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PAL Robotics to debut new manipulation robot at ICRA 2026

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PAL Robotics is set to unveil a new robotic platform at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2026), where the company will also showcase its latest systems through live, interactive demonstrations.

The event will take place in Vienna, Austria, from June 1 to 5, bringing together researchers, engineers, and industry leaders from across the global robotics sector.

PAL Robotics says its focus this year is on demonstrating how robots can move from research environments into real-world applications. At booth 067, visitors will be able to interact directly with robotic systems rather than simply observe them. [Read more…] about PAL Robotics to debut new manipulation robot at ICRA 2026

Texas Instruments interview: The hidden engineering challenges behind humanoid robots

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In the fast-moving world of humanoid robotics, much of the attention remains focused on high-profile prototypes and demonstration videos.

Yet behind the scenes, a quieter but equally critical layer of innovation is taking place – one rooted in semiconductors, sensing, control systems, and the underlying architectures that make physical machines viable at scale.

Texas Instruments is one of the companies operating at this foundational level. Established in 1930 and long associated with American industrial and technological development, TI has evolved from its early days in oil exploration electronics into a global supplier of analog and embedded processing chips. [Read more…] about Texas Instruments interview: The hidden engineering challenges behind humanoid robots

The Role of an Offset Striking Wrench in Modern Robotics

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Modern robotics is often associated with advanced software, artificial intelligence, and precision automation. However, behind every robotic system lies a foundation of mechanical engineering, where robust tools still play a critical role.

Among these tools, the offset striking wrench stands out as an essential instrument in assembly, maintenance, and heavy-duty robotic applications. [Read more…] about The Role of an Offset Striking Wrench in Modern Robotics

Reducing Time-to-Market in Robotics with Digital Manufacturing Platforms

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The growing pressure on robotics teams to move faster

Robotics companies are under more pressure than ever to accelerate development timelines. Whether building industrial automation systems, autonomous platforms, or next-generation robotic hardware, teams are expected to move from concept to production faster – without compromising reliability or performance.

At the same time, hardware development is becoming more complex. Mechanical systems, electronics, and software must all come together seamlessly, and each iteration requires physical validation. That’s where many teams run into trouble.

According to Fictiv’s 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report, nearly half of manufacturing leaders say they are struggling to do more with fewer resources, while still navigating supply chain disruptions and rising costs. For robotics teams, those pressures show up most clearly in one place: prototyping. [Read more…] about Reducing Time-to-Market in Robotics with Digital Manufacturing Platforms

Accenture invests in General Robotics to advance physical AI-powered robotics in manufacturing and logistics

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International management consultancy Accenture has invested, through Accenture Ventures, in AI-native company General Robotics.

General Robotics offers general-purpose robotic intelligence that allows organizations to rapidly deploy and continuously adapt robots of any form, with any AI, for any task.

With this investment, Accenture and General Robotics will also partner to help manufacturers, logistics companies and clients in other asset-intensive industries advance autonomous operations with physical AI.

Prasad Satyavolu, global lead for manufacturing and operations at Accenture, says: “Physical AI-powered robotics address issues our clients are facing, such as workforce constraints, challenged factory and warehouse productivity, and continuously rising capital and operational costs. [Read more…] about Accenture invests in General Robotics to advance physical AI-powered robotics in manufacturing and logistics

Taiwan launches national robotics center with $629 million startup funding plan

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Taiwan has launched a new national robotics center alongside a $629 million funding initiative aimed at accelerating the creation of domestic robotics companies, as the island seeks to strengthen its position in the global automation race.

According to a report by Cryptopolitan, Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te formally inaugurated the National Center for AI Robotics (NCAIR), part of a broader “Ten AI Initiatives Promotion Plan” designed to expand the country’s artificial intelligence capabilities.

The new center will operate under the National Institutes of Applied Research and is tasked with supporting the development, testing, and training of robotics technologies and talent. [Read more…] about Taiwan launches national robotics center with $629 million startup funding plan

ROS 2: The next generation for robust and scalable robotics applications

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For more than a decade, the Robot Operating System (ROS) has been the backbone of robotics research and early-stage development. It provided a common framework, a shared language, and a vast ecosystem of reusable components that allowed engineers and researchers to accelerate innovation.

But ROS was never designed for the realities of commercial deployment.

As robotics moves from laboratories into warehouses, factories, roads, and public spaces, the demands on software infrastructure have changed. Reliability, security, scalability, and real-time performance are no longer optional. They are prerequisites. [Read more…] about ROS 2: The next generation for robust and scalable robotics applications

Why Knowledge Retention is Becoming a Bottleneck in Robotics Engineering

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Robotics engineering is moving at a speed that feels almost impossible to track. If you’re working in this field, you know the feeling of waking up to a new paper or a software update that fundamentally changes how you approach a problem.

We’re currently living through a period of rapid innovation where the sheer volume of information is outpacing our ability to actually keep it in our heads. It’s creating a silent crisis.

We often talk about hardware limitations or computing power, but we rarely talk about the human bottleneck: knowledge retention. [Read more…] about Why Knowledge Retention is Becoming a Bottleneck in Robotics Engineering

Do Robotics Firms Need Microsoft 365 Backups

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Try answering this without checking: if a senior engineer leaves today and their Microsoft 365 account is deleted next week, how much of their actual working context can you restore cleanly, and in context?

Mind you, we’re not talking only about data. We mean emails, chats, the messy, in-between information that keeps projects moving.

Most teams think they can recover it. But very few have tested that assumption under pressure. [Read more…] about Do Robotics Firms Need Microsoft 365 Backups

Crack Detection in Stainless Steel Tanks Using Robotic Technology

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Ensuring the structural integrity of stainless steel vessels is a critical requirement in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals or food processing.

Even minor cracks in weld seams, stress zones, or highly loaded components can compromise operational safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

In recent years, robotic inspection technology has emerged as an increasingly effective method for detecting cracks and material defects in industrial tanks and process vessels while reducing inspection time and human risk. [Read more…] about Crack Detection in Stainless Steel Tanks Using Robotic Technology