Robotic gripper changes can increase efficiency and adaptability in CNC machining, says Tezmaksan Robot Technologies’ CEO.
How Spot helped BMW address its data blind spots
BMW said the Spot quadruped from Boston Dynamics works hand in hand with its digital twin technology to help it make sense of its data.
Cruise cuts nearly half of staff as GM focuses on consumer AVs
The latest layoffs at Cruise extended all the way to top leadership, as GM prioritizes engineering talent moving forward.
binder designs M12 X-coded connectors for transport, agriculture applications
The M12-X-coded connectors now comply with strict industry standards for reliable communications in demanding conditions, said binder.
Waymo gives its first rides in Atlanta with employee-only service
Waymo announced its first new deployment of 2025. It already has plans to launch another service in Miami later this year.
VDMA: Germany’s robotics industry ‘has lost competitiveness’
The VDMA R+A forecasts Germany’s robotics and automation industry to drop 9% in total turnover in 2025 to 13.8 billion euros
IFR predicts top 5 global robotics trends for 2025
The International Federation of Robotics expects AI, humanoids, and sustainability to be top areas for robotics in 2025.
Watch Out adds autonomy to CNC cells for precise production
Watch Out has automated precision machining for aerospace customers and is looking to help reshore production.
CES 2025 recap: Noteworthy robots at this year’s show
CES 2025 was full of robotics demonstrations. We looked at some of the most interesting commercial robots on the show floor.
Cyngn raises $33M to grow autonomous forklift deployments
Cyngn said its latest funding will support plans to grow deployments of its autonomous industrial vehicles, including its DriveMod Forklifts.
IAC at CES 2025 features first race with four autonomous cars at once
For the first time in Indy Autonomous Challenge, or IAC, history, four autonomous race cars competed on an oval track at the same time.
WeRide deploys autonomous shuttle at Zurich Airport
This deployment builds on WeRide’s European operations, including its recent autonomous shuttle service at Roland-Garros.
NVIDIA unveils Omniverse upgrades, Cosmos foundation model, and more at CES
NVIDIA’s CES announcements, including Omniverse updates, show that it is doubling down on AI investments for robotics.
Autonomous vehicle sensors don’t have to be a drag, find researchers
External sensors on an autonomous vehicle cause drag that can be reduced, found Wuhan University of Technology researchers.
RoboSense to show lidar sensors, humanoid platform, and more innovations at CES 2025
RoboSense says its new and incremental components will enable the development of industrial, commercial, and humanoid robots.
5 biggest robotics trends of 2024
The Robot Report’s top trends of 2024 highlight some of the industry’s biggest highs and lows from the past year.
Massimo Motor adds mobile robots to production line for UTVs
Massimo Motor expects automated guided robots to increase efficiency in its production of cold weather-capable utility task vehicles.
Helm.ai upgrades generative AI model to enrich autonomous driving data
Helm.ai said the new model enables automakers to generate diverse, realistic video data tailored to specific requirements.
New research analyzes safety of Waymo robotaxis
Waymo shared research with Swiss Re, one of the world’s largest insurance providers, analyzing liability claims related to collisions from 25.3 million fully autonomous miles driven.
Mcity says open-source digital twin enables cheaper autonomous vehicle testing
The Mcity test facility has been open since 2015, and autonomous vehicle developers can now test their technology from anywhere.
Waymo robotaxis head to Tokyo with the help of Nihan Kotsu and GO
The first all-electric Jaguar I-PACEs for Waymo will arrive in Tokyo in early 2025 and will initially be driven by safety drivers.
Eyeonic Trace Laser Line Scanner offers sub-millimeter depth perception
The new Eyeonic Trace scanner offers ‘human-like vision’ for industrial automation, warehouse robots, farming, and construction, says SiLC.