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HD shipbuilding unit partners with Persona AI to implement humanoid welding robots

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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Robotics has signed a “landmark” agreement with Persona AI, a developer of embodied artificial intelligence, and robotics integration and manufacturing firm Vazil company. 

The agreement, signed during a formal ceremony in Houston, Texas, initiates a joint program to create humanoid robots capable of performing complex welding tasks in shipyard environments.

This strategic partnership aims to usher in a new era of human-machine collaboration. The initiative will deliver prototype humanoids by the end of 2026, with field testing and full commercial deployment scheduled to begin in 2027. [Read more…] about HD shipbuilding unit partners with Persona AI to implement humanoid welding robots

How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics

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In the race toward smarter factories, metal cutting and bending machines aren’t just keeping up – they’re leading the charge. As industrial robotics evolves under the banner of Industry 4.0, manufacturers are rethinking how human-machine collaboration should look on the factory floor.

Increasing demand for high-mix, low-volume production has pushed traditional systems to their limits. Enter smart cutting and bending systems: the silent but powerful drivers of robotic precision and scalable automation.

These machines are no longer isolated workhorses – they’re deeply networked, responsive, and central to the synergy between automation and robotics in modern manufacturing. [Read more…] about How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics

Sprint Robotics announces 2025 World Conference in Amsterdam to mark 10th anniversary

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Sprint Robotics has announced that its flagship event, the Sprint Robotics World Conference for Inspection & Maintenance Robotics 2025, will be held in Amsterdam from October 20 to 22, marking the 10th anniversary of the collaborative.

Returning to the RAI Amsterdam, the 2025 edition promises an expanded three-day program focused on robotics solutions for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning across critical industries.

The event is expected to draw over 550 delegates, 50+ international speakers, and more than 50 exhibitors from sectors including oil & gas, energy, chemicals, renewables, aerospace, and marine. [Read more…] about Sprint Robotics announces 2025 World Conference in Amsterdam to mark 10th anniversary

Kuka launches cleanroom-certified robot for semiconductor and electronics industries

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Kuka has introduced a cleanroom-certified version of its autonomous mobile robot (AMR), the KMR iisy CR, designed specifically for sensitive environments such as semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

The new model meets ISO cleanroom class 3 standards, as confirmed by the Fraunhofer Institute, and is available in 11- and 15-kilogram payload variants.

Kuka’s latest autonomous solution, the KMR iisy CR, combines a mobile platform with the six-axis LBR iisy CR robot arm to deliver cleanroom-compatible automation. [Read more…] about Kuka launches cleanroom-certified robot for semiconductor and electronics industries

Mytra announces expansion and new headquarters with Brisbane, California campus

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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

Brightpick launches its first multi-purpose warehouse robot to ‘match human-level performance’

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Brightpick, a provider of AI-powered robotic solutions for warehouses, has unveiled Autopicker 2.0, the most advanced version of its flagship multi-purpose AI robot.

Featuring the company’s next-generation Intuition software, now including Physical AI and picking-in-motion, and a completely redesigned hardware platform, Autopicker 2.0 delivers on average 70-80 picks per hour, matching the productivity of a typical warehouse associate – while offering greater reliability and 24/7 operation.

The new Autopicker is the result of five years of integrated hardware and software development, enhanced by Brightpick’s latest advancements in robotic AI technology. [Read more…] about Brightpick launches its first multi-purpose warehouse robot to ‘match human-level performance’

Deep Robotics launches wheel-legged robot to transform UHV substation inspections

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Ultra-high voltage (UHV) substations – the backbone of long-distance power transmission – are notoriously complex and hazardous environments.

Traditional inspection methods struggle with three major challenges: high safety risks for manual inspections, complex terrain, and low detection efficiency.

To address these issues, Deep Robotics has introduced the Lynx M20, the world’s first industrial-grade wheel-legged robot specifically designed for intelligent inspection in UHV substations and converter stations. [Read more…] about Deep Robotics launches wheel-legged robot to transform UHV substation inspections

Inside automatica 2025: What’s driving the next wave of robotics and automation?

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As the much-anticipated automatica event prepares to open its doors from June 24 to 27, 2025, in Munich, Germany, it would be interesting to ask what the state of the sector is.

automatica is one of the leading international trade fairs for intelligent automation and robotics. A biennial event founded in 2004, it serves as a barometer for the robotics and automation sector, showcasing innovations and fostering dialogue among industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers. [Read more…] about Inside automatica 2025: What’s driving the next wave of robotics and automation?

The rise of embodied AI: Robots that learn by doing

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By Laura Pérez, PAL Robotics

As robotics becomes more deeply integrated into society, a new paradigm is taking shape: embodied artificial intelligence (AI).

Unlike traditional AI, which operates in abstract digital environments, embodied AI enables robots to learn by doing; connecting perception, cognition, and action through direct physical interaction with the world.

This shift toward embodied intelligence is rapidly gaining traction in both academic and industrial fields, particularly since embodied AI has become more accessible and relevant. [Read more…] about The rise of embodied AI: Robots that learn by doing

Exclusive interview: LG’s big bet on smart robotics for the household and beyond

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LG Electronics, formerly Lucky-Goldstar, is one of South Korea’s largest and most globally recognised engineering powerhouses.

A household name for decades, LG has built a reputation through its expansive portfolio of consumer appliances – from televisions and refrigerators to washing machines and air conditioners.

But behind the scenes, LG is also rapidly becoming a serious force in industrial and service robotics, with ambitions that stretch well beyond your kitchen or laundry room. [Read more…] about Exclusive interview: LG’s big bet on smart robotics for the household and beyond