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Orbbec Launches Gemini 435Le – Advanced 3D Vision in Industrial Robotics Today at Automate 2025, Orbbec has unveiled the Gemini 435Le—a powerful new stereo vision sensor designed to help robots see farther and navigate smarter. Built for industrial-grade precision, the 435Le offers high-density, low-noise depth data—even while in motion. That means robots like forklifts can…

Standard Bots Launches 30kg Robot Arm –  Expanding U.S. AI Robotics Factory Standard Bots has just unveiled its latest powerhouse — a robotic arm with a 30kg payload and 2-meter reach. Designed for industries like automotive and aerospace, it’s got the strength for heavy-duty tasks, but with a collaborative twist: compact footprint, user-friendly programming, and…

Robotaxis Go Global – Uber Invests $100M in WeRide Uber is investing another $100 million into Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide—because nothing says “future of transport” like putting your trust in a car with no driver. The two companies plan to roll out robotaxi services in 15 cities over the next five years, all outside…

Amazon’s Vulcan Robot! – Transforming Warehouse Automation Amazon’s new robot, Vulcan, is taking warehouse automation to the next level—by adding something surprisingly human: a sense of touch. Unlike the Kiva robots that bring shelves to humans, Vulcan flips the script. It handles the replenishment side—picking items from bulk and neatly stowing them back onto shelves.…

PM01 – China’s Humanoid Police Robot Patrols Shenzhen In Shenzhen, China, a humanoid robot named PM01 has officially joined the police force—or at least, started patrolling alongside it. Standing 4 foot 7 and weighing 88 pounds, this robot isn’t exactly chasing down criminals, but it’s designed to help find lost kids, assist tourists, and keep…

igus Launches Iggy Rob – Low-Cost Humanoid for Industry Say hello to Iggy Rob, the newest humanoid from igus – designed to bring practical, affordable robotics to industry and service environments. As experts forecast up to 20 million humanoids working in factories by 2030, igus has stepped in with a cost-effective solution. Standing 1.7 meters…

Meet the Gitamini Droid – Your Real-Life Star Wars Robot If you’ve ever wanted your own Star Wars droid—but didn’t need help piloting a starship—say hello to G1T4-M1N1, a special edition of Piaggio’s Gitamini robot. Designed in collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm, G1T4-M1N1 trades in its everyday look for Star Wars-inspired decals, flashing lights, and…

James Bruton – Insane Robot Wheel James Bruton is back at it again — and this time, he’s built a robotic wheel that not only drives in any direction but also balances itself… even when you try to push it over. It’s kind of like a unicycle, if the unicycle didn’t need a rider and…

Acemate – The World’s First AI Tennis Robot Hits Kickstarter Tennis just got a high-tech training partner. Introducing Acemate—the world’s first human-like tennis rally robot, launching on Kickstarter this May. Powered by real-time AI tracking, 4K vision, and omni-directional Mecanum wheels, Acemate doesn’t just fire balls at you—it moves and rallies like a real opponent.…

Robot Chefs Are Here! – ABB x BurgerBots BurgerBots and ABB Robotics are serving up the future—literally. In Los Gatos, California, the duo has opened a next-gen fast food restaurant where robots prepare your burger with industrial precision. Using ABB’s IRB 360 FlexPicker and YuMi collaborative robot, each order is assembled in just 27 seconds.…