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SFI: Industrial robots take on dangerous tasks

This Special Focus Issue explores robotics and automation in industrial manufacturing settings

SFI: Industrial robots take on dangerous tasks
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In this Special Focus issue, examine how different robots and automation systems help improve safety in industrial manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronics, and defense.
By Tim Culverhouse 
November 7, 2025

Robots have long been associated with automotive assembly lines. But industrial robotics extends to other manufacturing applications as well. From defense to aerospace, robots are helping to improve safety, efficiency, and accuracy for all kinds of manufacturers.

Labor shortages and workplace safety are ripe for robotics and automation systems. The old adage of robots in “dull, dirty, and dangerous” has never been more pertinent than today. Hardware and software advancements, coupled with innovations in manufacturing-related processes are expanding the need and demand for automation.

In this Special Focus Issue from Robotics 24/7 - a sister publication to Work Safety 24/7 - we’ll explore automation applications for automotive and industrial manufacturing. We’ll learn about different types of robots, such as robot arms, cobots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and what workflows those robots can integrate into. We’ll also look at inspection, monitoring, and other opportunities where robots can improve safety in hazardous and dangerous environments.

In this Special Focus Issue:

  • How sustainability drives ABB’s automotive automation technologies
  • Flybotix closes $10M Series A to accelerate growth of drone-based confined-space inspection technology
  • Universal Robots unveils UR8 Long cobot for space-constrained automation tasks at FABTECH 2025

And more!

Read this Special Focus Issue
 

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About Tim Culverhouse

Tim Culverhouse

Tim is the Editorial Director of Robotics247.com. His mission is to provide valuable information and insights to robotics professionals and decision-makers, and to help them solve business challenges. He is a creative, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented storyteller. In addition, he is a sports broadcaster and public address announcer.

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