An acquisition agreement signed between Rockwell Automation and Clearpath Robotics signals Rockwell’s intention to supercharge its place as frontrunner in the “connected enterprise.”

Rockwell is adding the Ontario-based company’s AMR offerings and fleet management and navigation software to its portfolio.

The global medical component manufacturing market is experiencing a significant surge, with a projected growth from $12.44 billion in 2022 to $17.03 billion in 2027, at a CAGR of 6.4%, according to the Medical Component Manufacturing Global Market Report 2023 from the Business Research Company.

Smart, stretchable and highly sensitive, a new soft sensor developed by UBC and Honda researchers opens the door to a wide range of applications in robotics and prosthetics.

When applied to the surface of a prosthetic arm or a robotic limb, the sensor skin provides touch sensitivity and dexterity, enabling tasks that can be difficult for machines such as picking up a piece of soft fruit. The sensor is also soft to the touch, like human skin, which helps make human interactions safer and more lifelike.