Gary Mintchell

APRIL 22, 2025

People used to (actually, still do) respond to my answer about what I cover as automation, Oh, robots. The robot market was pretty stagnant for quite a time until the cobot flurry from Denmark. The current topic seems to be expansion of software control to make robotics easier to use and with expanded repertoire.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics has announced the fourth cohort of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, marking a record-breaking year with an unprecedented number of applicants. This years cohort includes six innovative companies selected for their cutting-edge solutions in healthcare robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Kassow Robots has introduced a new line of compact collaborative robot arms (cobots) designed to integrate with mobile robots. The new cobots feature a direct DC connection from battery power, enabling them to operate while mounted to a mobile robot. Kassow Robots exited stealth mode at Automatica 2018.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 18, 2025

Teredyne is a conglomerate that has been snarfing up collaborative robotic assets. Many are based on Universal Robotics technology. Teradyne Robotics and its partners are set to unveil a suite of advanced, AI-driven robotics solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025 March 17-21. This news expands AI-powered applications.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It also introduced Stial Steven, its first humanoid robot specifically designed for polishing applications. Stial manufactures polishing robots using artificial intelligence and following a research-and-development principle of anthropomorphism. The system uses a variety of sensors to accurately close the loop on the polishing process.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid was in trials at GXO. 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.

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MAY 13, 2025

Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), DHL plans to deploy 1,000+ additional Stretch robots from Boston Dynamics by 2030. The logistics giant has also deployed the robot in the United Kingdom and Europe, achieving unloading rates of up to 700 cases per hour. . DHL and Boston Dynamics have been working together since 2018.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Source: AMP Robotics AMP Robotics Corp. based company plans to use its latest funding to accelerate deployment of its AMP ONE systems, which uses artificial intelligence and robotics to sort municipal solid waste, or MSW. It has processed 150 tons per day of local waste with more than 90% uptime, said the company.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

New Project GR00T workflows and AI world model tools are intended to help developers of robot dexterity, control, manipulation, and mobility. today announced new artificial intelligence and simulation tools to accelerate development of robots including humanoids. Also at the Conference for Robotic Learning, Hugging Face Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 10, 2025

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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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The TCP Calibration Sensors, now available in the Universal Robots marketplace, are designed for high repeatability and accuracy. Source: CAPTRON CAPTRON has announced its official UR+ partnership with Universal Robots A/S. CAPTRON’s TCP Calibration Sensors and URCap Software are now available through the Universal Robots Marketplace.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2024

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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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2024

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. 34,931 sq.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Vention Rapid Sanding Solution (CNW Group/Vention) MONTREAL Vention, creator of a full-stack automation platform and hardware ecosystem, launches its first turnkey robotic sanding solution in response to the demand for robot work cells for sanding applications, especially in cabinetmaking. in and 36 x 90 in.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from writing sophisticated programs to using deep learning, teaching robots to learn directly from human behavior. To improve, robots need to encounter scenarios that push the boundaries of their capabilities, operating at the edge of their mastery. But a critical bottleneck remains: data quality.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2025

The KURAVIZON robot integrates Flexiv’s Rizon arm with Kurabo’s sensing technology. Source: Flexiv Flexiv Robotics Inc. based Flexiv plans to integrate its force-control technology with Kurabo’s KURASENSE 3D vision sensing technology to develop the KURAVIZON adaptive robot. Santa Clara, Calif.-based

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 3, 2024

CEO Julia Astrid Riemenschneider (left) and COO Franziska Lorenz of Rethink Robotics. Source: Rethink Robotics Six years after closing its doors, Rethink Robotics Inc. relaunched in September with a new line of collaborative robot arms, autonomous mobile robots, and a mobile manipulator.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Robot Report is seeking nominations for its 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. The RBR50 has recognized the most innovative and influential organizations in robotics for the past dozen years. Each year, a team of experts selects the most interesting and important robotics innovations from around the world.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Fifty-four producers of robots and robotics enabling technologies raised funding in September 2024, pulling in a total of $3.7 The total investment targeted to robotics companies for January through September 2024 equals approximately $14.6 You can follow all of The Robot Report ‘s robotics investments coverage here.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Nala Robotics Inc. At Nala Robotics, we’ve combined the power of AI with the cultural heritage of one of the world’s most cherished dishes,” said Ajay Sunkara, the CEO of Nala Robotics. “At this week announced its latest kitchen automation, BIRYANIMAN. BIRYANIMAN promises to deliver consisten flavors each time.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Organization: Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 1981 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services evoBOT is the kind of robot that stands out the moment you look at it. Explore the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024.

