Manufacturing
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Beyond the Prototype: The Manufacturing Bottlenecks Halting Humanoid Robot Mass Production
The mass production of humanoid robots is currently hindered by significant manufacturing bottlenecks, particularly in producing high-precision components and ensuring adequate battery life. Overcoming these industrial and supply chain challenges is crucial for widespread deployment.
US Manufacturing Boosts Automation Amidst Labor Shortages
The number of industrial robot installations in the United States rose by 11% year-on-year, reaching 38,000 units in 2025, according to the IFR International Federation of Robotics .
Robot Orders Surge Past 8,900 as Automation Leaps Beyond Manufacturing
For the first time, non-automotive customers accounted for 56% of all robot orders in North America during Q2 2026, signaling a profound shift in industrial automation.
EU Approves €84M Danish Aid for Clean Tech Manufacturing
Denmark, already generating a staggering 67% of its electricity from renewables, just secured €84 million in EU state aid to supercharge its clean technology manufacturing in 2026.
HII inks $900M in potential deals with GrayMatter and Path Robotics
Defense giant HII has committed to potential production agreements worth $900 million with robotics firms GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics, aiming to revolutionize Navy shipbuilding, according to
Industrial Automation Trends Fueling Rockwell Automation's 2026 Growth
Rockwell Automation reported a fiscal 2026 second quarter Adjusted EPS of $3.
AI Industrial Robotics Innovations Drive Economic Impact Ahead of 2026
By 2026, factories will increasingly be run by 'agentic AI' systems capable of autonomous decision-making and physical interaction, a profound shift many industrial leaders are only just beginning to
Kawasaki Robotics Prepares AI Platform for 2026 Automation
A single Kawasaki CP110L palletizing robot can now process over 2,200 cartons per hour, setting a new benchmark for industrial throughput.
Theker raises $85 million for its adaptable, non-specialized factory robot
A European startup developing AI-powered robots that can swap their own hands and arms just secured $85 million, according to TechCrunch and Zamin Uz .
GM invests $900M to boost EV battery production
General Motors is pouring $900 million into developing its own lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries and a new cell development center in Michigan, betting on in-house innovation to slash EV costs an
Comau and Omron partner to boost industrial automation
Joint research and development programs between Comau and Omron Robotics are already underway.