Built on advances in robotics, engineering and physical AI, Amazon says its Vulcan robot is making its workers’ jobs easier and safer while moving orders more efficiently. And a key feature of the robot is its sense of touch. The typical robot is “numb and dumb,” says Aaron Parness, Amazon’s director of robotics AI, especially […]
BOW, the universal robotics software company has announced it has been selected for a new offshore renewable energy project with Innovate UK, including partners ORE Catapult and ACUA Ocean. The O.S.I.R.I.S project will assess the viability of deploying nested robotic systems – a combination of aerial drones and underwater autonomous vehicles to drastically reduce maintenance […]
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a wheeled robot that makes its way through a crowd of people safely and without hesitation. A computer on board predicts the movement of people in the vicinity and how they are likely to react to the robot. From this, it calculates the fastest route. […]
Apptronik, the AI-powered humanoid robotics company, has announced the successful closing of a $350 million Series A funding round co-led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with participation from Google. The new funding marks a pivotal moment for Apptronik, fueling the deployment of Apollo – its humanoid robot – while enabling the company to scale […]
A new form of energy-efficient artificial vision system inspired by the human brain and made in part using honey could help reduce the impact of electronic waste. Engineers from the University of Glasgow partnered with researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) and Hong Kong Metropolitan University to develop the system, which uses organic, biodegradable […]
When Google DeepMind needed a robotic hand for its AI project, it chose Shadow Robot. This new hand is highly sensitive, dexterous, and robust enough to withstand impacts that ruined earlier models. Throughout human history, the role played by the capabilities of our hands cannot be understated. From prehistoric manhandling in the earliest tools to […]
A wine harvester has designed an autonomous ‘steep slope’ harvesting vehicle with igus energy chains. Christmas means friends, food and, for many, a few drinks. White wine is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the UK and we consume about £12bn of alcohol in the four weeks leading up to Christmas. To keep supplying wine, […]
The rapidly increasing aging population will lead to a shortage of care providers in the future. While robotic technologies are a potential alternative, their widespread use is limited by poor acceptance. In a new study, researchers from Chiba University have examined a user-centric approach to understand the factors influencing user willingness among caregivers and recipients […]
Humans and animals move with remarkable economy – without consciously thinking about it – by utilising the natural oscillation patterns of their bodies. A new tool developed by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) can now utilise this knowledge for the first time to make robots move more efficiently. Four-legged animals that start […]
Guillaume Mougin, Product Manager at Portescap, explores how miniature electric motors are improving the performance of grippers in robotics. Grippers are essential for robots engaged in pick-and-place applications. These electromechanical ‘hands’ allow objects to be grasped, manipulated and released, facilitating fast and precise interactions for low-mix, high-volume industrial processes. For the past three decades, pneumatic […]
igus introduces new SID1 robotic dog
Robot dogs are being used for a variety of tasks, ranging from preserving heritage sites to assisting in manufacturing plants. igus has introduced its own quadruped robot, the SID1 bionic robot. Advancements in robotic dogs designed for surveillance and security purposes are showcasing the rapid development and deployment of technology. These quadruped robots are equipped […]
Motion plastics specialist launches humanoid robot
igus has reached €1.105 billion in sales, increasing the number of active customers by 5%. And it is launcing a new record number of motion plastics products for 2025, with some 277 innovations showcasing a variety of new lubrication-free plastic products under the slogan ‘GO ZERO Lubrication’. These include PTFE-free materials, a complete energy chain […]
AI helps more companies access robotics
igus has improved its RBTX.co.uk platform with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. This interactive consultant is designed to help companies with limited experience and technical knowledge of robotics to quickly and safely assemble low-cost automation solutions that will boost their competitiveness. Many companies know that automation offers enormous potential to meet the challenges of a […]
In the ever-changing landscape of automation, the term ‘collaborative robot’ (or cobot) has often been used to describe robots designed to work safely alongside humans. However, recent updates to the ISO 10218-2:2025 standard have shifted the focus from the robot itself to the application in which it operates. As highlighted by ‘The Robot Queen’ and […]
MiniTec brings robot to Design & Engineering Expo
At Design and Engineering Expo 2025, scheduled for 4-5 June, MiniTec UK will showcase innovative solutions at stand F60. Highlights include a Techman robot demonstration, a comprehensive display of aluminium profiles, the ICAD Assembler station, workstations, and examples of their cutting-edge conveyor systems. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore MiniTec’s aluminium profiles up close, […]
OMRON establishes dedicated robotics organisation
OMRON has announced the creation of a dedicated global robotics organisation. This strategic step reflects OMRON’s continued commitment to robotics as a core part of its value proposition and an essential pillar of its complete end-to-end automation solutions. The new robotics organisation will operate alongside OMRON’s automation business, allowing both to complement and reinforce one […]
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Flexible, hygienic and process-safe gripper
Constructed in hygienic design, the new mGrip finger gripper from Schmalz fulfils the highest cleanliness standards. Thanks to its unique geometry, it picks up delicate products such as vegetables or baked goods precisely and gently. This enables food manufacturers to automate their handling tasks with process reliability. Sensitive surfaces, sometimes soft and sometimes fragile, rather […]
SCARA robot withstands cleaning procedures
With attributes that include an ISO Class 5 cleanroom rating, IP65 protection rating, food-grade lubricant and anti-rust bolts, the new FANUC SR-12iA/C is the perfect solution for food plants and cleanrooms. In fact, any material handling, assembly, inspection or picking/packaging application that requires a cleaning procedure will benefit from this strong food-grade SCARA robot. Alongside […]
Discover the future of beverage palletising
Join Robotiq for a webinar on 20 February exploring how a wine manufacturer overcame manual palletising challenges with a 3-day deployment and 14-month ROI cobot palletising solution. Recognising that end-of-line palletising can be a bottleneck in the wine industry, Raumland turned to Robotiq’s palletising solution to streamline its process. The webinar will highlight how Raumland reduced […]