Factory automation > Robotics

Amazon robot "handles millions of diverse products"

12 December, 2022

Amazon has unveiled a new industrial robotic arm that the company says is capable of handling "millions of diverse products".


An automated way to assemble thousands of objects

12 December, 2022

A new algorithm for automatic assembly of products is accurate, efficient and generalisable to a wide range of complex real-world assemblies.


ABB opens automated robotics mega factory in Shanghai

07 December, 2022

Production facility and 'open lab' customer collaboration centre utilises digital and automation technologies to manufacture next-generation robots.


Labour shortages and WHS concerns to increase use of outdoor robots

28 November, 2022

The deployment of outdoor mobile robots is expected to increase to 350,000 by 2030, according to ABI Research.


Techman Robot announces all-in-one AI cobots

18 November, 2022

The TM AI Cobot Series merges a robotic arm, native AI processing, smart vision system and software suite in a single package.


Robots are taking over jobs, but not at the rate we might think

14 November, 2022

There's no need to panic about a pending robot takeover just yet, says a new study from Brigham Young University.


OnRobot launches D:PLOY in Australia

14 November, 2022

OnRobot has launched what it says is the industry's first automated platform for deployment of collaborative applications in Australia.


ANYbotics opens commercial sales of inspection robot

09 November, 2022

ANYbotics has announced that it has opened commercial orders for ANYmal X, its Ex-certified, four-legged inspection robot.


Robotics companies call on policymakers not to allow weaponised robots

07 November, 2022

A group of leading robotics companies has sent an open letter to policymakers calling on them not to allow weaponised robots.


ABB unveils smallest industrial robot

02 November, 2022

ABB has launched its smallest ever industrial robot, designed for use in the small electronics market.


Robot installations reached 'all-time high' in 2021: report

25 October, 2022

The latest World Robotics Report from the IFR shows an all-time high of 517,385 new industrial robots installed in 2021 in factories around the world.


ABB rebrands autonomous mobile robot range

13 October, 2022

Rebranded ABB autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have been launched as ASTI Mobile Robotics is integrated into the ABB Robotics business.


Realtime Robotics adds motion planning to Siemens Process Simulate

10 October, 2022

Integration allows Siemens customers to visualise, simulate and validate robot task plans from directly within the Process Simulate environment.


Orrcon Steel partners with ARM Hub to meet the 2030 challenge

05 October, 2022

Australian manufacturer of steel, tube and pipe Orrcon Steel is investing in AI and robotics via its platinum membership with the ARM Hub.


Bipedal robot achieves Guinness World Record run

05 October, 2022

Researchers at Oregon State University have announced a Guinness World Record for robot agility.


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