Robotics

Everspin Technologies, a publicly traded company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is a global leader in standalone magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) solutions. IDTechEx spoke to Joseph O'Hare, Director of Marketing, and Sanjeev Aggarwal, CEO of Everspin, to gain insights into the company's technology roadmap, market positioning, and future direction.

Apptronik, Inc has emerged as a leader in humanoid robotics, combining advanced engineering with strategic partnerships to address industrial and future consumer needs. Founded in 2016 by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, the company now employs over 150 people and collaborates with NASA and Google DeepMind and major manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz and GXO Logistics.

With the introduction of collaborative robots and AI agents, household chores could also become a display of the latest intelligent robotics technology. From companionship robots that engage in conversation and play board games to cars that drive themselves safely using radar and artificial intelligence, the possibilities for robotics are endless.

Innovation map of EU funding for self-healing materials.

Innovation map of shape memory assisted self-healing (SMASH).

Innovation map for the chemistry of intrinsic self-healing materials.

Thursday 17 April 2025; Self-Healing Materials: Commercial Success or Academic Novelty? An introduction to self-healing materials and mechanisms; Materials science considerations for self-healing materials; Assessment of the applications driving self-healing materials R&D and the likelihood of commercial success

The automotive industry is often an early adopter of luxury products, where both the increased performance and convenience are selling points to consumers. Self-healing materials can be used in a range of automotive applications, including tires, paints, and coatings. Use cases even extend to asphalt road surfaces, where damage can lead to issues for vehicles and drivers.

This premium article discusses screws and bearings in humanoid robots.

This premium article discusses novel materials for humanoid robots.

This premium article discusses tactile sensors for humanoid robot hands.

Forecasts from the IDTechEx Research report "Passenger Car ADAS Market 2025-2045 Technology, Market Analysis, and Forecasts"

This premium article discusses humanoid robots in the automotive industry.

Unitree Robotics, officially established in 2016 by Xingxing Wang in Hangzhou, China, focuses on developing high-performance robotics, particularly quadruped and humanoid robots. IDTechEx interviewed Unitree at NEPCON 2025 in Japan, focusing on its humanoid robotics.

IDTechEx recently attended the NEPCON 2025 conference and exhibition in Tokyo, Japan on 22nd January 2025. This premium article will focus on sensor technology, providing insights from the wearable expo, factory innovation week, and smart logistics exhibition tracks.

This premium article primarily focuses on different types of robots showcased at NEPCON 2025.

This premium article explores humanoid robotics.

A free collection of insights from our industry experts, sharing some of the key technology innovation trends shaping the next decade.

Innovation map of next generation semiconductor technologies for automotive radar.