Factory automation > Robotics

China aims for global leadership in robotics

28 February, 2022

The government wants to make China a global leader for robot technology and industrial advancement, according to the IFR.


Top 5 robot trends for 2022: report

25 February, 2022

Robots with new features are capturing new areas, according to the IFR.


RIOS to bring AI-based robotics and automation to Australia

25 February, 2022

US company receives Australian financing to help develop smart factories powered by robotics and AI, and to open business in Australia.


KUKA says new robot palletises faster than ever

18 February, 2022

The second generation of the KR QUANTEC PA palletising robot features a significant reduction in cycle times, according to the company.


47,000 cobots per annum in warehouses by 2026: report

18 February, 2022

ABI Research's latest white paper highlights 38 technology predictions for 2022 and beyond.


Nike "transforming its supply chain" with 1000 collaborative robots

11 February, 2022

Nike says it is "transforming its supply chain" to meet the needs of its customers globally, and is investing in 1000 robots.


UR announces record annual turnover

08 February, 2022

Collaborative robot manufacturer Universal Robots has reported a record annual revenue over the pandemic.


UK scientists develop flying robots with flapping wings

04 February, 2022

A new drive system for flapping wing autonomous robots does away with the need for conventional motors and gears.


Four industries revolutionised by robots

03 February, 2022

Robotics has been around for decades and has forever changed professions, companies and entire industries around the world.


Stäubli software enables robot programming through PLCs

01 February, 2022

Stäubli has launched a software solution that will enable robot programming to be implemented in the future via a PLC.


KUKA announces hygienic robots

01 February, 2022

New robot variants are designed to avoid potential contamination and comply with the highest hygiene requirements.


MiR autonomous mobile robot sales increase by 42% in 2021

31 January, 2022

MiR is seeing strong sales from companies within the logistics and consumer packaged goods sectors wanting to optimise and automate their internal transport.


FANUC introduces robot with 1-tonne payload

25 January, 2022

The M-1000iA robot has a 1000 kg payload and a 3253 mm horizontal reach.


UniSA researchers develop improved robot collision avoidance

17 January, 2022

University of South Australia researchers have developed an algorithm to help robots better avoid hitting humans and other moving obstacles in their path.


Automating cricket ball production

14 January, 2022

Australian cricket ball manufacturer uses automation with a vision system for efficiency and upskilling.


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