Articles Tagged with ''robotics research''

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Two robotics leaders have been recognized for their contributions to advancing automation and expanding the use of robotics in manufacturing.

FRANKFURT, GERMANY—Robot density increased across major manufacturing regions in 2024, as companies continued investing in automation to improve productivity and address labor challenges, according to new data from the International Federation of Robotics.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — As National Robotics Week highlights advances in automation, one trend is becoming clear: robotics is no longer confined to pilot projects or isolated applications. It is being deployed across production lines to solve specific manufacturing challenges. In many cases, the shift is happening at the process level.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — As National Robotics Week highlights the rapid evolution of automation, manufacturers are beginning to deploy a new generation of intelligent robotic systems capable of adapting to real-world production environments. Robotics is no longer defined by motion alone. The next phase of automation is being driven by intelligence — systems that can perceive, decide and adapt in real time on the factory floor.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. —  As National Robotics Week highlights advances across automation and AI, manufacturers are seeing those innovations move rapidly from concept to production environments. Industrial robotics is entering a new phase. What began as fixed automation for repetitive tasks is evolving into flexible systems designed to work alongside people, adapt to changing conditions and take on increasingly complex assembly work. Recent developments across manufacturing show a clear shift: robots are no longer just improving efficiency — they are expanding what can be automated. 

MUNICH, Germany — Misplaced glasses on the kitchen counter or a phone left somewhere in the living room could soon be found by a robot. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a system that locates lost objects by combining 3D vision with language-based artificial intelligence.

BINGHAMTON, NY—New research indicates that human-robot collaboration can improve work environments.

ZURICH—A European R&D initiative is examining the energy efficiency of robots. 

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Allonic, a robotics manufacturing startup founded in Hungary with a joint U.S. headquarters, has raised $7.2 million in pre-seed funding to develop an automated production platform aimed at speeding the manufacture of advanced robotic hardware.

SEOUL, South Korea — Hyundai Motor Group said it will invest $86.7 billion through 2030 to become a global leader in robotics and physical artificial intelligence. The plan includes the creation of a dedicated robotics training complex in Georgia.