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ABB launches three new robot ranges to expand automation in China

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New robot products aimed primarily at medium-sized businesses 

ABB is expanding its portfolio with three new robot ranges to support China’s ongoing expansion in advanced manufacturing, building on 30 years of robotics leadership in the country.

Manufactured at ABB’s Robotics’ state-of-the-art Shanghai Mega Factory, the new robot families address a wide range of automation needs in high growth sectors including electronics, consumer industries and general industries – from essential material handling to high-end applications like dispensing and polishing.

All are powered by ABB Robotics’ OmniCore single control platform that enables the full integration of AI, sensor, cloud and edge computing systems to create the most advanced and autonomous robotic applications. [Read more…] about ABB launches three new robot ranges to expand automation in China

Fizyr and Yaskawa Europe agree new partnership with Bonetto Automation

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Fizyr, a provider of vision AI, and Yaskawa Europe, one of the world’s largest robotics and automation companies, have signed an agreement to deliver tailor-made production automation solutions with Bonetto Automation, a Bonetto Group company that provides production automation solutions.

The new partnership automates item picking, parcel induction, depalletizing, detection and trailer unloading for Bonetto Automation customers and also includes training and support.

Francesco Fraschetta, sales director for Bonetto Automation, says: “As Bonetto Automation is developing new solutions to enter the logistics sector, our goal is clear: to bring in the most advanced technologies from day one. [Read more…] about Fizyr and Yaskawa Europe agree new partnership with Bonetto Automation

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup to enter humanoid robot market

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Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup has launched a bold new initiative to develop the country’s first general-purpose humanoid robot, marking a major step into the robotics industry.

The move is being led by a newly formed subsidiary called VinMotion, established in early 2025 with a charter capital of around $39 million.

VinMotion’s mission is ambitious: to become one of the world’s leading humanoid robot developers. The company plans to design and manufacture versatile robots capable of working across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and customer service. [Read more…] about Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup to enter humanoid robot market

Tesollo unveils ‘high-performance’ humanoid robot hand

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Tesollo, a South Korea-based specialist in robotic grippers, has launched its latest innovation, the Delto Gripper-5 Finger (DG-5F), further solidifying its competitive edge in the robotics market.

Set to go on sale in March, the DG-5F has already garnered significant attention at major exhibitions, including RoboWorld 2024, Korea’s largest robotics expo, and CES 2025, held this past January in the United States.

DG-5F boasts 20 degrees of freedom (DoF), with each of its five fingers independently operating with four joints, allowing for an exceptional level of dexterity, closely mimicking the human hand. [Read more…] about Tesollo unveils ‘high-performance’ humanoid robot hand

Kiwibot modifies its robot for ads, delivery and cargo needs

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Kiwibot, a developer of autonomous sidewalk robots, has launched what it describes as a “first-of-its-kind rent-a-robot” service to support companies in their cargo, advertising, and delivery needs.

Kiwibot Automation helps clients improve their operational costs by providing end-to-end automation solutions, particularly in industries with labor-intensive operations.

This service is already available through the company’s webpage. The company officially unveiled the new multi-service robot during the ongoing Web Summit. [Read more…] about Kiwibot modifies its robot for ads, delivery and cargo needs

Association for Advancing Automation celebrates 50th anniversary

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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the world’s largest robotics and automation trade group, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024.

The global advocate for the benefits of automation now represents more than 1280 member companies as it promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform and redefine the business environment.

Jeff Burnstein, who joined A3 in 1983 and has served as president of the association since 2007, says: “The success of A3 for the past five decades is directly attributable to the unflagging support of our members, the incredible advances in automation technology, and the resilience and talent of the team we’ve assembled. [Read more…] about Association for Advancing Automation celebrates 50th anniversary

US politicians move to prevent robots from being given weapons

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State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa and State Senator Michael Moore have filed an Act to ensure the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies, legislation that prohibits the manufacture, sale, and operation of robotic devices or drones that are mounted with a weapon.

If passed, this first-in-the-nation legislation will implement common-sense regulations that will protect the public while bringing stability and predictability to an emerging market and its entrepreneurs.

The bill contains three primary provisions related to robots, drones, and other uncrewed robotic devices in Massachusetts: banning the sale and use of weapons-mounted robotic devices, banning the use of robotic devices to threaten or harass, and banning the usage of robotic devices to physically restrain an individual. [Read more…] about US politicians move to prevent robots from being given weapons

Addverb opens second software development centre in India

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Addverb, a warehouse robotics and automation company, has inaugurated a new Software Development Centre (SDC) in Noida, India.

The centre, based in Skymark One, Noida, will enable Addverb to focus on developing cutting-edge enterprise software solutions for the company’s expanding range of robots and will help Addverb to become the world’s biggest robotics company and provide products and solutions in different domains like airports and healthcare apart from material handling and warehouse automation.

The new SDC’s launch aligns with the company’s ambition of developing intelligent warehouse automation solutions for clients globally, the company already has a manufacturing facility called Bot-Valley in Noida, India which also has an R&D facility and a customer experience centre and is coming up with one of the world’s largest robot manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida, India. [Read more…] about Addverb opens second software development centre in India

Fanuc plans to double Michigan campus to accommodate ‘automation demand’

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Fanuc, the world’s largest manufacturer of industrial robots, has launched a West Campus expansion that will push its operational space in Oakland County, Michigan to nearly two million square feet.

The construction will include a 655,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility to house manufacturing, engineering and R&D projects.

This investment in Michigan’s growing manufacturing area includes the purchase of 67 acres of land as well as the site of the former Thomas M. Cooley Law School Campus, which will provide future growth in the education of the next generation of robotics and automation workers. [Read more…] about Fanuc plans to double Michigan campus to accommodate ‘automation demand’

Elon Musk and his Tesla Bot: Will humanoid robots take over the world like all of science fiction predicts?

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Arguably the world’s most visionary entrepreneur, Elon Musk, is rarely out of the news, whether it’s because of his super-duper Tesla electric cars or because of his achievements in aerospace, which include rockets and spacecraft built by his SpaceX company docking with and supplying the International Space Station.

In recent days, Musk has been in the news because of his reported comments about humanoid robots. According to Reuters and hundreds of other reputable news outlets, Musk believes humanoid robots will be an even bigger business than his Tesla car company, which at one stage was estimated to be the most valuable automaker in the world.

Musk unveiled his proposed humanoid robot – given the name “Tesla Bot” or “Optimus” for now – at a 3-hour stage presentation, which has been uploaded to YouTube. The machine is also mentioned on the Tesla company website. [Read more…] about Elon Musk and his Tesla Bot: Will humanoid robots take over the world like all of science fiction predicts?