Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

Chef Robotics Announces $43M Series A Round Led by Avataar Ventures to Scale the Deployment of AI-Enabled Robotics

Now at over 44M servings produced and counting through robot deployments at leading brands such as Amy's Kitchen, Sunbasket, Chef Bombay, and Cafe Spice, Chef has procured more meals than all other existing food robotics startups combined.

Beyond Protection: How Advanced Sealing Solutions Are Enhancing Robotic Performance

Sealing technology plays a decisive role in ensuring performance stability, reducing friction, and protecting components from environmental influences. High-performance seals are essential for extending the life of robotic joints, actuators, and automated systems.

Barriers to investing in CNC automation in 2025

CNC systems are increasingly being integrated with robotic automation that enables faster tool changes and more efficient material handling. This automation enhances production speed, reduces human error and opens the door for more complex designs.

The Reshoring Revolution: Navigating New Policies For A Manufacturing Renaissance

As President Trump's second term unfolds, the manufacturing landscape in the United States is poised for a significant transformation. The administration's renewed focus on reshoring manufacturing operations presents both opportunities and challenges for industry leaders.

Real-Time, High-Resolution Stereo Vision for Industrial Robotics

Software alone isnā€™t always enough to tackle the demands of real-time stereo vision. Thatā€™s where smart hardware solutions come into play. Think of it as having a specialist to take care of the heavy lifting so you can focus on the big picture.

Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Selling Used Robot

With businesses increasingly turning to used robots for sale to meet their automation needs, thereā€™s never been a better time to explore this market.

ProMat Q&A with Agilox

For the first time ever, AGILOX will showcase four different AMR models operating simultaneously in a live tradeshow environment. Attendees will experience real-world automation in action just like in an actual manufacturing facility.

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RobotLAB Unveils Breakthrough in Humanoid Robotics with Launch of BroBotā„¢

Built to operate in dynamic and unpredictable environments, BroBotā„¢ utilizes a hybrid analog-digital interface, autonomous task protocols, and situational awareness systems to perform essential duties with minimal supervision.

Stretch Helps Gap Inc. Deliver for Its Customers

By having Stretch take on the physically demanding task of unloading trailers stacked floor to ceiling with boxes, the company has reduced injuries, lowered turnover, and watched employees get excited about automation intended to keep them safe.

A3 Releases Vision for a U.S. National Robotics Strategy

Strategy outlines key policy priorities, including establishing a central Robotics Office and Robotics Commission, to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in robotics, drive innovation, and support workforce development

Robotics and Automation - News Headlines

PMMI Foundation Joins Forces with FIRST® as an Alliance Partner to Advance STEM Education

As a long-time supporter of FIRST, the PMMI Foundation was invited to join this partnership due to its substantial contributions through the PMMI U Skills Fund.

BOW Unveils 'Mission Control' at Hannover Messe to Make Deployment of Robot Security Patrols Simple

-BOW demonstrates new security patrol application - Mission Control - with quadruped and wheeled robots at Hannover Messe (Hall 6, Booth D75) -Mission Control allows any business to easily deploy diverse BOW-enabled robots for security patrol and monitoring operations -Announcement follows BOW's announcement of a Ā£4 million seed funding round in January

Okibo, Global Leader in Construction Painting and Drywall Finishing Robotics, Launches US Headquarters

Company's Much-Anticipated EG7 Robot Now Available in the American Market

Discover the enormous potential of hardware-independent machine vision software from MVTec at Automate 2025

ā€¢ MVTec software is suitable for almost any machine vision application ā€¢ At Automate, the newest version of the software and deep learning technologies will be presented

Advancing Inline Quality Control with High-Precision 3D Metrology

senswork and Photoneo to Showcase Next-Gen Robot-Based 3D Inspection at Automate 2025 in Detroit

Robotics and Automation - Featured Product

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ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS

To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

OnLogic

OnLogic

A global industrial PC manufacturer and solution provider focused on hardware for the IoT edge, OnLogic designs highly-configurable computers engineered for reliability. Their systems operate in the harshest environments and power innovation in the evolving Internet of Things. Founded in 2003 as Logic Supply, the company has served more than 70,000 customers. OnLogic has offices in the US, Netherlands, Taiwan and Malaysia.