Automation

Assembling a pair of Nikes requires as many as 40 pieces of material to be stacked and heated to create the upper — the flexible part that sits on top of your foot.

Robotics start-up aims to revolutionise material handling

The Industrial Strategy is setting out a long-term vision for how Britain can build on its economic strengths.- image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Latest stats reveal top 10 most automated countries

The UR5 collaborative robot was reportedly cheaper than buying a new, dedicated welding robot.- image courtesy of Universal Robots.

Cobots: What you need to know

A CSAIL’s project is working to provide context to voice recognition to help robots follow voice commands - image courtesy of MIT.

MIT researchers help robots follow voice commands

The Cyberdyne HAL exoskeleton. Image courtesy of Cyberdyne.

Mechanical exoskeleton approved by US FDA

The cutting-edge factory will reportedly embody the true nature of ‘smart manufacturing’ thanks to the complex, automated interlinking of its work processes.

World’s first fully automated licence plate plant

The new Boeing MQ-25 prototype drone aircraft. Image courtesy of Boeing.

Boeing unveils new aerial tanker drone

The robot can figure out how to manipulate objects they have never encountered before – image courtesy of The University of California, Berkeley.

New robot capable of predicting its future

Senior executive choking internet speed for net neutrality - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Digital Transformation

End of net neutrality in the US to harm Industry 4.0

Machinery breakdowns are not only stressful, they’re expensive too - image courtesy of Northern Industrial.

Automation firm rehomes robots to help overcome adoption challenges

The relationship between ABB and HPE is designed to maximise data functions at the edge- image courtesy of ABB

Digital Transformation

ABB and HPE narrowing the OT/IT gap