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Geek Plus Robotics integrates ‘one of the largest robotics warehouses’ in Asia

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Geek Plus Robotics claims to have installed one of the largest automated warehouses in Asia. 

The supplier of autonomous mobile robots co-operated with Yunji, an e-commerce company, to launch robotics-intensive warehouse in Kunshan, China, to establish what it calls a “super-robotic warehouse”.

The facility stores a series of commodity categories including apparel, bags, cosmetics, and similar products. (See video below.) [Read more…] about Geek Plus Robotics integrates ‘one of the largest robotics warehouses’ in Asia

ST Robotics launches ‘Workspace Sentry’ collaborative robot

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ST Robotics has launched its “Workspace Sentry” collaborative robotics safety system.

The company says the cobot is specifically designed to meet the International Organization for Standardization Technical Specification 15066 on collaborative operation.

ST Robotics describes the new ISO/TS 15066 as a “game changer for the robotics industry”, as it provides guidelines for the design and implementation of a collaborative workspace that reduces risks to people.  [Read more…] about ST Robotics launches ‘Workspace Sentry’ collaborative robot

Largest robotics and automation investment fund now has $1 billion in assets under management

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ROBO, believed to be the first robotics and automation exchange traded fund, has reached a new milestone in terms of its assets under management.

Index provider ROBO Global, which has holdings in more than 100 listed companies, says investors have embraced its dedicated focus on robotics, automation and artificial intelligence.

The ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF recently surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, and its managers say it has achieved the psychologically significant benchmark less than four years after launching.  [Read more…] about Largest robotics and automation investment fund now has $1 billion in assets under management

ST Robotics launches new ‘super-fast’ industrial robot arm for $18,000

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ST R17HS

ST Robotics has launched what it says is a high speed version of their five-axis vertically articulated R17 robot arm.

The company says its new machine compares favourably to the Universal Robots UR5 model.

ST claims its new ST R17HS is one of the industry’s fastest robots. Standard tool speed is “over four times as fast as the nearest competitor”, yet it’s less than half the price, says the company.  [Read more…] about ST Robotics launches new ‘super-fast’ industrial robot arm for $18,000

University of Pennsylvania’s Ghost Robotics launches Minitaur four-legged robot platform for autonomous vehicle applications

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Ghost Robotics says Minitaur four-legged robot built for highly-precise force feedback applications and movement across unknown, rough and vertical terrains 

University of Pennsylvania startup company Ghost Robotics has launched its first patent-pending direct-drive legged robot platform, Ghost Minitaur. 

Ghost Robotics specialises in the research and development legged, direct-drive or gearless and proprioceptive robotics technologies.

Founded by University of Pennsylvania PhD candidates, Avik De and Gavin Kenneally, Ghost Robotics is researching and building next-generation legged robots that are superior to wheeled and tracked autonomous vehicles in many field applications.  [Read more…] about University of Pennsylvania’s Ghost Robotics launches Minitaur four-legged robot platform for autonomous vehicle applications

Pudu Robotics launches new industrial sweeper and vacuum

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Pudu Robotics, a specialist in service robotics, has unveiled the Pudu MT1 Vac, an AI-powered robotic Sweeper and Vacuum designed to meet the rising demand for high-performance dry cleaning in commercial and industrial spaces.

Combining sweeping, vacuuming, and dust-mopping functions in a single robot, MT1 Vac brings intelligent automation to large-area environments such as airports, metro stations, hotels, casinos, and office buildings.

The MT1 Vac expands Pudu Robotics’ cleaning portfolio by addressing a clear market need for reliable, high-capacity automated vacuuming. [Read more…] about Pudu Robotics launches new industrial sweeper and vacuum

Bedrock Robotics raises $80 million to commercialize its autonomous construction technology

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Bedrock Robotics, the company developing advanced autonomous systems for the $13 trillion global construction industry, emerged from stealth today with $80 million in Seed and Series A backing.

Rather than design and sell costly new machinery, Bedrock upgrades customers’ existing heavy equipment fleets with reversible, same-day hardware and software installs to enable fully autonomous operations.

With reindustrialization of the United States accelerating, Bedrock’s technology bridges the expanding gap between rapidly rising domestic infrastructure needs and shrinking workforce capacity. [Read more…] about Bedrock Robotics raises $80 million to commercialize its autonomous construction technology

How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics

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In the race toward smarter factories, metal cutting and bending machines aren’t just keeping up – they’re leading the charge. As industrial robotics evolves under the banner of Industry 4.0, manufacturers are rethinking how human-machine collaboration should look on the factory floor.

Increasing demand for high-mix, low-volume production has pushed traditional systems to their limits. Enter smart cutting and bending systems: the silent but powerful drivers of robotic precision and scalable automation.

These machines are no longer isolated workhorses – they’re deeply networked, responsive, and central to the synergy between automation and robotics in modern manufacturing. [Read more…] about How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics

Sprint Robotics announces 2025 World Conference in Amsterdam to mark 10th anniversary

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Sprint Robotics has announced that its flagship event, the Sprint Robotics World Conference for Inspection & Maintenance Robotics 2025, will be held in Amsterdam from October 20 to 22, marking the 10th anniversary of the collaborative.

Returning to the RAI Amsterdam, the 2025 edition promises an expanded three-day program focused on robotics solutions for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning across critical industries.

The event is expected to draw over 550 delegates, 50+ international speakers, and more than 50 exhibitors from sectors including oil & gas, energy, chemicals, renewables, aerospace, and marine. [Read more…] about Sprint Robotics announces 2025 World Conference in Amsterdam to mark 10th anniversary

TIME Magazine Names Unitree Robotics to its List of 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025

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Unitree Robotics, a leading innovator in the field of advanced robotics, has been named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025.

This prestigious recognition, placing Unitree in the “Disruptors” category alongside other transformative companies like DeepSeek, Waymo, and Scale AI, highlights the company’s significant impact on making sophisticated robotic systems both affordable and practical for a wide range of users.

Unitree Robotics has garnered global attention for its high-performance robots, which have captivated audiences worldwide with viral videos showcasing their ability to perform intricate maneuvers like kung fu, running, and complex dance routines. [Read more…] about TIME Magazine Names Unitree Robotics to its List of 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025