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Happy New Year from Robotics & Automation News!

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A New Year message to our readers, partners, and supporters

As we begin a new year, we’d like to wish all our readers the very best for the months ahead – success in your professional work, stability and progress in your businesses, and good health and happiness in your personal lives.

These are challenging times for anyone trying to make sense of technology, industry, and the broader economic landscape. Noise is abundant; clarity is not. Our aim has always been to cut through that noise and provide calm, independent analysis grounded in engineering reality rather than hype. [Read more…] about Happy New Year from Robotics & Automation News!

Best Free 2026 Video Cleanup Workflow: AI Image Editor + Video Watermark Remover

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In 2026, video is still the fastest way to earn attention – but it’s also the fastest way to look unprofessional if your visuals aren’t clean. You can have great footage, a strong hook, and a solid message… and one ugly overlay or watermark can instantly make the whole clip feel “reposted,” low-effort, or not brand-ready. [Read more…] about Best Free 2026 Video Cleanup Workflow: AI Image Editor + Video Watermark Remover

Top CMMS Use Cases That Reduce Maintenance Costs

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Most teams these days notice that their maintenance costs are rising. The budget gets used up due to unexpected downtime, overtime hours, emergency services, part replacement orders, and so on.

If this is also happening with your maintenance team, then you are not alone. Wondering about the reason for such hiked costs for maintenance? The answer is simple: you may lack proper visibility, and your operations might be running on guesswork.

Major reasons costs increase while running maintenance operations are when things are not centralized and streamlined, and proper planning is not involved. So, teams are always paying for the surprises. This is where a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) changes everything. [Read more…] about Top CMMS Use Cases That Reduce Maintenance Costs

Opinion: Manufacturing’s future is high tech, and the workforce must adapt

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Modern manufacturing blends AI, automation, and sustainability to create meaningful careers and economic resilience, says Georgia Tech in this opinion piece

For decades, manufacturing has been synonymous with job creation, a pillar of economic growth and stability.

Today, the industry is evolving into something far more dynamic: a hub for innovation, sustainability, and purpose-driven careers. Experts say this transformation is reshaping not only what manufacturing looks like but why it matters. [Read more…] about Opinion: Manufacturing’s future is high tech, and the workforce must adapt

Opinion: The human advantage in the age of automation – a 2026 blueprint for manufacturing and aerospace


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By Dr Doug Milburn, chairman of the Protocase companies

As we approach 2026, manufacturing, aerospace, and advanced technology are entering a period of profound transformation. Emerging technologies – particularly AI, automation, and robotics – are reshaping how work is done, how products are made, and how innovation occurs.

The organizations that will thrive are those that treat technology as a partner rather than a replacement for human talent, integrating operational excellence with workforce development and strategic foresight. [Read more…] about Opinion: The human advantage in the age of automation – a 2026 blueprint for manufacturing and aerospace


Inbolt launches ‘human-like bin picking solution’ powered by on-arm AI vision

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Inbolt, a provider of real-time vision-guidance systems for robots, has launched its next-generation bin picking solution designed to bring “human-like adaptability to industrial robotics”.

Built for fully unstructured environments, this breakthrough enables robots to identify, grasp, and place parts with unmatched flexibility and accuracy, even when objects are randomly positioned or partially hidden. [Read more…] about Inbolt launches ‘human-like bin picking solution’ powered by on-arm AI vision

Schaeffler unveils innovative planetary gear actuator for humanoid robots

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For the first time, Schaeffler is presenting a planetary gear actuator developed specifically for humanoid robots at a leading global trade fair.

Actuators transmit torque with high precision and minimal compliance and are essential for enabling humanoid robots to move accurately and efficiently. On average, 25 to 30 actuators are required in total for joints such as the shoulders, knees, and hips.

While conventional actuators often offer limited or no back-drive-ability – that is, the ability to move the drive in reverse – Schaeffler’s planetary gear actuator enables smooth back-driving and high precision thanks to its innovative design. [Read more…] about Schaeffler unveils innovative planetary gear actuator for humanoid robots

DEEP Robotics says its DR02 humanoid robot achieves all-weather stability and improved dynamic motion

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DEEP Robotics has unveiled new performance claims for its DR02 humanoid robot, positioning the system as an all-weather platform capable of operating reliably beyond laboratory environments.

According to the company, the DR02 is designed to address two longstanding challenges in humanoid robotics: limited environmental adaptability and rigid, unnatural movement.

The robot features IP66-rated waterproof and dustproof protection and incorporates updates in motion control intended to improve stability, coordination, and smoothness during dynamic tasks. [Read more…] about DEEP Robotics says its DR02 humanoid robot achieves all-weather stability and improved dynamic motion

Interview with Kardome CEO: Teaching robots to hear like humans

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For much of the past decade, progress in robotics and autonomous systems has been framed largely through vision. Cameras, LiDAR, and computer vision algorithms have dominated discussions around perception, mapping, and situational awareness.

Sound, by contrast, has often been treated as a secondary input – useful for wake words and basic commands, but rarely central to machine intelligence.

Yet hearing is arguably one of the most fundamental senses for understanding the world, particularly when it comes to language and interaction. Humans begin responding to sound before birth, learning rhythm, tone, and voice long before their eyes ever open. [Read more…] about Interview with Kardome CEO: Teaching robots to hear like humans

Why Adhesive Bead Consistency Breaks Reliability in Automated Assembly

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If you’ve ever chased a “random” leak or rattle on a line, there’s a good chance the root cause wasn’t the part. It was the bead. A few tenths of a millimeter in height, a skipped corner, or a start/stop blob can turn a solid design into a warranty headache.  [Read more…] about Why Adhesive Bead Consistency Breaks Reliability in Automated Assembly

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