Cobots
Cobots are robots that are meant to be used in conjunction and cooperation with human operators.
Igus Previews Automate 2026 Booth
Igus recently showed off what they will be bringing to Automate 2026: a new shopping tool that helps robotics professionals get their components quickly and smoothly and a user-friendly palletizing cobot. 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
Delta Showcases Integrated Automation and Smart Charging at MODEX
At MODEX 2026, Delta demonstrated how industrial vehicle charging infrastructure, drive systems, robotics, machine vision, motion control, and intelligent control platforms can be combined to create fully integrated material flow solutions that support intelligent intralogistics operations. Read More
FANUC America Showcases Robotic and AMR Solutions at MODEX 2026
FANUC will demonstrate technologies that streamline box handling, scanning, picking, palletizing, depalletizing, and autonomous material movement while improving accuracy, boosting throughput, reducing physical strain, enhancing safety, and helping companies address labor shortages. AI‑enhanced vision and intelligent perception tools help robots identify products, adapt to mixed workloads, and make real-time decisions in dynamic warehouse environments. Read More
Robots and Humans Working Together
Mantis Robotics announced the certification to ISO 10218 and ISO 13849 of its Mantis MR-1 flagship robot. According to the company, the MR-1 has become the first fenceless, high-speed industrial arm to receive these certifications. By integrating proprietary Physical AI, the MR-1 eliminates the traditional "safety vs. speed" compromise, allowing high-speed throughput in shared human workspaces without the need for physical barriers. Read More
Igus Introduces Self-Serve Shopping to RBTX Online Store
Igus’s robotics storefront, RBTX, has started offering self-serve shopping. Previously, RBTX would not allow customers to purchase components without first checking that they were compatible, a safeguard to prevent costly mistakes when purchasing components worth thousands. For those who wish to skip that, Igus has lowered the guardrails to let industry experts quickly order parts the same as they would most anywhere else. Read More
