Robotics
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Analytical vs. Numerical Inverse Kinematics: The Trade-Off Every Industrial Robot Engineer Must Weigh
Inverse kinematics (IK) is crucial for industrial robots, translating desired end-effector poses into joint angles. The choice between analytical and numerical methods presents a fundamental trade-off between speed and precision versus generality and flexibility.
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.
Universal Robots debuts Gen 7 platform for industrial automation
At the IMTS tradeshow, Universal Robots unveiled its seventh-generation cobot platform, Gen 7.
Fairview Health Deploys BD Vmax 160 Pharmacy Robot
At Fairview Health Services, a single BD Vmax 160 pharmacy robot now manages up to 35,000 medication packages, picking them in under four seconds, a first for any U.
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.
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
AI, IIoT Drive Factory Automation to $261B Market in 2026
Manufacturing technology orders surged by 28.
Human-centric automation: Key to worker trust and less anxiety.
In shared space human-robot collaboration, the three most frequently measured operator states are not productivity metrics, but trust, cognitive workload, and anxiety, according to reports from pmc.
Industrial Automation Trends Fueling Rockwell Automation's 2026 Growth
Rockwell Automation reported a fiscal 2026 second quarter Adjusted EPS of $3.
Cobots at GM Factory Zero Amplify Job Displacement Fears
At General Motors' Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Michigan, the expansion of collaborative robots directly coincided with workforce reductions affecting over 1,000 employees.
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
Founders Fund Leads $22M Round for Ethical Fish Startup Shinkei Systems
A refrigerator-sized robot named Poseidon is now installed on commercial fishing boats, ensuring fish are killed humanely before being sold as 'ceremony grade' at upscale grocery chains like Erewhon.
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 .
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion
In less than a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.
India's gig workers train AI robots for startups; one raises $8.2M
In India, gig workers are strapping on camera-equipped caps and sensor devices, earning just $1 per hour to record their daily lives.
Waymo suspends Atlanta driverless service after stranded robotaxi
Waymo's driverless car service in Atlanta remains suspended after one of its self-driving vehicles became stuck in floodwaters during heavy rainfall.
Comau and Omron partner to boost industrial automation
Joint research and development programs between Comau and Omron Robotics are already underway.