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BARCELONA—The Barcelona Declaration on Robotics and Automation 2026 is a global initiative to advance a common policy agenda.

Once thought impossible, robots can now tighten bolts using 3D vision systems and force sensors, even under the demanding conditions of a car factory.

MILWAUKEE — As manufacturers expand their use of robotics, cobots and connected production systems, motion control components are becoming increasingly important to flexible automation design.

In honor of the country’s 250th birthday, here’s a brief look at 25 people who were responsible for breakthroughs and innovations that helped U.S. manufacturers grow and thrive.

Manufacturers continue to struggle with a lack of skilled workers, and for many, robots are the obvious answer to the problem.

SPARTANBURG, SC—BMW Group is expanding its use of humanoid robots at its assembly plant here.

Our new flexible transportation positioning device (FTPD) enables rapid, model-specific reconfiguration within the BIW manufacturing process.

DETROIT—General Motors is facing a backlash from the UAW for installing collaborating robots at its Factory Zero complex here, which recently laid off more than 1,000 workers.

SALEM, OR—Agility Robotics Inc. will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “AGLT.”

CHICAGO—The number of industrial robot installations in the United States increased 11 percent to reach 38,000 units in 2025, according to new data just released by the International Federation of Robotics.