China to invest $138 billion in robotics, high-tech industry
March 26, 2025
In ten years, the country’s global share of industrial robot installations has risen from around one-fifth to more than half of the world’s total demand.
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iHub Robotics raises $520K to expand manufacturing
March 21, 2025
The Kerala-based startup has already exported its semi-humanoid robot, Tara Gen-1, to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Blue Ocean Robotics has a new majority owner
March 19, 2025
Danish Blue Ocean Robotics has secured a new majority owner with an investment from 3C GROUPS, owned by businessman Niels Thorborg. The injection of new capital provides the robotics company with a stronger financial foundation for continued development and commercialisation of its solutions.
Valens, Rgo, CHERRY team up to design AI robotic systems
March 17, 2025
This collaboration integrates Rgo’s advanced Perception Engine, Valens’ VA7000 MIPI A-PHY connectivity chipsets, and CHERRY’s Rockchip-based hardware module.
Humanoid robots are coming – and building themselves
February 26, 2025
With Jabil’s manufacturing experience and Apollo’s design built for mass production, the vision of robots building robots moves closer to reality, paving the way for the mass adoption of humanoid robots.
Humanoid robots to become the next US-China battleground
February 25, 2025
Governments worldwide are ramping up investments in robotics R&D as labour shortages and rising costs persist. TrendForce reports that China, Japan, the US, South Korea, and Germany have consistently ranked among the top five countries for industrial robot installations and are expected to continue executing over USD 13 billion in related projects by 2025.
Teradyne & ADI partner to boost AI-driven robotics in manufacturing
February 11, 2025
Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, and semiconductor company Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development and usage of advanced robotics.
Global PCB market set to grow by $26.8 bn by 2029
January 31, 2025
Increased demand for electronic devices will drive uptick, although challenges will persist around environmental concerns, report concludes.
Top five global robotics trends for 2025
January 28, 2025
The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of USD 16.5 billion. The industry’s growth is set to accelerate, fueled by technology innovations, shifting market dynamics, and emerging business opportunities. Looking ahead to 2025, the International Federation of Robotics highlights five key trends shaping the future of robotics.
Global robot density in factories have doubled in seven years
November 27, 2024
Robot adoption in factories continues at high speed: The new global average robot density reached a record of 162 units per 10,000 employees in 2023 – more than double the number measured only seven years ago (74 units), reports the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
LG Energy Solution to supply cylindrical battery to Bear Robotics
November 18, 2024
LG Energy Solution will supply its cylindrical battery model 2170 for Silicon Valley start-up Bear Robotics’ lineup of service and industrial robots from 2025, including the Servi Plus and AMR Cart.
Yamaha completes expansion at Hamamatsu robotics office
October 02, 2024
Yamaha Robotics has completed the renovation and expansion work at its Hamamatsu Robotics Office, which develops, manufactures, and sells surface mounters and industrial robots
Record of 4 million robots in factories worldwide
September 26, 2024
The new World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide – an increase of 10%. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year.
Humanoid robot to be mass-produced in Norway
September 04, 2024
1X Technologies, a Norwegian developer of humanoid robotics has unveiled a prototype of its bipedal humanoid robot, designed for home use – the NEO Beta.
SK Hynix to invest $6.9bn in Yongin Semiconductor Cluster
July 29, 2024
South Korea's memory specialist SK Hynix will spend approximately USD 6.9 billion to build plant and office facilities at the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster in Gyeonggi-do. The new facility will focus of next-generation DRAM products, including High Bandwidth Memory (HBM).
Doosan Tesna to start build of $160m chip testing plant
July 09, 2024
South Korea’s Doosan Tesna is set to construct a semiconductor testing factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, to meet growing demand for the inspection of new system on chip (SoC) tech.
Nvidia introduces automative virtual sensor suite
June 20, 2024
The world's leading chip designer Nvidia has unveiled the Omniverse Cloud Sensor RTX, which will help EV makers to develop simulated sensors in the lab.
Foxconn to build an advanced computing centre in Taiwan
June 10, 2024
Electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group (which trades as Foxconn) has started construction of a new computer centre in Kaohsiung powered by Nvidia's Blackwell platform.
Boston Dynamic unveils a fully electric Atlas robot
April 30, 2024
Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic humanoid robot otherwise known as Atlas. Over the course of several years, we've seen the development of the humanoid robot, from learning to get up after a fall to performing parkour. But now it's time for the next generation of humanoid robot.
LEM Holding opens its first manufacturing plant in Penang
April 22, 2024
Switzerland-based electrical measurement company LEM has started production at a new 11,800 square metre facility in Penang Science Park, Malaysia.
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Teltonika boost capacity with new robotic assembly line
March 14, 2024
Lithuanian electronics manufacturer Teltonika has recently added another robotic assembly line to its manufacturing facility – boosting its capacity. However, the company has additional plans for equipment upgrades this year.
LG and LS Electric team up on smart factory projects
March 08, 2024
The two South Korean companies have confirmed a strategic alliance to accelerate smart factory innovation and develop overseas markets.
Rapidus and Tenstorrent to develop edge-AI accelerator
March 01, 2024
The two companies have announced an official collaboration to develop dedicated 2nm chips for powering AI in a variety of products from robots to automotive. The scheduled production date is 2028.
Top 5 robot trends 2024
February 20, 2024
The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.9 million units. This demand is driven by a number of exciting technological innovations.
BMW to employ humanoid robots in its factories
January 24, 2024
German car giant BMW has signed a commercial agreement to use Figure's human-form robots to perform dangerous tasks at its manufacturing plants.
Jabil expands with a new centre of manufacturing in Chihuahua, Mexico
January 17, 2024
EMS provider Jabil says that it has enhanced its digital commerce capabilities, encompassing the design, development, and manufacturing of retail and warehouse automation solutions, at a newly expanded centre of excellence in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Volvo invests in 1,300 ABB robots
January 04, 2024
ABB will supply Volvo Cars with more than 1,300 robots and functional packages to build the next generation of electric vehicles. This will support the Swedish car manufacturer to achieve its sustainability targets.
Axcelis officially opens its new logistics centre
December 06, 2023
Axcelis Technologies has officially opened the company's new logistics centre in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Prodomax secures major automation order
October 26, 2023
Prodomax, a company within the Jenoptik Group, has secured an order from an existing customer for the design, construction and commissioning of four robot welding assembly lines in North America.
The world of robots - Asia in the lead
September 27, 2023
The new World Robotics report recorded 553,052 industrial robot installations in factories around the world – a growth rate of 5% in 2022, year-on-year. By region, 73% of all newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, 15% in Europe and 10% in the Americas.
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