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Dyna Robotics raises $23.5 million to commercialize embodied AI with ‘low-cost robots’

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Dyna Robotics has closed a $23.5 million seed round, co-led by CRV and First Round Capital. The startup says to was to “bring embodied AI into the real world with cost-effective, easy to deploy robots for businesses of all sizes”.

Dyna’s robots master one task at a time, starting with tasks like folding and food preparation that can be done using an affordable pair of stationary robotic arms.

This allows embodied AI models to learn and improve in production environments as the company works toward the ultimate goal of achieving general-purpose embodied AI. [Read more…] about Dyna Robotics raises $23.5 million to commercialize embodied AI with ‘low-cost robots’

Apptronik raises more than $400 million in additional Series A funding

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Apptronik, the AI-powered humanoid robotics company, has successfully closed an “oversubscribed” $403 million Series A funding round, adding an extra $53 million to the previously announced $350 million round led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with participation from Google.

Mercedes-Benz, Japan Post Capital, ARK Invest, Helium-3, Magnetar, RyderVentures (the corporate venture capital arm of Ryder System), a syndicate led by Korea Investment Partners, and others are also joining the oversubscribed round, reflecting strong market demand and investor confidence in Apptronik’s leadership, unique design and technology, and transformative vision for embodied AI.

The Series A funding will fuel production and deployment of Apptronik’s AI-powered humanoid robot, Apollo, and support growing customer demand across key industries – including automotive, electronics manufacturing, third-party logistics, beverage bottling and fulfillment, and consumer packaged goods. [Read more…] about Apptronik raises more than $400 million in additional Series A funding

Dassault Systèmes and Kuka partner to boost robotics and automation efficiency

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Dassault Systèmes has launched a partnership with the global industrial automation and robotics company Kuka to provide manufacturing industries with comprehensive solutions that meet growing demands in robotics and automation.

Under the terms of the agreement, Dassault Systèmes is joining mosaixx, Kuka’s digital ecosystem for industrial software solutions, offering Kuka customers an easy way to purchase and use Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience platform and applications.

By expanding customer access to virtual twin technology and enhanced collaboration capabilities, Dassault Systèmes and Kuka with its newly founded segment Kuka Digital can unlock opportunities for companies to drive the development of more efficient and adaptable solutions that transform their operations. [Read more…] about Dassault Systèmes and Kuka partner to boost robotics and automation efficiency

Chinese industrial robot makers challenge global giants as market expected to reach 649,000 units by 2030

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China is the largest single industrial robot adopter, and the global demand for robots remains high. ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, forecasts shipments to grow from approximately 400,000 in 2024 to 649,000 by 2030, a steady compound annual growth rate of 7.4 percent.

The umbrella term, industrial robot, encompasses high payload, high repeatability robotic arms. These include SCARA robots, often utilized for assembly tasks, delta robots which excel at rapid picking, and Cartesian robots, which can be deployed for material handling tasks.

Industrial robots, the backbone of manufacturing economies, will continue to enjoy rising sales as geographic shifts in manufacturing trends begin to take root. Accordingly, revenues generated from industrial robot hardware sales are set to rise from $14.7 billion in 2024 to $22.6 billion by the end of the decade. [Read more…] about Chinese industrial robot makers challenge global giants as market expected to reach 649,000 units by 2030

MiR makes its mobile robots compatible with others

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Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), a leading manufacturer of collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced the MiR VDA 5050 Adapter that bridges the company’s AMRs with VDA 5050-compatible third-party fleet management systems.

By simplifying integration to third-party systems, this new software adapter enables interoperability for warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities seeking a standardized approach to managing diverse heritage robot fleets, reducing integration complexities, and improving operational efficiency.

Initiated by the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) and the VDMA Material Handling and Intralogistics Association, the VDA 5050 standard enables communication between multiple AMR robot types from various suppliers using a common control system. [Read more…] about MiR makes its mobile robots compatible with others

OnRobot unveils ‘highest-payload’ vacuum gripper

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OnRobot, a provider of hardware and software solutions for collaborative applications, has released its new VGP30 vacuum gripper.

This powerful and robust 30 kg (66 lbs.) payload gripper is designed to excel at palletizing boxes and handling irregular shapes and porous surfaces, even those constructed from cost-saving, thinner cardboard.

The VGP30 is ready for immediate deployment out of the box and includes all the hardware and software needed for all leading robot brands. [Read more…] about OnRobot unveils ‘highest-payload’ vacuum gripper

Siemens launches new machine tool robot

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Siemens is bringing its latest innovation in industrial robotics to the market: the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot (MTR).

This “groundbreaking technology” is a significant advance in the precision and productivity of robots that will open the door to new applications in the manufacturing industry.

The Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot from Siemens is expanding the already successful Sinumerik Run MyRobot /Direct Control solution with new functions and robot types. [Read more…] about Siemens launches new machine tool robot

Schmalz releases new mGrip robotic gripper

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Schmalz has released its new mGrip finger gripper which the company says was constructed in hygienic design, and “fulfils the highest cleanliness standards”.

Thanks to its unique geometry, it picks up delicate products such as vegetables or baked goods precisely and gently. This enables food manufacturers to automate their handling tasks with process reliability.

Sensitive surfaces, sometimes soft and sometimes fragile, rather spherical or flat – food products have many different shapes and are therefore a challenge for automated solutions. They only have one thing in common: handling must be absolutely hygienic and therefore safe. [Read more…] about Schmalz releases new mGrip robotic gripper

ABB prediction: ‘Eyes, hands, brains and mobility will define robotics beyond 2025’

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Building on 50 years of robotics experience, 2025 marks the beginning of a new era of AI application in industrial robotics, according to ABB.

The new age of generative AI-powered automation makes robots “more intelligent, mobile, accessible and versatile”, disrupting new and emerging sectors for robotics, says the industrial automation giant.

ABB Robotics, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial robots, has also launched a brand film which unveils “new levels of versatilty for robots to do more tasks, in more places”. [Read more…] about ABB prediction: ‘Eyes, hands, brains and mobility will define robotics beyond 2025’

Geekplus partners with Invar to install 80 robots into retail giant’s warehouse

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Geekplus, a provider of warehouse robotics technology, and Invar, a specialist in warehouse automation operating in the US, say they are “enhancing the success of their partnership to transform the logistics industry through advanced robotics solutions”.

Their collaboration continues to gain momentum, delivering projects that enhance operational efficiency, flexibility, and scalability for major clients across EMEA and US markets.

Geekplus and Invar Systems have successfully deployed over 80 Tote-to-Person robots for one of the world’s most prominent retail and e-commerce companies. The solution has streamlined warehouse operations, significantly boosting vertical storage space, accuracy, and efficiency. [Read more…] about Geekplus partners with Invar to install 80 robots into retail giant’s warehouse