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ZF Marine and Avikus partner to advance autonomous marine control systems

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ZF Marine, a specialist in marine propulsion and control systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation subsidiary.

The agreement will integrate Avikus’ Neuboat Navi with Control Autonomous System into ZF’s TotalCommand electronic control platform, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of intelligent marine operations.

Under the terms of the MOU, Avikus will utilize ZF’s open protocol marine controllers to enable seamless compatibility with its award- winning autonomous navigation technologies. [Read more…] about ZF Marine and Avikus partner to advance autonomous marine control systems

Unitree Robotics planning an IPO valuing it at $7 billion

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China’s Unitree Robotics is planning an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at up to 50 billion yuan ($7 billion), according to a report on CNBC. This move highlights the intense global competition in the humanoid robot sector.

Hangzhou-based Unitree has become one of the most prominent in China’s humanoid robotics space. Its planned IPO would make it one of the first companies specializing in this technology to go public, signaling strong investor confidence.

Unitree’s growth is part of a broader, state-backed push in China to lead in advanced technologies like robotics and AI. The government has placed humanoids at the “centre of their national strategy”, supporting the industry through initiatives like a massive trillion-yuan fund for tech startups. [Read more…] about Unitree Robotics planning an IPO valuing it at $7 billion

Beyond the headlines: Inside China’s multi-billion dollar industrial robotic arms market

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China now has more industrial robots than the rest of the world put together, but that headline tells only part of the story. The bigger narrative is the fierce internal competition between global giants and local robot-making startups.

A new report from the International Federation of Robotics delivered a seismic fact: China now operates more industrial robots than the rest of the world combined.

This isn’t just a statistical milestone; it’s the culmination of a decade-long gold rush that has reshaped the global automation industry.

The narrative, however, extends far beyond a simple headline. It’s a story of a fiercely competitive internal market where global titans and ambitious local champions are vying for a piece of an immense financial prize. [Read more…] about Beyond the headlines: Inside China’s multi-billion dollar industrial robotic arms market

MassRobotics opens applications for healthcare robotics startup catalyst

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MassRobotics has announced the call for applicants for Cohort 5 of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, a five-month, non-equity initiative that helps robotics and automation teams accelerate clinical readiness, technical validation, and go-to-market in healthcare and life sciences.

Applications are open now and close on December 1, 2025. The cohort will run January through May 2026, concluding with company showcases at the Robotics Summit and Expo in Boston.

MassRobotics is expanding its Medical Advisory Board for Cohort 5 with additional advisors from Mass General Brigham and others, adding depth in perioperative care, patient safety, and clinical workflow integration. [Read more…] about MassRobotics opens applications for healthcare robotics startup catalyst

IEEE ICRA 2025: Atlanta to host global gathering of robotics and automation pioneers

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The International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), recognized as one of the world’s largest and most influential international conferences in its field, is set to take place in Atlanta, USA, from May 19–23, 2025.

This premier event will draw together the foremost researchers, academics, and industry professionals in robotics and automation for a week of intensive knowledge sharing and collaboration.

The impressive scale and selectivity of ICRA 2025 are evident in the numbers: out of 4,153 submissions, 1,606 high-quality papers, representing an acceptance rate of approximately 38.67 percent, have been selected for presentation. [Read more…] about IEEE ICRA 2025: Atlanta to host global gathering of robotics and automation pioneers

Will Trump’s plan to reshore US manufacturing succeed?

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President Donald Trump’s renewed push to bring manufacturing back to the United States – anchored by sweeping tariffs and nationalist economic policies – has reignited debate over whether such strategies can truly revitalize American industry.

While the administration touts tariffs as a tool to protect domestic jobs and reduce trade deficits, critics argue that the approach is economically disruptive and unlikely to deliver the promised manufacturing renaissance.​ [Read more…] about Will Trump’s plan to reshore US manufacturing succeed?

Winners of the Robotics and Automation News Awards 2021-22

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The votes are counted and decisions made, so… Congratulations to all the winners of the Robotics and Automation News Awards 2021-22, in association with SICK Sensor Intelligence. 

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The awful coronavirus pandemic has changed many people’s lives forever. Many have lost loved ones and many more have suffered illness and inconvenience to their lives and livelihoods.

For businesses in many sectors, it has been extremely difficult to keep going through lockdowns which reduced their income to zero or thereabouts. And despite previously unimaginable levels of government support, they were forced to wind down, perhaps to fight another day sometime in the future. [Read more…] about Winners of the Robotics and Automation News Awards 2021-22

Robotics Business Review forms ‘strategic alliance’ with Peerless Media

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Robotics Business Review has agreed what’s being described as a “strategic alliance” with Peerless Media, a publisher in the materials handling, logistics, supply chain, and engineering markets.

RoboticsBusinessReview.com is a website in a similar market to RoboticsAndAutomationNews.com, and is published by the Robotics Group, which also organizes RoboBusiness Events.

Brian Ceraolo, CEO of Peerless, says: “Robotics is having a significant impact on each of our markets.  [Read more…] about Robotics Business Review forms ‘strategic alliance’ with Peerless Media