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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 Drones, Humanoids and AI Vehicles Are Driving Robotics Growth 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.

]]> 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 Schaeffler to Deploy Hundreds of Humanoid Robots webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) 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 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 FANUC, Google Collaborate on Physical AI for Manufacturing 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.

]]> 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 Human-Robot Collaboration Process Enables Remote 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.

]]> 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 Automotive Manufacturing Expected to Fuel Humanoid Robot Growth 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. 

]]> 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 Automation Leaders Honored for Advancing Industrial Robotics Applications 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.

]]> 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 AI System Trains Robots to Perform Assembly Tasks 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.

]]> 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 China Courts Restrict AI Job Cuts as Government Pushes AI Robotics Growth 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.

]]> 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 Mercedes-Benz to Invest $4 billion in Alabama Assembly Plant 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 Humanoid Robot Factory Opens in California webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) 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 Humanoid Robot Market Is on the Brink of Explosive Growth 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.

]]> 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 Wristband Enables Wearers to Control Robotic Hand 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.

]]> 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 New Robotic Control System Simplifies Programming webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) LAUSANNE, Switzerland—Engineers at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have developed a new framework that makes it possible to teach robots new skills.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100014 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100014-new-robotic-control-system-simplifies-programming Physical AI Will Take Human-Robot Collaboration to the Next Level webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) PARIS—A new report by the Capgemini Research Institute claims that AI technology will unlock new opportunities for manufacturers.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100013 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100013-physical-ai-will-take-human-robot-collaboration-to-the-next-level Pudu Robotics Opens U.S. Headquarters to Expand Industrial and Service Robotics Deployment moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) DALLAS—Pudu Robotics is opening a new U.S. headquarters in Dallas as part of a broader effort to expand its robotics footprint across industrial and commercial environments.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100010 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100010-pudu-robotics-opens-us-headquarters-to-expand-industrial-and-service-robotics-deployment Humanoid Robots Move Into Real-World Industrial Tasks With Physical AI, Accenture Pilot Shows moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) HANNOVER, GERMANY—Humanoid robots equipped with physical AI are being piloted by Accenture, SAP and Vodafone Procure & Connect to perform inspection and safety monitoring tasks in industrial environments. The pilot focuses on using humanoid robots to identify inefficiencies, safety risks and process issues by performing visual inspections and reporting findings into enterprise systems in real time. The robots are designed to operate alongside existing automation and human workers, providing additional visibility into day-to-day operations.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100005 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:46:15 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100005-humanoid-robots-move-into-real-world-industrial-tasks-with-physical-ai-accenture-pilot-shows ABB Launches High-Speed Cobot Family to Bridge Gap Between Collaborative and Industrial Robots moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) ZURICH, SWITZERLAND—ABB Robotics has introduced a new family of collaborative robots designed to combine the flexibility of cobots with the speed and payload capabilities typically associated with industrial robots.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100004 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:06:30 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100004-abb-launches-high-speed-cobot-family-to-bridge-gap-between-collaborative-and-industrial-robots Volvo Automates Welding sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) Volvo's skilled workers were spending more time on non-value-added tasks—moving material, hooking it up to a crane, and setting it in a fixture—instead of doing what they do best: complex welds. The automated process has improved ergonomics and requires less manual intervention.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99999 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99999-volvo-automates-welding FANUC Introduces Lightweight Cobot to Expand Automation in High-Mix Assembly moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) ROCHESTER HILLS, MI—FANUC America has introduced a new lightweight collaborative robot designed to make it easier for manufacturers to automate small, high-mix tasks without permanent installation or complex integration.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100003 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100003-fanuc-introduces-lightweight-cobot-to-expand-automation-in-high-mix-assembly From Simulation to Physical AI: New Robotics Technologies Transform Manufacturing moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) This roundup highlights the latest robotics innovations aimed at improving throughput, simplifying deployment and helping manufacturers address ongoing labor and process challenges.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99989 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99989-from-simulation-to-physical-ai-new-robotics-technologies-transform-manufacturing See Spot Reason: Google Advances Robotics AI, but Manufacturing Readiness Remains a Challenge moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—Google has introduced an updated robotics AI model designed to improve how robots interpret and act in real-world environments, a development that could expand automation into more complex industrial tasks over time.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99993 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99993-see-spot-reason-google-advances-robotics-ai-but-manufacturing-readiness-remains-a-challenge Digital Tools and Vision Systems Strengthen Automation Performance sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) From predictive maintenance sensors and cloud-based machine vision platforms to high-resolution inspection cameras and 3D vision-guided robotics, these technologies are helping manufacturers reduce downtime, accelerate setup, and improve quality across assembly and production operations.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99983 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99983-digital-tools-and-vision-systems-strengthen-automation-performance Accenture Invests in General Robotics to Scale Physical AI and Humanoid Robotics Deployment moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) NEW YORK—Accenture has invested in General Robotics through its venture arm, expanding its push into physical AI and humanoid robotics as manufacturers and logistics operators look to scale autonomous systems across operations.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99986 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99986-accenture-invests-in-general-robotics-to-scale-physical-ai-and-humanoid-robotics-deployment PIA Automation Launches Humanoid Robotics Unit To Expand Industrial Automation Capabilities moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) EVANSVILLE, IN—PIA Automation is launching a new business segment focused on embodied AI and humanoid robotics, expanding its automation portfolio as manufacturers seek more flexible systems to handle complex and variable production environments.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99984 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99984-pia-automation-launches-humanoid-robotics-unit-to-expand-industrial-automation-capabilities Robot Density Rises Globally As Automation Expands Across Manufacturing moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99971 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99971-robot-density-rises-globally-as-automation-expands-across-manufacturing FANUC, NVIDIA Partner to Advance Physical AI in Industrial Robotics moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — FANUC America is collaborating with NVIDIA to advance the use of physical AI in industrial robotics, combining automation systems with AI computing and simulation technologies to support more adaptive manufacturing environments.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99967 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99967-fanuc-nvidia-partner-to-advance-physical-ai-in-industrial-robotics Where Robotics Is Headed: From Pilot Projects to Production Reality 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99958 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99958-where-robotics-is-headed-from-pilot-projects-to-production-reality Touring the Automated Assembly Line at Appliance Park GE Appliances' first in-house water filter manufacturing operation includes fully automated assembly and packaging, robotic pick-and-place systems guided by machine vision, 100 percent in-line leak testing, and end-to-end traceability.



]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99945 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99945-ge-appliances-automates-assembly-of-water-filters Where Robotics Is Headed: AI, Humanoids and the Rise of Physical Intelligence 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99957 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99957-where-robotics-is-headed-ai-humanoids-and-the-rise-of-physical-intelligence