OMRON executive Justin King shares insights into the company’s decision to establish a new robotics organization.
Universal Robots offers direct torque control for demanding cobot tasks
Universal Robots says direct torque control has potential for cobot applications such as assembly and screwdriving.
NVIDIA Isaac, Omniverse, and Halos to aid European robotics developers
NVIDIA has released a safety platform for robotics developers and updated its simulation, AI, and autonomous vehicle offerings.
10 robotics trends spotted at Automate 2025
Automate 2025 was an opportunity to see the latest trends in industrial robotics and automation, which are still growing.
Automate 2025 recap
The Robot Report editorial team traveled to Detroit to attend Automate 2025. This episode is packed with our firsthand observations.
RealMan displays embodied robotics at Automate 2025
RealMan Robotics debuted AI-powered robotic arms and modular platforms, highlighting innovations for manufacturing, research, and healthcare.
Former UR president Povlsen joins quantum technology leader
Based in Helsinki, Finland, Bluefors is a leading developer of cryogenic measurement systems, cryocoolers and other cryogenic product lines for quantum technology.
Humanoid robots can benefit from high-performance seals, says Freudenberg
As humanoid robots begin to spread to new applications, the right seals are a must for reliable operation, according to Freudenberg.
Amazon’s Vulcan robot uses force sensing to stow items
Amazon’s Vulcan robot uses touch and AI to pick and stow 75% of warehouse items. Amazon previewed Vulcan during a keynote at Robotics Summit & Expo 2025.
Teradyne Robotics makes leadership changes at MiR, UR
Jean-Pierre Hathout transitions from MiR to UR replacing Kim Povlsen. Kevin Dumas is promoted to the helm of MiR.
igus introduces Iggy Rob low-cost humanoid for service, industrial applications
igus has applied its expertise with motion plastics, affordable cobots, and mobile platforms to offer its first humanoid robot.
Chang Robotics announces $50M fund, 2025 strategic roadmap
Chang Robotics, an engineering firm working in manufacturing, collaborative robotics, and automation, is focusing on U.S. expansion.
BurgerBots opens restaurant with ABB robots preparing fast food
BurgerBots uses ABB’s IRB360 FlexPicker and YuMi to address needs for consistency and speed, freeing workers for customer service.
ABB plans to spin off its robotics division
ABB has announced plans to spin off its robotics division, saying it has ‘limited synergies’ with its other business units.
Xaba raises $6M to build ‘synthetic brains’ for industrial robots
Xaba will use the new capital, led by Hitachi Ventures, to scale the deployment of its AI for industrial automation.
Teradyne Robotics, NVIDIA show latest AI Accelerator toolkit at GTC
The AI Accelerator is a toolkit designed by Teradyne Robotics company Universal Robots to enable the development of AI-powered applications.
ABB launches RoboMasters app-based robotics training tool
The RoboMasters app builds on ABB Robotics’ physical training courses to offer a convenient, easy-to-use tool.
Flexiv expands Singapore operations to bring more robots to a growing market
The new office is not only a milestone in Flexiv’s growth strategy but it also serves as a regional hub to support customers and partners.
Aescape raises $83M to bring robotic massager to more locations
Aescape has announced partnerships with industry leaders in hospitality, corporate wellness, luxury real estate, and professional sports.
Figure AI studies Helix model, preps humanoids for logistics
Figure AI released research around its Helix vision-language-action model as it tests its humanoids for logistics tasks.
The Robotics Factory builds robot companies
The Robotics Factory is a Pittsburgh-based accelerator focused on enabling startups to grow.
Webinar to discuss how cobots can bring value to manufacturing
Learn core concepts around cobots in manufacturing, including real-world uses, safety, and benefits, in this free webinar.