By Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take readers inside the way an AI-powered bills of materials could help U.S. manufacturers close the humanoid robot production gap and build a stronger domestic supply chain.
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IMTS 2026 Epilogue: Looking Back at a Show Where Manufacturing Came Together
After six articles and several days at McCormick Place, Charles R. Goulding reflects on the people, technologies and ideas that made IMTS 2026 a memorable manufacturing event.
Surgical Robots: What J&J’s OTTAVA Means for Physical AI and the Future of Medical Procedures
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at OTTAVA’s evolution from surgical robotics to intelligent healthcare automation, and why the 3D printing industry should be watching closely.
Rotational MultiMaterial 3D Printing of Pneumatically Programmable Soft Robots
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how rotational multi-material 3D printing embeds programmable pneumatic channels in elastomer filaments to create soft robots that bend, twist, and grasp on command, while highlighting key durability and scaling limits. Introduction Soft robots can bend, twist, and conform around delicate objects, enabling safer interaction than many rigid mechanisms. However,… Continue reading Rotational MultiMaterial 3D Printing of Pneumatically Programmable Soft Robots
Researchers Develop 3D Printed Artificial Skin for Humanoid Robots
Researchers have developed a method to 3D print a whole-body artificial skin for humanoid robots.
The Rise of Humanoid Robots: AI, 3D Printing, and the Future of Automation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how 3D printing, AI, and automation are driving the rise of humanoid robots, with major players like Apptronik, Tesla, and Google leading the charge.
Innovative Technologies Reshaping the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the transformative shift in the construction industry towards integrating advanced technologies like 3D printing and automation.
Feel the Future: 3D Printing Paving the Way for Tactile Robots
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore examples of 3D printing techniques used to improve robotic systems.
From Cobots to Humanoids: The Evolution of Robots in Warehouses
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the increase and integration of humanoid robots in manufacturing and warehouses.
Book of the Week: Making Simple Robots
This week’s selection is “Making Simple Robots: Easy Robotics Projects for Kids Using Everyday Stuff” by Kathy Ceceri.