May 04, 2026 On April 24, 2026, a delegation led by Dr. Susanne Bieller, General Secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Mr. Patrick Schwarzkopf, Head of Robotics and Automation at the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA), and Ms. Anja Schneider, Automatica Exhibition Director at Messe München, visited Guangzhou to conduct in-depth research into the robotics industry development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Mar 04, 2026 ABB Robotics is leading the development of a technical specification for the International Standardization Organization (ISO), along with 11 other countries, to measure the energy consumption and efficiency of an industrial robot.

Nov 10, 2025 QNX recently unveiled new research exploring the evolving attitudes of global technology decision-makers towards the adoption and trust of robotics within the workplace. The study reveals a significant trend: a majority of technology leaders are expressing increased trust in robotics for essential functions within their organizations.

Jul 21, 2021 ABB announced it will acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group (ASTI), a leading global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer with a broad portfolio across all major applications enabled by the company’s software suite. This will expand ABB’s robotics and automation offering, making it the only company to offer a complete portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation.

Jul 01, 2021 FANUC Corporation, one of the world's most prominent suppliers of automation technology, produced its 750,000th industrial robot, which is more than any other manufacturer in this segment.