Institute of Science Tokyo Launches First Humanoid-Driven Unmanned Research Facility
The Institute of Science Tokyo has officially unveiled the Robotics Innovation Center, a pioneering facility where AI-driven automation and humanoid robotics have entirely replaced on-site human researchers. By deploying the Maholo LabDroid alongside a sophisticated suite...
Tokyo's Robot-Only Lab Signals a New Era for Autonomous Medical Research
The Institute of Science Tokyo has officially launched an unmanned Robotics Innovation Center on its Yushima campus, marking a pivotal shift toward the fully automated laboratory model where AI-driven robotics replace human researchers in high-precision medical experimentation.
Flex and Teradyne Robotics Expand Strategic Alliance to Scale Intelligent Automation
Flex and Teradyne Robotics have finalized an expansive multi-year agreement to accelerate the global deployment of intelligent automation systems, leveraging a two-decade foundation in semiconductor test equipment manufacturing. This enhanced collaboration signifies a pivotal shift toward autonomous...
Operational Safety Redefined: New ANSI/A3 R15.06 Standards Shift Focus to the Factory Floor
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has officially closed a critical regulatory gap in the United States with the publication of ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 Part 3. While previous iterations of industrial safety protocols focused...
ABB Unveils Automation Extended to Bridge Legacy Reliability with Next-Gen Digital Innovation
ABB has launched its Automation Extended program, a strategic framework designed to facilitate the seamless modernization of distributed control systems (DCS) without risking operational downtime. By utilizing a unique separation-of-concerns architecture, the program allows heavy industries...
B&R Expands Motion Portfolio with Compact X20 Drive Series for Precision Automation
B&R Industrial Automation has unveiled its latest X20 Drives lineup, a highly scalable solution engineered to optimize machine motion control for small-scale applications. By integrating 48V low-voltage technology into a space-saving slice-based I/O architecture, B&R provides a robust framework...