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Swarm robotics could spell the end of the assembly line

Robotics Business Review

Swarm robotics could transform aircraft manufacturing, as seen in this AI-generated image of a futuristic factory. The assembly line, a staple of industrial production for over a century, is about to be replaced by a far more efficient and cost-effective alternative — swarm robotics.

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FANUC and Inbolt Automate Moving Assembly Lines With Robots

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FANUC robots can now perform tasks on a moving assembly line thanks to Inbolts mountable 3D-vision system, powered by AI. The collaboration between the companies technology was on display at Automate 2025.

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Beyond the assembly line — swarm robotics emerge

Robotics Business Review

A computer-generated image of futuristic aerospace assembly with swarm robotics. As industries adapt to meet these challenges, one area of exploration has emerged as a frontrunner: swarm robotics. As with many great ideas, the concept for swarm robotics for large, complex manufacturing came from necessity.

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Massimo Motor adds mobile robots to production line for UTVs

Robotics Business Review

Massimo Motor’s new production facility with automated guided robots in Garland, Texas. Source: Massimo Group Massimo Motor Sports LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of powersports vehicles and pontoon boats, has added robotics to its new assembly line to streamline production and enhance quality control.

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Europe has a key role to play in the development of robots, humanoids

Robotics Business Review

Europe is a major center of robotics development and use, according to Humanoid. and Asian companies in the humanoid robotics race, a silent revolution is brewing in the tech hubs of Europe, where cutting-edge startups are making remarkable strides in developing human-like robots. In the realm of autonomous vehicle , the U.K.-based

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From Bottleneck to Breakthrough: Solving Common Assembly Line Inefficiencies

Robotics Automation News

Assembly lines keep the heart of manufacturing beating. A single slow workstation or outdated equipment can cause ripple effects that slow the entire line. When every part moves in sync, products roll out on time, and costs stay predictable. But it does not take much to throw this rhythm off.

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Top AI-powered vision system companies: Giving robots the power of sight

Robotics Automation News

In the evolving world of robotics, one of the most transformative advancements is the development of AI-powered vision systems. These technologies enable robots not only to “see” but also to interpret and understand their environments with increasing sophistication.