Abdul Montaqim

London

Executive Editor at Robotics & Automation News

Journalist

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The autonomous future of farm vehicles: Interview with John Deere business manager Jesse Haecker

2 months ago | roboticsandautomationnews.com | Abdul Montaqim

John Deere is, by most accounts, the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery – tractors, combine harvesters and so on. The 185-year-old American giant generated revenues of more than $61 billion in fiscal year 2023. The next three companies on the list are, in order, Kubota ($15 billion revenue), CNH Industrial ($11 billion), and AGCO ($9 billion).
The ultimate investing machine: Interview with BMW i Ventures’ Sage who backed Kodiak

2 months ago | roboticsandautomationnews.com | Abdul Montaqim

Kasper Sage, managing partner at BMW i Ventures, gives us some insight into the investment strategy of the venture capital arm of the German automotive giant.
Dexterity launches dual-armed ‘superhumanoid’ robot

2 months ago | roboticsandautomationnews.com | Abdul Montaqim

Dexterity, a developer of robotics and physical AI, has launched what it describes as the world’s first “industrial superhumanoid” robot. Named Mech, the new platform is designed to tackle strenuous and repetitive tasks in logistics and manufacturing environments – tasks traditionally handled by human workers.
Top 20 autonomous delivery robot companies in 2025

2 months ago | roboticsandautomationnews.com | Abdul Montaqim

Back in 2019, when we published a similar report, autonomous delivery robots were a futuristic curiosity – cute, slow-moving boxes trundling along sidewalks, mostly on college campuses or in pilot projects. Fast-forward to 2025, and the ADR industry has grown up. While some early movers have vanished, others have scaled, raised millions in funding, and secured major partnerships.
Automated electric truck points to the future of smart port logistics

2 months ago | roboticsandautomationnews.com | Abdul Montaqim

The integration of automated electric driving and hands-free charging systems took a major step forward this week, with a live demonstration at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, located at the Port of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. The event, part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020-backed MAGPIE project, showcased how automation is poised to enhance efficiency, cut emissions, and future-proof port logistics.
DoorDash and Coco Robotics partner to launch new sidewalk delivery robot

2 months ago | roboticsandautomationnews.com | Abdul Montaqim

DoorDash, a local commerce platform, and Coco Robotics, a food delivery robotics company, have expanded their partnership to offer sidewalk robot delivery for DoorDash customers in select US markets. This builds on an existing pilot program with Wolt – DoorDash’s international arm – where Coco robots have been making deliveries in Helsinki since earlier this year.
Top 25 autonomous shuttle manufacturers in 2025

2 months ago | roboticsandautomationnews.com | Abdul Montaqim

Although the autonomous shuttle industry has made notable technological strides in recent years, the rollout of these vehicles remains largely restricted to controlled environments such as airports, university campuses, large industrial parks, and gated communities. These closed-loop settings reduce the complexity of real-world driving and offer safer testbeds for autonomy.
Top 30 industrial robotics companies in 2025

2 months ago | roboticsandautomationnews.com | Abdul Montaqim

The industrial robotics landscape in 2025 has evolved significantly since our 2018 overview. With over 4.2 million robots operating globally, the industry has seen a surge in installations, particularly in Asia, which accounts for 70 percent of new deployments.
RealWear acquires Almer with backing from TeamViewer

Nov 22, 2024 | nsdigitalworld.com | Abdul Montaqim

In a move set to reshape the industrial augmented reality (AR) market, RealWear, the global leader in wearable computing for industrial applications, has acquired Almer Technologies, a Swiss pioneer in ultra-compact, user-friendly AR headsets. This acquisition, strategically and financially backed by TeamViewer, a provider of enterprise AR software, marks a significant leap forward in the mission to empower frontline workers worldwide with cutting-edge AR technology.
Hitachi Digital Services launches R2O2.ai framework to build, scale and operate ‘trustworthy AI’

Oct 22, 2024 | nsdigitalworld.com | Abdul Montaqim

Hitachi Digital Services, the digital consultancy and technology services subsidiary of Hitachi, has launched its generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) offering: Reliable, Responsible, Observable and Optimal AI or R2O2.ai.