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. Having undergone extensive private beta testing, Standard Bots plans to release its “end-to-end model” to a broader audience in 2025. The American robotics company said the new 16,000-sq.-ft.

Robotics 109

Robotics Robotics Automotive Automation 109

SMMT

APRIL 24, 2025

Car output rises for first time in a year, reflecting model changes in 2024, with commercial vehicle output also up as demand stabilises following two years of post-pandemic volatility. Trade discussions must continue at pace to reach a deal that supports jobs, demand and growth on both sides of the Atlantic. 255,283 239,213 -6.3%

Manufacturing 140

Manufacturing Automotive Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing 140

SMMT

APRIL 4, 2025

Investment in product development is also bringing ever greater choice to consumers, with more than 130 EV models now available across every size category, and average range now reaching above 290 miles more than double the average weekly mileage. Manufacturers continue to incentivise EVs, incentives that cost the industry some 4.5

Compliance 143

Compliance Manufacturing Automotive 143

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In April, Apptronik announced that it is integrating its system with NVIDIA’s Project GR00T foundation model for robot learning and agility. claimed that it is developing “AI systems that can support robotics applications, enabling reasoning and action in the real world.” In June, Apptronik said GXO Logistics Inc.

Robotics 140

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Logistics 140

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. They also include new world-model development tools for video data curation and processing, including the NVIDIA Cosmos tokenizer and NVIDIA NeMo Curator for video processing. Apply to speak.

Robotics 111

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Artificial Intelligence 111

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2024

“Our investment in advanced robotic technology and the introduction of the new T-Boss 560L and 760L models reflect our commitment to aligning our operations with the needs of our customers and investors,” stated David Shan, CEO of Massimo Motor. These UTVs are part of the company’s best-selling T-Boss line.

Robotics 116

Robotics Robotics Assembly Line Automation 116

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 29, 2024

million in federal funding to support the centre. The centre is set to accelerate the development of a Higher Apprenticeship model focused on the advanced skills required for net zero manufacturing. Both the Federal Government and NSW Governments are investing $28.1 million, with a further $5.27

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing 98

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The South San Francisco-based company said this investment, combined with its commercial offerings and business model, positions it for accelerated growth and market expansion over the next few years. Existing backers Toyota Ventures, Flybridge, and Cavallo Partners continued their support.

Value chain 114

Value chain Automation Sourcing Robotics 114

SMMT

JANUARY 6, 2025

Industry welcomes review of mandate regulation but warns current demand will not deliver ambition without government support. This has come at huge cost, however, with the billions invested in new models being supplemented by generous incentives which are unsustainable.

Compliance 145

Compliance Automotive Manufacturing 145

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Initiatives such as the Metals HUB program, overseen by the Southland Development Authority ( SDA ), are examples of how local, community-driven policies can change the trajectory of American manufacturing and are models that can be imitated across the country in other historically manufacturer-led regions.

Robotics 127

Robotics Robotics Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence 127

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Consider the smartphone in your pocket even the most advanced models cost around $1,000, yet they contain incredibly sophisticated technology. The RaaS model is being adopted more frequently because it aligns with both the interests of robotics suppliers and industrial users. Given the complexity of humanoids.

Robotics 124

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Form 124

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2024

this week unveiled GenSim-2, its new generative AI model for creating and modifying video data for autonomous driving. The company said the model introduces AI-based video editing capabilities, including dynamic weather and illumination adjustments, object appearance modifications, and consistent multi-camera support.

Robotics 73

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Artificial Intelligence 73

SMMT

MARCH 5, 2025

This dramatic increase compared with the rest of the market was unsurprising considering the forthcoming tax changes in April, which will see many EV models subject to the vehicle excise duty expensive car supplement (ECS) for the first time. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations were up by 41.7% to 21,244 units, securing a 25.3%

Automotive 145

Automotive Manufacturing 145

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The company said it designed this new program to equip aspiring artificial intelligence developers with the synthetic data skills needed to create advanced AI vision models. based company said it will enable students and developers to build cutting-edge AI models and meet the growing demand for AI professionals across industries.

Artificial Intelligence 105

Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics Automation 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Image: tongpatong/stock.adobe.com eLumina has opened Australia’s first factory that can produce both community lithium batteries and EV chargers, with the first model set to come off the production line in 2025. The factory is set to produce 300 batteries and EV chargers a year and support up to 300 jobs on the Gold Coast. “We

Energy Optimization 98

Energy Optimization Manufacturing 98

Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With a flexible architecture uniquely suited to support a unified namespace (UNS) approach, HiveMQ Pulse enables organizations to manage, transform, govern, and derive insights from distributed devices and systems, providing a single, structured view of operational data across the enterprise. Add AI/ML models to make more complex decisions.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Manufacturing 130

SMMT

JANUARY 29, 2025

Potential to surpass one million cars and light vans in 2028 if markets improve and model launches stay on track. respectively, but those to the US rose 38.5%, emphasising the need for supportive trading conditions across the Atlantic. With new, exciting models and battery production on the horizon, the potential for growth is clear.

Automotive 90

Automotive Manufacturing 90

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 9, 2025

. “By equipping ugo robots with AI-driven scent detection, we are taking automation to the next level, providing intelligent solutions that improve workplace safety, environmental monitoring, and healthcare support.” Register now so you don't miss out! Olfactory-enabled AI robots could serve multiple industrial use cases.

