Huayan Robot showcases high-performance pick-and-place gripper at 2025 World Robot Conference

Vendor lock-in is a common hurdle in robotics. Proprietary systems can limit your options, making it tough to scale or integrate new hardware. The result? Rising costs and reduced flexibility when your needs change. ROS offers a way out. As an open-source, modular framework, ROS allows you to choose the hardware and sensors that fit your operations—not what your vendor forces you to use. With its hardware-agnostic architecture (and the right custom drivers), ROS enables seamless communication between components, so everything works together smoothly. This flexibility ensures your systems can grow and adapt as your business evolves. Scaling with ROS is straightforward. Whether you’re adding new robots, integrating specialized sensors, or managing entire fleets, ROS makes it possible without overhauling your setup. It’s a system designed for growth and innovation, backed by a global community of developers and proven tools. Don’t settle for rigid systems. Instead, build mobile robot solutions that cater to your current needs and are adaptable to future requirements. NODE Robotics can guide you through the process with tailored ROS integration. Let’s talk about how we can help.  Read more here:   ➡️️  https://lnkd.in/dA76xrJv  

From “Collaborative Robot” to “Collaborative Application” The new ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 safety standard that was released on September 10th 2025, makes a clear statement: 🎯It’s not enough for a robot to be “cobot-ready.” Safety depends on the application, or in other words how people, tools, sensors, and robots work together. That’s why the term “collaborative robot” is being retired in favor of “collaborative application.” At ALPHR Technology, this has always been our core approach. We don’t just deliver robots, we design complete automation solutions where collaboration is safe, efficient, and tailored to your process. When reviewing your application, we include the following in our evaluation: ✅ Full risk assessments covering tools, workpieces, and human interaction ✅ Application of the right safety functions (speed & separation monitoring, power & force limiting, safeguarded spaces) ✅ Integration that balances productivity with protection As standards evolve, our focus stays the same: delivering systems that let people and robots work together confidently and safely. If you’re exploring collaborative automation, let’s have an open discussion about how we can help you turn a robot into a true collaborative application.

Automation isn’t the future—it’s already here. The real question is: Can humans and machines work together without compromising safety, speed, or trust? For years, the answer was uncertain. Risk was accepted as “part of the process.” FORT Robotics exists to rewrite that rulebook. Their Robotics Control Platform delivers trusted wireless control for robots and autonomous systems, ensuring that innovation doesn’t come at the cost of human safety. From rugged remote controls to intelligent emergency stop systems, they give machine builders and operators the confidence to push boundaries without crossing the line into danger. Now, with $18.9M in Series B funding, FORT is accelerating its mission of helping industries from warehousing to agriculture to construction do more with less risk and zero compromise on safety. In the Anti-PR mindset, disruption means owning the conversation instead of reacting to it. FORT Robotics isn’t following industry narratives on automation safety; they’re creating the standard everyone else will have to answer to.

Disruptors don’t wait for permission — they set the standard others are forced to follow. FORT Robotics is proving that automation doesn’t have to trade off with safety. That’s not just innovation; that’s category leadership. At JOTO PR Disruptors, this is exactly what we mean by the Anti-PR mindset: own the conversation, rewrite the rules, and make the market come to you.

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News highlight: Last month, SW North America introduced the Mobile S-Cell, a breakthrough in flexible, mobile automation tailored for today’s manufacturing demands! Instead of fixed conveyor lines and static workstations, the Mobile S-Cell brings agility and reconfiguration to your production floor. This modular robot cell adapts to your workflow and grows with your business. It enables efficient part delivery, loading, and unloading without complex rerouting or downtime. The result is automation that adapts to your factory – not the other way around! See the article from Shop Metalworking Technology at https://lnkd.in/eMif27Tp #Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation

Robotic end-effectors are advancing rapidly, from simple grippers and suction cups to fully electric, sensor-equipped tools designed for smarter, more sustainable automation. These next-gen solutions reduce energy use, improve precision, and enable real-time monitoring, opening new opportunities for efficiency in modern production. At HAHN Automation Group, we track innovations like these closely. End-effector advancements align with our focus on modular, digitalized automation that adapts to customer needs across industries. Smarter tooling not only increases flexibility on the assembly line but also supports long-term goals in sustainability and cost efficiency. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e-4GTAzH

🔥 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 – 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗔𝗕𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛!🔥 Introducing the 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒚𝑨𝒓𝒄™ 𝑪𝒐𝒃𝒐𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒈𝒆 – the next step in cobot welding. By enclosing the ABB Robotics GoFa™ collaborative robot, MWES has created a system that combines 𝘤𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 with the 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨: ⚡ Reduces cycle time with high-speed cobot operation 🔒 Enhances safety with a fully enclosed design 🤖 Simplifies programming with MWES EasyArc™ software 🔥 Delivers proven weld quality with Fronius USA welding technology 📍 Visit MWES Booth #B11054 to see the 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒚𝑨𝒓𝒄™ 𝑪𝒐𝒃𝒐𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒈𝒆 and explore how automation can help you overcome labor challenges, boost throughput, and weld with confidence. 👉 Explore the system ahead of the show: https://lnkd.in/gDutzvJ7 #MWES #FABTECH2025 #FABTECH25 #RoboticWelding #Cobots #ColloborativeRobots #Automation #ManufacturingInnovation

The new 'Octopus' robot from Logic is making waves in warehouse automation, tackling long-standing efficiency challenges with a truly innovative approach. It's designed to revolutionize picking and inspection, offering a fresh perspective on how we utilize warehouse space and manage inventory. Here’s why it stands out: * **Overhead & Space-Saving Design**: Mounted above the action, Octopus requires no floor space, turning static zones into dynamic, multi-functional interaction hubs. This unlocks entirely new dimensions of spatial efficiency. * **Simultaneous Multi-Tool Picking**: Its core innovation allows deployment of virtually unlimited, fully active tooling attachments (suction, clamp, grip, etc.) on independent arms, all operating in perfect sync. This eliminates the conventional bottleneck of tool changes. * **Unmatched Speed & Cost Efficiency**: By never pausing for tool changes and working seamlessly with Logic Pallets for true goods-to-robot picking, Octopus delivers the fastest pick rates in the industry while significantly reducing both capital and operating costs. * **Real-time Intelligence & Accuracy**: Orchestrated by Logic’s proprietary LINK network, it provides end-to-end item inspection, real-time tracking, validation, and ultimate inventory accuracy through scanning and weight sensors. This seems like a significant leap forward for high-throughput logistics. What are your thoughts on the potential impact of overhead robotics on warehouse design and operational efficiency? #WarehouseAutomation #Robotics #Logistics #SupplyChain #IndustrialAutomation

The whole robotics industry is talking about the #UR8Long, introduced yesterday at FABTECH Expo in Chicago. The UR8 Long has been designed for welding, a unique mix of precise path control, highly efficient work envelope and a lean profile to access the tighest spaces. BUT! Let's not lose focus on the new #UR15, introduced in May at Automate Show in Detroit. Automation engineers looking for additional payload and speed to ensure application success should be looking at the UR15! https://lnkd.in/eJ44secC