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Mark Allinson

Top 20 autonomous delivery robot companies in 2025

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Back in 2019, when we published a similar report, autonomous delivery robots were a futuristic curiosity – cute, slow-moving boxes trundling along sidewalks, mostly on college campuses or in pilot projects.

Fast-forward to 2025, and the ADR industry has grown up. While some early movers have vanished, others have scaled, raised millions in funding, and secured major partnerships.

From sidewalk robots to street-legal pods and long-range drones, the sector now spans a wide range of technologies and business models.  [Read more…] about Top 20 autonomous delivery robot companies in 2025

Automated electric truck points to the future of smart port logistics

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The integration of automated electric driving and hands-free charging systems took a major step forward this week, with a live demonstration at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, located at the Port of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.

The event, part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020-backed MAGPIE project, showcased how automation is poised to enhance efficiency, cut emissions, and future-proof port logistics.

The demonstration featured a heavy-duty electric truck autonomously connecting to a robotic charging system – a seamless operation designed to reduce downtime, optimize energy use, and boost the overall productivity of port infrastructure. [Read more…] about Automated electric truck points to the future of smart port logistics

Rosendin to showcase robotic solar installation system at Texas job site

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Rosendin, which claims to be the largest employee-owned electrical contractor in the US, is preparing to publicly demonstrate a new robotic system designed to accelerate the construction of solar energy projects. (See video below.)

The showcase, scheduled for April 17 at a utility-scale solar site in West Texas, will feature a three-part autonomous robotic system developed to install photovoltaic (PV) panels more quickly and safely than traditional manual methods.

The robotics platform is the result of a multi-year collaboration between Rosendin’s Renewable Energy Group and ULC Technologies, a company known for its robotic innovations in the energy sector. [Read more…] about Rosendin to showcase robotic solar installation system at Texas job site

DoorDash and Coco Robotics partner to launch new sidewalk delivery robot

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DoorDash, a local commerce platform, and Coco Robotics, a food delivery robotics company, have expanded their partnership to offer sidewalk robot delivery for DoorDash customers in select US markets.

This builds on an existing pilot program with Wolt – DoorDash’s international arm – where Coco robots have been making deliveries in Helsinki since earlier this year.

The US rollout is now live in Los Angeles and Chicago, where eligible customers can see the availability of Coco’s fleet of emissions-free sidewalk robots and may have one assigned to their order from nearly 600 participating merchants through the DoorDash app. [Read more…] about DoorDash and Coco Robotics partner to launch new sidewalk delivery robot

Top 25 autonomous shuttle manufacturers in 2025

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Although the autonomous shuttle industry has made notable technological strides in recent years, the rollout of these vehicles remains largely restricted to controlled environments such as airports, university campuses, large industrial parks, and gated communities.

These closed-loop settings reduce the complexity of real-world driving and offer safer testbeds for autonomy.

Some autonomous shuttles are being piloted on public roads, but only under strict regulatory conditions imposed by local or national governments. These operations typically require trained safety drivers on board, geo-fencing, and constant remote monitoring. [Read more…] about Top 25 autonomous shuttle manufacturers in 2025

Real Wins: How You Can Use Technology to Streamline Guard Services

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You already know how messy it can get if you’re still using paper timesheets or cobbled-together spreadsheets to manage your team’s pay. Late submissions, missed hours, and manual errors all add to frustration for both you and your guards.

One small-to-midsize security company felt the same pain until it implemented payroll automation for security, which genuinely worked.

Instead of relying on handwritten logs or scattered punch-in systems, they introduced a simple mobile time-tracking tool. Guards could clock in from their phones, and all that data synced directly to their payroll processing. [Read more…] about Real Wins: How You Can Use Technology to Streamline Guard Services

Top 30 warehouse robotics and automation companies

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The warehouse automation landscape has undergone significant transformation since our last roundup report in 2018, driven by advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and strategic mergers and acquisitions.

This updated analysis highlights key players shaping the future of logistics and supply chain operations.​ [Read more…] about Top 30 warehouse robotics and automation companies

Top 30 industrial robotics companies in 2025

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The industrial robotics landscape in 2025 has evolved significantly since our 2018 overview. With over 4.2 million robots operating globally, the industry has seen a surge in installations, particularly in Asia, which accounts for 70 percent of new deployments.

This growth is driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, the emergence of humanoid robots, and increased automation across various sectors.​ [Read more…] about Top 30 industrial robotics companies in 2025

Top 20 electric vehicle charging infrastructure companies in 2025​

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The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is gathering pace. With governments tightening emissions regulations and automakers shifting production lines to accommodate EV models, the charging infrastructure industry has become a vital piece of the future mobility puzzle.

As millions more electric vehicles hit the roads every year, companies that build, operate, and innovate in the charging space are scaling up at speed to meet the surge in demand.

This article outlines the top 20 EV charging infrastructure providers worldwide in 2025, ranked by a combination of charging point volume, geographic reach, innovation, and strategic influence on the market. [Read more…] about Top 20 electric vehicle charging infrastructure companies in 2025​

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales surge to $117 billion

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Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 10 percent to $117.1 billion in 2024 from $106.3 billion in 2023, according to a report by SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain.

The data is now available in the Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report.

In 2024, the global front-end semiconductor equipment market experienced notable growth, with sales of wafer processing equipment increasing by 9 percent and other front-end segments rising by 5 percent. [Read more…] about Semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales surge to $117 billion