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The state of AI, robotics heading into 2025

Robotics Business Review

Automation became a particularly intense sticking point during negotiations. Initially, union representatives requested new contractual language dictating that automation and semi-automation could not replace a single human worker. This saga encapsulates the media perception surrounding labor and automation.

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Webinar to discuss advances in mobile robots for warehouses

Robotics Business Review

Source: Vanderlande Warehouse operators and third-party logistics providers are turning to automation to be more efficient, flexible, and competitive in the face of accelerating customer demand, labor shortages, and trade disruptions. Vanderlande and Hai Robotics are collaborating on mobile robots to handle cases and totes.

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Teradyne robotics group lays off 10% of global staff

Robotics Business Review

Source: Universal Robots Economic uncertainty has taken a toll on the robotics industry, including leading vendors. “The industrial automation market continued to be weak in Q4,” stated the North Reading, Mass.-based UR and MiR consolidated R&D facilities and headquarters in 2024. Teradyne Inc.’s based company.

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Cofactr Expands Warehouse Operations Coast-to-Coast with New Facility in Long Beach, California

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Cofactr , a source-to-pay and logistics platform for critical hardware manufacturers, has opened a new 10,000 square foot warehouse in Long Beach, California––its second facility alongside its New York operations. This combination of physical traceability and visibility means every part, from sourcing to delivery, is tracked in real-time.

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Humanoid robots promise a multi-trillion-dollar market, but pose challenges

Robotics Business Review

Source: Agility Robotics As an early investor in Agility Robotics, now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of humanoid robots, I’ve watched as humanoids have evolved from a fascinating concept to reality over the past five years. The key is understanding where each type of automation provides the most value.

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FANUC America opens new $110M robotics and automation campus in Michigan

Robotics Business Review

Source: FANUC America FANUC America Corp. m) and is part of its strategic investment to advance industrial automation in North America. The company ‘s new facility includes advanced product manufacturing and customized automation, as well as warehouse space for more than 6,000 quick-delivery robots and tens of thousands of parts.

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Roboworx to aid Miso Robotics in installation, maintenance of its Flippy robots

Robotics Business Review

Miso says Flippy automates the frying process with precision and consistency, now with support from Roboworx. Source: Miso Robotics Miso Robotics Inc. today said it has signed an agreement with Roboworx, which will provide installation, maintenance, and ongoing support for Miso’s restaurant automation systems.