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FANUC America, a leader in industrial automation, will present its cutting-edge automation solutions at FABTECH 2026. The showcased technologies will include advanced welding automation, collaborative robotics, laser processing, and paint automation, highlighting FANUC's commitment to innovation in...
Dürr has unveiled four new industrial robots tailored for automotive paint shops, with payload capacities ranging from 20 kg to 150 kg. The EcoRS Generation 2 series is designed for various applications, including sealing, cleaning, and material handling, and features a reach of up to 3,100 mm. This...
On September 25, a humanoid robot recited poetry at the fifth Global Digital Trade Expo, captivating attendees with its performance. The event showcased a blend of traditional Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations and futuristic technology, as families brought children to experience a cyber-themed holida...
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra has made headlines by painting a rendition of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge using a robotic arm, showcasing its visual reasoning capabilities. This experiment, conducted by a 20-year-old roboticist named Thijs, involved Astra autonomously deducing the necessary movements to...
Lucid Bots, led by CEO Andrew Ashur, is expanding its drone platform to include the Power Tether, which provides continuous electricity to UAVs. Founded in 2018, the Charlotte-based company has grown rapidly, employing around 80 people and serving over 400 customers across more than 40 states and th...
Pace Robotics, a construction robotics company based in India, is witnessing a rise in commercial adoption of its flagship product, Centa Painter. This shift indicates that the construction robotics industry in India is transitioning from mere technology showcases and pilot programs to actual deploy...
Dürr has launched the EcoRS Generation 2, a new robot platform tailored for diverse paint shop applications. This series features four distinct robot models, each designed to accommodate varying load capacities and reach requirements, ensuring high process quality while simplifying planning, operati...
Dürr is undertaking a significant project to construct a fully integrated paint shop for Volkswagen Autoeuropa, which includes the deployment of an advanced software solution. This initiative, set to be completed by 2024, aims to enhance efficiency in vehicle production by utilizing cutting-edge app...
Hirebotics has unveiled the Cobot Painter, the first explosion-proof collaborative robot solution designed specifically for metal fabrication. This innovative product, developed using Hirebotics' no-code Beacon platform in conjunction with Fanuc's CRX-10iA/L Paint hardware, is now available for purc...
Hirebotics has introduced a new no-code, explosion-proof collaborative robot (cobot) designed specifically for stationary painting applications. This innovative technology allows parts to be placed in a designated paint booth, where the cobot autonomously handles all spraying operations. The develop...
Russian military trucks have been equipped with a new type of disruptive paint aimed at confusing machine-vision targeting systems. This development comes in response to the increasing threat posed by autonomous drones on the battlefield. The innovative paint, often referred to as "dazzle" paint, is...
A new technological advancement is transforming the way infrastructure, industrial, and government projects are executed, as the Semi-Autonomous Aerial Coating System begins to replace traditional lifts and scaffolding. This innovative system is being deployed across various real-world applications,...
In the realm of industrial automation, selecting the appropriate payload for painting robots is a critical early decision that significantly impacts motion stability, coating consistency, and overall system reliability. This consideration is particularly vital when the robots are required to transit...
Regular maintenance is crucial for extending the lifespan of painting robot arms in industrial settings, where precision and consistency are paramount. JAKA emphasizes a proactive approach to maintenance, integrating it into long-term production planning rather than treating it as a reactive measure...
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
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