Miniaturization offers robotics designers new levels of power efficiency, nimbleness, and precision for a range of applications.
PI releases high dynamics linear motor stage family
The V-573 motion control family combines precision and speed for demanding research and production environments, according to PI.
MassRobotics opens Cohort 5 applications for Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst
Applications for MassRobotics Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program are open now, and will close on Dec. 1, 2025.
Multiply Labs reduces biomanufacturing costs by 74% with UR cobots
Multiply Labs uses four Universal Robots collaborative robot arms to save space and cost for manufacturing life-saving therapies.
AMR experts weigh in on global challenges and opportunities for the industry
Ati Motors’ Saurabh Chandra, InOrbit’s Florian Pestoni, and ABB Robotics’ Vaithy Kandasamy discussed where the AMR market is headed.
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.
Agilent Technologies and ABB collaborate on laboratory automation
Agilent and ABB Robotics are cooperating on producing systems to improve workflows and laboratory efficiency.
Kurabo and Flexiv partner to develop KURAVIZON adaptive robot
Flexiv is integrating its Rizon arm and force control technology with Kurabo sensing technology for the KURAVIZON robot.
ABB discusses the evolving role of robotics in healthcare
While there are many emerging industries for robotics, ABB Robotics explained why healthcare is the most promising.
Texas Children’s Hospital transfers fruit flies with ABB YuMi cobot for neurological research
YuMi is the first system at Texas Children’s Hospital that does not require the flies to be anesthetized before transfer, says ABB Robotics.
Clarapath brings in $36M to modernize pathology labs with robotics
Clarapath plans to use the funding to commercialize SectionStar and consolidate and standardize more laboratory processes.
Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst calls for fourth cohort of applications
The Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program offers mentorship, resources, medical guidance, and more to participants.
XtalPi and ABB Robotics to automate laboratory workstations with GoFa cobots
XtalPi has used more than 100 ABB collaborative robots to build automated workstations for accelerating chemical and life sciences R&D.
SRI International designs XRGo to protect pharmaceutical workers through teleoperation
SRI International says its XRGo teleoperation capability could help ensure pharmaceutical quality and open up jobs to a wider range of candidates.
New igus energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms
igus is launching a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution.
ABB uses robots to automate COVID antibody testing
The system, created by ABB and UTMB, can increase the number of neutralizing antibody tests performed from 15 a day to over 1,000 daily.
How a hospital in China automates drug dispensing
As one of the busiest parts of a hospital, the pharmacy has, over the years, relied on technology to streamline its operations. From electronic tablet counters to completely computerized stocking and labeling solutions, technology has had a transformative impact on pharmacies across the world. Challenge Still, factors weighing on the efficiency of drug dispensing are…
MGS Manufacturing uses Stäubli robots, controls for inspection of medical devices
MGS, a contract manufacturer for a major European medical device maker, turned to Stäubli robots to support automated inspection of single-use catheters.
ARM Institute gets NIST funding to develop collaborative robots for COVID-19 testing
As part of NIST grants to Manufacturing USA Institutes, ARM Institute member Wilder Systems has received $600,000 to develop the safe use of collaborative robots for laboratory testing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robotics and automation firms join COVID-19 fight
Robotics and automation can help manufacturers, healthcare workers, and consumers get through the novel coronavirus situation, says German association VDMA.
Celltrio provides laboratory automation for COVID-19 fight
Silicon Valley Robotics spotlights Celltrio, a startup applying South Korean robotics experience to laboratory automation.
Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum 2020 announces call for presentations
The second annual Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum is seeking expert speakers to share their insights and experiences around developing assistive, medical, and surgical systems.





















