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U.S. automotive industry increased robot installations by 10% in 2024

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A FANUC robot working in car manufacturing. FANUC is a Japanese world leader in robotics and factory automation. Source: FANUC America The latest numbers of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR’s) show automakers in the U.S. automotive sales dropped 15% in 2024 compared to 2023.

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Hyundai to buy ‘tens of thousands’ of Boston Dynamics robots

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Hyundai Motor Group plans to implement Boston Dynamics’ robot line, including its Atlas humanoid, Spot quadruped, and Stretch trailer-unloading robots. Source: Boston Dynamics Boston Dynamics Inc. Hyundai said it is already deploying Spot robots for industrial inspection and predictive maintenance at its facilities.

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Slip Robotics picks up $28M for trailer loading/unloading robots

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SlipBot moves automotive parts for Nissan in Mississippi. Source: Slip Robotics For more than a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded in the same way, leading to wasted time for drivers and dangerous bursts of activity for forklift operators. Register today to save 40% on conference passes! based company.

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Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind to advance humanoid robots with AI

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The Apollo robot combines humanoid hardware and AI. Source: Apptronik A year full of humanoid robot news is ending with more developments. today announced that it has partnered with the Google DeepMind robotics team. Its team has worked on 15 previous robots, including NASA’s Valkyrie Robot.

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Standard Bots launches 30kg robot arm and U.S. production facility

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The current RO1 model is a six-axis robot that integrates with grippers, conveyors, seventh-axis lifts, linear actuators, and more. Source: Standard Bots Standard Bots yesterday unveiled a new robot and announced that it has expanded its production facility in Glen Cove, N.Y. The American robotics company said the new 16,000-sq.-ft.

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The state of AI, robotics heading into 2025

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Editor’s Note: Join us on January 21, 2025 for a free State of the Robotics Industry webinar. Erik Nieves (Plus One Robotics), Ken Goldberg (UC Berkeley), Aaron Prather (ASTM), and Mike Oitzman (The Robot Report) will examine the latest market trends, cutting-edge technologies, and emerging applications shaping the future of robotics.

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50 most innovative robotics companies

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We are passionate about the impact robotics can have on the world. Thats why for 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have honored the most innovative robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world. The RBR50 Gala returns April 30 from 6-8 PM in Boston at the Robotics Summit & Expo.

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