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Epson to launch its first industrial collaborative robot at Automatica

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Epson Robotics, one of the world’s largest robotics and automation companies, is preparing to launch its first industrial collaborative robot solution.

The company says the new robot is designed to “achieve successful human-machine interactions that improve efficiency and productivity” across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and the rapidly evolving life sciences sector.

Epson will be showcasing the new robot at stand 311, hall B5, at Automatica 2025, Messe München, Germany, from June 24 to 27. [Read more…] about Epson to launch its first industrial collaborative robot at Automatica

Robo-oceanographers: The next wave of automated solutions tackling marine pollution

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Fleets of bio-inspired robots and cutting-edge automation are gearing up to address the ocean’s plastic plague and chemical contaminants, with nature’s own microscopic powerhouses offering a complementary strategy.

The challenge of ocean pollution is vast, a tidal wave of plastics, chemical effluents, and debris threatening marine ecosystems and, ultimately, human health. Traditional cleanup methods, while valuable, often struggle with the scale and complexity of the problem.

But a new generation of innovators is looking to robotics and automation, drawing inspiration from nature itself, to turn the tide.

From nimble robotic fish targeting microplastics to autonomous surface vessels scooping up debris, the future of ocean cleanup is looking increasingly automated, with intriguing possibilities for commercial deployment. [Read more…] about Robo-oceanographers: The next wave of automated solutions tackling marine pollution

DEEP Robotics launches new robot to navigate ‘complex industrial environments’

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DEEP Robotics has unveiled the LYNX M20, a medium-sized wheel-legged robot designed for industrial inspection and emergency operations in unstructured environments.

Combining the terrain agility of legged robots with the speed of wheeled systems, the LYNX M20 aims to modernise inspection tasks in sectors like power distribution, utilities, and urban safety.

Substations, tunnels, and other critical infrastructure often suffer from inefficient, manual inspection routines prone to human error. [Read more…] about DEEP Robotics launches new robot to navigate ‘complex industrial environments’

Chery Auto installs 98 robots from ForwardX into its final assembly workshop

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Building on its successful collaboration at the Super One Factory, Chery Automobile, one of China’s largest brands in the automobile industry, has again partnered with ForwardX Robotics, a vision-based AMR provider, to install 98 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its Kaifeng Factory’s final automobile assembly workshop.

The deployment supports Chery Automobile’s broader vision of fully automated automotive manufacturing and digital transformation in the smart mobility era. [Read more…] about Chery Auto installs 98 robots from ForwardX into its final assembly workshop

Omron opens new advanced manufacturing proof of concept centre in Sydney

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Omron, a specialist in industrial automation and robotics, has launched its state-of-the-art Proof of Concept (PoC) Centre at the Engineering Innovation Hub in Parramatta, co-located with Western Sydney University.

As the first PoC of Omron in Oceania, it is designed to empower manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand by de-risking innovation, advancing sovereign manufacturing capabilities, and developing future-ready talent.

The facility is expected to attract up to 20,000 visitors and is estimated to add $150 million to the local economy in the next five years. [Read more…] about Omron opens new advanced manufacturing proof of concept centre in Sydney

Caltech unveils flying robot that transforms into road vehicle in mid-air

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The ‘morphorobot’ was ‘inspired by nature’, say its developers

Specialized robots that can both fly and drive typically touch down on land before attempting to transform and drive away. But when the landing terrain is rough, these robots sometimes get stuck and are unable to continue operating.

Now a team of Caltech engineers has developed a real-life Transformer that has the “brains” to morph in midair, allowing the dronelike robot to smoothly roll away and begin its ground operations without pause.

The increased agility and robustness of such robots could be particularly useful for commercial delivery systems and robotic explorers. [Read more…] about Caltech unveils flying robot that transforms into road vehicle in mid-air

ForwardX Robotics partners with Lynx Automation across Benelux region

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ForwardX Robotics, which claims to be Asia’s largest vision-based autonomous mobile robot solution provider, has agreed a strategic partnership with Lynx Automation, headquartered in Belgium, appointing the company as its official distributor for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg (Benelux).

This new partnership further strengthens ForwardX’s growing footprint in Europe and supports its mission to provide flexible, intelligent automation to a global audience.

Through this collaboration, businesses across the Benelux region will gain local access to ForwardX’s industry-leading AMR solutions. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics partners with Lynx Automation across Benelux region

EEVE to unveil garden robot you teach by example, not programming

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EEVE is preparing to unveil Willow X, a humanoid-style garden robot you literally teach by example, no programming needed. Simply demonstrate a task once and Willow X copies you; repeat a few times and she’ll execute it autonomously.

With a planned price of just €8,990, a fraction of the €40,000 cost of comparable humanoid robots, Willow X makes personal robotics radically more accessible.

The launch is set for this summer, with pre-orders starting as of today at eeve.com and first deliveries planned for August–September. [Read more…] about EEVE to unveil garden robot you teach by example, not programming

Pudu Robotics launches new AI-powered cleaning robot for large-scale commercial use

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Pudu Robotics has launched its latest autonomous cleaning machine, the CC1 Pro, designed to serve large-scale commercial facilities such as retail centers, hospitals, airports, and industrial warehouses.

The new model builds on the company’s earlier CC1 unit, expanding its cleaning range and incorporating more advanced AI-driven features.

The CC1 Pro combines four cleaning functions – sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and dust-mopping – and uses onboard AI to adjust its operations in real time. [Read more…] about Pudu Robotics launches new AI-powered cleaning robot for large-scale commercial use

automatica Summit: Megatrends in robotics and AI

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How can robots take AI-based decisions and how do they communicate with each other as they do so? What is the role of 6G in this? What’s in the pipeline of globally leading companies such as Google DeepMind, Meta, Microsoft, or Nvidia in terms of generative AI in robotics and big data? And how will this combination of robotics and AI impact medical technology?

These questions will be answered at automatica’s munich_i Hightech Summit, a top-level AI and robotics event, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Hall B4.

Under the theme of “Intelligence empowering tomorrow”, 15 world-renowned research and industry experts will shed light on visionary developments and emerging technology. Below is a selection of what’s on offer. [Read more…] about automatica Summit: Megatrends in robotics and AI