robotics

As robotics and automation become more widespread across industries, a new term is gaining attention: robot agnostics . Whether you’re...

Collaborative robot painting – or cobot painting integration – is transforming how U.S. industrial companies manage large-scale,...

In 2025, robotic technology is no longer a luxury for massive corporations — it’s a competitive necessity for businesses of all sizes....

The robotics and automation landscape is evolving rapidly, and with it, the demand for skilled professionals who understand industrial...

Food-safe robots, also known as hygienic robots or washdown robots, are revolutionizing how food is handled in manufacturing,...

In modern manufacturing environments where flammable gases, vapors, or dust are present, even a small spark can result in a catastrophic...

The intelligence of humanoid robots like Helix doesn’t come from the factory floor, it’s earned through thousands of hours of AI training...

Humanoid robots are evolving at a rapid pace, and at the heart of their progress lies one groundbreaking innovation: the...

Humanoid robots are no longer science fiction—they’re real, functional, and beginning to impact the future of work. Figure 01’s Helix...

In modern manufacturing, consistency isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. When precision coatings or intricate fabrication are involved,...

Across manufacturing floors, laboratories, and even office settings, a quiet revolution is underway. Collaborative robots are no longer...

When you hear "robot," you might picture massive machines behind safety cages on a factory floor, but a new generation of robots is...

When people imagine robots on a factory floor, they often picture the arm—but it’s the tool at the end of the arm, the end effector, that truly defines what a robot can do. Whether gripping, welding, or painting, the end effector is the business end of any robotic arm—and choosing the right one is critical to your automation success.

Manual systems often conceal high error rates and costly inefficiencies. Even a 1% data entry error rate can lead to recalls, defects, or lost revenue. In 2023 alone, labeling mistakes caused 50% of U.S. food and beverage recalls — with an average cost of $10 million per recall.

Myth #10: Automating Ties You to a Single Vendor (Integrator Lock-In) Reality: A common fear is that automation locks you into a single vendor forever. In truth, good automation partners empower you to be self-sufficient. They provide training, documentation, and even source code or schematics when needed. A responsible integrator treats the relationship as a partnership, ensuring your team can manage routine operations independently.

Manual systems often conceal high error rates and costly inefficiencies. Even a 1% data entry error rate can lead to recalls, defects, or lost revenue. In 2023 alone, labeling mistakes caused 50% of U.S. food and beverage recalls — with an average cost of $10 million per recall.

The cost of cobot arms can range greatly, and much of the excess cost can be attributed to how much payload the robotic arm is cleared to carry. Here are the a few of the latest collaborative robotic arms on the market right now and their respective weight categories.

As collaborative robots become more accessible, 2025 is shaping up to be a breakout year for small manufacturers automating repetitive tasks. Whether you’re exploring your first deployment or looking to expand your robotic cell, choosing the best robotic arm depends on your application, environment, and support needs. Here’s a breakdown of the top collaborative robotic arms of 2025, focused on usability, integration, and ROI.

If you’re a small business owner looking to automate manual processes, a cobot — or collaborative robotic arm — is often the most accessible entry point. These systems are designed to work safely alongside people, reduce repetitive strain, and increase consistency in daily operations.

As artificial intelligence and robotics continue to evolve, the importance of sensors in computer vision  has never been more apparent....