Robotics 110

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Automation 110

Automation World

JUNE 22, 2023

With the promise of setting up automated systems within weeks at a set price that includes service and support, Rapid Robotics shows why more manufacturers are turning to the robots-as-a-service model.

Robotics 208

Robotics Robotics Automation Manufacturing 208

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 13, 2025

Googles RT-X is an example of a general-purpose robotics model that can control many different types of robots and perform basic reasoning about complex tasks. The trajectory of AI is a key variable in this triangulation process, and powerful new models could be absolute game changers. Register now so you don't miss out!

Robotics 83

Robotics Robotics Automation Artificial Intelligence 83

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 4, 2025

By leveraging advanced generative AI models, the platforms new Intelligent Assistant is designed to enhance user experience by allowing engineers, plant managers and business leaders to access key insights through simple, natural language prompts.

Automation 130

Automation Manufacturing 130

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 27, 2024

At CES 2025, Open Droids plans to demonstrate its second model, the R2D3, a dual-arm update of the R1D1. The company added that its mission supports research and development. The company is on a fast track to bring these solutions to market and is hiring engineering staffers in the U.S., Canada, and India.

Robotics 119

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automation 119

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Contributing researcher Rob Garlick supported Wenyans bold statement by justifying that the biggest difference today is the speed of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). It actually had economics that supported us looking at humanoids to partner with astronauts. “Artificial intelligence [is] probably the most important.”

Artificial Intelligence 106

Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics Sourcing 106

Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The benefits of the Design-In Program include direct access to a range of IoT experts, inclusion in a joint marketing program, access to a unique support model, as well as participation in a commercial partnership framework. It provides various support services such as remote diagnosis of equipment.

Automation 256

Automation Manufacturing 256

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Juliette emphasizes the importance of understanding the customer ROI and business model as key criteria. Juliette is bullish on the potential of robotics foundation models (RFMs) to drive transformation, emphasizing the need for more multi-modal AI models that integrate vision, action, and communication.

Robotics 110

Robotics Robotics 3D printing Benchmarking 110

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 21, 2025

Image: Rafael Ben-Ari/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government is providing a financial boost to two local companies to support the rapid development of technology to degrade integrated air and missile defence systems (IAMD) of potential adversaries. This initial investment of $61.5

Manufacturing 95

Manufacturing 95

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The AgiBot World humanoid manipulation dataset includes foundational models, standardized benchmarks, and a collaborative framework. AgiBot World is an ecosystem that includes foundational models, standardized benchmarks, and a collaborative framework aimed at democratizing access to high-quality robotic data.

Benchmarking 116

Benchmarking Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 116

i4.0 today

APRIL 28, 2025

InterAct-backed academics have developed a digital servitization toolkit to boost growth for SME manufacturers by empowering them to explore and adopt innovative business models. We aim to encourage more industry engagement, research, and policy support to help SMEs thrive in the digital age.”

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Industry 4.0 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 10, 2025

.” Optimised to drive new-to-world innovation by fusing the latest advances in space, climate, and AI technologies, Fleet Space’s GHQ and hyper factory represents a hybrid manufacturing model for frontier technologies needed to achieve decarbonisation and net-zero targets.

3D printing 83

3D printing Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Form 83

iBASEt

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A generalized MES often demands extensive customization to support these requirements, adding time and cost. These platforms foster real-time data sharing and support collaboration across the value chain. Built-in support for digital threads and model-based processes ensures a smooth transition to these future-ready practices.

Aerospace 94

Aerospace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Compliance Manufacturing 94

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Unlike banks and telecommunications companies, manufacturers often lack the profit margins needed to support long-term investments in technology and innovation. Larger companies, on the other hand, often invest in data science teams capable of creating innovative machine learning models.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Function Automation 98

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This transformation involves the increasing augmentation or replacement of our customers workloads by AI models, stated Remi El-Ouazzane , president of the Microcontrollers, Digital ICs and RF Products Group (MDRF) at STMicroelectronics. “Currently, these models are used for tasks such as segmentation, classification, and recognition.

Artificial Intelligence 65

Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics Electronics 65

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Siemens Industrial Copilot will be integrated with the Industrial Edge ecosystem, which has been enhanced with AI for deploying, operating and managing AI models within the production environment. “A lot of companies make their design software available to small businesses or to the very largest enterprises.

Automation 130

Automation Value chain Manufacturing Process manufacturing 130

SMMT

APRIL 4, 2025

The decline, while compared with a particularly strong March last year, 1 was the fourth consecutive monthly fall in new LCV market activity as weak business confidence continues to hold back investment in the very latest models. The very latest, greenest models have taken 8.3% B 4x4s 1,324 1,632 -18.9% C Vans <=2.0T E Vans >2.5-3.5T

Automotive 87

Automotive Manufacturing 87

SMMT

JANUARY 6, 2025

despite near 20% uplift in choice of zero emission models. Vast manufacturer investment means UK operators had 33 different zero emission van models to choose from last year, more than half (52.4%) of all new models available, with an EV for every business need. 2024 EV share static at 6.3%

Manufacturing 83

Manufacturing 83

SMMT

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite a subdued fourth quarter, output reached its highest level in 16 years helped by a ramp up in production of new models and solid growth in the EU supporting exports. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 4.0% 1 Over the full year, production for export increased by 6.6%, reaching 82,097 units.

Automotive 80

Automotive Manufacturing 80