The research and development group at Toshiba experiments with a robot which responds to sensors in real‐time. John Hartley reports.

Recent developments in robotics and vision sensors have enabled the installation of an automated paint inspection system at Austin Rover.

Audi, the German car manufacturer, has re‐thought its philosophy for the production of the new 80 car. Brian Rooks visited the Ingolstadt factory.

Ford Motor company's Chicago factory has increased the output of its Taurus and Sable cars. When Brian Rooks visited the plant he found that GMF robots were playing an important part.

A robot simulation package that allows kinematic simulation of robots and similar computer‐controlled machinery is being developed by Cambridge Control.

Portsmouth Polytechnic's ‘craftsman robot’ project is leading to industrial implementations and study of its further implications. Jack Hollingum reports

Waterjet cutting is finding increasing use in the aerospace and motor industries. John Mortimer reports.

There are signs that the boom in the Japanese robot industry is over, although there is still growth in some areas. John Hartley reports.

Austin Rover's seam sealant cell from Automatix is being hailed as one of the most successful around.

The International Federation of Robotics has compiled a world list of robot statistics. And, as Brian Rooks reports, last year saw a decline of the installation rate in many countries.