The new MotionCam-3D Color (Blue) sensor enables more robust and accurate scanning for industrial applications, says Photoneo.
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.
ABB deploys PixelPaint at Mercedes-Benz plant in Germany
ABB said the painting system is both sustainable and resource-saving, and it began operating in the Mercedes facility earlier this year.
Waymo updates 1,200+ robotaxis in software recall
Waymo said it resolved the underlying issue with a November 2024 software update, and that this recall doesn’t affect its current fleet.
Safety and efficiency in robotics design
Giovanni Campanella from Texas Instruments gives updates on on industrial automation, humanoid robot design challenges, and the expanding world of 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.
Aurora begins driverless commercial trucking in Texas
Aurora is deploying its flagship product, the Aurora Driver, an SAE Level 4 self-driving system in long-haul trucking.
Toyota, Waymo consider joint development of self-driving vehicles
Toyota and its Woven division are exploring a partnership with Waymo to develop autonomous technology for consumer-owned cars.
Epson adds GX-C Series with RC800A controller to its robot line
The GX-C robot line, which will be shown at Automate, is designed for high precision and flexibility, according to Epson.
Pony.ai unveils 7th gen self-driving platform, plans for mass production this year
Pony.ai said continuous design optimizations have also reduced the total amount of bill-of-materials costs by 70%.
Helm.ai launches AV software for up SAE L4 autonomous driving
The new Helm.ai Driver predicts the future path of the self-driving vehicle in real time using only camera-based perception.
Nuro brings autonomous vehicle test fleet to Japan for data collection
Japan’s driving conditions will present an opportunity for the Nuro Driver to broaden the environments it can understand and navigate.
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.
Autonomous trucking developer Kodiak Robotics to go public via SPAC
Kodiak Robotics says its single-platform automated driving system, the Kodiak Driver, combines advanced AI-driven software with modular hardware.
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.
Waymo to begin testing robotaxis on Tokyo public roads
During the testing, trained Nihon Kotsu drivers will manually drive Waymo vehicles across seven central Tokyo wards.
Cyngn adds patent for autonomous vehicle and cloud technologies
Cyngn said its latest U.S. patent, which covers cloud computing to reduce onboard hardware needs, brings its total to 22.
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.
Torc debuts physical AI for long-haul trucking at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Torc, Flex, and NVIDIA have partnered to develop a scalable AI compute system for autonomous trucks, aiming for 2027 commercial launch.
Zoox issues voluntary software recall for 258 vehicles
The recalled software is no longer in use, and no Zoox vehicles on the road operate with this software today.
Waymo to expand robotaxi services to Washington, D.C., next year
In addition to Washington, D.C., Waymo plans to bring its autonomous vehicles to Atlanta and Miami later this year.