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Design World

MARCH 12, 2025

ABB is expanding its portfolio of robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce supply chains by adding two new AI-powered functional modules to its Item Picking family.

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DECEMBER 22, 2024

Waste Robotics uses FANUC robot arms to enable reliable and precise picking, it said. Source: Waste Robotics Greyparrot and Waste Robotics partnered earlier this year to enhance Waste Robotics’ sortation capabilities. The company uses FANUC robot arms paired with its proprietary AI and gripper technology.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · AI at the Edge: How perception and AI are shaping mobile robotics In Episode 173 of The Robot Report Podcast , co-host Steve Crowe and I catch up on the news of the week, including several recent stories about mobile manipulators. Featured interview with RGO Robotics and Wheel.Me Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 9, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Safety and Efficiency in Robotics Design In Episode 195 of The Robot Report Podcast, our guest isGiovanni Campanella, the Industrial Automation and Robotics General Manager at Texas Instruments (TI). Parness explained the importance of touch and force sensing to the future of robotics at Amazon.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

RobotsTrader.com offers a way to sell and buy used industrial robots and save money. Source: RobotsTrader.com Industrial robotics users have typically turned to vendors or integrators to deal with upgrades to their systems, let alone used robots. Register today to save 40% on conference passes!

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Eureka automated the lens coating process with precise loading, unloading, and flipping systems. Source: Eureka Robotics Eureka Robotics last week said it has raised $10.5 The Eureka Controller is a comprehensive system for vision and robotics applications. million in Series A funding.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Physical Intelligence, the San Francisco-based startup that has raised more than $400 million , has open-sourced its Pi0 robotic foundation model. “We believe that general purpose models that can control any robot to perform any task will be the future of robotic control,” the company said.

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JANUARY 20, 2025

The latest version of the HYTRON cleaning robot uses NVIDIA hardware and software. last week said it has integrated an NVIDIA system on module, or SoM, in its latest HYTRON bathroom cleaning robot. NVIDIAs technology enables us to achieve remarkable efficiency and precision, further distinguishing our HYTRON robots in the market.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 20, 2025

Manufacturers need to master data analytics and robotics to adapt to demographic changes, says ABI Research. ABI Research last week predicted that the global installed base of commercial and industrial robots could reach 16.3 The post Manufacturing robot installed base to reach 16.3M Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 1, 2025

Source: SEER Robotics Under the wave of Industry 4.0, robotics technology is increasingly permeating production and logistics processes. SEER Robotics said its M4 Smart Logistics Management System, powered by its core modulethe RDS Fleet Management Systemoffers an innovative solution.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2025

States Logistics in California was an early user of Contoros truck-unloading robot. Contoro Robotics today said it has raised $12 million in Series A funding to scale its artificial intelligence-powered robots. Contoro is a spinoff from Harmonic Bionics, he told The Robot Report. after a week.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

CES 2025 didn’t disappoint, with robots of all shapes and sizes designed for various applications. Credit: The Robot Report The annual Consumer Electronics Show brings together the latest in technology product announcements. Last week, Las Vegas was once again full of robotics and AI-based systems.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 18, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Vibration Control in Manufacturing & Robotics In Episode 192 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-host Eugene Demaitre interviews Rob Marshick, national sales manager at ITT Enidine Inc. In this episode, he explains the value of these components for robotics designers. billion in revenues in 2024.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

With a Universal Robot and custom-designed pneumatic gripper, In-Position Technologies helped El Pinto Foods reduce the need for manual packaging and handle rapid product surges more efficiently.

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MARCH 26, 2025

The company said the new release delivers more powerful capabilities for machine tending, quality control, and robotic production. FlexCORE does this by enabling both industrial and collaborative robots to run multiple machines with multiple operations for multiple part SKUs, said Flexxbotics. Register now so you don't miss out!

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