Manufacturing

Cam Myers, founder and CEO of CreateMe, discusses the innovative application of robotics and adhesive technology in garment production.

Gecko offers a variety of robots that can climb, fly, and swim to collect data about critical structures.

NEXCOM says its NexCOBOT company is working with NVIDIA to help developers better incorporate safety into various robots.

NVIDIA has released a safety platform for robotics developers and updated its simulation, AI, and autonomous vehicle offerings.

Oxipital AI said its vision and Schmalz’s grippers will enable consistent production for food and beverage customers.

Wandercraft, known for its exoskeletons, partnered with Renault to develop Calvin, a humanoid robot for industrial use.

At ICRA 2025, Kepler Humanoid Robot unveiled its K2 ‘Bumblebee,’ an industrial humanoid robot that provided live demonstrations.

Wieland Electric designed its samos PRO MOTION safety controller for high-performance motion control and functional safety.

Cybernetix Ventures is launching its second fund to invest in robotics startups developing systems for industries such as construction.

The Congressional Robotics Caucus plans to educate legislators, discuss technology risks and reshoring opportunities, and work with industry stakeholders.

Exia learns from user movements and improves its assistance over time, making it useful for multiple industries, says German Bionic.

Manufacturers are interested in adopting more robots, but they are less aware of the value of advanced AI, according to ABI Research.

RoboForce said Titan delivers five key primitive capabilities—Pick, Place, Press, Twist, and Connect—essential for most industrial tasks.

Jorgen Pedersen, an industry veteran and former CEO of RE2 Robotics, will take the top spot at the Pittsburgh-based consortium.

The new MotionCam-3D Color (Blue) sensor enables more robust and accurate scanning for industrial applications, says Photoneo.

Automate 2025 was an opportunity to see the latest trends in industrial robotics and automation, which are still growing.

Boston Dynamics has added capabilities for scalable fleet management and insights from inspection data to Orbit 5.0 for Spot.

RealMan Robotics debuted AI-powered robotic arms and modular platforms, highlighting innovations for manufacturing, research, and healthcare.

ABB said the painting system is both sustainable and resource-saving, and it began operating in the Mercedes facility earlier this year.

Here’s the scoop on six new product announcements from Automate 2025 that you might have missed so far this week.

Resolver is a SaaS offering from Realtime Robotics that uses motion planning and simulation to speed up robot application development.

As humanoid robots begin to spread to new applications, the right seals are a must for reliable operation, according to Freudenberg.