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Kuka launches new autonomous mobile robot platform

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Kuka has expanded its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) lineup with the launch of the KMP 250P, a mobile platform designed to carry goods and components weighing up to 250 kilograms.

The system, which can also be fitted with a lifting unit, will be available for order in December 2025.

The German automation specialist said the new model adds to its existing AMR portfolio, which already includes platforms with payloads of up to 3,000 kilograms. [Read more…] about Kuka launches new autonomous mobile robot platform

Siemens advances autonomous production with new AI and robotics capabilities for automated guided vehicles

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At automatica, the leading trade show for automation and robotics, engineering giant Siemens is set to reveal plans to integrate its Operations Copilot into driverless transport systems and mobile robots. The Operations Copilot is an industrial copilot for machine operation and maintenance.

As mobile transport robots increasingly operate as autonomous physical agents powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the Operations Copilot will serve as a user interface for humans.

Through this agent-based interface, users will be able to configure autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), assigning them tasks like transporting materials and goods across the shop floor. [Read more…] about Siemens advances autonomous production with new AI and robotics capabilities for automated guided vehicles

Automate 2025: North America’s biggest industrial automation event

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Automate 2025 – which starts Monday – is North America’s largest robotics and automation event, a key meeting point for professionals in this rapidly evolving field.

Since its beginnings in 1976 as the first “Robots Show”, it has grown and adapted, becoming Automate in 2011 after merging with other industry events. Recognizing the increasing importance of automation, Automate became an annual standalone event in 2022.

The goal of Automate 2025 is to showcase the latest advancements across various industries. The event features an extensive exhibition with over 800 exhibitors presenting their newest robotics and automation technologies. [Read more…] about Automate 2025: North America’s biggest industrial automation event

Agility Robotics adds new capabilities to its humanoid robot

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Agility Robotics, creator of the humanoid robot Digit, has unveiled new capabilities and advancements that expand the work Digit is able to perform for Agility’s growing customer base.

These innovations were unveiled recently at the manufacturing and supply chain industry’s premier global event, ProMat. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics adds new capabilities to its humanoid robot

Integrated supply chain excellence: Innovative logistics solutions from a single source

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Under the theme “We make the world’s supply chains move”, Körber will be presenting integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions for the automation and SAP implementation of warehouses, parcel hubs and smart factories at LogiMAT 2025 – in Hall 1, Stand 1C34 – from 11th to 13th March. [Read more…] about Integrated supply chain excellence: Innovative logistics solutions from a single source

Zebra Technologies increases productivity with ‘30 percent fewer robots’

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Zebra Technologies, a supply chain workflow specialist, has expanded its Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment, a “comprehensive solution” that utilizes the company’s new Zebra Connect Fulfillment autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), wearable technologies, software, and analytics designed to increase productivity and reduce costs in warehouse operations.

This AI-powered solution combines the functions of a warehouse execution system (WES) with robot fleet management and powerful analytics.

Using the new Zebra Symmetry Connect Fulfillment AMR, the solution enables frontline workers to load and unload orders to and from carts without requiring the AMR to remain permanently attached to each cart. This increases utilization and reduces the number of AMRs required in the fulfillment system. [Read more…] about Zebra Technologies increases productivity with ‘30 percent fewer robots’

Nexcom showcases ‘next-gen’ autonomous mobile robot at CES

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NexAIoT, a developer of AI-driven industrial automation technologies and a subsidiary of Nexcom International, is showcasing its second-generation autonomous mobile robot (AMR), the NexMOV-2.

The company says its new AMR represents “cutting-edge advancements in intelligent mobility and modular design”.

The global mobile robot platform market is projected to grow from an estimated $2.42 billion in 2023 to approximately $8.02 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 12.7 percent over this period. [Read more…] about Nexcom showcases ‘next-gen’ autonomous mobile robot at CES

Achieve more with mobile robots using SICK modular sensor solutions

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The rapidly expanding use of automation has generated an array of technologies and applications; creating a critical need for high performance solutions for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) that can adapt to different scenarios.

Industry leader SICK has developed its modular series of sensors to do just this – meeting and exceeding industry needs for adaptability, safety and precision to provide long-term solutions.

SICK’s modular sensor technology enables manufacturers and users of mobile robots to select precisely the modules they require and combine them to create the ideal solution for their application. [Read more…] about Achieve more with mobile robots using SICK modular sensor solutions

The future of industrial mobility and autonomy, according to Cyngn

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In this article, Cyngn – a specialist developer and installer of autonomous mobile robot fleets and systems – explores how industrial mobility advancements are transforming operations, boosting efficiency, safety, and scalability across industries.

The industrial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of digital technologies. One of the key drivers of this shift is industrial mobility, a concept that is changing how factories and manufacturing processes operate.

At its core, industrial mobility involves the use of advanced technology to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enable greater autonomy on the factory floor.

[Read more…] about The future of industrial mobility and autonomy, according to Cyngn

KSP partners with Peak Technologies and Locus Robotics to install 60 robots at Minnesota site

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KSP Fulfillment, a third-party logistics company, is partnering with Peak Technologies, a provider of digital supply chain and mobile workforce solutions, and Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robot solutions for fulfillment warehouses.

KSP has deployed 60 of Locus’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its warehouse in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with operations initiated in August 2024.

Josh Haynes, senior vice president and general manager at KSP Fulfillment, says: “Locus’s cutting-edge robotics are revolutionizing warehouse fulfillment and distribution. [Read more…] about KSP partners with Peak Technologies and Locus Robotics to install 60 robots at Minnesota site