Autonomous systems, collaborative robots and humanoid machines are ushering in a period of lasting change for industry, research and education. This development is being driven by high-precision sensor technology, powerful AI models and increasingly flexible robotics platforms. In this special topic, we explore the technological innovations that are driving this progress, from MEMS sensor technology and physical AI to human-robot collaboration, and demonstrate how robotics is already transforming production facilities, research and development departments, and classrooms.
Read in-depth technical articles and discover practical projects and the latest technology trends in robotics and autonomous systems. Find the right components, developer kits and solutions for your own applications in our constantly growing robotics portfolio.
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Just a vision for the future or reality: The potential of humanoid robots in German industry
Automation has long since become an integral part of industry, but until now specialised machines and industrial robots have dominated production halls. Today, however, humanoid robots represent the next stage of development in the focus of research and industry. With a human-like appearance, advanced sensor technology and artificial intelligence, they are designed to be flexible
Between vision and reality: The key trends in robotics
Discover the innovations that are transforming the industry, from physical AI and autonomous systems to the evolving roles of robots in everyday industrial operations.
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NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit: Setting new standards for robotics and physical AI
The Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit sets new performance standards for edge AI and robotics. Equipped with the new Blackwell GPU architecture, a 14-core Neoverse V3AE CPU and 128 GB…
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Machine customers — how non-human stakeholders will change our everyday work
A few years from now, will a company’s most important customer actually be a machine rather than a person? Although that might sound like science fiction right now, it could…
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Human-robot collaborations pave the way for SME 4.0
It’s time to turn our attention to SMEs and the skilled labour sector! For several years now, there has been a noticeable increase in the use of human-robot collaboration (HRC)…
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Lend me your arm
We usually see industrial robots working as standalone complete machines. However, in recent times, there has been much talk of cobots—robots that are optimised to work with humans. No less…
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Guaranteed safe functioning
The broader the decision-making basis in automated machines or plants for their control or higher-level systems, the more precisely the production result can be controlled. Sensors provide the basis for…
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Smarter robots can do more
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications improve the ability of industrial robots to react quickly and precisely to sensor and image data. Integrating AI functionality directly into the robot control system enables…
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ROS – Robot Operating System
ROS the new way to use robotics The open-source framework ROS (Robot Operating System) eliminates the obstructive confusion of different programming languages. It offers operating system functions and software tools…
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Robotic Arms for Every Purpose – Tips for Choosing the Right System
From kits for schools to professional industrial robots More than 2.7 million robots are currently working in factories around the world – more than ever before, according to the International…
Robotics brands in focus
Innovative manufacturers are driving the development of modern robotics solutions. Discover exciting companies and their latest technologies, ranging from humanoid platforms to flexible cobots.
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Unitree: Advancements in Humanoid Robotics
Unitree Robotics is setting new standards with its series of humanoid robots: the G1, R1, H1/H1-2 and H2. These systems combine agile mobility, AI-supported perception, and modular designs. This makes…
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Booster Robotics – Humanoid robots for research and development
Humanoid robots offer a whole new perspective on robotics research, artificial intelligence development and practical teaching. Universities and educational institutions are increasingly using them in laboratories for learning purposes and…
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Schneider Electric Lexium Cobot RL3: Flexible 6-axis robot for collaborative automation
The Lexium Cobot RL3 from Schneider Electric is at the forefront of the next generation of collaborative robotics. With six degrees of freedom, a working radius of 626 mm and…
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Enter the world of robotics with Grab-it – Part 2
With the Grab-it robot arm from JOY-IT, hobbyists, school pupils, and students can gain their first experience of Python programming and complete simple projects using the Raspberry Pi or Arduino.…
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Enter the world of robotics with Grab-it – Part 1
The “Grab-it” 5-axis robot arm from JOY-IT is perfect for hobbyists, schoolchildren and students looking to take their first steps into the world of electronics, mechanics and programming. Since all…
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Grasping, learning, understanding: How robotic arms make education tangible
Whether as part of a DIY project, STEM lessons or university laboratory work, or during training with cobots, robotic arms offer a wide range of learning opportunities and play a…
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STEM You Can Touch: Why robot kits belong in the classroom
STEM subjects will play a key role in tomorrow’s education system, but how can we get students excited about them in the long term? Robot kits provide an answer: they…
