Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) introduced the MC600, a mobile collaborative robot that combines a Universal Robots (UR) cobot arm with a MiR mobile base. This system aims to address automation challenges like palletizing and machine tending.

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The global average robot density has reached a record 162 units per 10,000 employees in 2023, more than double the 74 unit average from seven years ago.

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Flexiv has released Elements Series 3, an adaptive robot control system that simplifies programming and accelerates application development.

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FANUC has launched a new industrial robot, the M-950iA, which can lift heavy items like automotive components, construction materials, and electric vehicle battery packs. It is a serial-link structured robot that provides a wider range of motion than standard parallel-link robots, making it adaptable for tight workspaces and variable layouts. The robot is designed for rapid and robust performance in heavy part lifting, palletizing, and demanding material-handling tasks.

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The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials has developed an automated mooring system for autonomous vessels, set to be commercially available by 2025. This innovation aims to improve docking safety and efficiency, overcoming limitations of traditional wire-based methods. The new system is expected to become a standard in operational safety and efficiency in the marine industry.

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ANELLO Photonics secured funding for its SiPhOG inertial navigation system, which will accelerate manufacturing and product development for self-driving vehicles, mobile robots, and drones.

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Nuro expands its driverless delivery service, deploying AI-powered vehicles in multiple cities across California and Texas.

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ABB Robotics is using artificial intelligence to make robotics easier to program and deploy, according to president Marc Segura. This is part of the company's efforts to transform industries with AI and robotics.

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ZettaScale's Zenoh protocol addresses limitations of DDS middleware in dynamic environments, enabling robust communication for vehicles, IoT devices, and robots.

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MIT engineers developed a robotic replica of the heart's right ventricle that mimics the beating and blood-pumping action of live hearts, allowing scientists to control contractions and observe the function of natural valves and structures.

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