UBTech Robotics has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, Walker S2, which can autonomously replace its own depleted battery pack – allowing near‑continuous operation around the clock – without requiring human assistance or interruption. (See video below.) [Read more…] about UBTech unveils ‘world’s first’ humanoid robot to autonomously swap its own battery
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Top AI-powered vision system companies: Giving robots the power of sight
In the evolving world of robotics, one of the most transformative advancements is the development of AI-powered vision systems.
These technologies enable robots not only to “see” but also to interpret and understand their environments with increasing sophistication.
From assembly lines and warehouses to surgical suites and farm fields, vision-enabled robots are reshaping what machines can do – bringing a new level of autonomy, adaptability, and precision to automated tasks. [Read more…] about Top AI-powered vision system companies: Giving robots the power of sight
JPMorgan report: Robotics and automation surge as investors back ‘science made real’
The robotics and automation sector is experiencing a dramatic rise in investor interest, as the industry matures from theoretical science to real-world application, according to JPMorgan’s newly released Applied Tech report.
JPMorgan, the world’s largest bank, defines “Applied Technology” as the sector that bridges scientific discovery and engineering innovation – essentially translating lab-born concepts into real-world tools.
Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation form a core part of this applied frontier, where the theoretical is rapidly becoming practical. [Read more…] about JPMorgan report: Robotics and automation surge as investors back ‘science made real’
Beyond manufacturing: Cobots in healthcare, labs, and food service
When you hear the word “robot”, you probably picture a massive, unmoving arm on an assembly line, precisely welding car parts or lifting heavy machinery. And for good reason – industrial robots have revolutionized manufacturing for decades.
But a new breed of robotic assistants, collaborative robots or cobots, are breaking free from the factory floor, proving their versatility and value in an array of surprising environments.
Designed to work safely alongside humans, cobots are now making significant inroads into fields like healthcare, laboratory research, and even food service, transforming how we approach tasks in these diverse sectors. [Read more…] about Beyond manufacturing: Cobots in healthcare, labs, and food service
Seegrid supports VDA5050 to enable interoperability for modern industrial automation environments
Seegrid, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions for palletized material handling, says it is actively progressing its VDA5050 support – marking a major step forward in interoperability and system integration for industrial automation.
With foundational capabilities already rolling out in 2025, the company is on track for full VDA5050 compliance in 2026.
VDA5050 is an open interface standard developed by Germany’s VDA (Automotive Industry Association) and VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association) to promote seamless communication between AMRs and fleet management systems, regardless of manufacturer. [Read more…] about Seegrid supports VDA5050 to enable interoperability for modern industrial automation environments
Neura Robotics and HD Hyundai partner to bring humanoid robots to shipbuilding
Neura Robotics has signed a strategic agreement with HD Hyundai Samho and HD Hyundai Robotics to develop and test humanoid and quadruped robots for use in the shipbuilding industry.
The partnership, announced during the Automatica trade show in Munich at the end of June, brings together German cognitive robotics expertise and Korean shipbuilding and automation capabilities.
The companies say the goal is to deploy intelligent robotic systems to boost safety, productivity, and operational efficiency in one of the world’s most demanding industrial environments. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics and HD Hyundai partner to bring humanoid robots to shipbuilding
The evolving role of the human worker alongside cobots: Upskilling and new job creation
In the early days of industrial automation, the arrival of machines on the factory floor was often seen as a threat to human employment.
Entire roles were mechanized, displacing workers and forcing industries to re-evaluate the relationship between people and machines.
Today, as collaborative robots – or “cobots” – become more common in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and beyond, the conversation is shifting.
Rather than replacing humans, cobots are increasingly seen as tools that augment human capabilities, reshaping the modern workforce through upskilling and creating entirely new job categories in the process. [Read more…] about The evolving role of the human worker alongside cobots: Upskilling and new job creation
Lianhe Sowell delivers vision-based spray painting robot to Mercedes-Benz’s largest Asia body shop
Lianhe Sowell International Group, a provider of industrial machine vision products and solutions in China, has delivered one of its new generation automated precision vision spray painting robots to Mercedes-Benz Asia’s largest body and paint center.
This delivery marks a significant step forward in the company’s expansion into automated spray painting technology and the high-end automotive aftermarket service sector.
The company believes it also sets a new benchmark for intelligent, efficient, and precise body and paint operations, positioning the company as one of the global frontrunners in the field of precision vision-based automated spray painting robotics. [Read more…] about Lianhe Sowell delivers vision-based spray painting robot to Mercedes-Benz’s largest Asia body shop
Mujin establishes global executive team to accelerate expansion of MujinOS
Mujin, the pioneer of intelligent robotics, has established a “Global Leadership Cabinet” (GLC) to unify its operations worldwide and drive the commercial expansion of its flagship platform, MujinOS.
The GLC will align technology, product, sales, and governance functions across all regions, positioning the company for its next phase of growth and long-term strategic plans.
At the heart of MujinOS is a real-time digital twin, a continuously updating model of a robotics system’s physical environment, forming the core of machine intelligence. This no-code technology allows robots to plan and adapt in real-time without the need to directly program behaviors. [Read more…] about Mujin establishes global executive team to accelerate expansion of MujinOS
Nidec ACIM inaugurates its new industrial campus in Qingdao
Nidec Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors (ACIM) Business Unit has officially inaugurated its new Nidec Qingdao Industrial Park, located near the eastern coast of China, approximately 500 km south-east of Beijing city.
Located in Jiaozhou, it spans the equivalent of 15 football fields and is capable of delivering 18 million motors and over 20 million electronic inverters per year.
Equipped with 75 production lines, the site is a result of the integration of two long-standing facilities and consolidates more than twenty years of presence that the company has in Qingdao. [Read more…] about Nidec ACIM inaugurates its new industrial campus in Qingdao