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Exclusive interview with Anscer Robotics: ‘Our priority is to deliver return on investment’

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In the dynamic world of automation, Anscer Robotics – an autonomous mobile robot solutions provider – is making significant strides, particularly with its expansion into the Americas.

So Robotics and Automation News decided to interview Mark Messina, managing director and CEO of Anscer Robotics Americas, to discuss the company’s vision, solutions, and strategic approach to transforming the manufacturing, logistics, and 3PL industries.

Messina, a veteran in the robotics space with a rich background from his time at Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics), Geek+, and Addverb, shares his insights on leading Anscer’s charge into the US market. [Read more…] about Exclusive interview with Anscer Robotics: ‘Our priority is to deliver return on investment’

Intrinsic unveils new AI-powered industrial automation solutions at Automatica 2025

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Intrinsic – a business unit of Alphabet, parent company of Google – is showcasing at Automatica 2025 several new AI-enabled robotic systems and platform enhancements aimed at transforming how automation providers and manufacturers build, deploy, and scale intelligent solutions.

The company has announced support for end-to-end solution development for CNC machine tending and optical inspection use cases on its Intrinsic platform. These new capabilities combine Intrinsic Flowstate, AI-powered perception, motion planning, and IntrinsicOS to streamline complex industrial automation tasks.

Among the highlights at the trade show are demonstrations from three new customers – Newston Automated Solutions, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, and MartinSystems – each presenting their first solutions built with Intrinsic. [Read more…] about Intrinsic unveils new AI-powered industrial automation solutions at Automatica 2025

Pickle Robot to hire 50 new engineers to meet ‘surging demand’ for warehouse automation

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Pickle Robot, a provider of AI-powered robotic systems for autonomous truck unloading, is significantly expanding its team, announcing plans to hire 50 new engineers by September 2025.

The hiring surge comes as customer demand accelerates for intelligent automation solutions that can operate at human scale across logistics environments.

The company’s expansion signals strong momentum as warehouse operators look to boost efficiency, safety, and throughput with automation. [Read more…] about Pickle Robot to hire 50 new engineers to meet ‘surging demand’ for warehouse automation

SuperDial raises $15 million to automate healthcare’s ‘endless’ administrative phone calls

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As AI agents reshape work across industries, SuperDial is targeting one of healthcare’s most expensive and invisible burdens: administrative phone calls, which the company characterizes as “endless”.

SuperDial has raised $15 million in new funding to scale its voice AI platform, which automates “high-friction” insurance calls that cost provider organizations and billing companies “billions of dollars every year”.

The debt and equity series A round was led by SignalFire, with participation from Slow Ventures, BoxGroup, and Scrub Capital. It includes $3 million in venture debt for SuperDial to invest in R&D and go-to-market initiatives. [Read more…] about SuperDial raises $15 million to automate healthcare’s ‘endless’ administrative phone calls

Torc plans new Michigan engineering center for autonomous vehicle innovation

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Torc, a specialist in commercializing self-driving class 8 trucks, says it plans to establish a new engineering center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

As Torc continues its path toward commercialization in 2027, this strategic expansion will further accelerate the company’s productization efforts and tap into the region’s rich automotive and technology talent pool.

As part of its effort to open the Ann Arbor location, Torc worked closely with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to secure incentives to support the expansion into Michigan, as Torc plans significant hiring in this region to grow its team and technical talent capabilities. [Read more…] about Torc plans new Michigan engineering center for autonomous vehicle innovation

ABB expands large industrial robot portfolio

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ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot portfolio with the launch of the IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760.

The introduction of these new robots, alongside the wider portfolio of next generation robots launched since 2022, now means the company can offer its customers the most comprehensive lineup of industrial robots and variants on the market.

The lineup of 11 next generation robot families comprising 60 variants offers customers new levels of flexibility and choice as well as class-leading performance and sustainability benefits. [Read more…] about ABB expands large industrial robot portfolio

Brightpick launches its first multi-purpose warehouse robot to ‘match human-level performance’

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Brightpick, a provider of AI-powered robotic solutions for warehouses, has unveiled Autopicker 2.0, the most advanced version of its flagship multi-purpose AI robot.

Featuring the company’s next-generation Intuition software, now including Physical AI and picking-in-motion, and a completely redesigned hardware platform, Autopicker 2.0 delivers on average 70-80 picks per hour, matching the productivity of a typical warehouse associate – while offering greater reliability and 24/7 operation.

The new Autopicker is the result of five years of integrated hardware and software development, enhanced by Brightpick’s latest advancements in robotic AI technology. [Read more…] about Brightpick launches its first multi-purpose warehouse robot to ‘match human-level performance’

Reshape launches AI‑powered sales platform for industrial automation sector

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Reshape Automation has released ReshapeX, a piece of software which it describes as “the first end-to-end sales-acceleration platform designed specifically for automation OEMs, system integrators and distributors”.

Built with a clear purpose in mind, ReshapeX reflects the company’s mission to eliminate commercial friction so manufacturers can deploy ten times more robots and automation.

By combining product configurators, real-time pricing and quoting, and AI agents in a modular customizable suite, ReshapeX helps sales teams generate quotes 80 percent faster, cut admin time by 60 percent, reduce quoting errors by 90 percent, and drive 3x more qualified opportunities. [Read more…] about Reshape launches AI‑powered sales platform for industrial automation sector

Deep Robotics launches wheel-legged robot to transform UHV substation inspections

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Ultra-high voltage (UHV) substations – the backbone of long-distance power transmission – are notoriously complex and hazardous environments.

Traditional inspection methods struggle with three major challenges: high safety risks for manual inspections, complex terrain, and low detection efficiency.

To address these issues, Deep Robotics has introduced the Lynx M20, the world’s first industrial-grade wheel-legged robot specifically designed for intelligent inspection in UHV substations and converter stations. [Read more…] about Deep Robotics launches wheel-legged robot to transform UHV substation inspections

Fizyr and Yaskawa Europe agree new partnership with Bonetto Automation

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Fizyr, a provider of vision AI, and Yaskawa Europe, one of the world’s largest robotics and automation companies, have signed an agreement to deliver tailor-made production automation solutions with Bonetto Automation, a Bonetto Group company that provides production automation solutions.

The new partnership automates item picking, parcel induction, depalletizing, detection and trailer unloading for Bonetto Automation customers and also includes training and support.

Francesco Fraschetta, sales director for Bonetto Automation, says: “As Bonetto Automation is developing new solutions to enter the logistics sector, our goal is clear: to bring in the most advanced technologies from day one. [Read more…] about Fizyr and Yaskawa Europe agree new partnership with Bonetto Automation