Energy / Solar / Renewables

Fully autonomous UAVs open up possibilities for market growth, operational efficiency, and security, writes Swift Engineering’s president.

RISE Robotics said its Beltdraulic linear actuator technology will demonstrate power without hydraulic inefficiencies.

In the past three years, ABB has invested more than $500 million in its U.S. business, including a new $100 million facility in Wisconsin.

Rosendin Electric contracted with ULC Technologies to design robots for solar module movement and installation.

Independent power operator NAES will work with robots and AI from Gecko Robotics to inspect and maintain critical infrastructure.

ANYbotics launched Data Navigator, which turns robot inspection data into actionable insights for asset management and preventive maintenance.

ANYbotics said its inspection systems will increase safety by reducing worker exposure to hazardous environments.

Last year, AMP announced deployments in North Carolina and Virginia. It ended the year by raising $91 million in funding.

The rapid melting and thinning of the Arctic ice have sparked serious concerns in the scientific community. Researchers are proposing a new system that uses aerial drones, autonomous underwater vehicles, and a self-sufficient vessel that acts as a docking station.

Innovations such as robotic tractors, milkers, and manure sweepers, as well as sensors and connectors, can help farms, says HELUKABEL.

Comau worked with EDP to develop and test Hyperflex, which uses a robot arm and mobile robots to safely install solar panels.

The International Federation of Robotics expects AI, humanoids, and sustainability to be top areas for robotics in 2025.

RoboForce said its robot can fulfill labor shortages in harsh outdoor conditions and complete hazardous tasks in dangerous environments.

RobotLAB has added drones from Vision Aerial to the portfolio of service robots it offers through franchisees across the Americas.

AMP Robotics will use its latest funding to deploy AMP ONE system, which is designed to improve sortation of municipal solid waste.

The Husky A300 uncrewed ground vehicle from Clearpath includes features for both expert robot developers and non-expert users.

With the IC Drone operational for cleaning electric insulators, Duke Robotics now aims to expand its offering to utility providers globally.

Gecko Robotics has developed Fulcrum, which uses AI to provide high-quality infrastructure data to its Cantilever analytics software.

Learn how a mobile-robot gantry system met the PPE solar array simulation frame’s structural and mobility requirements.

Robotic Crew says it is offering robotics and engineering experts at affordable rates to U.S. companies across industries.

Boston Dynamics has updated the Spot quadruped by adding more autonomy and sensing with its latest software release.

An electrician shortage has led a trade union and an employer association in Denmark to examine how robots could take on certain tasks and improve working conditions.