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SCHUNK and Ready Robotics are partners in developing a new automation tool, the Automation Explorer, to allow users to experience (virtually) and interact with Schunk automation technology in “a ...

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Siemens is bringing its latest innovation in industrial robotics to the market: the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot (MTR). This groundbreaking technology is a significant advance in the precision and ...

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Anders Billesø Beck, VP of innovation and strategy at UR (Universal Robots), discusses five AI-powered robotic applications that use physical intelligence models to interact with their environment. UR ...

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The realm of robotics is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fueled by cutting-edge technologies and innovative breakthroughs. As we approach 2025, several emerging trends are set to revolutionize ...

Since the mid-20th century, the concept of machines performing human tasks has evolved from science fiction into everyday reality. The goal has never been to replace humans, but rather to enhance ...