SPOTLIGHT ON: SENSORS, INSTRUMENTATION, AND SOFTWARE
Anscer Robotics Debuts Compact AMR for Factory Floor Cart Handling
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,
Apera AI Releases Vue 9.50 for Enhanced Robotic 4D Vision
Apera AI, a pioneer in 4D Vision technology for industrial robotic automation, has announced the release of Vue 9.50, the latest version of its proprietary vision controller software. The upgraded platform introduces new tools to improve precision, adaptability, and performance in vision-guided robotics
New Allegro MicroSystems ICs Target e-Mobility, Automation, Robotics
Allegro MicroSystems has introduced three new ICs aimed at improving motor control and thermal management in e-mobility and industrial automation: the ACS37035 and ACS37630 current sensors, and the A89347 fan driver IC.
Leuze Launches Ultra-Compact Safety Laser Scanner for Robotics and Automation
Leuze has introduced the RSL 200, an ultra-compact industrial safety laser scanner. Believed to be the smallest currently available on the market, the scanner is designed to safeguard machines, robots, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) with enhanced flexibility and reliability, particularly in industrial areas and locations where space constraints can otherwise make integration difficult.
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SPOTLIGHT ON: ROBOTS AND COBOTS
Purdue IDEAS Lab Awarded Defense Grant for AI Robotics
Researchers at Purdue University are advancing a new generation of intelligent robotic systems that can navigate complex environments, perceive, learn, and collaborate autonomously. Backed by a five-year, $1.5 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL), Purdue’s Intelligent Design for Exploration and Augmented Systems (IDEAS) Lab is […]
EIB Backs €50m Comau Industrial Robotics and Automation R&D
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Comau have signed a €50 million financing agreement to support Comau’s research, development, and innovation activities in robotics, advanced automation solutions, machine tools, and digital technologies across multiple industrial sectors.
Flexxbotics Announces Detroit Office Expansion at Newlab Hub
Flexxbotics, global industry experts in robot-driven manufacturing automation, has announced the expansion of its operations with new offices at Newlab, located at Michigan Central in Detroit. The expansion reflects growing demand for manufacturing autonomy and autonomous process control, strengthening the company’s ability to collaborate more closely with customers and partners across the Midwest.
B&R Prepares 2026 Launch of Codian AR Six-Axis Robot
B&R, the Machine Automation Division of ABB, plans to expand its machine-centric robotics portfolio in 2026 with the introduction of the Codian AR, the company’s first kinematic six-axis robot. The launch follows the 2025 introduction of the Codian SR, further advancing B&R’s integrated robotics offering.
