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Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot’s World Cup appearance highlights how humanoid robots are learning new skills that could transform industrial automation

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot’s World Cup appearance highlights how humanoid robots are learning new skills that could transform industrial automation

Robotics & Motion

How Boston Dynamics taught humanoid robot Atlas to perform a football rabona — and what it means for industry

July 8, 2026

Scientists have developed a diagnostic technique designed to reveal when AI-powered robots are being misled by irrelevant visual cues.

Scientists have developed a diagnostic technique designed to reveal when AI-powered robots are being misled by irrelevant visual cues.

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University of Leicester unveils “sense check” to expose flaws in AI robot decision-making

June 28, 2026

BMW has expanded its collaboration with humanoid robotics specialist Figure AI following a pilot at its Spartanburg plant in the US.

BMW has expanded its collaboration with humanoid robotics specialist Figure AI following a pilot at its Spartanburg plant in the US.

BMW advances factory automation with Figure 03 humanoid robot

June 26, 2026

Motor selection for humanoid robotics systems

Motor selection for humanoid robotics systems

Motor selection for humanoid robotics systems

April 24, 2026

Siemens brings humanoid robots to the factory floor

Siemens brings humanoid robots to the factory floor

Siemens brings humanoid robots to the factory floor

April 17, 2026

Exotec transforms warehouse with robotics system

Exotec transforms warehouse with robotics system

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Exotec transforms warehouse with robotics system

April 11, 2026

Humanoid robots take tasks from SAP in live factory pilot

Humanoid robots take tasks from SAP in live factory pilot

Humanoid robots take tasks from SAP in live factory pilot

March 30, 2026

Agile Robots and Google DeepMind partner to bring intelligence to robotics

Agile Robots and Google DeepMind partner to bring intelligence to robotics

Robotics & Motion

Agile Robots and Google DeepMind partner to bring intelligence to robotics

March 25, 2026

NEURA Robotics and Drees & Sommer launch partnership

NEURA Robotics and Drees & Sommer launch partnership

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NEURA Robotics and Drees & Sommer launch partnership

February 6, 2026

Many of the headline-grabbing prototypes, big announcements, and suavely choreographed keynote speeches at this year’s show were centred around the rapidly growing industrial automation market, signalling a sea change in a sector often relegated to the background in such gatherings.

Many of the headline-grabbing prototypes, big announcements, and suavely choreographed keynote speeches at this year’s show were centred around the rapidly growing industrial automation market, signalling a sea change in a sector often relegated to the background in such gatherings.

What CES 2026 tells us about factory automation trends?

January 9, 2026

Five industrial AI trends that will matter in 2026

Five industrial AI trends that will matter in 2026

Five industrial AI trends that will matter in 2026

January 8, 2026

The Christmas shopfront at Dior’s flagship on Avenue Montaigne has become a seasonal fixture in Paris, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each winter. Behind last year’s fairytale display of miniature Eiffel Towers, moving stars and floating handbags lay a less visible challenge: how to engineer motion that would work reliably through weeks of cold, damp weather without maintenance.

The Christmas shopfront at Dior’s flagship on Avenue Montaigne has become a seasonal fixture in Paris, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each winter. Behind last year’s fairytale display of miniature Eiffel Towers, moving stars and floating handbags lay a less visible challenge: how to engineer motion that would work reliably through weeks of cold, damp weather without maintenance.

Robotics & Motion

Dior and igus sleigh Christmas with motion plastics shopfront magic

December 24, 2025

The European Investment Bank has agreed to lend €50 million to Italian industrial automation group Comau to support research and development in robotics, advanced automation, and digital technologies, as Europe seeks to strengthen its manufacturing base.

The European Investment Bank has agreed to lend €50 million to Italian industrial automation group Comau to support research and development in robotics, advanced automation, and digital technologies, as Europe seeks to strengthen its manufacturing base.

Comau secures €50m EIB backing for advanced manufacturing and battery technologies

December 23, 2025

Aptiv has struck a partnership with Vecna Robotics to develop a new generation of autonomous mobile robots, as industrial groups step up investment in automation to cut costs and address labour constraints in warehouses and factories.

Aptiv has struck a partnership with Vecna Robotics to develop a new generation of autonomous mobile robots, as industrial groups step up investment in automation to cut costs and address labour constraints in warehouses and factories.

Robotics & Motion

Aptiv and Vecna Robotics partner to build next generation autonomous warehouse robots

December 19, 2025

Comau has unveiled new collaborative robotic systems as part of an EU-backed effort to develop more flexible, human-centric manufacturing technologies.

Comau has unveiled new collaborative robotic systems as part of an EU-backed effort to develop more flexible, human-centric manufacturing technologies.

Robotics & Motion

Comau showcases new collaborative robotics as EU project targets next-generation manufacturing

November 26, 2025

Rollon has expanded its portfolio of linear motion components with a new telescopic rail designed to carry heavier loads and operate more smoothly, as the company continues to target demanding industrial applications.

Rollon has expanded its portfolio of linear motion components with a new telescopic rail designed to carry heavier loads and operate more smoothly, as the company continues to target demanding industrial applications.

Robotics & Motion

Rollon unveils HGT-MG telescopic rail with synchronised magnets for heavier loads and longer life

November 17, 2025

Aerotech, the Pittsburgh-based precision motion control specialist, has unveiled a new line of compact hexapod drives designed to streamline complex automation systems.

Aerotech, the Pittsburgh-based precision motion control specialist, has unveiled a new line of compact hexapod drives designed to streamline complex automation systems.

Aerotech launches compact hexapod drives to simplify motion control

November 12, 2025

Humanoid Robotics with SAP’s Embodied AI for industrial applications

Humanoid Robotics with SAP’s Embodied AI for industrial applications

Humanoid robotics with SAP’s Embodied AI for industrial applications

November 7, 2025

Caracol raises $40M Series B for advanced manufacturing technologies

Caracol raises $40M Series B for advanced manufacturing technologies

Caracol raises $40M Series B for advanced manufacturing technologies

October 23, 2025

The ultra-compact electric telescopic extension slide from igus

The ultra-compact electric telescopic extension slide from igus

The ultra-compact electric telescopic extension slide from igus

October 22, 2025