Robotics

DEWALT® Unveils the World’s First Downward Drilling, Fleet-Capable Robot to Accelerate Data Center Construction

by Dewalt on January 20, 2026

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and relentless innovator for jobsite professionals, today announced in collaboration with leading international mobile robotics company August Robotics, the launch of the world’s first downward drilling, fleet-capable robot to enable fast, safe, and efficient concrete drilling to accelerate data center construction. As the race to meet global…

Caterpillar Teams With NVIDIA to Revolutionize Heavy Industry with Physical AI and Robotics

by Caterpiller on January 8, 2026

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to drive innovation across industries through next-generation, AI-enhanced customer solutions and manufacturing systems. This engagement will transform how work gets done for Caterpillar’s customers, dealers and employees. “As AI moves beyond data to reshape the physical world, it is unlocking new opportunities for innovation —…

Stäubli Robotics Launches MTC-900, a Plug-and-Play Machine Tending Solution for Smarter, Safer Automation

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on October 17, 2025

Stäubli Robotics announces the launch of the MTC-900 Machine Tending Cart, a next-generation plug-and-play automation solution engineered to enhance productivity, safety and flexibility across a wide range of industrial applications. Designed for high-demand environments such as metalworking, plastic injection molding, and precision assembly, the MTC-900 offers manufacturers a fast-track to collaborative automation. Its seamless integration…

Landmark Study Reveals Wearable Robotics Significantly Boost Safety and Efficiency in Industrial Environments

by Helen Johnson on July 18, 2024

Verve Motion, a Harvard University spinout dedicated to industrial worker safety, today released the results of an extensive, multi-year study on wearable robotics in the workplace. This landmark research quantifies critical metrics related to back and hip injuries and demonstrates substantial benefits for industrial workers using soft exosuit devices, including a significant reduction in workplace injuries and…