In 2025, North American robot orders from non-automotive customers led the way, with cobots gaining more traction as well.
What evolving robot standards mean for implementations of cobots
Changing robot standards provide an opportunity for designers of cobots to deliver improved safety and greater functionality, says IDEC.
4 physical AI predictions for 2026 — and beyond, from UR
Trends such as industry-specific AI and a new data economy will affect physical AI in 2026, says a Universal Robots executive.
Envalior offers PFAS-free materials for wear and friction applications
Envalior says its Stanyl materials can replace ‘forever chemicals’ in bearings, gears, seals, and bushings for cobots.
Learn about the state of the robotics industry at RoboBusiness
During this RoboBusiness talk, experts will dive into what’s working, what’s not, and where things are headed.
Webinar: Brinkman uses cobots to streamline deburring, polishing, and part cleaning
Brinkman Automation will explain in this free webinar how it has built ‘The Finisher’ with cobots from Universal Robots.
Rapid Robotics and Universal Robots team up to accelerate cobot deployments
UR and Rapid Robotics announce a new partnership that enables faster cobot deployments in North America.
Robco brings in $13.8M for its modular robotic arms
Robco, a Munich-based startup that builds modular robots to automate small to medium industrial businesses, brought in around $13.8 million.
Why industrial robot component manufacturers should target cobots
Collaborative robot markets are expected to see the biggest growth in the years ahead, with end effectors representing the largest component market.
UR to address manufacturing labor shortage with new app solutions at Automate
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — When U.S. manufacturers were asked to describe their primary business challenge, it wasn’t the increase of raw materials cost, trade uncertainties, or rising health insurance expenses that topped their lists. Close to 70 percent of manufacturers in the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2018 fourth-quarter outlook survey responded that attracting and retaining a…
ABB YuMi cobot helps Dutch manufacturer stay competitive
Collaborative robots can help small and mid-size enterprises stay competitive, providing the benefits of industrial automation but with greater ease of use, affordability, and flexibility. Dutch manufacturer DEONET is an example of how robots that work alongside people can boost quality and productivity. DEONET was founded 25 years ago and is based in the technology…
Build better robots by listening to customer backlash
In the wake of the closure of Apple’s autonomous car division (Project Titan) this week, one questions if Steve Jobs’ axiom still holds true. “Some people say, ‘Give the customers what they want.’ But that’s not my approach. Our job is to figure out what they’re going to want before they do,” declared Jobs, who…