The prototype uses a rigid base, four soft air-tight pads, a continuous piezoresistive layer, and 32 boundary electrodes. Its parts were produced through 3D printing and spray coating.
We asked TI experts to explain how semiconductor technologies could enable humanoid robots to move from specialized applications to scalable real-world systems, and what it will take to scale them for deployment.
One significant trend is the emergence of mixed-SKU depalletizing. As 3D vision systems continue to improve, robots will become increasingly capable of identifying and handling pallets containing different products, making this type of application more common.
Here, Nigel Smith, CEO of TM Robotics, Shibaura Machine’s official distribution partner for injection moulding machines and automation systems in the UK and Ireland, explains why processors must select moulding systems to handle a broader material mix.
Charging strategy, battery chemistry, and the electrical infrastructure behind them quietly determine whether a fleet delivers the throughput it promised or stalls when demand is highest.
Deploying autonomous systems across substations and remote power infrastructure reveals a gap between laboratory testing and real-world performance. Utilities must overcome these challenges before fleet automation becomes practical at scale.
Bulles Création built its business on flexibility, bottling for local winemakers while developing its own effervescent drinks. But as demand grew, the company's production tools couldn't keep up. Its packaging line was capped at 1,500 bottles an hour.
The Physical AI companies that will win in manufacturing aren’t the ones collecting the most data. They’re the ones that have figured out which data is worth generating, and built the organizational discipline to generate it effectively.
In this white paper, we’ll identify some scenarios and use cases where customization delivers meaningful value — helping you determine when standard drives suffice and when custom solutions justify the investment.
Leasing robotic equipment can be a great option. With leasing, companies can deploy the latest equipment without a major cash outlay. They can have the newest technology without being stuck down the road with a tool they can’t use.
Leasing robotic equipment can be a great option. With leasing, companies can deploy the latest equipment without a major cash outlay. They can have the newest technology without being stuck down the road with a tool they can’t use.
Since launching in December 2025, Avatar Robotics has packed, sorted, and helped ship more than 900,000 products, including for a leading global beauty retailer, via robots deployed across live customer environments.
From a robotic arm delicately gripping an object to a conveyor system detecting product presence, every action begins with input signals. These signals translate physical conditions–such as position, force, temperature, or presence – into data a machine can process.
In total, the project included approximately 165,000 square feet of elevated platform structure and more than 21,000 square feet of grid structure supporting conveyor systems throughout the facility.
In these systems, the motion requirements are especially challenging because the payload is not fixed. As the arm extends, rotates, and dispenses material, the mechanical leverage changes continuously.