
New robotics organization founded
Omron has announced the establishment of a global robotics organization effective April 1, 2025. It will operate in parallel with Omron's automation business so that both areas can complement and support each other.
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Omron has announced the establishment of a global robotics organization effective April 1, 2025. It will operate in parallel with Omron's automation business so that both areas can complement and support each other.

International Federation of Robotics
The State Development and Reform Commission of China has announced that it will set up a publicly supported venture capital fund for robotics, artificial intelligence and cutting-edge innovations. A total of around 128 billion euros is to be raised over a period of twenty years.

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and IBM are expanding their long-standing collaboration in order to jointly develop and strengthen digital innovations and promote young talent for science and industry.

International Federation of Robotics
Economies around the world are heavily investing in robotics to drive industrial innovation and societal progress. The »World Robotics R&D Programs 2025« report reveals that Asia, Europe, and America are pursuing different strategies.
Sick announced the acquisition of the Dutch technology company Accerion. Accerion specializes in AI-based image processing with a focus on positioning technologies for mobile robots.

From June 24 to 27, 2025, Automatica, the trade fair for smart automation and robotics, will bring industry and research together in six exhibition halls. Preparations are in full swing.

International Federation of Robotics
The market value of installed industrial robots has reached an all-time high of 16.5 billion US dollars worldwide. The International Federation of Robotics specifies the trends that will shape robotics and automation in 2025.

The list of nominees for the Robotics Award 2025 has been announced. The award, which Deutsche Messe is presenting again after a break of several years, honors companies that are driving forward pioneering developments in the industry with their robot-supported automation and logistics solutions.

ABB Robotics has opened a training and exhibition center in Madrid dedicated to its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) product line. The center houses training facilities and exhibition areas to introduce this technology to customers, partners and employees.
Synapticon, provider of solutions for integrated motion, announced the launch of Synapticon Intelligence as an internal project in the springtime. Synapticon Intelligence is now being established as an independent business unit based at the AI xpress center in Böblingen.