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Canadian engineering graduates’ robotics startup Axibo raises $12 million

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A robotics company that started at McMaster University is looking to recruit a team of passionate engineers to pioneer made in Canada humanoid robots. Axibo has raised $12 million to develop advanced humanoid robotics, with the goal of unveiling the first prototype early next year.

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SEER Robotics offers digital product matrix

Robotics Business Review

SEER outlines its digital architecture for manufacturing and logistics. Source: SEER Robotics In the transformation toward smart factories, the efficient optimization of digital system software has become a key factor in the successful deployment of intelligent equipment like robotics. More and more enterprises are recognizing the core competitiveness of software, according to SEER Robotics.

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Amazon-backed Glacier secures $16 million to expand robotic waste recycling business

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San Francisco-based startup Glacier has raised $16 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the deployment of its AI-powered recycling robots across the United States, as reported by TechCrunch.com. The funding round was led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund, with participation from investors including Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, New Enterprise Associates, AlleyCorp, and others.

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Kollmorgen Releases High-Voltage IC Ironcore Direct Drive Linear Motors

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Kollmorgen has expanded its IC Ironcore direct drive linear motor lineup to include 400/480 VAC bus voltage rating, providing machine builders greater design flexibility for high-voltage applications.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Kuka sinks into the red with €43.5 million loss, triggering leadership change and strategic shift

Robotics Automation News

Automation giant struggles with economic turbulence and intensifying competition, as new leadership prepares to chart a course beyond the era of easy automation Kuka, one of the worlds oldest robotics and automation companies, established in Germany in 1898, has reported a sharp decline in both revenue and earnings for 2024, marking a turbulent year of […]

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Fanuc to showcase ‘cutting-edge’ robotics and automation solutions at Automate 2025

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Fanuc America, a global industrial automation company, will showcase its latest industrial and collaborative robotic innovations at Automate 2025. The event, held in Detroit from May 12-15, will feature several all-new applications designed to enhance efficiency and unlock increased productivity.

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Omron to showcase AI-powered ‘suitcase’ for the visually impaired

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Omron says it will launch a public demonstration of its autonomous navigation robot, the AI Suitcase at the upcoming Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025. Developed to support visually impaired individuals, the AI Suitcase will be on display and available for hands-on experience from April 13 to October 13 as part of the Expos Smart Mobility Expo initiative.

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Techman Robotics, CSBC and AMET to jointly develop welding solutions for shipbuilding

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Taiwans leading collaborative robot manufacturer Techman Robot, Taiwans largest shipbuilding company Taiwan International Shipbuilding (CSBC), and the US leader in smart welding technology AMET, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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Beyoncé almost hit by robot on stage during live performance

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Beyonc has narrowly avoided a robotic arm mishap during live performance, sparking robot malfunction jokes online.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup to enter humanoid robot market

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Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup has launched a bold new initiative to develop the countrys first general-purpose humanoid robot, marking a major step into the robotics industry. The move is being led by a newly formed subsidiary called VinMotion, established in early 2025 with a charter capital of around $39 million.

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PTx Trimble launches ‘first’ autonomous grain cart solution

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PTx Trimble, formed in 2024 by AGCO and Trimble, has launched OutRun, which it describes as the first commercially available autonomous retrofit grain cart solution on the market. The innovation has already been awarded the prestigious Davidson Prize at Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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Chinese skyscraper-cleaning robot deal suspended amid tariffs, opening door for US rivals

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A $1.6 million deal between a US client and Chinese robotics company Lingdu Intelligent Technology has been suspended following the Trump administrations announcement of a 145 per cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles and related high-tech imports, according to a repor on the South China Morning Post website.