The Robot Report editorial team traveled to Detroit to attend Automate 2025. This episode is packed with our firsthand observations.
New enabling technologies from Automate 2025
Here’s the scoop on six new product announcements from Automate 2025 that you might have missed so far this week.
Universal Robots releases the UR15, its fastest cobot yet
For pick-and-place applications, the company said the UR15 delivers up to 30% cycle time improvements compared to other UR models.
Standard Bots launches 30kg robot arm and U.S. production facility
Standard Bots said it will simplify automation for thousands of complex processes previously out of reach for conventional robotics.
U.S. automotive industry increased robot installations by 10% in 2024
The IFR noted that while the U.S., particularly the automotive industry, is installing more robots, it isn’t producing them.
Top 10 robotics developments of April 2025
April brought changes for the robotics industry, including shake-ups at large companies, new deployments, and the 2025 RBR50 being announced.
Beckhoff Automation revenue drops 33% in 2024 to €1.17B
Beckhoff said it is planning new product launches in the areas of software and PC-based robotics control technology.
Learn about vibration control in manufacturing and robotics
Enidine vibration products can help automation machine builders to control unwanted vibration during machine operation.
Nuro brings in $106M to bolster licensing-driven business model
Nuro said it’s one of the few companies to have successfully deployed driverless technology at city scale with no safety driver.
Hyundai to buy ‘tens of thousands’ of Boston Dynamics robots
Hyundai will also help Boston Dynamics grow by integrating its manufacturing capabilities with those of the robot provider.
Top 10 robotics developments of March 2025
New from ProMat and NVIDIA GTC grabbed readers’ attention in March, while humanoids remained an important topic.
Building robots can be a pain: 6 reasons you should let someone else do it
Spencer Krause and the team at SKA Robotics offer insights on the common pitfalls that in-house robotics teams often face.
Flexxbotics updates FlexxCORE to help robotic companies scale production
FlexxCORE is a low-code environment for composing and running Transformers – powerful translation driver connectors.
igus reaches $1B in sales and continues innovation, global expansion
igus reported strong sales and continues to innovate in affordable robotics, sustainability, and availability of its motion plastics.
SEER Robotics debuts AI-powered autonomous pallet truck
SEER Robotics’ SPT-1000 features AI-powered recognition technology, enabling it to identify different pallet types, colors, and materials.
Ocado unveils Porter pallet moving AMR at ProMat
Porter picks, moves, and places pallets directly from the floor with precision, even when they are aligned back-to-back.
Locus Array automates induction, storage for ‘zero touch’ fulfillment
Locus Array combines an autonomous mobile robot with a picking arm to fulfill orders from 10-ft.-high shelving.
Dexterity launches Mech dual-armed mobile manipulator for truck loading
Mech is available to Dexterity’s industrial and enterprise customers for truck loading, with plans to expand the system’s capabilities in 2025.
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.
Why OnRobot isn’t betting on turnkey robotic systems
Off-the-shelf automation is different from turnkey systems, and it offers unique benefits, explains OnRobot CCO James Taylor.
ABB plans to invest $120M to expand production capacity in the U.S.
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.
ARM Institute announces new project call, RoboticsCareer.org employer capabilities
The ARM Institute’s latest project call seeks to further enable manufacturers of all sizes to use AI and robotics.