Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

Building Trust in Autonomous Robotics: The Importance of Transparency in Data Usage

Robotics firms that communicate clearly and put solid data protection measures in place from the beginning will earn public trust. By prioritizing openness and security, they lay a solid foundation for the ethical, sustainable, and successful deployment of autonomous robots.

Automate 2025 Q&A with DESTACO

There’s nothing like seeing our products in action. We will have live demonstrations, giving attendees the chance to see the performance and capabilities of our solutions up close and personal.

Automate 2025 Product Preview

Automate 2025 takes place May 12th - 15th in Detroit, MI. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.

Automate 2025 Q&A with IDS Imaging

We will be exhibiting our latest and upcoming camera technologies including our newest Event based camera, an upcoming time of flight camera and our new streaming camera family.

Automate 2025 Q&A with igus

We will show how our components can help bring automation machinery to the next level by using our components but also how our robotics department can solve your problems for you with our robotics platform called RBTX.com.

AI-Driven Grasp Depth Estimation

The core innovation of our new patent lies in its self-supervised approach to depth estimation. What that means is, the AI learns to judge the depth of an item it needs to pick up by using its own sensor data and the feedback it gets from its actions.

Automate 2025 Q&A with Zimmer Group

We have evolved from a manufacturer of single components to becoming a full-range provider of complex system solutions in the field of robotics. Our portfolio covers the entire automation spectrum – from high-functioning grippers to robot accessories.

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Shibaura Machine unveils complete robotics line automation at Automate 2025

At Automate 2025, the company will display all four models from the range: the THE400, THE600, THE800 and THE1000. The compact THE400 is ideal for fast, precise operations in assembly and inspection processes, particularly within the electronics and automotive sectors.

"Robotics is About People - Why You Need Change Management"

Success in robotics is fundamentally about people, which is why change management is crucial for any organization considering RPA implementation.

Starship Technologies Surpasses 8 Million Deliveries

With operations across multiple countries and US university campuses, Starship is now the undisputed global leader in autonomous delivery, both in scale and in real-world deployment.

Robotics and Automation - News Headlines

maxon launches high torque density drive system for tough environments

With a maximum output power up to 750 W at speeds up to 6,000 rpm, the IDX 70 provides equivalent performance to motors with a 25% larger footprint, making the BLDC motor a versatile choice for space-constrained applications.

OMRON Introduces the OL-450S - A Complete Autonomous Mobile Robot Solution for Material Handling

Featuring an integrated lifting plate, advanced navigation, and centralized fleet management, the OL-450S offers a complete solution for automating material transport in automotive, semiconductor and electronics, food and household goods, medical, and other fast-paced industries.

Palladyne AI and Red Cat Announce Successful Completion of Cross-Platform Collaborative Drone Flight

New testing milestone leverages three autonomous heterogeneous drone platforms for the first time

Flexxbotics to Present Latest Developments in Advanced Robotic Machine Tending at Automate Trade Show

At the event, Flexxbotics will demonstrate the manufacturing of an electro-mechanical product using an advanced robotic machine tending workcell enabled by Flexxbotics. The demonstration will feature a Universal Robots UR30 collaborative robot with SCHUNK pallet coupling interfacing managing multiple factory machines including a Haas 5-Axis Universal Machining Center, Hexagon Tigo Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and MiJet cleaning station. Flexxbotics solution seamlessly connects the robot to each piece of equipment and coordinates the multi-operation jobs.

Algorized Joins MassRobotics to Accelerate the Future of People-Sensing in Robotics

Algorized, a deep tech startup innovating people-sensing AI through its multimodal sensor fusion engine, has joined the prestigious MassRobotics startup community to redefine the future of human-machine interaction.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Product

Elmo Motion Control – The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control

Elmo Motion Control - The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control

Significantly enhanced servo performance, higher EtherCAT networking precision, richer servo operation capabilities, more feedback options, and certified smart Functional Safety. Elmo's industry-leading Platinum line of servo drives provides faster and more enhanced servo performance with wider bandwidth, higher resolutions, and advanced control for better results. Platinum drives offer precise EtherCAT networking, faster cycling, high synchronization, negligible jitters, and near-zero latency. They are fully synchronized to the servo loops and feature-rich feedback support, up to three feedbacks simultaneously (with two absolute encoders working simultaneously). The Platinum Line includes one of the world's smallest Functional Safety, and FSoE-certified servo drives with unique SIL capabilities.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

REIKU NORTH AMERICA

REIKU NORTH AMERICA

Almost 85% of Robotics Downtime can be directly attributed to cable or hose failures. For 50 years REIKU has been recognized as the Global Leader in Hi Tech Cable Protection Systems. The cost of production downtime and the eventual replacement of failed cables and hoses can be dramatically reduced or even eliminated with REIKU Robotic Cable Management System Solutions. REIKU works closely with all of the major Robot manufacturers developing "customer oriented system solutions".