Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.15
November 30, 2022
…and effort on internal logistics, it said. Now, several robotics experts in the U.K. have come together to show how British manufacturing can become more competitive through the automation of manual tasks. With more than 49,500 units sold worldwide in 2021, mobile robot solutions are becoming more established in transportation and logistics and sales of AMR and AGV increased 45% from 2020 to 2021. However, most of the robots were mainly shipped to other countries than the U.K. 10 Advantages of Mobile Robots Direct labor cost reduction Avoid workforce shortages Avoid mistakes Improve traceability and inventory accuracy Layout freedom Modularity…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.32
November 02, 2022
…these autonomous systems continue to improve. Last month, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported that more than half a million robots were sold globally last year. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are being used for a variety of tasks, and suppliers say they see an increased interest in more flexible systems that can carry higher payloads and adapt to changing workflows. Recession worries loom over industry OTTO Motors CEO Matthew Rendall told Robotics 24/7 that he is interested to see how this holiday season plays out. There are a lot of different variables at play, he noted, from the state…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.70
October 31, 2022
…service robots rose 37% in 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. By region, the strongest growth came from Europe with a market share of 38% followed by North America with 32% and Asia with 30%. Sales of new consumer service robots grew by 9%, according to IFR’s “World Robotics 2022—Service Robots.” “Service robots for professional use are extremely diverse,” said IFR President Marina Bill. “They are usually designed to perform a specific task and can be found in warehouses, in hospitals and airports or even helping on dairy farms automatically milking cows.” Top 5 applications for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.46
October 13, 2022
The International Federation of Robotics’ World Robotics Report found that an all-time high of 517,385 new industrial robots were installed in 2021 in factories around the world. This represents a growth rate of 31% year-over-year and exceeds the pre-pandemic record of robot installations in 2018 by 22%. Today, the stock of operational robots around the globe hits a new record of about 3.5 million units. “The use of robotics and automation is growing at a breathtaking speed,” said Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Within six years, annual robot installations more than doubled. According to our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.27
September 21, 2022
A new report by the International Federation of Robotics has found that the industrial robotics market in the People’s Republic of China is on the rise. The federation recorded 243,300 installations in the country in 2021. That’s a record and a 44% rise compared to 2020. “China was leading the global recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and accounted for half of worldwide robot installations in 2021,” said Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a statement. The county has been the world’s largest industrial robot market since at least 2013. Chinese government bullish on automation China’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.62
August 29, 2022
…software firm FourKites. In February 2022, THL participated in robotic picking provider RightHand Robotics' Series C round. In April, the private equity (PE) firm oversaw the merger of MHS Global and Fortna to create an e-commerce and logistics services leader. THL expects automation to transform industries Mike Kaczmarek, managing director at THL, spoke with Robotics 24/7 about his outlook for robotics. “We invest in healthcare, financial, technology and services, and broader technology businesses,” he said. “We've spent close to a decade as one of the larger PE firms interested in automation. We've invested approximately $5.5 billion in the robotics sector…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.33
August 22, 2022
…due Aug. 31, 2022. “I'd like to see a robotics entrepreneur win,” noted Andra Keay, managing director of Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR). She is also industrial activities president for the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS), as well as entrepreneurship deep tech lead at IEEE. IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, is a Piscataway, N.J.-based professional association with more than 400,000 members in about 160 countries. Tracing its origins back to 1884, the organization provides publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational opportunities. Eligibility requirements Both members of IEEE and non-members can nominate themselves or be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.92
July 31, 2022
The rise of robotics is ushering in more automated production. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation has said that robots will dramatically reshape global supply chains and determine the productivity growth of multiple industries, including plastics. Robot density, or the number of robots per 10,000 workers, is approaching 200 in the U.S., according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Robot density is increasing worldwide, as increasingly sophisticated software, robots, and additive manufacturing make production quicker and more efficient. The software development journey typically starts with the creation of the user interface portion, as outlined by Maryville University. Programmers eventually…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.41
July 28, 2022
…ROBOCON, Dreame Technology has established a new Dreame Technology Robotics Innovation Fund. Founded in 2017 in Shanghai, Dreame Technology makes smart home cleaning appliances. Yu Hao, CEO and founder of Dreame Technology, said the company was partnering with ROBOCON “to support outstanding students in their scientific and technological innovations.” The first ROBOCON took place in 2002 and was started by the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union, according to ROBOCON's website. “In the competition[,] robots compete to complete a task within a set period of time,” reads an excerpt on the organization’s website. “The contest aims to create friendship among young people…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.35
July 15, 2022
The past few weeks have been difficult for the robotics industry, with several announcements of layoffs and shutdowns. At the same time, however, robot sales, funding, and demand continue to set records. What's really going on? The setbacks included the following: Argo AI LLC—This Pittsburgh-based autonomous driving developer announced last week that it is was laying off 150 employees, about 5% of its global workforce of more than 2,000 people, according to TechCrunch. Ford Motor Co. and others have invested in Argo AI, which last year launched self-driving deliveries with Walmart Inc. in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Washington, D.C. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.35
July 01, 2022
…said James Lawton, vice president and general manager of robotics automation at Zebra Technologies. And that’s true for companies as diverse as FedEx and iHerb. Both companies, and many others in between, have recently turned to piece-picking robotic systems to solve their fulfillment challenges. But we are to a great extent still in the early stages of robotic piece picking. After all, it was only January 2015 that Modern Materials Handling reported on what was probably one of the first robotic piece-picking pilots “The robots are coming – Part I.” So, a little guidance on best practices in the selection…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.16
June 28, 2022
…resilient and adaptable,” said Sami Atiya president of ABB’s robotics and discrete automation business at the Select USA Tech Summit this week. “While investment in automation plays a key role in flexibility in operations, equally important is investment in education, vocational training, and apprenticeship programs needed to create safer, higher-paying jobs for American workers.” Flexibility a key driver of bringing production back to the U.S. Atiya said the increasing need for flexibility and resilience in production is driving the interest in reshoring/nearshoring and, as a result, the demand for more automation. He underscored the role of robotics in facilitating reshoring…
