Robotics

The Municipality of The Hague has launched a pilot project to keep the historic Hofvijver plastic-free.

University of Bristol and University of West England researchers have advised the robotics industry to create robots that are able to be reprogrammed and repurposed once its lifespan is up, in an effort to tackle, rather than contribute to, the growing rise of electronic waste (e-waste).

The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of $ 16.5 billion.

Supermarket logistics may get a boost as igus, research institutes, and the University of Bonn have developed a language model for low-cost automation solutions in order picking.

Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have created a new approach to 3D printing, by using materials that mimic the properties of living muscles. These materials, known as liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs), are soft, flexible polymers that change shape dramatically when they are exposed to heat or other stimuli.

RealMan Robotics unveiled its innovations at CES, reaffirming a commitment to transforming industries and advancing robotics technology.

In the late 1990s, Sony introduced the world to aibo, a robotic dog designed as an entertaining consumer product. While aibo was primarily focused on companionship, the concept of robotic dogs – also known as quadrupedal robots because of their four-legged design – has evolved into a machine that can enable increased safety and efficiency in security and defence scenarios.

Wisson Robotics’ booth at CES 2025 became a focal point with live demos soft robotics and applications built on Pliabot technology.

The market for humanoid robots is expected to reach $38 billion over the next two decades. To meet this demand, NVIDIA is releasing a collection of robot foundation models, data pipelines and simulation frameworks to accelerate next-generation humanoid robots.

Made Smarter Adoption North West, the trailblazing digital technology adoption programme, has secured an additional £230,000 to help more SME manufacturers access transformational technology.