American industry has a path forward, but most of the U.S. labor force isn’t interested, so robots could fill the labor gap.

Chris Walti, the former team lead for Tesla's robot, said humanoid robots like Optimus were the wrong option for factory work.

Robots-for-rent is one way some small U.S. factories gain access to automation, reducing turnover and ensuring workers aren’t injured.

Imagine for a moment that you're in an auto factory. A robot and a human are working next to each other on the production line. The robot is busy rapidly assembling car doors while the human runs ...

Overview AI, automation, and real-world applications across industries drive robotics in 2025.Leading companies focus on healthcare, manufacturing, and service ...

When robots work safely with humans, they can provide clear benefits. Industries facing labor shortages, such as elder care, could see relief. Physically demanding jobs might also become safer for ...

During the first-quarter earnings call, Musk projected Optimus to be capable of completing "useful" factory tasks by year's end.

The Apptronik Apollo humanoid robot is one of several now being readied by developers for factory and warehouse work, with expectations of a future market for robots of its type for physical work.

The automaker’s sprawling complex in Georgia illustrates advanced manufacturing’s balance between people and machines.

Wooden plantation shutter manufacturer boosts competitiveness, output, and quality with a combination of Flexiv Rizon robot’s built-in force feedback and the electric OnRobot Sander’s high ...

While robots do increase factory efficiency, it comes at the expense—not the addition—of factory jobs, the study showed.

Chris Walti, the former team lead for Tesla's robot, said humanoid robots like Optimus were the wrong option for factory work.