Qualcomm Technologies, global industry experts in intelligent computing, connectivity and edge processing technologies, has agreed to acquire robotics software developer PickNik Inc., strengthening its investment in open-source robotics and advanced software for motion planning, manipulation and real-time control.
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ABB Robotics has expanded its robot programming and operator interface portfolio with a compact safety interface that allows end users to operate, program and monitor OmniCore™-powered industrial robots and cobots from compatible tablets and PCs. Known commercially as E-Device, the hardware connects a customer-supplied Windows device to the OmniCore User Interface while retaining dedicated physical […]
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Vention has opened a Physical AI research lab in Montreal, Canada, focused on translating advances in robotic perception and manipulation into systems capable of reliable operation in manufacturing environments. Led by Dr. Jimmy Li, Director of Physical AI, the lab brings together robotics control, motion planning, classical computer vision, vision foundation models, learning from demonstration […]
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FANUC and Google are collaborating on development of Physical AI technologies intended to support more adaptive industrial automation and autonomous manufacturing environments. The initiative combines FANUC industrial robotics platforms with Google AI technologies to support robotic perception, autonomous decision-making, AI-assisted task execution, and flexible manufacturing operations across factory automation environments.
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Mind Robotics has announced $400 million in new financing intended to accelerate deployment of AI-powered industrial robotics systems across complex manufacturing environments. The company develops industrial automation platforms combining robotics hardware, foundation models, machine perception, and deployment infrastructure designed to support manufacturing operations requiring greater flexibility, contextual reasoning, robotic manipulation, and autonomous decision-making.
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Aptiv and Comau are advancing development of next-generation industrial automation technologies designed to support more adaptive and intelligent manufacturing and logistics environments. The collaboration focuses on robotics, autonomous systems, AI-enabled warehouse automation, industrial safety architectures, and edge computing technologies intended to strengthen operational flexibility and industrial automation capabilities across complex manufacturing environments.
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Brain Corp and the University of California San Diego are advancing semantic mapping and contextual intelligence technologies designed to improve how autonomous robots operate within complex industrial and commercial environments. As industrial automation environments become increasingly dependent on AI-assisted robotics, manufacturers and automation developers are placing growing emphasis on contextual awareness, spatial intelligence, and operational […]
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Mouser Electronics, Inc. has announced a new distribution agreement with igus GmbH, a global developer of industrial motion systems and “motion plastics” for Industry 4.0 and 5.0. The partnership expands Mouser’s automation portfolio with advanced polymer-based cables, robotic components, and motion control solutions engineered to increase durability and reduce maintenance in demanding industrial environments.
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Anscer Robotics, industry experts in Next-Gen AMR solutions, has announced the commercial launch of a new compact Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) designed to automate the manual movement of carts, racks, and trolleys. The AMR is already in active deployment across electronics,
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RoboForce has announced the launch of Titan, a modular AI-enabled mobile robot designed for deployment in rugged industrial environments. Engineered for real-world operations across sectors such as solar, mining, manufacturing, and space,
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