May 20, 2026 | AI | Components

AgiBot G2 Humanoid Robots Achieve Inaugural Deployment on Longcheer Production Line

AgiBot recently announced what they are heralding as a major step forward for embodied intelligence AI: The first deployment of their new G2 model humanoid robots in a live production environment. Working on Longcheer Technology’s manufacturing line transporting finished tablets through the final testing process, the G2s have already started bringing back some promising data, with an integration time of 36 hours and the ability to process 310 tablets an hour. Read More

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The rise of humanoid robotics is transforming light and heavy industrial manufacturing as well as logistics, healthcare and service automation. These advanced robotic systems are designed to replicate human movement with precision, flexibility, and repeatability. To accomplish this, every internal component must operate with exceptional accuracy. One of the most critical components making this possible is the precision miniature and ultra-thin bearing.

Precision Miniature Bearings for Humanoid Robotics

The rise of humanoid robotics is transforming light and heavy industrial manufacturing as well as logistics, healthcare and service automation. These advanced robotic systems are designed to replicate human movement with precision, flexibility, and repeatability. To accomplish this, every internal component must operate with exceptional accuracy. One of the most critical components making this possible is the precision miniature and ultra-thin bearing.

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TURCK, a provider of industrial automation solutions, announced the CMMT Condition Monitoring sensor designed to detect magnetic field changes on three axes. This feature indicates what direction the target object is traveling in relation to the sensor, detects rotation, and detects ferrous metal. In addition, it provides temperature measurement to monitor changes in motor operation and identify possible faults in electromagnetic motors. When packages contain strong magnets, they often pose a hidden risk on conveyors.

Condition Monitoring Sensor Prevents Jams on Conveyor Lines

TURCK, a provider of industrial automation solutions, announced the CMMT Condition Monitoring sensor designed to detect magnetic field changes on three axes. This feature indicates what direction the target object is traveling in relation to the sensor, detects rotation, and detects ferrous metal. In addition, it provides temperature measurement to monitor changes in motor operation and identify possible faults in electromagnetic motors. When packages contain strong magnets, they often pose a hidden risk on conveyors.

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ABB announced its IE6 SynRM Increased safety motor, which is certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas. The new motor, based on ABB's magnet- and rare earth-free synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology, offers up to 60 percent lower energy losses than the IE3 induction motors commonly used in Zones 1 and 2. This enables operators to realize a major boost in energy efficiency and avoided carbon emissions in industries where gas, vapor or dust might be present, such as chemicals, marine, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals and food & beverage.

ABB offers magnet-free IE6 motor for hazardous areas

ABB announced its IE6 SynRM Increased safety motor, which is certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas. The new motor, based on ABB's magnet- and rare earth-free synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology, offers up to 60 percent lower energy losses than the IE3 induction motors commonly used in Zones 1 and 2. This enables operators to realize a major boost in energy efficiency and avoided carbon emissions in industries where gas, vapor or dust might be present, such as chemicals, marine, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals and food & beverage.

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Components Roundup

Faulhaber Releases New DualGear Drive Solution

Faulhaber’s most recent release is a remix that’s more than the sum of its parts. The DualGear, a combination of Faulhaber’s existing BX4 brushless motor and GPT planetary gearhead lines, is being marketed towards the conveyor and logistics industries. Specifically, Faulhaber is targeting compact designs that need to do more with less space by pitching a drive capable of executing multiple synchronous movements alone. Read More

Rockwell Automation Expands EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution with New Motor Control and Power Connection Capabilities

Rockwell Automation announced new capabilities of its EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution, expanding support for additional motor control and protection devices. The update enables manufacturers to connect more components inside the control panel, simplify wiring and gain deeper diagnostic insight, without redesigning their existing architecture. Read More

TURCK's ILC Analog to IO-Link Inline Converter

TURCK, a supplier in industrial automation technology, today announced the launch of its ILC Analog to IO-Link Inline Converter, a compact and powerful solution designed to easily retrofit existing analog sensors and bring them into modern IO-Link environments. Read More

FANUC Releases New Portable Cobot for High-Mix, Low-Volume Tasks

FANUC’s latest cobot won’t be for everyone, but marks a genuine step towards something new and different for the product line. The CRX-3ia has been designed with portability as its first, second, and third priority. Small, light, and quick to set up, it provides an entirely new world of application possibilities previous CRX cobots would have had trouble achieving. Read More

Cognex Releases In-Sight 6900 Vision Controller

Cognex’s newest product, the In-Sight 6900 vision controller, is being marketed towards users who want more flexibility in their imaging systems. Using Nvidia tech, it also features AI edge processing capabilities up to 157 TOPS. Read More