- In April 2025, Cartken, a leading autonomous robotics company, launched the Cartken Hauler, a highly maneuverable robot with enhanced payload capacity designed for material handling across mixed indoor and outdoor environments. This strategic expansion beyond last-mile delivery marks a significant step in strengthening Cartken’s position in the material handling robotics market, addressing a critical industry need for seamless automation across complex terrains, multi-level facilities, and diverse industrial settings
- In May 2024, KION North America (KION NA), a manufacturer of Linde Material Handling equipment, entered into a non-exclusive partnership with Fox Robotics to manufacture and assemble FoxBot autonomous trailer loaders/unloaders (ATLs) at its Summerville, South Carolina facility. This collaboration is expected to boost KION NA’s presence in the material handling robotics market by expanding its autonomous solutions portfolio and supporting the growing demand for automation in logistics operations
- In January 2024, Accio Robotics announced the upcoming launch of its autonomous, mobile material-handling robot, a move expected to strengthen its position in the material handling robotics market by addressing growing demand for flexible, intelligent automation solutions across warehouses and manufacturing environments
- In May 2022, ABB launched the IRB 5710 and 5720 robots tailored for material handling in EV battery production. These robots enhance productivity with improved speed, precision, and durability, offering higher uptime and flexibility. Equipped with ABB's OmniCore controller V250XT, they handle various manufacturing and EV-specific procedures with optimal precision and consistency. The integration of ABB's LeanID Integrated DressPack ensures better protection and reduced maintenance costs, extending the robots' service life and supporting faster, more adaptable material handling processes
- In January 2021, OMRON Corporation launched the i4 series SCARA robot, designed for automating high-speed and high-precision assembly and transportation processes. The series includes the high-performance i4H model for medium to large-sized tasks and the compact i4L model for lightweight applications. These robots integrate and control peripheral devices, enabling automation of complex tasks previously unattainable with conventional SCARA robots. OMRON aims to provide a comprehensive solution combining their advanced control equipment and industrial robots to drive innovation and efficiency in manufacturing
