Robots have a positive effect on employment and productivity: report
20 August, 2026The latest IFR position paper on robotics concludes that a comprehensive national robotics strategy is essential to maximise the benefits of automation.
Winner of Propel-AIR robotics and AI sprint announced
17 August, 2026Sydney-based tactile sensing company Contactile has been announced by ARM Hub as the winner of the Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics and AI sprint.
ABB announces AI-powered autonomous forklift
09 July, 2026ABB Robotics has completed its AI-powered Visual SLAM AMR range with an autonomous forklift.
Propel-AIR applications closing this week
09 June, 2026ARM Hub's Propel-AIR completed the final week of its showcase tour last week, and this week is the last chance to apply for the next AI and Robotics Sprint.
Chinese humanoid robot manufacturer opens mass production plant
03 June, 2026EngineAI’s T800 humanoid robots are beginning to roll off the production line for mass delivery.
ARM Hub announces Propel-AIR tour
19 May, 2026The Propel-AIR roadshow has been extended through May and June.
ABB Robotics launches automated surface finishing cell
07 May, 2026By automating repetitive sanding and polishing tasks, the cell is designed to increase throughput and reduces the traditional scrap and rework.
ABB Robotics launches high-speed cobot range
29 April, 2026The PoWa range of cobots are said to address a longstanding gap in the market between traditional cobots and conventional industrial robots.
Foodmach invests in A&RT
15 April, 2026Automation & Robotics Technology (A&RT) has been acquired by a group of investors that includes Foodmach, Packaging Partners and others.
AI system learns to keep warehouse robot traffic running smoothly
10 April, 2026MIT's new approach adapts to decide which robots should get the right of way at every moment, avoiding congestion and increasing throughput.
Monash research explores safer, smarter human-robot teamwork
23 March, 2026Monash University researchers are exploring how manufacturers can make human-robot collaboration safer, more adaptive and efficient.
NVIDIA working with global robotics companies on physical AI
20 March, 2026NVIDIA has announced it is partnering with the global robotics ecosystem to power production-scale physical AI.
Physical AI set to transform industrial operations: report
19 March, 2026Deloitte's latest report says that the combination of artificial intelligence with physical machines is quickly moving to widespread implementation.
IFR releases position paper on AI in robotics
20 February, 2026The International Federation of Robotics has released a position paper that examines how artificial intelligence is accelerating the next wave of robotics.
Seeing with AI: flexible navigation in dynamic environments with Visual SLAM
10 February, 2026 by Renaud Dubé and Marcin Dymczyk, ABB Robotics – SevensenseAutomation solutions based on camera vision and AI models overcome the limitations of existing AMR navigation technologies.
