Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Real-Time KPI Dashboards: Lessons from the Top 10 Car Makers
Let us once discuss what these industry leaders teach us about tracking lean manufacturing software, why manual KPI tracking methods are losing relevance, and how your factory- from the smallest to a giant-would benefit from the power of digital solutions for manufacturing.
Eyes on the Prize: Why 'Automation-or-Bust' Thinking Gets It Wrong on AI
Along the path towards AGI, we should not seek to automate just because we can, but because it makes sense from a business and safety perspective. We should be preparing for an economy that integrates AI and human labor, not waiting for one to fall in our lap.
Meet, Find, Follow: Comparing 3 Ways to Automate With Order Fulfillment Robots
When considering implementing an AMR fulfillment solution, it’s important to compare your options and pick the right robotic system for your operations’ unique challenges and needs.
Calculating the ROI of Offline Robot Programming Software
Capital investments in advanced manufacturing environments require careful consideration, especially if that investment is for a new process or technology. If you are looking at investing in OLP here are some things to consider about the potential return on investment
Purpose-Built, Specialized Robots are the Future
Wheeled robots like ours are more efficient for the same reason cycling is more efficient than running, which includes less of a fight with gravity. The efficiency, as well as the sheer complexity of humanoid robots adds up to something that may be very much higher cost.
How to Integrate New Robotics Without Disrupting Your Workflow
Many fulfillment and 3PL facilities struggle with the idea of automation, fearing downtime, technical headaches, and compatibility issues. But what if robotics could smoothly enhance your workflow instead of disrupting it?
Mobile manipulators: Flexibility through mobility
Mobile robots are now a key element in various factories, responsible for transporting raw materials, moving items between work stations, and delivering finished goods to storage or dispatch areas. These adaptable platforms can carry tools, components, and entire assemblies.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Robot Hand Could Harvest Blackberries Better Than Humans
The robotic gripper has three “fingers,†each made of a soft, pliable material. When a “tendon†— in this case a guitar string — is pulled, the fingers retract.
The Pressure of Perfect Precision in Robotics Manufacturing
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Precision robotics manufacturing is slowly becoming normalized because of its irrefutable positive impact on organizations. However, the journey to create error-free machinery never stops.
igus Introduces Iggy Rob: An Affordable Humanoid Robot for Industrial and Service Applications
The robot, offered at a market-disruptive price of approximately $54,500, presents a cost-effective entry point into humanoid robotics for companies seeking automation solutions.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Association Partner Program Unites the Packaging and Processing Industry at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025
Over 30 associations from all facets of the industry make PACK EXPO Las Vegas the most important gathering of the year.
New A3 Report Signals Steady Automation Investment in First Half of 2025
Data uncovers trend toward user-friendly, workforce-ready automation
SiMa.ai Next-Gen Platform for Physical AI in Production
Modalix™ in Production, Now Shipping SoM Pin-Compatible with leading GPU SoM, Dev Kits, and LLiMa for Seamless LLM-to-Modalix Integration
Elmo Motion Control Showcases New Technologies and Aims to Grow Distributor Partnerships in India at Automation Expo 2025
Attending the show offers invaluable networking opportunities with leading experts and innovators in the field. It also provides attendees with access to the latest advancements and trends in automation technology.
EngineAI Unveils Groundbreaking Innovations at World Robot Conference 2025
EngineAI, an innovation practitioner in humanoid robotics, showcased its latest advancements and a range of cutting-edge products at the World Robot Conference 2025, held in Yizhuang, Beijing, on August 8, highlighting its efforts in the field of robotics innovation.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Strain Wave Gearheads by maxon - Highly precise, compact, and efficient.
Strain wave gearheads are ideal for use in applications requiring precision motion control and high torque transmission in a compact design. maxon strain wave gearheads are a specialized type of gearhead where precision and compact design are crucial. This type of gearhead is often used in applications in a confined space. With their advanced gear tooth design, maxon's strain wave gearheads provide high efficiency and good back drivability. Typical applications include: Robotics, Aerospace, Medical technology and Optical systems .
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Palladyne AI Corp.
Welcome to Palladyne AI, where we unleash the power of robotics with our revolutionary AI software platform for the physical world. In a world where robots are progressing toward human-like adaptability, seamlessly navigating dynamic environments and conquering complex tasks with unparalleled efficiency, Palladyne AI stands as the beacon of innovation toward that future reality. Through our cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) software platform, we are redefining the boundaries of robotics. Our goal is simple: Help companies with autonomy in their robotics operations by addressing key challenges of traditional robotic deployments.
