Industrial Robots

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

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

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.

Demand from automotive OEMs was the primary growth driver, with a 42% increase in units and 78% increase in revenue over Q1 2024.

Orbbec said its Gemini 435Le offers high-precision sensing; accurate representation of object edges; and scene-configurable depth modes.

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.

Standard Bots said it will simplify automation for thousands of complex processes previously out of reach for conventional robotics.

The IFR noted that while the U.S., particularly the automotive industry, is installing more robots, it isn’t producing them.

The RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards recognized HEBI Robotics’ flexible and scalable mobile manipulator, which builds on its modular platform.

Elmo will show its latest Titanium Maestro motion controller at upcoming events including the Robotics Summit & Expo.

BurgerBots uses ABB’s IRB360 FlexPicker and YuMi to address needs for consistency and speed, freeing workers for customer service.

The GX-C robot line, which will be shown at Automate, is designed for high precision and flexibility, according to Epson.

The president of GAM Enterprises will discuss trends in warehouse automation and the importance of motion control at the event.

Beckhoff said it is planning new product launches in the areas of software and PC-based robotics control technology.

With the call, the ARM Institute is hoping to meet the specific needs of the manufacturing industry and the Department of Defense.

KUKA said iiQKA.OS2 operating system combines the core of its automation system software with a modern user interface and modular safety.

To date, Fictiv has produced over 35 million commercial and prototype components for some of the world’s most innovative products.

ABB has announced plans to spin off its robotics division, saying it has ‘limited synergies’ with its other business units.

Xaba will use the new capital, led by Hitachi Ventures, to scale the deployment of its AI for industrial automation.

Okibo designed its robots to enhance a skilled construction team’s efficiency, increase safety, and address labor shortages.