Where Innovation Meets Imagination
Fitting out a 4×4 with all the gear is half the fun of owning one. There is something satisfying about customising it to suit your adventures, your style, and the terrain you love to tackle.
Among the most popular upgrades, 4×4 bumpers usually earn a spot high on the list, not just for looks, but for the protection and utility they bring to the table. However, the wrong bumper can do more harm than good. [Read more…] about How the Wrong 4×4 Bumper Can Throw Off Your Vehicle’s Balance
Comau, an industrial automation specialist, has launched its MyMR family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at Automatica, the leading international trade fair for automation and robotics.
Engineered to meet the increasing demands of intralogistics across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and highly automated environments, the MyMR platform addresses key challenges such as labor shortages, material handling inefficiencies, and safety concerns with a modular, scalable and fully autonomous solution.
Unlike traditional automation systems or manual handling processes, MyMR offers advanced features such as intelligent fleet management, real-time obstacle avoidance and seamless line integration. [Read more…] about Comau launches new range of autonomous mobile robots
Yaskawa Electric, one of the world’s largest industrial makers, says it plans to invest $180 million in a new multi-purpose campus in Franklin, Wisconsin.
The facility will serve as the new US headquarters for Yaskawa America, consolidating existing operations in Illinois and Wisconsin. The move marks a significant expansion of Yaskawa’s footprint in North America and is scheduled to take place over the next 8 to 10 years.
The new 74,000-square-meter site will house corporate offices, training centers, and advanced manufacturing facilities for industrial robots, including general-purpose manipulators and equipment for the semiconductor sector. [Read more…] about Yaskawa to build $180 million campus in Wisconsin, relocating US headquarters and expanding robot manufacturing
Meet Paul Kirby, the ex-USAF engineer behind the unique ‘robotic artist’ Dulcinea. Story by Alexandra Campbell
Paul Kirby is an artist, engineer, and author of The FUSE Pathway: How to Find and Lead a Fulfilling Life. He is also the originator of “Fusioneering”, a philosophy and framework for integrating diverse passions into a life of vision and purpose.
From earning an engineering degree at the University of California, Berkeley, to serving as an officer in the US Air Force, completing an MBA at Harvard Business School, and building a successful career in venture capital backing early-stage technology companies, Kirby has walked an interdisciplinary path that reflects the very principles he teaches.
In 1994, inspired by a Leonardo da Vinci exhibit, Kirby felt called to explore an exciting idea: What might it look like if da Vinci were alive today – armed with modern robotics-and wanted to merge his love of machinery with his artistic imagination? [Read more…] about Former US Air Force engineer builds 10-foot tall, fully automated fine art painting robot
Mytra, a company which says it is “supercharging industrial productivity with first-of-its-kind three-dimensional robotics”, has announced its new headquarters in Brisbane, California, with a 100,000 square-foot factory to support growing customer demands and the 100-person team.
The space will serve as the company’s new headquarters and aid in new product development for its robots.
Founded by alumni of Tesla and Rivian, Mytra is aiming to consolidate and automate warehouse operations through a robot and storage rack system to improve efficiency when it comes to the movement of goods. [Read more…] about Mytra announces expansion and new headquarters with Brisbane, California campus
Google DeepMind has introduced an efficient, on-device robotics model designed for general-purpose dexterity and rapid task adaptation.
This new offering, known as Gemini Robotics On-Device, is an optimized version of the Gemini Robotics VLA (vision language action) model, which was initially launched in March to integrate Gemini 2.0’s multimodal reasoning into physical applications.
Gemini Robotics On-Device is specifically engineered to operate locally on robotic devices, ensuring robust performance in environments with limited or no network connectivity and providing low-latency inference crucial for sensitive applications. [Read more…] about Google DeepMind launches new vision language action model to ‘put AI directly into local robotic devices’
This is the first in a series of articles in which we ask – and try and answer – the most frequently asked questions in robotics
Ask anyone what a robot is, and you’ll likely get a confident answer: “A machine that walks and talks like a human.”
Some people may offer something slightly more technical – perhaps “a programmable machine that can carry out tasks automatically”.
Both are right, to a point. But as we dig deeper, we find that the question “What is a robot?” quickly becomes more complicated than it first appears. [Read more…] about What is a robot? From mechanical helpers to intelligent agents
DoorDash and Flytrex have launched their drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, expanding upon a successful pilot program.
Customers in parts of Little Elm and Frisco can now order food from dozens of local and national restaurants, including from Papa Johns King Road location and The Brass Tap, between 8:00am and 9:30pm, with delivery via Flytrex’s autonomous drone fleet.
This marks Flytrex’s first third-party app integration, enabling customers to place orders directly through the DoorDash app. Eligible customers can select drone delivery at checkout, with orders prepared at restaurants and flown to their homes. [Read more…] about DoorDash and Flytrex launch drone delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth
Pickle Robot, a provider of AI-powered robotic systems for autonomous truck unloading, is significantly expanding its team, announcing plans to hire 50 new engineers by September 2025.
The hiring surge comes as customer demand accelerates for intelligent automation solutions that can operate at human scale across logistics environments.
The company’s expansion signals strong momentum as warehouse operators look to boost efficiency, safety, and throughput with automation. [Read more…] about Pickle Robot to hire 50 new engineers to meet ‘surging demand’ for warehouse automation
Comau is highlighting the strong synergies between human ingenuity and technological excellence at Automatica 2025 with the launch of powerful new solutions designed to accelerate ease of use, increase quality and ensure sustainable productivity for companies of all sizes and industries.
From June 24 -27 in Munich (Germany), under its new motto “Next is Automated”, Comau unveiled its new MyCo range of six collaborative robots, its MyMR family of autonomous mobile vehicles, and its patented N-WG modular welding gun, all of which made their worldwide debut at the internationally renowned trade fair (Hall B5, Stand 331).
Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau, says: “As the demand for automation continues to rise, fueled by double-digit growth across diverse industries, Comau is increasingly focused on delivering high-performance products. [Read more…] about Comau to unveil six new collaborative robots at Automatica
