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Honda integrates Nidec’s omnidirectional wheels into personal mobility machine

CollenJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025

by CollenJuly 9, 2025July 9, 202502320

Honda has integrated Nidec’s jointly developed omnidirectional drive unit into its latest personal mobility robot, Uni-One, now available for test rides at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan.

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Siemens completed the acquisition of ebm-papst’s industrial drive technology business

CollenJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025

by CollenJuly 1, 2025July 1, 202503161

Siemens AG closed its acquisition of ebm-papst’s industrial drive technology business. In the future, it will be marketed using the name “Mechatronic Systems” at Siemens.

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Nissan Restructuring Sparks Uncertainty at Sunderland Plant Amid Global Job Cuts

CollenJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025

by CollenJuly 1, 2025July 1, 202503483

Nissan is initiating discussions with employees at its Sunderland plant regarding voluntary redundancy, as part of a broader global restructuring strategy aimed at reducing its

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IFS acquires TheLoops to launch the Industrial AI workforce – the first agent platform built for mission critical operations

CollenJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025

by CollenJuly 1, 2025July 1, 202503293

IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, today announced the acquisition of TheLoops, a cutting-edge innovator in autonomous AI agent technology.

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A Mitsubishi Electric Group Company Expands Partnership with Cartken and Orders Nearly 100 Autonomous Cartken Hauler Robots for Industrial Applications

CollenJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025

by CollenJuly 1, 2025July 1, 202503353

Cartken, a leading autonomous robotics company and Melco Mobility Solutions, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a key distributor of their automotive equipment products and operator

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Tesla Launches First Robotaxi Pilot in Austin

CollenJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

by CollenJune 24, 2025June 24, 202503583

Tesla has officially launched its long-anticipated robotaxi service, with a small pilot fleet taking to the streets of Austin, Texas on Sunday. The initial rollout

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World Economic Forum Unveils 2025 Technology Pioneers Cohort, Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation Leadership

CollenJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

by CollenJune 24, 2025June 24, 202503414

The World Economic Forum has announced the 2025 cohort of its Technology Pioneers community — a group of 100 early-stage companies from 28 countries that

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Siemens Unveils AI-Enhanced Operations Copilot for Driverless Transport Systems at automatica

CollenJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

by CollenJune 24, 2025June 24, 202503507

At automatica, the premier trade fair for automation and robotics, Siemens will showcase its latest advancements in intelligent automation — including plans to integrate its

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Hexagon Unveils Aeon, a Humanoid Robot for Real-World Industrial Applications

CollenJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025

by CollenJune 19, 2025June 19, 202503439

Hexagon, a global provider of precision measurement and digital reality technologies, has announced the launch of Aeon, a humanoid robot developed by its dedicated Robotics

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Yokogawa and Shell Sign Long-Term Agreement to Advance Robotics and AI in Plant Operations

CollenJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025

by CollenJune 19, 2025June 19, 202504208

Yokogawa Electric has entered into a long-term agreement with Shell Global Solutions to co-develop and deploy advanced robotics and drone technologies for plant monitoring and