Robotics
Epson announces development of collaborative robot for laboratory automation
Seiko Epson is developing a collaborative robot solution set for launch in 2025, targeting industries such as manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals. Initial sales will begin in Japan and Europe, with a phased rollout to other regions planned.
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International Humanoid Olympiad to debut in Olympia, Greece
The first International Humanoid Olympiad will take place from August 29 to September 2, 2025, at the International Olympic Academy in Olympia, Greece. The event, initiated by Acumino and co-organized with Endeavor Greece, will feature humanoid robots in demonstrations and Olympic-inspired games,
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Survey finds 53% of manufacturers adopting industrial robots to improve quality
A survey conducted by ABI Research between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025 in the United States, Germany, and Malaysia revealed that 53% of manufacturers are in the early stages of adopting new industrial robot hardware, while 28% have already implemented industrial robots in their facilities. The survey ide
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Universal Robots unveils UR15 Cobot at Automate Show in Detroit
Universal Robots (UR) introduced its latest collaborative robot, the UR15, at the Automate Show in Detroit today. The UR15, now available for orders with shipping set to begin in June, has a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s and is designed for high-speed operations across various applications and indus
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Sonair ADAR: the world's first safe 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous robots
Sonair is set to launch ADAR, the world’s first safe 3D ultrasonic sensor, at Automate 2025 in Detroit, Michigan, from May 12-15. This sensor is poised to change the field of robotics perception, offering a safer and more cost-effective alternative to traditional LiDAR systems.
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The rising role of humanoid robots in semiconductor fabs: Intel robot named “Chip” signals big trend
Humanoid Robots Transform Semiconductor Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges The semiconductor industry, a typical example of most advanced automated manufacturing system is stepping into next wave using humanoid robots in wafer f
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Designing balance in humanoid robots: Guide and references for robot building engineers
Achieving balance in humanoid robots is a multifaceted challenge that requires the seamless integration of sensors, actuators, control systems, mechanical design, computing, and power systems. Whether the robot is standing still, walking, or performing dynamic tasks like jumping
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Exploring Edge AI: NPUs, market and tech trends, processor IP and microcontroller chips ranked and analyzed
Edge AI is all about having a brain like computing processor IP core in the processor/microcontroller chip in the edge/terminal devices such as IoT embedded boards and any such devices where the processing of video/audio, sensor, and any such data is processed locally on devices. More examples in
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TI introduces high-precision functionally isolated VI sensing modulators for robotics
Targeting robot motor control applications, the leading precision analog semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments has released semiconductor ICs to control these motors precisely and accurately. The new ICs AMC0106M05, AMC0106M25 and AMC0136 feature a galvanically isolated delta sigma A
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ABI estimates Industrial robot shipment to grow at CAGR of 7.4%; 400K in 2024 to 649K by 2030
Market analyst ABI Research estimated shipments of industrial robot to grow from approximately 400,000 in 2024 to 649,000 by 2030, a steady CAGR of 7.4%. In terms of revenue ABI estimates revenues generated from industrial robot hardware sales are set to rise from US$14.7 billion in 2024 to US$22
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PROFINET-certified IRT and PROFIdrive software stack for Renesas RZ/T and RZ/N processors
Renesas to showcase its PROFINET IRT solution at its booth, Hall1, Stand 234 at embedded world 2025 in Nuremburg, Germany from March 11-13. Renesas has made available on its website PROFINET-certified IRT and PROFIdrive software stack for its RZ/T and RZ/N series of microprocessors (MPU) for indu
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Collaborative robot for semiconductor fab maintenance
Lam Research announced introduction of cobot named Dextro, designed to optimize critical maintenance tasks on semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment. Now deployed in multiple advanced wafer fabs around the world, Dextro enables accurate, high-precision maintenance to minimize tool downtime and
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