Image courtesy of: Vasil Dimitrov (E+) Articles about Cartesian, SCARA and other robots, as well as peripheral equipment, such as grippers. https://www.assemblymag.com/rss/2642-robotics-assembly en-us Once thought impossible, robots can now tighten bolts using 3D vision systems and force sensors, even under the demanding conditions of a car factory. Once thought impossible, robots can now tighten bolts using 3D vision systems and force sensors, even under the demanding conditions of a car factory.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100201 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100201-robots-automate-bolt-tightening-on-automotive-assembly-lines Designed for collaborative robot applications, COVAL's CVGC carbon vacuum grippers combine a lightweight carbon structure with collaborative safety features and fast integration. Designed for collaborative robot applications, COVAL's CVGC carbon vacuum grippers combine a lightweight carbon structure with collaborative safety features and fast integration.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100198 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100198-new-generation-collaborative-cvgc-carbon-vacuum-gripper sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) Manufacturers continue to struggle with a lack of skilled workers, and for many, robots are the obvious answer to the problem. Manufacturers continue to struggle with a lack of skilled workers, and for many, robots are the obvious answer to the problem.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100187 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100187-automated-machine-tending-boosts-output webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) SPARTANBURG, SC—BMW Group is expanding its use of humanoid robots at its assembly plant here. SPARTANBURG, SC—BMW Group is expanding its use of humanoid robots at its assembly plant here.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100183 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100183-humanoids-take-on-new-role-at-bmws-us-assembly-plant moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) Joe Teague, owner and organizer of the Advanced Manufacturing Expo, says humanoid robots will be a major part of this year’s event in Grand Rapids. DOBOT will bring Atom, its humanoid robot, for a keynote and live demonstration. Joe Teague, owner and organizer of the Advanced Manufacturing Expo, says humanoid robots will be a major part of this year’s event in Grand Rapids. DOBOT will bring Atom, its humanoid robot, for a keynote and live demonstration. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100177 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100177-video-humanoid-robot-shows-off-its-moves-at-ame moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) DEARBORN, Mich. — ABB Robotics has been named a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year. DEARBORN, Mich. — ABB Robotics has been named a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100168 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100168-abb-robotics-named-ford-supplier-of-the-year Our new flexible transportation positioning device (FTPD) enables rapid, model-specific reconfiguration within the BIW manufacturing process. Our new flexible transportation positioning device (FTPD) enables rapid, model-specific reconfiguration within the BIW manufacturing process.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100175 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100175-cyber-physical-systems-in-automotive-assembly webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100172 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100172-robots-cause-a-ruckus-in-the-motor-city webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) SALEM, OR—Agility Robotics Inc. will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “AGLT.” SALEM, OR—Agility Robotics Inc. will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “AGLT.”

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100171 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100171-agility-robotics-to-go-public webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Panasonic uses AI-powered robots to automatically disassemble appliances, enabling recycling, material recovery, and circular-economy sustainability. Panasonic uses AI-powered robots to automatically disassemble appliances, enabling recycling, material recovery, and circular-economy sustainability.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100156 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100156-appliance-manufacturer-uses-robots-and-ai-to-disassemble-products webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100157 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100157-us-robot-industry-experiences-double-digit-growth We developed a “quick assessment algorithm” intended to help engineers identify assembly tasks that have the potential to be performed in collaboration with a robot. We developed a “quick assessment algorithm” intended to help engineers identify assembly tasks that have the potential to be performed in collaboration with a robot.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100149 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100149-cobot-reduces-cycle-time-enhances-ergonomics sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) According to the International Air Transport Association, the global trade association for airlines, the world’s carriers will fly more than 5.2 billion passengers on 40.3 million flights in 2026. According to the International Air Transport Association, the global trade association for airlines, the world’s carriers will fly more than 5.2 billion passengers on 40.3 million flights in 2026.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100144 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100144-cobot-automates-avionics-testing-process moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — ABB Robotics is collaborating with PSYONIC to advance robotic gripping and dexterity by using real-world manipulation data generated from human prosthetic use. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — ABB Robotics is collaborating with PSYONIC to advance robotic gripping and dexterity by using real-world manipulation data generated from human prosthetic use.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100148 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100148-improving-robotic-dexterity-and-gripping-using-human-prosthetic-data moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BAC NINH, Vietnam — Orbbec has broken ground on a new manufacturing base in Vietnam as the company expands production capacity for 3D vision sensors, smart hardware and robotics-related products. BAC NINH, Vietnam — Orbbec has broken ground on a new manufacturing base in Vietnam as the company expands production capacity for 3D vision sensors, smart hardware and robotics-related products.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100133 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100133-robotics-vision-supplier-expands-manufacturing-footprint moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BEIJING — Toyota Motor Corp. is using 436 Geekplus autonomous mobile robots at multiple plants in Japan to automate in-plant material movement from inbound receiving to picking and processing areas. BEIJING — Toyota Motor Corp. is using 436 Geekplus autonomous mobile robots at multiple plants in Japan to automate in-plant material movement from inbound receiving to picking and processing areas.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100136 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100136-toyota-deploys-geekplus-robots-for-factory-material-handling moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Researchers are developing AI-powered robotic systems capable of learning physical tasks directly from human experts, a capability that could eventually influence how robots are trained across industries, including manufacturing. BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Researchers are developing AI-powered robotic systems capable of learning physical tasks directly from human experts, a capability that could eventually influence how robots are trained across industries, including manufacturing.