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Top 10 Chinese industrial robotic arm manufacturers: The rise of robots in China

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The industrial robotics sector in China has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Once heavily reliant on foreign suppliers, China is now emerging as a global powerhouse in the production of industrial robotic arms.

This shift is driven by the country’s rapid industrialization, government support for advanced manufacturing, and the growing sophistication of domestic robotics companies.

In this article, we explore the top 10 manufacturers of industrial robotic arms in China, examining their market presence, financial backing, and technological capabilities. [Read more…] about Top 10 Chinese industrial robotic arm manufacturers: The rise of robots in China

Robotic security startup Undaunted launches after pre-seed funding

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Robotic security startup Undaunted, which uses a quadruped robot (main image) as part of its security solution, has officially launched after pre-seed funding from lead investor Atlanta Ventures.

Undaunted is revolutionizing the security industry by integrating state-of-the-art robotics and automation to provide proactive, real-time security solutions.

Undaunted is set to be a trusted modern security partner to real estate developers, property owners, and others investing to improve our communities. [Read more…] about Robotic security startup Undaunted launches after pre-seed funding

Covvi unveils ‘futuristic’ robotic hand that ‘pushes new technological boundaries’

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Prosthetics development company Covvi has revealed a futuristic, robotic hand that the company says “pushes new technological boundaries”.

The launch looks to bring the “ground-breaking” Covvi Hand, which the company describes as “a state-of-the-art multi-articulated hand able to complete complex tasks”, to the robotics sector.

Since 2017, Covvi’s dedicated team of engineers and developers, have created an advanced prosthetic hand with the ability to form intricate grips mimicking those made by the human form. The Covvi Hand continues to be used by people with limb loss and limb differences around the world, and is currently supporting the rehabilitation of troops in Ukraine. [Read more…] about Covvi unveils ‘futuristic’ robotic hand that ‘pushes new technological boundaries’

Tesollo targets US market with new ‘multi-joint robotic hand lineup’

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South Korean robotic gripper specialist Tesollo says it will target the US market with its multi-joint robotic hand lineup, part of the Delto Gripper series.

The company showcased its technology at the recent CES event, the world’s largest electronics and IT exhibition. The demonstrations included its humanoid robotic hand, DG-5F (Delto Gripper 5-Finger).

With a hand span of approximately 20 cm, comparable to an adult male’s hand, the DG-5F features 20 degrees of freedom (DoF), enabling it to closely mimic human hand movements. Equipped with human-level dexterity, it represents a major step in robotic manipulation. [Read more…] about Tesollo targets US market with new ‘multi-joint robotic hand lineup’

Japanese scientists develop ‘98 percent accurate’ robotic grasping system

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Researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan, have developed a novel 6D (six degrees-of-freedom) pose dataset designed to improve robotic grasping accuracy and adaptability in industrial settings. They used an Intel RealSense depth D435 camera in their experiments. 

The dataset, which integrates RGB and depth images, demonstrates significant potential to enhance the precision of robots performing pick-and-place tasks in dynamic environments.

Accurate object pose estimation refers to the ability of a robot to determine both the position and orientation of an object. It is essential for robotics, especially in pick-and-place tasks, which are crucial in industries such as manufacturing and logistics. [Read more…] about Japanese scientists develop ‘98 percent accurate’ robotic grasping system

Segway’s Navimow robotic lawn mower range wins seven awards at CES

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Segway Navimow, the robotic lawn mower arm of Segway, received seven awards at CES 2025 − hosted in Las Vegas at the start of this month – for its lineup of robotic lawn mowers. Showcasing a portfolio comprised of the X3 Series, i Series and H Series, the successes highlight the brand’s position at the forefront of automated lawncare.

The X3 Series, which will launch in Spring this year, is designed to maintain up to 2.5-acre (10,000 sq m) lawns with unparalleled efficiency by leveraging a self-developed EFLS 3.0 -enhanced RTK coverage system, vSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping), and VIO (Visual Inertial Odometry) technologies.

The machine received three awards at the show, including acknowledgements in the following categories: Geekspin’s ‘Best of CES 2025’, The Ambient’s “Best in Show” and ZDNet’s “Best Robot Lawn Mower at CES 2025”. [Read more…] about Segway’s Navimow robotic lawn mower range wins seven awards at CES

Symbotic to buy Walmart’s robotics business for up to $350 million

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Symbotic, a developer of AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, has agreed to acquire Walmart’s Advanced Systems and Robotics business.

This transaction expands the long-standing relationship between Walmart and Symbotic with the aim of developing an integrated automated supply chain.

Walmart has chosen Symbotic to develop, build and deploy an advanced solution leveraging Symbotic’s AI-enabled robotics platform to offer Walmart customers greater shopping convenience through accelerated online pickup and delivery (APD) options at stores. [Read more…] about Symbotic to buy Walmart’s robotics business for up to $350 million

Top 10 robotic insects: Can robotic bees save all plant life on Earth?

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As someone who eats honey on toast almost every day, I’ve been quite interested over the past few years by stories about the supposed collapse of the global bee population.

Bees not only produce honey, they are, of course, nature’s great pollinators. Although not the only pollinators around, they’re the only ones who produce honey, as far as I know.

So, I thought I’d delve into this topic a little bit, in light of various academic institutions and companies developing tiny flying robots or drones that could potentially do the job of natural pollinators. [Read more…] about Top 10 robotic insects: Can robotic bees save all plant life on Earth?

Cornerstone Robotics raises over $70 million to commercialize robotic surgery system

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Cornerstone Robotics, a developer of surgical robotics, has successfully raised over $70 million in Series C financing led by EQT with participation from Qiming Venture Partners, Alpha JWC Ventures, the Innovation and Technology Venture Fund, eGarden Ventures, CTS Funds, K2VC, Long-Z Capital, and others.

This funding will accelerate the company’s efforts in advancing the commercialization process, developing new surgical robotics products, conducting clinical trials, obtaining regulatory approvals, and promoting global adoption of advanced robotic surgical solutions.

In addition to receiving funding from a group of prominent investors, the Company headquartered in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, also received investment from the Innovation and Technology Venture Fund under the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. [Read more…] about Cornerstone Robotics raises over $70 million to commercialize robotic surgery system

RoboDK celebrates first decade of its pioneering robot simulation software

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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, robot programming software company RoboDK reflects on a decade of improving robot implementation. With support for over 1,000 robots and an extensive range of products and features, CEO Albert Nubiola and his team look ahead to continue their mission of making robotics accessible to all.

RoboDK, founded in January 2015, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since its inception, the company has grown from an academic spin-off into a global leader in robotic simulation and programming software.

RoboDK now supports over 1,000 robots from 90 manufacturers and remains committed to making robotics accessible, affordable, and efficient for industries and educational institutions worldwide.

Flore Cachera, marketing manager, says: “RoboDK has significantly evolved over the past decade to become a leading software solution in the world of robotic simulation and offline programming. [Read more…] about RoboDK celebrates first decade of its pioneering robot simulation software