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Research report: China’s ADAS market surges as full-stack solutions dominate

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By Shihao Fu, technology analyst at IDTechEx

While Level 3 autonomy continues to face regulatory and liability challenges in 2025, SAE Level 2+ ADAS is reshaping China’s automotive landscape, driven by vertically integrated supply chain solutions and declining hardware costs.

According to IDTechEx’s Passenger Car ADAS Market 2025-2045: Technology, Market Analysis, and Forecasts report, although the overall L2+ penetration rate across the entire Chinese market remains modest, a noteworthy trend is emerging among China’s new energy vehicle startups.

In 2024, 52 percent of their total vehicle sales supported L2+ functionality. Domestic suppliers such as Huawei and Horizon Robotics are leading this transformation. [Read more…] about Research report: China’s ADAS market surges as full-stack solutions dominate

Robotic airport ground handling operations: High-tech robots ‘redefine safety and performance’

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High-tech robots are ‘redefining safety and performance in ground handling operations’, according to Nordic Dino Robotics, a provider of robots for automatic aircraft washing and aircraft cleaning services

Each year the aviation industry develops new solutions to improve ground handling operations efficiency and increase worker safety.

More and more companies are adopting enhanced ground support equipment (GSE) that can benefit both by advancing operational performance and helping to avoid incidents at work.

A good example of such useful GSE is automated aircraft-cleaning robots. These modern cleaning systems can optimise productivity and protect workers from significant risks associated with manual cleaning operations. [Read more…] about Robotic airport ground handling operations: High-tech robots ‘redefine safety and performance’

Deep Robotics debuts new four-legged robot

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Deep Robotics, a developer of embodied AI and robotic systems, has launched the “industry-grade” Lynx M20 series, which it describes as “the world’s first mid-sized wheeled-legged robot built specifically for challenging terrains and hazardous environments during industrial operation”.

Featuring a lightweight design and continuous operation capabilities under extreme conditions, Lynx M20 sets a new benchmark for intelligent robotic platforms working in complex scenarios.

Equipped with advanced AI motion control algorithms, Lynx M20 can autonomously adjust its posture to tackle rugged mountain trails, muddy wetlands, debris-strewn ruins, and more. [Read more…] about Deep Robotics debuts new four-legged robot

ABB and BurgerBots unveil robotic system for making burgers

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ABB Robotics is serving up the future of fast food with BurgerBots – a groundbreaking new restaurant concept launched in Los Gatos, California.

Designed to deliver perfectly cooked, made-to-order burgers every time, the automated kitchen uses ABB’s IRB 360 FlexPicker and YuMi collaborative robot to assemble meals with precision and speed, while accurately monitoring stock levels and freeing staff to focus on customer experience.

Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, says: “Integrating ABB robots with the BurgerBots restaurant concept demonstrates the incredible potential for automation beyond the factory floor. [Read more…] about ABB and BurgerBots unveil robotic system for making burgers

Superior Communications installs 37 Brightpick robots at Tennessee facility

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Brightpick, a provider of warehouse automation solutions for order fulfillment, has installed 37 Autopicker multi-purpose robots at Superior Communications, a North American distributor of mobile accessories, to automate their distribution center in LaVergne, Tennessee.

The fleet of Autopicker robots will handle all aspects of the fulfillment process, from picking and buffering orders of screen protectors, phone cases, accessories, and telecommunication equipment, to consolidating and dispatching shipments to retail stores.

The robots will be rolled out in two phases to ensure optimal integration. Phase one will introduce 19 Autopickers into Superior’s operations this summer. [Read more…] about Superior Communications installs 37 Brightpick robots at Tennessee facility

SeaTrac equips unmanned vessel with mammal monitoring technology

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A landmark project supported by the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) “Real-Time Marine Mammal Monitoring Service via Uncrewed Surface Vehicle” program has successfully demonstrated a novel and effective method for real-time marine mammal monitoring.

In a collaborative effort, JASCO Applied Sciences and SeaTrac Systems deployed an advanced Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) system aboard SeaTrac’s SP-48 Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV).

Equipped with JASCO’s acoustic technology, a collapsible directional array and heave-compensating winch, the system successfully detected several endangered North Atlantic Right Whales during trials conducted off the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. [Read more…] about SeaTrac equips unmanned vessel with mammal monitoring technology

Dyna Robotics unveils ‘breakthrough in robust, real-world embodied AI’

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Dyna Robotics has unveiled what it describes as a “breakthrough” in robotic autonomy with the release of Dynamism v1 (Dyna-1), the company’s first robot foundation model capable of sustained, high-performance operation on complex dexterous tasks using a pair of stationary robotic arms.

Dyna-1 distinguishes itself through exceptional robustness and reliability, even over extended periods of continuous use.

In a demonstration of its capabilities, Dyna-1 was assigned a production-grade task: folding napkins to restaurant standards. [Read more…] about Dyna Robotics unveils ‘breakthrough in robust, real-world embodied AI’

Universal Robots and MiR to debut new AI-powered automation solutions at Automate 2025

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Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) will demonstrate “a diverse range of automation applications” at Automate 2025 at joint booths #4023#4023 and #3623 from May 12-15 in Detroit.

Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, parent company of UR and MiR, says: “Our combined presence is a powerful demonstration of how Teradyne Robotics addresses the complete spectrum of automation needs across diverse industries.

“The applications on display across automotive, electronics and logistics emphasize our holistic approach to automation that empowers businesses to optimize their entire workflow, from component handling to final palletization.” [Read more…] about Universal Robots and MiR to debut new AI-powered automation solutions at Automate 2025

Solutions to the ‘very complex problem’ of loading and unloading trucks

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As e-commerce volumes surge and labor challenges persist, logistics giants like FedEx are turning to automation to streamline one of the most grueling tasks in the supply chain: loading and unloading trucks.

Speaking in a recent interview, FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam acknowledged that automating truck loading and unloading remains a daunting engineering challenge.

“It’s a very complex problem,” he said. “Can you imagine trying to figure out how to (get the robot to) load or unload?” [Read more…] about Solutions to the ‘very complex problem’ of loading and unloading trucks

FedEx invests in robotic fulfillment company Nimble

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FedEx, one of the world’s largest logistics companies, has agreed a strategic alliance and investment with Nimble, an AI robotics and autonomous e-commerce fulfillment technology company.

The agreement will enable FedEx Fulfillment to scale with their fully autonomous 3PL model. To support this alliance, FedEx has made a strategic investment in Nimble.

FedEx offers a comprehensive approach to help e-commerce and omnichannel brands make faster, smarter decisions about their supply chain. [Read more…] about FedEx invests in robotic fulfillment company Nimble