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Augmentus raises $11 million to scale physical AI for complex robotic surface finishing and welding

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Augmentus, the developer of an intelligent no-code robotics solution, has raised $11 million (SGD $14 million) in a Series A+ funding round.

The funds will be used to accelerate regional deployment of its fully autonomous robotic surface finishing and welding systems, fulfill demand from marquee manufacturing customers, and advance R&D into hyper-adaptive, AI-driven robotic systems built for the factory floor.

The round was led by Woori VP, with participation from new investor EDBI, alongside returning backers Sierra Ventures and Cocoon Capital. [Read more…] about Augmentus raises $11 million to scale physical AI for complex robotic surface finishing and welding

How do robots work? Sensors, controllers, actuators and software explained

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This article is part of a series of articles based on common questions in robotics. The previous article dealt with the question: What is a robot?

Robots are machines designed to perform tasks – ranging from simple, repetitive actions to complex decision-making processes. But how do they actually work?

At the most basic level, every robot operates through a combination of four core components: sensors, controllers, actuators, and software. These systems work together, often in a closed feedback loop, to carry out programmed instructions and respond to the environment in real time. [Read more…] about How do robots work? Sensors, controllers, actuators and software explained

Unchained Robotics raises €8.5 million to make ‘robot operation as simple as using a smartphone’

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German B2B tech company Unchained Robotics has closed an €8.5 million Series A extended funding round, supported by Direttissima Growth Partners, Navivo Capital, Future Industry Ventures, vent.io, and D11Z.

With the fresh capital, the company aims to scale its technology internationally – addressing one of the biggest hurdles in automation: making robots easy to operate through intelligent software.

Automation is often complex, expensive, and difficult to adapt within existing operations. Robots typically need to be programmed manually, often taking weeks before they’re operational. For many smaller companies, this is a major barrier. Unchained Robotics is changing that. [Read more…] about Unchained Robotics raises €8.5 million to make ‘robot operation as simple as using a smartphone’

Comau to unveil six new collaborative robots at Automatica

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Comau is highlighting the strong synergies between human ingenuity and technological excellence at Automatica 2025 with the launch of powerful new solutions designed to accelerate ease of use, increase quality and ensure sustainable productivity for companies of all sizes and industries.

From June 24 -27 in Munich (Germany), under its new motto “Next is Automated”, Comau unveiled its new MyCo range of six collaborative robots, its MyMR family of autonomous mobile vehicles, and its patented N-WG modular welding gun, all of which made their worldwide debut at the internationally renowned trade fair (Hall B5, Stand 331).

Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau, says: “As the demand for automation continues to rise, fueled by double-digit growth across diverse industries, Comau is increasingly focused on delivering high-performance products. [Read more…] about Comau to unveil six new collaborative robots at Automatica

Wandelbots to launch new cloud robotics platform

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Wandelbots, a pioneer in software-defined industrial automation and cloud robotics, is presenting the expanded Wandelbots Nova platform with the new Nova Cloud module at Automatica 2025.

The aim of the enhancement is to provide comprehensive digital control and improvement of robot-supported processes in production and logistics cross-factory boarder.

Wandelbots provides the technical basis for a holistic automation strategy that transforms rigid, hardware-based lines into adaptive systems. [Read more…] about Wandelbots to launch new cloud robotics platform

The Construct launches ‘intensive hands-on training’ for Unitree humanoid robot

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The Construct, a Spanish robotics education company celebrated for its innovative, browser-based simulation platform, is bringing theory to life with a new, intensive training course focused on programming the Unitree Robotics G1 humanoid robot.

The exclusive three-day, onsite event will be held in Barcelona from October 15-17, 2025.

Known for making complex robotics development more accessible through its online simulation environment, The Construct is now offering a rare opportunity for direct, hands-on experience with one of the industry’s emerging humanoid platforms. [Read more…] about The Construct launches ‘intensive hands-on training’ for Unitree humanoid robot

Solving the talent component of the automation equation

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Automation is key to the US competing on a global manufacturing stage, but we have work to do to train our workforce to be fluent in advanced manufacturing skills such as robot programming.

To enable more broad deployment of the automation that will power the future of manufacturing, it is imperative that we make automation easier to deploy. However, user-friendly automation technology isn’t enough on its own because we need a way to rapidly train more workers in the skills necessary to implement automation.

The future of US manufacturing requires that we democratize automation with a combination of technology and worker training/upskilling. One example of where success is being had is in Paintsville, Kentucky. [Read more…] about Solving the talent component of the automation equation

Octopuz to demonstrate system for ‘simpler programming for industrial robots’

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Octopuz is planning to introduce the latest technologies in automatic toolpath solving at the Automate Show 2019, April 8-11 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

For years, Octopuz has provided the robotics market with an intelligent offline programming and simulation solution ideal for a wide range of industrial robots including Kuka, Fanuc, ABB, and Yaskawa Motoman.

Octopuz 2.1 redefines the standards in offline robotic programming by offering a simplified approach to solving toolpath trajectories.  [Read more…] about Octopuz to demonstrate system for ‘simpler programming for industrial robots’

Sisu and Sixense launch ‘high-speed’ robot programming solution using virtual reality

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Sixense, a provider of immersive computing solutions for enterprises, and Sisu, a creator of industrial robot systems, are partnering to offer Sisu’s Vudu system for industrial robot programming.

Sixense’s advanced motion-tracking has enabled Sisu to launch their most intuitive system yet, reducing programming time from days or hours to just minutes, according to the company.

Sixense’s motion tracking solution pairs perfectly with Sisu’s Vudu system by providing highly accurate tracking data to enable extremely precise control for programming industrial robots and machinery.  [Read more…] about Sisu and Sixense launch ‘high-speed’ robot programming solution using virtual reality