Mbodi AI says it turns natural language and demonstrations into precise, reliable robot actions ready to run in production.
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: 5 ways cobots and AMRs top humanoid robots
Robotics and other automation for manufacturing have five basic needs that humanoids cannot yet meet, said Teradyne’s Ujjwal Kumar.
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.
A3: North American robot orders remain steady to start 2025
Demand from automotive OEMs was the primary growth driver, with a 42% increase in units and 78% increase in revenue over Q1 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Okibo opens New Jersey HQ and launches EG7 robot in U.S. market
Okibo designed its robots to enhance a skilled construction team’s efficiency, increase safety, and address labor shortages.
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.
AI advances lead to more nimble humanoids, greater autonomy at NVIDIA GTC
From teleoperated humanoids to cutting-edge surgical systems, NVIDIA GTC featured robots using AI to train autonomous functionality.
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.
Neura Robotics CEO discusses funding, humanoid robots, and competition
Neura Robotics CEO David Reger explains how his company is staying focused on cognitive robotics as it scales for global growth.