Articles by Jennifer Pierce

Engineers combined generative AI with physics simulators to enable a quadruped robot to learn from synthetic data rather than real-world experience. 

Mercedes-Benz is testing humanoid robots in production with an initial focus on repetitive tasks in intralogistics.

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a robot that can make its way through a crowd safely and without hesitation.

BEIJING, China— At the post-race exhibition, the new generation "Tiangong 2.0" was unveiled. Compared with its predecessor, "Tiangong 2.0" received comprehensive upgrades in hardware, operational performance, and application capabilities.

GREENSBURG, IN—Honda builds the semi-electric model in both locations, but Indiana will become the sole producer later this year, according to company spokesperson Eric Mauk.

MUMBAI, India—Experts highlight that India is becoming a strong contender in the global chip supply chain, offering an alternative to China and Taiwan.

The Zimmer Group has designed a custom gripper that enables one robot to handle both a crankshaft and an engine block.

Hoosier Feeder Company has built a vibratory bowl that feeds plastic caps in two sizes.

MOBILE, AL—Airbus is in the final stages of completing a second final assembly line (FAL) for its A320neo family aircraft at its U.S. manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama.

INGERSOLL, Ontario—Following the initial shutdown, workers will return for two weeks in May for limited production before the plant halts operations again for an extended 20-week retooling period. The changes will prepare the facility for the 2026 model year of BrightDrop commercial EVs.