Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.37
October 18, 2024
…look with a lot more robots in the field. “IFR predicts that we’ll see 10 times as many robots in the next five years,” Hulgard said. “How are we going to reach that number if we are not exponentially gaining more engineering hours? We have the same amount of engineers but we have to install 10 times as many robots. The only way you can do that is by minimizing the amount of time needed to install each robot. Standardized solutions and software like D:Ploy is addressing that issue by minimizing the amount of time and money needed to deploy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.55
July 24, 2024
…According to data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) 2022 World Robotics Report, industrial robot installations in Europe were up 24% to 84,302 units in 2021. Adaptive robotics, or robots that can learn new tasks through AI without needing to be reprogrammed, are on the cutting edge of this growth, The RoboSAPIENS consortium said. While adaptive robots play an integral role in advancing the efficiency of collaborative robotics environments in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, challenges remain in ensuring the safety and trustworthiness of such technology. Trustworthiness checkers for deep learning AI RoboSAPIENS said it aims to advance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
April 29, 2024
…the last 35 years, including his roles with both IFR and A3, have been instrumental as we bring greater innovations to users worldwide.” Delta robots developed by Clavel and Demaurex Reymond Clavel, professor emeritus at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne (EPFL), the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, was selected as a technology winner for his pioneering role in the invention of the Delta robot concept. Marc-Olivier Demaurex, was selected as a technology winner for his role in pioneering the Delta robot and bringing it to market. In the early 1980s, Clavel led the research team that invented the Delta robot, a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.63
December 01, 2023
…2022. Based on data from the International Robotics Federation (IFR), the operational stock of industrial robots has tripled over the past decade, with almost four million robots in use across various industries by the end of 2022. According to the IFR, Asia leads the way in the shift to automated processes, with China in particular installing industrial robots at breakneck speed. In 2022, the country accounted for more than 50 percent of newly-installed industrial robots worldwide, quickly catching up with industry leaders South Korea and Japan, who had the highest density of robots installed per 10,000 workers in the manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
October 18, 2023
…a founding member of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), and it is a member of the CEOE (Spanish Confederation of Employers’ Organizations). Alex Salvador, AER Automation. Source: HowToRobot Spanish service robots are on the rise “While integrators in Spain mainly implement industrial robots manufactured abroad, the situation is different regarding service robots, particularly mobile robots,” said HowToRobot and AER Automation. Spain is home to a large and growing base of domestic suppliers producing and exporting mobile robots, according to the market report. It said that 25% of the robotics companies in Spain specialize in logistics and storage systems. Last…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.54
September 27, 2023
…past decade, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Digitization, the acceleration of sustainable manufacturing, and the pandemic have all contributed to the increased demand for automation,” said ABB in a release. “Across industries, we see a dramatic increase in the digitalization of manufacturing as companies seek to increase the flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability of their operations in the face of changing consumer behaviors and long-term global skilled labor shortages,” stated Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics. “At ABB Robotics, we are enabling this shift with software products that businesses need to accelerate their growth in today’s fast-changing market.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.96
September 26, 2023
…the Americas, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The world record of 500,000 units was exceeded for the second year in succession,” stated Marina Bill, president of the IFR, in a release. “In 2023, the industrial robot market is expected to grow by 7% to more than 590,000 units worldwide.” Asia still leads the robotics world China is by far world's largest market, said the IFR. In 2022, annual installations of 290,258 units replaced the previous record of 2021 by growth of 5%. “This latest gain is remarkable since it even tops the 2021 result that was a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
September 25, 2023
…industry association member of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Robot applications grow in energy sector Inspection for quality control is a common application for automation in Norway's energy sector, said the market overview. The report also observed that 23% of the robotics companies in Norway supply systems for inspection and quality control, making it the second most-popular application by the number of suppliers. Some key growth areas for renewable energy in Norway include offshore wind, solar power, and the large-scale production of batteries for industrial use. The country's labor costs are among the highest in the world, so automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.30
September 08, 2023
…by 12%, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). In the first half of this year, North American orders totaled 16,865 robots, down 29% in comparison with the same period last year, reported A3. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Jeff Burnstein, president of A3 and a 2023 Engelberger Award winner, to learn more about the current state of robotics and future prospects in manufacturing and other industries. Examining the Q2 decline Did the second-quarter results come as a surprise to you? Burnstein: Not at all. I tell people that I look at this from a 40-year lens, not a quarter-to-quarter…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.47
September 04, 2023
…Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a release. “In fact, statistics from the EU say that three quarters of all companies across the EU have a problem attracting workers with the required skills.” Retiring baby boomers, immigration restrictions, and shifting expectations among younger workers have been a common refrain in developed economies, but robots are only part of the solution. The IFR and other industry advocates asserted that business, government, and academia should make retraining and reshoring higher priorities. Robots to augment and recruit workers According to a study last year by Veo Robotics, 57%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.29
August 21, 2023
…robot density, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR)—do you expect that leadership to continue? Sharma: In South Korea, the application of robots extends beyond basic manufacturing industries. The market for service-oriented robots is expanding and diversifying across a wide range of sectors, including food preparation, serving, delivery, surgery, security, architecture, and even military applications. The share of service robotics in the domestic robot market grew by 12%, and the share of individual service robots increased by 16% in 2020. These service robots are equipped with advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies, enabling them to navigate obstacles and people…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.54
August 12, 2023
…still rising, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Maintenance With smart machines, industrial sensors, and full connectivity throughout the facility, maintenance managers and technicians can gain more insight than ever into the real-time performance, health, and status of machinery. Sensors and other condition monitoring tools can be aftermarket or integrated into the equipment, as with many newer machines. These devices provide ongoing data that can help detect the initial stages of potential failure modes, well before unplanned downtime occurs. This early detection strategy can help technicians to predict potential problems and choose low-impact times to diagnose them and…
