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Genesis AI launches simulation platform to accelerate robotics development

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Genesis AI has launched Genesis World 1.0, a new robotics simulation platform designed to dramatically reduce the time required to develop, test, and evaluate robotic AI systems.

The company says the platform can compress robotics evaluation cycles from days to minutes by enabling large-scale testing in photorealistic virtual environments rather than relying solely on physical robots.

According to Genesis AI, a robotics foundation model evaluation that would typically require nearly a week of continuous testing on real hardware can be completed in approximately 30 minutes using Genesis World 1.0 running on GPU infrastructure. [Read more…] about Genesis AI launches simulation platform to accelerate robotics development

Inbolt to launch vision-enabled robot programming at Automate event

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Inbolt, the robot intelligence company that turns digital twins into live robot control, is launching two new capabilities that complete the company’s AI vision model for robot guidance: Inbolt Robot Programming and an expanded Inbolt Robot Control. The launch pad is booth #1675 at Automate 2026 in Chicago, June 22-25.

Rudy Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Inbolt, says: “Robot deployment still takes weeks because the digital twin never matches the real factory floor, engineers hand-tune every trajectory during commissioning.

“With Robot Programming, the Vision Model, and Robot Control on a single platform, that gap closes; Engineers build the program from the CAD, our vision model locates the real part, and the robot executes the planned path.  [Read more…] about Inbolt to launch vision-enabled robot programming at Automate event

Japan promotes Osaka as a gateway for robotics and technology investment

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Japan is stepping up efforts to attract overseas technology companies and investors to Osaka, positioning the city as an alternative gateway to the Japanese market and a potential hub for innovation in sectors such as robotics, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing.

The initiative is being led by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), a government-backed agency that promotes trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.

Following Expo 2025 Osaka, JETRO is highlighting a range of programs designed to help foreign companies establish operations in the Osaka and Kansai region. [Read more…] about Japan promotes Osaka as a gateway for robotics and technology investment

ABB and Salzburg researchers patent AI system to cut energy use in industrial robots

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Salzburg University of Applied Sciences and ABB’s Machine Automation Division – B&R –  are working together to apply artificial intelligence to improve energy efficiency in industrial automation.

The collaboration, anchored in the Josef Ressel Center for Intelligent and Secure Industrial Automation (JRZ ISIA), focuses on translating advanced research into practical solutions for industrial drive systems.

A recent milestone of this collaboration is the filing of a joint patent application in the field of energy-optimized motion control for drive systems used in industrial automation – such as robots, machine tools and automated production lines – where highly dynamic motion sequences including positioning, acceleration, deceleration and cyclic movement must be controlled with high precision. [Read more…] about ABB and Salzburg researchers patent AI system to cut energy use in industrial robots

Robotiq launches AI platform to automate robotic workcell integration

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Robotiq has introduced IQ, an AI-enabled platform designed to make robotic Workcell integration faster, more predictable, and easier to scale.

Enabling a much-needed shift from a manual, expert-dependent approach to automatic integration, IQ captures unstructured automation project data, coordinates engineering workflows, and helps partners generate validated workcell designs based on real customer inputs and historical deployment data from thousands of previous factory installations.

Samuel Bouchard, CEO of Robotiq, says: “Automation does not scale when integration remains manual. [Read more…] about Robotiq launches AI platform to automate robotic workcell integration

Fanuc launches 11 kg ‘lightest’ collaborative welding robot

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Fanuc has announced the European launch of its CRX-3iA collaborative robot, the lightest and smallest model in the CRX portfolio to date.

With a total weight of just 11 kg, Fanuc’s latest offering is compact, portable, intuitive and precise, making it ideal for welding applications.

Addressing growing demand in sectors such as shipbuilding and steel construction, it can be carried easily with just one hand, allowing a single person to supervise multiple welding locations and mitigating the Europe-wide shortage of skilled welders. [Read more…] about Fanuc launches 11 kg ‘lightest’ collaborative welding robot

Schindler expands elevator installation robot fleet as demand for construction automation grows

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Schindler is expanding its global fleet of elevator installation robots as construction companies increasingly turn to automation to improve productivity, safety, and project delivery times.

The company has added two new units of its Robotic Installation System for Elevators (RISE), bringing its global fleet to seven robots operating across multiple international markets.

Since its launch five years ago, Schindler RISE has been deployed at 36 construction sites worldwide, installing approximately 50,000 anchor bolts while delivering time savings of up to 40 percent during elevator shaft preparation and installation.

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Locus Robotics expands European headquarters with new automation demo and customer hub

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Locus Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation technologies, has embarked on the next phase of its European growth with plans to relocate its European headquarters operations to Logistics Campus Aalsmeer.

The increased footprint will provide significantly more space for Locus Robotics’ European teams, warehouse operations, customer demonstrations, solution training, partner engagement, and regional robot lifecycle support.

The move builds on several years of regional growth, with Locus Robotics now serving 160+ customers across more than 20 countries and supporting more than 17,000 robots in the field. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics expands European headquarters with new automation demo and customer hub

Why Reliable Backup Power is Becoming Essential for Modern Robotics Systems

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Modern robotics systems are transforming industries by improving efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. From manufacturing plants to logistics facilities, organizations increasingly depend on automated systems to keep operations running smoothly around the clock.

Businesses researching backup power solutions for robotics infrastructure can find valuable information through Nite & Day Power, which specializes in uninterruptible power systems designed to protect critical equipment from outages and power disturbances.

As automation becomes more advanced, reliable backup power is no longer a secondary consideration but a fundamental requirement for operational success. [Read more…] about Why Reliable Backup Power is Becoming Essential for Modern Robotics Systems

5 Best Audio to Video AI Generators for Modern Content Workflows

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The audio to video AI generator category has evolved into a core layer of modern content production systems, enabling users to transform spoken audio, voiceovers, and scripts into structured visual narratives.

Instead of relying on traditional editing workflows, these platforms automate scene generation, timing alignment, and visual selection, allowing content to be produced at scale across marketing, education, and social media environments.

In practice, an audio to video AI generator is used for repurposing podcasts, converting narration into short-form videos, and generating multilingual video content without filming. [Read more…] about 5 Best Audio to Video AI Generators for Modern Content Workflows