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100118 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100118-ai-powered-robots-learn-real-world-tasks-from-human-experts moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Robotics technologies are expanding across manufacturing, logistics and autonomous driving applications as advances in artificial intelligence, sensing and automation continue accelerating development, according to research firm IDTechEx. BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Robotics technologies are expanding across manufacturing, logistics and autonomous driving applications as advances in artificial intelligence, sensing and automation continue accelerating development, according to research firm IDTechEx.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100100 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100100-drones-humanoids-and-ai-vehicles-are-driving-robotics-growth webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) HERZOGENAURACH, Germany—Schaeffler AG plans to deploy hundreds of humanoid robots in its factories. HERZOGENAURACH, Germany—Schaeffler AG plans to deploy hundreds of humanoid robots in its factories.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100105 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100105-schaeffler-to-deploy-thousands-of-humanoid-robots Miss a little, miss a lot. In a busy work week, it can be difficult to keep up with what’s happening in manufacturing. Here’s a look at the top five assembly articles from the week of May 17-23 Miss a little, miss a lot. In a busy work week, it can be difficult to keep up with what’s happening in manufacturing. Here’s a look at the top five assembly articles from the week of May 17-23

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100099 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:01:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100099-top-five-assembly-articles-from-the-week-of-may-17-23 moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — FANUC Corp. is collaborating with Google to advance “physical AI” capabilities in industrial robots, combining FANUC’s automation systems with Google’s artificial intelligence technologies to support more adaptive manufacturing applications. BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — FANUC Corp. is collaborating with Google to advance “physical AI” capabilities in industrial robots, combining FANUC’s automation systems with Google’s artificial intelligence technologies to support more adaptive manufacturing applications.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100090 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100090-fanuc-google-collaborate-on-physical-ai-for-manufacturing webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) BOCA RATON, FL—Engineers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a remote manufacturing system that allows people to perform tasks and operate production equipment from anywhere. BOCA RATON, FL—Engineers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a remote manufacturing system that allows people to perform tasks and operate production equipment from anywhere.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100107 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100107-human-robot-collaboration-process-enables-remote-manufacturing moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Humanoid robots are moving closer to commercial deployment in manufacturing and logistics operations, with automotive assembly expected to become one of the largest early adoption markets, according to a new report from market intelligence firm IDTechEx. BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Humanoid robots are moving closer to commercial deployment in manufacturing and logistics operations, with automotive assembly expected to become one of the largest early adoption markets, according to a new report from market intelligence firm IDTechEx. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100074 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:18:32 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100074-automotive-manufacturing-expected-to-fuel-humanoid-robot-growth moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Two robotics leaders have been recognized for their contributions to advancing automation and expanding the use of robotics in manufacturing. ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Two robotics leaders have been recognized for their contributions to advancing automation and expanding the use of robotics in manufacturing.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100021 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100021-automation-leaders-honored-for-advancing-industrial-robotics-applications webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) BIRMINGHAM, England—Engineers at Aston University here have developed an AI-based method to train robots to perform assembly tasks. BIRMINGHAM, England—Engineers at Aston University here have developed an AI-based method to train robots to perform assembly tasks.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100106 Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100106-ai-system-trains-robots-to-perform-assembly-tasks moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — China is accelerating adoption of robotics and artificial intelligence in manufacturing while courts are simultaneously limiting how companies can use those technologies to replace workers. BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — China is accelerating adoption of robotics and artificial intelligence in manufacturing while courts are simultaneously limiting how companies can use those technologies to replace workers.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100053 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:01:04 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100053-china-courts-restrict-ai-job-cuts-as-government-pushes-ai-robotics-growth Over the next four years, Mercedes-Benz will invest $4 billion in its assembly plant in Tuscaloosa, AL. The plant assembles a range of SUVs for both the U.S. and export markets. Over the next four years, Mercedes-Benz will invest $4 billion in its assembly plant in Tuscaloosa, AL. The plant assembles a range of SUVs for both the U.S. and export markets.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100012 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100012-mercedes-benz-to-invest-4-billion-in-alabama-assembly-plant webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) HAYWARD, CA—A vertically integrated humanoid robot factory has opened here. HAYWARD, CA—A vertically integrated humanoid robot factory has opened here.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100042 Fri, 01 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100042-humanoid-robot-factory-opens-in-california webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) MUNICH—A new report by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants claims that recent advances in AI and humanoids wlll enable manufacturers to address the skilled labor shortage. MUNICH—A new report by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants claims that recent advances in AI and humanoids wlll enable manufacturers to address the skilled labor shortage.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100016 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100016-humanoid-robot-market-is-on-the-brink-of-explosive-growth webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) CAMBRIDGE, MA—Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology here have developed a wearable device that can control robotic movements. CAMBRIDGE, MA—Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology here have developed a wearable device that can control robotic movements.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100015 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100015-wristband-enables-wearers-to-control-robotic-hand