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How 2024 reshaped the humanoid robotics landscape

Robotics Business Review

Humanoid said its HMND 01 can assist with kitting, part handling, and machine feeding/offbearing in automotive, electronics, and other manufacturing facilities. | Source: Humanoid The humanoid robot market experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with Goldman Sachs Research projecting that it will reach $38 billion by 2035 , up more than sixfold from its previous estimate of $6 billion.

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AutoStore wins first customer in South Korean pharmaceutical sector

Robotics Automation News

Geo-Young, one of South Koreas leading pharmaceutical distributors, has inaugurated its Smart Hub Center in Incheon, marking a significant advancement in the industry as the first in the nations pharmaceutical sector to integrate the AutoStore system into its operations.

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It’s tough at the top – but which business leader has the most at stake in 2025?

The Guardian Manufacturing

From post and planes to TV, phones and retail chains and even a central bank here are the chiefs facing the most testing of times A year is a long time in business: enough time for things to turn sour financially, or to engineer a comeback. Here are our picks of the figures across all sectors who face a testing year with something big to prove in 2025 Continue reading.

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Foxconn and Nvidia agree partnership to develop humanoid robots

Robotics Automation News

In a significant move poised that could reshape the entire robotics industry going forward, Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision, better known as Foxconn, has agreed a strategic partnership with the worlds largest computer chip maker, Nvidia, to develop advanced humanoid robots.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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UR+: The Ecosystem of Collaborative Automation

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast UR+: The Ecosystem of Collaborative Automation In Episode 180 of The Robot Report Podcast, we feature an interview with Chris Savoia, Head of Ecosystem Success, Americas UR In this conversation, Chris Savoia , head of ecosystem success at Universal Robots , discusses the evolution of collaborative robots, the importance of education and reskilling in automation, and the recent advancements in higher payload robots and mobile manipulators.

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Pepperl+Fuchs Introduces RFID Read/Write Device for Multi-Tag Reading

Control.com

The newest ultra-high frequency RFID reader from Pepperl+Fuchs can read up to 200 tags at a time, enabling bulk tracking of assets and inventory, particularly in gate automation systems in logistics.

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UR+: The Ecosystem of Collaborative Automation

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast UR+: The Ecosystem of Collaborative Automation In Episode 180 of The Robot Report Podcast, we feature an interview with Chris Savoia, head of ecosystem success for the Americas at Universal Robots A/S. He discusses the evolution of collaborative robots, the importance of education and reskilling in automation, and recent advances in higher-payload robots and mobile manipulators.

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TDK Ventures ‘thrilled’ with its investment into ANYbotics

Robotics Automation News

TDK Corporation, the old Japanese multinational electronics giant, says its subsidiary TDK Ventures has invested in ANYbotics, a Switzerland-based global leader in industrial inspection robotics. TDK says it is passionate about pushing the limits of what robots can do, and how they can transform the way industrial facilities are operated.

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US manufacturing sector contracts for 25th time in 26 months

Robotics Automation News

Economic activity in the American manufacturing sector contracted in December for the ninth consecutive month and the 25th time in the last 26 months, according to a survey of the nation’s supply executives.

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FedEx opens new automated sorting facility at Memphis World Hub

Robotics Automation News

FedEx has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art, automated sorting facility at the Memphis World Hub. The LEED Certified building, which is now fully operational ahead of the holiday peak season, spans 1.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?