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Hexagon launches AEON, a humanoid built for industry

Hexagon leverages industry-leading expertise in measurement technologies, AI and autonomous systems to introduce an advanced humanoid robot to accelerate next-generation autonomy.

Battery inspection using machine vision – fast, reliable, and variable

Averna has developed a procedure for automating battery inspection for one of its customers. The fact that potential errors are extremely varied increases the complexity of the inspection process.

How to Achieve the Full Benefits of a Warehouse Digital Twin

A warehouse digital twin needs more than a highly capable WMS, it also needs a reliable technology to capture all the necessary inventory data, and this is where computer vision plays a pivotal role.

Physical AI: Embracing AI’s Moment in Robotics

Manufacturers currently use automation to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, cut costs, and meet growing consumer demands. Yet they face a myriad of disruptions such as labor shortages, limitations of current technologies, and costly downtimes on production lines.

The Future of Underwater Robotics

Imagine a robot that can manage aquaculture projects, repair oil pipelines, and scan the seabed — all without risking human life. Nauticus Robotics' flagship robot, Aquanaut, meets these challenges while running solely on electric power.

Multi-axis motion control drives pipe-based robots

Surveying and maintaining underground pipes can be complex and resource intensive. To streamline the process, construction and facility management teams are increasingly turning to robots that can provide inspection as well as repair.

Case Study Evaluation of an Auditory Alert for an Autonomous Mobile Robot

In this case study, we focus on the autonomous mobile robot (AMR), which can navigate and perform tasks in active environments without direct human control. Safe navigation and obstacle avoidance are fundamentally important for AMRs in the workplace.

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NEURA Robotics and NVIDIA Collaborate to Advance the Future of Physical AI in Germany

Much like an app store for robotic intelligence, the Neuraverse allows robots to share and continuously evolve their skills: from welding and assembly to household tasks like ironing.

What if the Most Dangerous Jobs Could Run Themselves?

Robots exist to handle specific dangerous tasks — such as diffusing explosive devices or inspecting tall or remote structures. However, many researchers and other concerned parties are running trials and improving concepts in labs to create more broadly applicable mac

How We Gave Fawn Memory: Building Persistent, Cross-Platform Memories for Emotional Intelligence in AI

The future of emotional AI doesn't just require intelligence—it requires memory that works the way human memory does, with all its contextual awareness, emotional significance, and imperfect but meaningful recall.

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Teledyne FLIR OEM Enhances Defense Readiness with NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging Solutions

Full Suite of NDAA-Compliant Thermal Camera Modules from Teledyne FLIR OEM Empowers OEMs to Build Secure, High-Performance Systems.

Next Is Automated: Comau Unveils the Future of Automation at Automatica 2025

Comau invites you to preview its latest products which are being launched under the claim "Next is Automated". This concept takes shape within our exhibition space (Hall B5, Stand 331), where intelligent, mobile, and collaborative solutions bring to life an idea of automation capable of adapting to the pace and challenges of contemporary industry.

Automated gripping in perfection - How machine vision sustainably improves pick-and-place and bin picking applications.

Within the industrial value chain, there is a multitude of applications in which robots automatically grasp specific objects. In classic pick-and-place applications, objects are picked up at one location (pick) and placed at another (place).

Plus One Robotics Officially Launches DepalOne: A Scalable, Plug-and-Play Depalletizing Solution

Turnkey automation solution adapts to today's operations while scaling for tomorrow's growth

Yokogawa Collaborates with Shell on Robotics and AI Technology for Plant Maintenance

Streamlining operations and reducing risk in asset integrity management

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High Performance Servo Drives for localized and distributed control applications from Servo2Go.com

High Performance Servo Drives for localized and distributed control applications from Servo2Go.com

Engineered to drive brushless and brush servomotors in torque, velocity or position mode, Servo2Go.com offers a broad selection of servo drives in a wide range of input voltages and output power levels.

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MVTec LLC

MVTec LLC

MVTec is a leading international manufacturer of software for machine vision used in all demanding areas of imaging like the semi-conductor industry, inspection, optical quality control, metrology, medicine or surveillance. In particular, software by MVTec enables new automation solutions in settings of the Industrial Internet of Things. MVTec is the developer and vendor of the general purpose machine vision software products HALCON and MERLIC.