Hanmi Pharmaceutical has introduced Countmate, a fully automated vial dispensing robot designed for the Canadian and U.S. markets. Developed by Hanmi’s affiliate, JVM Co., Ltd., Countmate marks a shift from the pouch-based dispensing systems commonly used in South Korea to a vial-based system that aligns with North American pharmacy practices. The system automates the entire dispensing process, including drug counting, labeling, image verification, and vial discharge.

Realbotix has released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, reporting a 419% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $858,000. The company, which develops humanoid robots and AI-driven companionship technology, also reported a net income of $918,324 for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a system that enables drones to determine their position in dark or indoor environments using radio frequency waves. The system, called MiFly, allows drones to self-localize without relying on GPS, which is ineffective indoors, or computer vision and lidar, which struggle in low-light conditions or featureless environments.

Vention has introduced a robotic sanding solution, the Rapid Sanding Solution (RSS), aimed at assisting cabinetmakers and woodworkers in automating sanding processes. The product is part of Vention’s Rapid Series of cobot solutions, designed for quick deployment and return on investment.

A large-scale robot is constructing Australia’s first multi-storey 3D-printed home in Melbourne. The project, led by Sydney- and Melbourne-based company LUYTEN, utilizes the AI-powered PLATYPUS X12 Crane 3D Construction Printer to build the 350-square-meter home, which will be occupied by LUYTEN CEO Ahmed Mahil.

NEURA Robotics, manufacturer of cognitive robots, has announced the appointment of Dr. Oliver Wolst as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With his career at Bosch and expertise in the automotive and electronics industries, Dr. Wolst will further drive NEURA Robotics’ technological advancements in the field of cognitive robotics. He succeeds Jens Fabrowsky, who will transition to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), focusing on scaling NEURA’s rapidly growing product business.

Matthews International Corporation announced a global commercial partnership between its Automation Solutions business segment and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), a manufacturer of collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and a subsidiary of Teradyne Robotics, part of Teradyne.

Economies around the world are investing in robotics to support industry and society. But government research and development (R&D) programs are following different strategies. World Robotics R&D Programs 2025, published by the International Federation of Robotics, analyses official funding strategies in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Ranpak Holdings, provider of paper-based packaging and automation solutions, has announced a partnership with Rabot, a San Francisco-based developer of Vision AI technology. The multi-year commercial agreement will integrate Rabot’s …

Logistics company ArcBest has announced the introduction of Vaux Vision, a 3D perception technology designed to enhance material handling by enabling real-time freight measurement and data capture directly on forklifts. Currently in the pilot phase, Vaux Vision is the latest addition to ArcBest’s suite of technology solutions, alongside enhancements to the Vaux Freight Movement System and Vaux Smart Autonomy.