ABB Robotics said new energy consumption measurement will allow end users to make more informed decisions and support sustainability efforts.
Robotics in review: Editors look back at 2025
The editorial team reviews 2025’s top robotics stories, including iRobot’s bankruptcy, the humanoid boom, and Waymo’s scaling.
Top 10 robotics developments of October 2025
The return of RoboBusiness, which took place in Silicon Valley, was among the industry highlights of October 2025.
ABB Group to sell ABB Robotics to SoftBank for $5.375B
ABB, which planned to spin out its ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation group, is now selling it to SoftBank, as President Sami Atiya departs.
ABB Robotics adds generative AI assistant to RobotStudio Suite
The AI assistant is the latest in ABB’s announcements geared towards creating a new generation of ‘autonomous versatile robots.’
Photoneo joins ABB Robotics Ecosystem to simplify robotics deployments
Photoneo said the collaboration will provide its customers with a unified platform that can simplify the deployment of complex applications.
OmniCore EyeMotion lets robots adapt to complex environments in real time, says ABB
OmniCore EyeMotion reduces commissioning by up to 90% compared with custom solutions, claimed ABB Robotics.
ABB Robotics invests in LandingAI to accelerate vision AI
ABB Robotics invested in LandingAI to accelerate robot vision AI, making it more intuitive and accessible for faster deployment.
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.
ABB, Regal Rexnord partner on 7th axis
Regal Rexnord’s participation in the ABB partner ecosystem will involve changes to mounting hardware and more.
Cosmic and ABB use robotics to rebuild LA homes after wildfires
Cosmic Buildings and ABB Robotics are deploying AI-powered microfactories in Pacific Palisades, Calif., to build modular structures onsite.
ABB updates IRB 1200 line, adds 3 robot families for China
ABB said the new robots address a range of needs in high-growth sectors, including electronics, consumer industries, and general industries.
Top 10 robotics developments of June 2025
Automatica brought a slew of product releases in June 2025. Meanwhile, humanoid robot developments continue to grab readers’ attention.
ABB Robotics launches large industrial robots, heavy duty AMR at Automatica
ABB Robotics has introduced three heavy-duty robot arms and a compact mobile robot as part of its ‘autonomous versatile robotics’ era.
Top 10 robotics developments of May 2025
May saw the return of some of the most exciting events in robotics, starting with the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston.
Mbodi AI launches on Y Combinator, developing embodied AI for industrial robots
Mbodi AI says it turns natural language and demonstrations into precise, reliable robot actions ready to run in production.
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.
ABB upgrades Flexley Mover AMR with visual SLAM capabilities
ABB said it will continue fusing its precision hardware with artificial intelligence and software to enable further autonomy and versatility.
Top 10 robotics developments of April 2025
April brought changes for the robotics industry, including shake-ups at large companies, new deployments, and the 2025 RBR50 being announced.
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.
Learn about vibration control in manufacturing and robotics
Enidine vibration products can help automation machine builders to control unwanted vibration during machine operation.




















