Factory automation > Robotics

ABB unveils smallest industrial robot

02 November, 2022

ABB has launched its smallest ever industrial robot, designed for use in the small electronics market.


Robot installations reached 'all-time high' in 2021: report

25 October, 2022

The latest World Robotics Report from the IFR shows an all-time high of 517,385 new industrial robots installed in 2021 in factories around the world.


ABB rebrands autonomous mobile robot range

13 October, 2022

Rebranded ABB autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have been launched as ASTI Mobile Robotics is integrated into the ABB Robotics business.


Realtime Robotics adds motion planning to Siemens Process Simulate

10 October, 2022

Integration allows Siemens customers to visualise, simulate and validate robot task plans from directly within the Process Simulate environment.


Orrcon Steel partners with ARM Hub to meet the 2030 challenge

05 October, 2022

Australian manufacturer of steel, tube and pipe Orrcon Steel is investing in AI and robotics via its platinum membership with the ARM Hub.


Bipedal robot achieves Guinness World Record run

05 October, 2022

Researchers at Oregon State University have announced a Guinness World Record for robot agility.


Soft robots that grip with the right amount of force

27 September, 2022

MIT researchers have created a system that lets robots effectively use grasped tools with the correct amount of force.


Robot installations in China grew by 44% in 2021: IFR

23 September, 2022

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has released some preliminary results for 2021 from its upcoming annual report to be released in October.


Researchers develop fastest pick-and-place robot in the world

12 September, 2022

A research team in France has developed a miniature robot capable of manipulating micrometric objects at unprecedented speeds.


On the move indoors and outdoors with a dynamic outdoor robot

06 September, 2022

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have recently demonstrated a robot that can transport large pallet loads omnidirectionally at high speed.


Universal Robots to show latest robots at Modern Manufacturing Expo

05 September, 2022

Universal Robots has announced it will be showcasing its technology at the first edition of the Modern Manufacturing Expo.


Dematic and Dexterity partner to deploy full-task robotics

23 August, 2022

Dematic has announced a strategic partnership with warehouse robotics provider Dexterity to offer full-task robotics as part of Dematic's automation solutions.


Hyundai Motor Group launches Boston Dynamics AI Institute

16 August, 2022

The institute will invest resources in cognitive AI, athletic AI and organic hardware design, in order to contribute to progress in advanced machine capabilities.


Business booming for KUKA despite difficult world situation

12 August, 2022

Strong demand for automation worldwide has seen robot orders received reach their highest level in KUKA’s history.


ABB launches fast 5-axis delta robot for lightweight work

10 August, 2022

ABB says its FlexPicker IRB 365 delta robot is designed for reorientating packaged lightweight products in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.


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