How can robots and humans work together as effectively as possible in the operating room of the future? Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TUM University Hospital investigated this question as part of the ForNeRo research project. Using a sensor-equipped system, they analysed surgeons’ movements during procedures and collected data from simulated […]
Humanoid robots are moving from prototype validation toward early commercial deployment, with automotive manufacturing and logistics expected to form the core demand base over the next decade. According to IDTechEx, the humanoid robot market across automotive, logistics, and home-use applications is forecast to grow rapidly over the coming years, reaching approximately US$25 billion by the […]
A robot that can locate lost items on command – this is the latest development at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). It combines knowledge from the internet with a spatial map of its surroundings to efficiently find the objects being sought. The new robot from Prof. Angela Schoellig’s TUM Learning Systems and Robotics Lab […]
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a new robotic assistant. Robotics researchers from the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) and designers from the Munich Design Institute (MDI) collaborated closely on this project. The research team presented the new robot to the public on the occasion of a visit to the […]
Scientists have developed new sensor glove technology that could help robots use their hands in more human-like ways, a study suggests. The low-cost gloves detect hand gestures and subtle movements more accurately than existing technologies, researchers say. Data collected using the gloves – which cost around £50 to make – could be used to teach […]
At the recently concluded IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2025), RealMan Robotics highlighted a major breakthrough with the debut of its RealBOT Embodied Open Platform. The company successfully conducted a cross-regional teleoperation demonstration, linking Beijing and Hangzhou, 1,200 km apart, to showcase the real-time collaboration capabilities of embodied intelligent systems. Through […]
Humanoid robots are moving closer to real-world deployment – and their progress depends on physical intelligence and real-time reasoning. With the recent announcement of general availability of NVIDIA Jetson Thor, Analog Devices (ADI) is further accelerating the development of humanoids and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Combining ADI’s edge sensing, precision motion control, power integrity and […]
Origami-inspired deployable structures are promising owing to their compact storage and efficient deployment. Recently, a team of researchers from Pusan National University have made an innovative breakthrough in this field. They present a multi-resin dispensing process for creating monolithic fibre-reinforced polymer structures with selective rigidity and flexibility, enabling origami-inspired deployable robotics applications with precise mechanical […]
A straight wall is not necessarily a climate-optimised wall. Depending on the wall’s exposure to sun and shade, there is an ideal angle for individual bricks. The calculations come from a digital design configurator and in the future, a robot will help craftsmen to position the bricks precisely. In a workshop with apprentice bricklayers, […]
Researchers from Scottish universities have developed an innovative way to breathe new life into outdated robot pets and toys using augmented reality technology. They have prototyped a new software system which can overlay a wide range of new virtual behaviours on commercially-available robot pets and toys which are designed to look like animals and mimic […]
Motion plastics and low-cost automation at MACH 2026
igus returns to MACH with a comprehensive range of engineering innovations designed to improve machine reliability, reduce downtime and deliver long‑term cost savings for manufacturers across all industry. With the UK operation based in Northampton, igus develops lubrication‑free motion plastics that replace traditional metal components, increasing performance while eliminating the need for grease and maintenance. […]
RBTX DOBOT partner launch hailed a success
igus UK marks a major milestone in accessible automation with the successful launch of its RBTX partnership with DOBOT Robotics. The event brought together engineers, system integrators, manufacturers and automation specialists to explore how flexible robotic solutions can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively, without the complexity traditionally associated with industrial automation. Live demonstrations showcased collaborative […]
What role does AI play in art?
The River of Light festival in Liverpool showcased ‘Face Value’, a captivating installation co-created by PhD student Emma Brass from the University of Liverpool and Venya Krutikov, co-founder of The Kazimier and Invisible Wind Factory. Blending artificial intelligence, robotics, and visual art, Face Value invites visitors to confront how technology perceives and redefines reality. The […]
Cobot motion and sensing for extended automation
The latest advances in technologies such as sensing, actuation, and perception are enabling cobots to tackle more complex and delicate processes in manufacturing and logistics activities, as the experts at Yamaha Robotics explain. Companies operating factories and warehouses can now choose from a wide variety of robots, ranging from familiar industrial types like cartesian and […]
ABB Robotics launches high-speed PoWa cobot family
ABB Robotics is combining the flexibility of cobots with higher payloads and performance, with the launch of its new PoWa cobot family into the rapidly expanding global collaborative robot market, which ABB Robotics estimates will grow by 20 percent annually through to 2028. “Cobots are growing significantly faster than traditional industrial robots, driven by demands […]
Flexible industrial automation solutions from Delta
Delta showcased its comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation solutions at Hannover Messe 2026, highlighting how its advanced drives, HMI panels, and controller solutions enable smarter manufacturing by improving energy efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. At the same time, Delta ensures robust protection for customers across a wide range of industries, from machinery and food and beverage […]
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Universal adaptive gripper for faster, gentler picking
Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and flexibility in demanding food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications. Combining robust design, food-safe materials and adaptive silicone fingers, the HPSX directly addresses long-standing automation challenges where rapid, precise and gentle product handling is essential. “In developing the HPSX, […]
The beverage palletising shift is accelerating
Martin Ray Winery in Napa Valley has deployed its first lean cobot palletising workcell and achieved a 16-month ROI, with the system installed in just two days. You can find out all about it in a webinar hosted by Robotiq on 19 March. Across Europe and North America, beverage producers, from kombucha and bottled water […]
Robotics, vision and AI combine for dairy processes
Automation solutions provider Eberle Automatische Systeme has developed a breakthrough in quality control with a focus on the cheese-ripening process, combining AI with machine vision software from MVTec. The food industry is experiencing a transformative shift in quality control, due in part to advances in artificial intelligence (AI). When combined with rule-based machine vision, AI […]