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Humanoids, AI chips and autonomy: IDTechEx explores the future of robotics

Co-habiting or working alongside robots with humanlike capabilities may no longer be a thing of science-fiction. Assembling car parts or doing the weekly shop may be smart tasks for collaborative robots, while robotaxis boast the independence possible with the latest developments in vehicle autonomy.

Fast growth of humanoid robots in the automotive and logistics industries

Historically, the automotive and logistics sectors have led the charge in adopting automation and robotics, ranging from mobile robots and industrial arms to collaborative robots. Now, in a similar trend, automotive OEMs and warehouse operators are once again taking the lead, this time with humanoid robots.

Giving lens cleaning cloths a robotic hand
- Robotics
- (06/08/2025)
Italian startup Roboprint has partnered with TM Robotics, the distributor of Shibaura Machine robots, to develop an automated solution for the labour-intensive processes of detaching and handling eyeglasses fabric stock.
Fernco leverages FourJaw technology to transform factory insight and productivity
- Energy Efficiency
- (06/08/2025)
Fernco, a global leader in plumbing and water management solutions, has leveraged smart factory technology from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics to drive efficiency, optimise machine utilisation, and streamline operations, transforming its factory insight and productivity approach by automating the capture and analysis of machine utilisation and energy consumption data.

Tension builds trust: Neat narratives don’t build credibility, honest ones do
- Automation
- (30/07/2025)
PR has become reliant on templates. Press releases follow fixed patterns, while blogs and LinkedIn posts often stick to familiar formats that prioritise structure over originality. Here, Richard Stone, Founder of Stone Junction, argues that technical storytelling needs less formatting and more creative tension to truly resonate with the audiences that matter. .
How can robots make your manufacturing plant more efficient?
- Robotics
- (30/07/2025)
With that in mind, manufacturers are turning to autonomous solutions to improve production, accuracy and reduce costs over time.

Beyond the perimeter: Why zero trust must reshape the modern data centre
- Cyber Security
- (28/07/2025)
Traditional perimeter security is no longer enough to protect today’s data centres. Stuart Miller, Data Centre and Construction Lead for the EMEA region at data centre security specialist OryxAlign, explores why zero trust is critical for modern data centre security and how organisations can implement it effectively. .
Global industrial robots market contracts 5.8 percent in 2024, as APAC continues to dominate
- Robotics
- (28/07/2025)
A significant slump in the global industrial robots industry in 2023 continued throughout 2024, with revenue declining 5.