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Rethinking robotic safety: Why yesterday’s standards are inadequate for new robot architectures

Robotic safety standards were forged in an era dominated by fixed industrial arms, hard fences and worst-case assumptions. It is time for a fundamental rethink of robotic safety.
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SFI: Industrial robots take on dangerous tasks

In this Special Focus issue, examine how different robots and automation systems help improve safety in industrial manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronics, and defense.

Rethinking robotic safety: Why yesterday’s standards are inadequate for new robot architectures

February 10, 2026 · Robotic safety standards were forged in an era dominated by fixed industrial arms, hard fences and worst-case assumptions. It is time for a fundamental rethink of robotic safety.

SFI: Industrial robots take on dangerous tasks

November 7, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine how different robots and automation systems help improve safety in industrial manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronics, and defense.

SFI: Industrial robots take on dangerous tasks

November 7, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine how different robots and automation systems help improve safety in industrial manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronics, and defense.

2025 Robotics Applications Conference set for Wednesday, Sept. 17

September 16, 2025 · The 2025 Robotics Applications Conference, coming Sept. 17 from our sister publication Robotics 24/7, will include speakers from ASTM, A3, St. Onge, Gartner, Interact Analysis.

FORT Robotics secures $18.9M to expand robot safety tech

August 7, 2025 · FORT Robotics raised $18.9 million to help more companies keep robots safe and easy to control.

A3’s Humanoid Robot Forum to explore the future of manufacturing

August 1, 2025 · One-day event in Seattle brings together visionaries and innovators shaping the next era of industrial automation

Equipment Report: Understanding the modern unit load

July 1, 2025 · Efficiently managing unit loads in warehouses is more critical than ever as labor shortages and geopolitical uncertainties put pressure on supply chains. Advances in automation, including shuttle systems and mobile robotics, are revolutionizing how goods are moved, reducing costs and improving…

MHI’s robotics industry group approves seven new members

June 18, 2025 · MHI's The Robotics Group or "TRG" approves seven more members with a focus on warehouse robotics

The Big Picture: Are humanoids on the horizon in warehouse/DC operations?

June 1, 2025 · While headlines predict thousands of humanoid robots hitting factory floors in 2025, real-world adoption remains limited. This feature cuts through the hype to explore what AI-powered humanoids like Atlas, Optimus, and Digit could realistically deliver in warehouse and DC operations—after 2025.

Despite the hype, humanoid robot adoption still years away

May 12, 2025 · A new report by Interact Analysis says humanoid robots are receiving a lot of attention but are not growing as fast as originally projected.

Automate 2025: Standard Bots unveils new 30kg payload robot

May 11, 2025 · Standard Bots announced a new, 30kg payload robot at Automate 2025, and shared details on the company’s new factory in Glen Cove, NY that will double production capacity.

Honeywell and Teradyne Robotics Team Up to Improve Warehouse Efficiency

May 9, 2025 · A new partnership between Honeywell and Teradyne Robotics will bring intelligent automation to supply chain operations.

Professor Jeritt Williams wins 2025 A3 Educator of the Year award

April 24, 2025 · Williams, an assistant professor of engineering technology at Illinois State University, was honored for his work as an industry 4.0 instructor

Meet your special-purpose robot

April 17, 2025 · Special is the operative word here. From case handling to maintenance and many other tasks, these robots’ power is to do one thing very well. Don’t underestimate the value of such limited capabilities.

2025 Intralogistics Robotics Study:  A tectonic shift

April 16, 2025 · Companies continue to embrace robotics as a way to offset their biggest challenges, improve throughput and enhance workplace safety.