Shanghai’s Kepler, Ant Group Boast Humanoid Robot Mass Production
Two well-funded Shanghai robotics firms say they’ve begun mass producing mass producing their humanoid robot.
General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM) is one of the largest automakers in the world, known for brands like Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC. Founded in 1908, GM has played a major role in shaping the global automotive industry. Today, the company is focused on electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and sustainable mobility, aiming for an all-electric future with its Ultium battery platform.
SAIC-GM Tests Kepler Humanoid Robots at Shanghai Factory
Kepler’s AI-powered humanoid robots have begun real-world testing at the SAIC-GM automotive plant in Shanghai.
Humanoid Robots in Space: Past, Present, and Future
The journey to sending humanoids into space began with decades of advancements in robotics.
Iconic Humanoid Robots: From Elektro to ASIMO to Ameca to Tesla Bot
As humanoid robots surge in popularity, let’s look back at the icons that have gotten us to this point.
Humanoid Robot Timeline: From Ancient Automata to 2075
Let’s start in Ancient Greece with the emergence of automata, machines designed to complete tasks or mimic human actions.
Industrial Automation Evolution: Advancements from Ancient Times to Y4K
Let’s dive into the distant past and future of industrial automation, from ancient times to present day technologies to the year 4000.
Manufacturers Flock to the Industrial Metaverse
Surging in parallel is digital twin technology, a core component of the industrial metaverse. The global market for digital twins is projected to reach 183 billion by 2031.
How the Modicon 084 PLC Literally Changed the World
Dick Morley was walking off a hangover when a concept that would literally change the world hit him.
False Start in a Manufacturing Revolution: GM’s Early Struggles Adopting Lean Principles
In the 1980s, General Motors (GM), challenged by the efficiency of Japanese automakers, sought to adopt Toyota’s lean manufacturing principles.
Lean Impact: How the Toyota Production System (TPS) Transformed Manufacturing Globally
Toyota’s Production System (TPS), initially developed in the 1940s by Taiichi Ohno, was a closely guarded secret until the late 1970s.
The Jeep Effect: Steering PLM into the Future
To boost efficiency, AMC deployed a system that centralized CAD files in a way that enabled engineers to more efficiently communicate during the product development process.