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How Logs and Sensor Data Are Revolutionizing Workplace Injury Claims

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Modern automation and robotics have revolutionized workplace safety and complicated accident investigation. Where injury claims relied on conflicting eyewitness accounts, robotic systems now leave unbiased records.

Sensor data, logs, and operating metrics are changing injury investigation from the subjective pool of memories to objective, data-driven analysis. Here’s how robotic data and sensor logs are revolutionizing workplace injury cases. [Read more…] about How Logs and Sensor Data Are Revolutionizing Workplace Injury Claims

Evaluating the Most Effective Embedded Linux Solutions for Intelligent Edge Systems

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Edge programs move fast. Teams want predictable performance, strong security and an update path that does not break devices in the field.

Linux keeps winning across boards and silicon because it scales, stays lean and cuts long-term costs for production fleets. [Read more…] about Evaluating the Most Effective Embedded Linux Solutions for Intelligent Edge Systems

Theory of robotic mind: How China is building ‘brains and nerves’ for its own robots

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Geopolitics and supply chain shocks are accelerating China’s push for homegrown robotics controllers and software, challenging the dominance of Western and Japanese giants.

The recent news that Japanese automation giant Omron is considering a spin-off of its Device & Module Solutions business sent ripples through the industry.

This division, responsible for the crucial “nervous system” of factories – sensors, relays, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) – is a cornerstone of global industrial automation. (Read our article: How do robots work? Sensors, controllers, actuators and software explained.)

Its potential separation is more than a corporate reshuffle; it’s a symptom of a deeper tectonic shift. And at the epicenter of this shift is China. [Read more…] about Theory of robotic mind: How China is building ‘brains and nerves’ for its own robots

Bain report: Humanoid robots still in pilot stage as industry prepares for waves of adoption

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Humanoid robots may be generating headlines and billions in investment, but most deployments remain in the pilot phase, according to Bain & Company’s newly released Global Technology Report 2025.

The consulting firm said humanoids attracted about $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024, driven in part by demographic pressures in advanced economies. Yet despite growing expectations, the reality is that today’s humanoids are “heavily dependent on human input for navigation, dexterity, or task switching”.

Bain’s report, in a chapter titled Humanoid Robots: From Demos to Deployment, highlights both rapid progress and persistent obstacles. Intelligence and perception are nearing human parity, thanks to advances in generative AI and vision systems, but battery performance and fine motor handling remain far behind. [Read more…] about Bain report: Humanoid robots still in pilot stage as industry prepares for waves of adoption

ABB Robotics launches OmniCore EyeMotion for vision-powered autonomy

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ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore EyeMotion, which enables any OmniCore-powered robot to recognize its surroundings using any third-party camera or sensor and adapt in real time, even in complex applications.

Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, says: “Over the past decade, we have evolved AI vision to give robots “eyes” that can see the world in 3D, but previously this required advanced camera hardware.

“In one step, OmniCore EyeMotion grants any robot the ability to both see and understand the world around it, for a wide range of 2D and 3D vision-based applications, advancing autonomy and versatility.” [Read more…] about ABB Robotics launches OmniCore EyeMotion for vision-powered autonomy

Pudu Robotics launches self-cleaning docking station for its robots

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Pudu Robotics, a provider of service robotics, has launched the Self-Cleaning Docking Station, the latest addition to the Pudu CC1 Series ecosystem.

The new docking station enables the Pudu CC1 series to perform automated, dock-assisted cleaning cycles that keep critical cleaning components in peak condition while substantially reducing routine upkeep.

The Self-Cleaning Docking Station expands Pudu’s portfolio of cleaning solutions which includes the standard Docking Station for automated refilling, drainage, and charging, and the Mobile Water Station for flexible deployment in facilities without direct plumbing access.

Together, these innovations give facility operators a complete set of tools for achieving consistent, unattended cleaning. [Read more…] about Pudu Robotics launches self-cleaning docking station for its robots

Perspective from Thales: The power of diversity in STEM

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By Sam McBriar, director of research, technology and solution innovation, and Charlotte Grinyer, principal AI researcher, at one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence companies, Thales UK

The face of the technology sector has changed over recent decades. Historically shaped by a narrow demographic, the industry is waking up to the reality that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome – they are essential.

This isn’t about box-ticking or cultural sentiment – it’s about building better solutions. Diversity – of gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity, working background and lived experience – strengthens innovation by unlocking creative problem-solving, challenging assumptions, and producing outcomes that more accurately reflect the world we live in.

As the UK pursues its ambition to become a global leader in AI, as set out in the Prime Minister’s 2025 AI Opportunities Action Plan, it’s clear that people will be just as critical as technology. If we want smarter systems, we need broader perspectives. [Read more…] about Perspective from Thales: The power of diversity in STEM

Comau showcases welding and robotics portfolio at Schweissen & Schneiden 2025

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Comau used this year’s Schweissen & Schneiden trade fair in Essen to showcase a wide range of welding and robotics technologies, including collaborative robots, wearable exoskeletons, mobile welding systems, and advanced training platforms.

The Italian automation company presented its portfolio at Booth C27 in Hall 2, positioning itself as a supplier of both industrial and collaborative solutions designed to improve productivity and flexibility across different sectors.

Among the systems on display was a new arc welding cell built around the company’s S-Series robot, in its 18 kg payload version (S-18). Comau said the robot was designed for high performance and precision in space-constrained industrial environments. [Read more…] about Comau showcases welding and robotics portfolio at Schweissen & Schneiden 2025

Robotics companies target growth in battery production

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The global battery market is forecast to grow by around 40 percent annually through 2030, with US cell production alone expected to increase 28-fold by 2032.

For automation suppliers, the surge represents both a challenge and an opportunity: robots are emerging as critical tools in building the next generation of energy infrastructure.

Kuka, the Augsburg-based industrial robot maker, says automation is becoming essential for meeting demand at scale while maintaining quality and controlling costs. [Read more…] about Robotics companies target growth in battery production

John Deere acquires GUSS Automation

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John Deere has fully acquired GUSS Automation, a maker of autonomous sprayers for vineyards and orchards, headquartered in Kingsburg, California.

The acquisition builds on an existing joint venture established in 2022 and advances John Deere’s commitment to helping high-value crop growers address their biggest challenges around labor availability, input costs and crop protection.

Julien Le Vely, director, production systems, high value and small acre crops, at John Deere, says: “Fully integrating GUSS into the John Deere portfolio is a continuation of our dedication to serving high-value crop customers with advanced, scalable technologies to help them do more with less. [Read more…] about John Deere acquires GUSS Automation