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ABB Robotics leads global effort to standardize measurement of industrial robot energy consumption

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ABB Robotics is spearheading an initiative to develop the first global, standardized method for measuring the energy consumption and efficiency of industrial robots.

ABB says this effort marks a “critical step” toward improving transparency and supporting the global transition to more sustainable manufacturing.

Gianluca Brotto, head of sustainability, ABB Robotics, says: “With no global standard currently in place, it’s a challenge for customers to compare the energy consumption of different robots and choose the most energy efficient solution. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics leads global effort to standardize measurement of industrial robot energy consumption

Benefits of 3D guidance in industrial robots

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Ten years ago, industrial automation was all about pre-programmed movements. Today, it’s capable of much more dynamic and intelligent processes that are less rigid. Core to this has been the integration of advanced vision systems. 

This change kicked off while 2D vision was still the dominant form of guidance, but moving to 3D guidance has seen another wave of innovation in manufacturing.

Perceiving depth and spatial orientation has lifted the ceiling on the complexity of tasks robots can handle, but it’s also lifted the floor in how precise and reliable they are too, which is arguably more important. [Read more…] about Benefits of 3D guidance in industrial robots

AgiBot claims top spot in global humanoid robot shipments in 2025 with more than 5,100 units delivered

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Shanghai-based robotics firm AgiBot says it was the world’s largest shipper of humanoid robots in 2025. 

The company delivered more than 5,100 units and capturing roughly 39 percent of the global market in a year of rapid industry expansion, according to a market report by research firm Omdia.

The General-Purpose Embodied Intelligent Robot 2026 report, released in January, shows that global humanoid robot shipments jumped significantly in 2025, with total deliveries reaching about 13,000 units worldwide. [Read more…] about AgiBot claims top spot in global humanoid robot shipments in 2025 with more than 5,100 units delivered

Heavy-duty industrial robots: The big dragons of big industry

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Walk into a modern automotive plant, a railcar factory, or a metal fabrication shop, and you will almost always find one thing: very large, very powerful robots doing the heavy lifting.

These machines do not resemble the compact cobots that dominate marketing campaigns, nor the humanoid prototypes that tend to draw public attention.

Instead, they are the unseen giants of industrial automation – rigid, anchored, high-payload robots designed to move, weld, grind, assemble and manipulate components that weigh hundreds of kilograms, sometimes more than a tonne. [Read more…] about Heavy-duty industrial robots: The big dragons of big industry

Unlock Faster Delivery: The Role of Expedited Shipping in Robotics

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Robotics is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Based on recent reports, this sector is expected to surge by an estimated CAGR of nearly 20 percent over the next few years.

It’s also branching out in several directions. Though the highest demand for automated machinery comes from the manufacturing industry right now, it’s also spreading into healthcare, logistics, and even humanoid robots.

In addition to the unprecedented growth, robotics companies are struggling to keep up with the constantly evolving technology in their field. [Read more…] about Unlock Faster Delivery: The Role of Expedited Shipping in Robotics

Construction sector looks to humanoid robots as labour shortages intensify, says McKinsey

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The global construction industry is accelerating efforts to adopt humanoid robots as it grapples with a persistent productivity slump and ongoing labour shortages, according to a new report from McKinsey & Company.

In a note emailed to Robotics & Automation News, a spokesperson for McKinsey highlighted the pressure facing the sector.

“Stuck in a cycle of meager productivity growth rates – which stood at only 0.4 percent from 2000-2022 – and with talent pools continuing to thin, it isn’t surprising to see that the construction industry is struggling to keep up with demand and is leaving no stone unturned in hopes of innovation – including humanoid robots.” [Read more…] about Construction sector looks to humanoid robots as labour shortages intensify, says McKinsey

Amazon unveils new robotic arms and agentic AI system for its fulfillment operations

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Amazon has revealed two major innovations designed to enhance its fulfillment and operations network: a new robotics system called Blue Jay and an agentic artificial-intelligence model known as Project Eluna.

These technologies aim to reduce repetitive tasks, improve safety and support employee decision-making, while further accelerating delivery performance across Amazon’s network.

According to Amazon, Blue Jay is a ceiling-mounted automation system that synchronises multiple robotic arms in a single station to carry out picking, stowing, and consolidation processes that previously would have required separate robotic stations. [Read more…] about Amazon unveils new robotic arms and agentic AI system for its fulfillment operations

Amazon reportedly about to replace half a million human workers with robots

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Online retail giant Amazon – said to be America’s second-largest employer – is reportedly planning a major expansion of its warehouse automation that could reduce the number of US hires by more than 600,000 over the next eight years.

According to internal documents obtained by The New York Times, the company’s robotics division aims to automate roughly 75 percent of operations by around 2033, and expects to avoid about 160,000 new roles by 2027.

The leaked materials also highlight cost-savings of around $12.6 billion from 2025-2027, or about 30 cents saved per item shipped. [Read more…] about Amazon reportedly about to replace half a million human workers with robots

Yamaha forms joint venture with Taiwan’s TOYO Automation to expand industrial robot lineup

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Yamaha Motor has established a new joint venture with Taiwanese company TOYO Automation to strengthen its position in the industrial robotics market and expand production capacity.

The company announced that the new company – TY Robotics Co., Ltd. – was officially founded in August 2025, with operations based at Yamaha’s Miyakoda office in Hamamatsu, Japan. Production is scheduled to begin in January 2026.

According to Yamaha, “the founding of this new company is part of Yamaha Motor’s overall industrial robot business strategy”. [Read more…] about Yamaha forms joint venture with Taiwan’s TOYO Automation to expand industrial robot lineup

Is ABB making a mistake selling its robotics division?

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ABB’s decision to sell its robotics business to SoftBank for $5.4 billion raises a fundamental question: why exit one of the few industrial sectors almost universally expected to grow?

The company had previously considered spinning off the division as a standalone business but ultimately opted for a clean sale.

The move may provide ABB with capital to reinvest in its more profitable electrification and automation units, but it also means surrendering a foothold in a market with long-term potential. [Read more…] about Is ABB making a mistake selling its robotics division?

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