the patented FlexQube Navigator AMR, which engages with powered carts, in the Nordic market.
HLS Engineering Group and Realtime Robotics team up to optimize production
HLS Engineering Group and Realtime Robotics are jointly providing technology to help manufacturers identify and resolve potential production bottlenecks.
IRB 930 SCARA robot from ABB is designed for pick-and-place, assembly tasks
The new IRB 930 SCARA robot is designed to meet growth opportunities in the electronics, automotive, and renewable energy markets, said ABB.
New UR30 cobot arm packs muscle into small frame
With a 30 kg lifting capacity and 1,300 mm reach, the UR30 can tend larger machines, palletize heavy products and support high-torque screwdriving.
Cobots are primed to take over the automotive industry, says Universal Robots
David Capellani, a regional key account manager at Universal Robots, explains how cobots can be used in the automotive industry.
IVECO and Plus launch automated trucking pilot in Germany
Plus and IVECO are working with a European drugstore chain and DSV, a transport and logistics provider, on the pilot.
Optimization-as-a-Service from Realtime Robotics offers to reduce manufacturing cycle times
Realtime Robotics said its new service can optimize robot paths and interlocks without affecting existing production processes.
5 takeaways from Universal Robots’ open house
Universal Robots had strong attendance at its U.S. headquarters open house, which featured presentations, demonstrations, and networking.
Cruise, GM, Honda to bring AVs to Japan
The companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding to establish a new joint venture to provide a driverless ride-hail service in Japan starting in early 2026.
Epson launches its newest GX-B Series SCARA robots
Epson Introduces New Class of SCARA Robots and next-generation, high-performance robot controller at The Assembly Show.
Cruise robotaxis available to the public in Houston
Cruise will operate seven days a week from 9 PM to 6 AM in an 11 square mile area in Houston.
How Zoox uses simulation to ensure its robotaxis are ready for the road
Zoox is pushing the bounds of the role that simulation plays in the development of autonomous vehicles by using it for safety validation as well as training.
Beep partners with Oxa to bring Oxa-driven AVs to the US
The partnership will involve Oxa’s autonomy software being installed in a variety of vehicle types operated by Beep.
Cruise AVs are coming to Charlotte, NC
Cruise said that it has started initial testing across the city and will be working towards offering driverless rides.
CPUC votes to grant Cruise & Waymo final permits
The vote allows Cruise and Waymo to charge for all rides, expand hourly operations and service area, and add as many robotaxis to their fleets as they want.
Cruise grows Arizona service area by 20x
Cruise has recently greatly expanded its service area in Phoenix, AZ, with its new service area being 20 times the size of its previous service area.
Waymo AVs are coming to Austin
This makes Austin Waymo’s fourth major ride-hail city, joining Metro Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Wind River, Horizon Robotics partner to advance smart driving systems
Wind River, a developer of software for mission-critical intelligent systems, has announced a strategic collaboration with Horizon Robotics.
Cruise robotaxis will soon be available in Nashville
Kyle Vogt, the co-founder and CEO of Cruise, announced today that Cruise vehicles will be heading to Nashville.
Waymo pumps the brakes on self-driving trucks
Waymo still plans to continue to collaborate with DTNA to advance the technical development of an autonomous trucking platform.
TWK releases compact encoders for mobile robots
TWK offers a portfolio of certified sensors in a compact design with different safety interfaces.