Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.25
January 19, 2022
…will remain independent and will build “the world's largest” robot factory to expand its production from 10,000 to 50,000 units annually. Founded in 2016, Addverb's technologies include machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company began with a pallet shuttle for dense racking storage. Addverb's product line now includes the Dynamo autonomous mobile robot (AMR), the Quadron carton shuttle, the Cruiser pallet shuttle, the Zippy sorting AMR, and the Decimator disinfection system. Its portfolio also includes the Rapido pick-to-light and Khushi voice-directed picking technologies, as well as the Multi-Pro automated storage and retrieval system…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.72
December 27, 2021
…about their thoughts: Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the top organization reporting on global industrial usage Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics, an organization dedicated to growing the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem Suzy Teele, vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach at the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, a public-private partnership focused on improving U.S. competitiveness through automation and workforce development Aaron Prather, senior technical advisor at FedEx Express, a noted user of robotics and industry advocate Fergal Glynn, vice president of marketing at 6 River Systems, which provides collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.54
December 22, 2021
…snafus, and shifting demand, multiple industries are looking to robots and automation to improve efficiency and mitigate widespread labor shortages. Robotics 24/7 asked the following thought leaders among robotics associations, end users, and suppliers about their thoughts: Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics Suzy Teele, vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach at the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Aaron Prather, senior technical advisor at FedEx Express Fergal Glynn, vice president of marketing at 6 River Systems Lior Elazary, founder and CEO of inVia Robotics This week, we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 51.00
December 14, 2021
The use of industrial robots in factories around the world has continued to accelerate, said the International Federation of Robotics today. The average robot density is now 126 robots per 10,000 employees in manufacturing – nearly double the number of 66 units in 2015, according to the “2021 World Robot Report.” By regions, the average robot density in Asia/Australia is 134 units, in Europe 123 units, and in the Americas 111 units. The top five most automated countries in the world are South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Germany, and Sweden, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Robot density is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.05
December 08, 2021
…robotics, but they could instead stifle innovation, said the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association, EUnited Robotics and REInvest Robotics. Good intentions gone awry “The politicians have the right intentions—to avoid problems in society—but they don't see the impact on emerging technologies and startups,” said Dr. Esben Hallundbæk Østergaard, founder of Universal Robots and CEO of REInvest Robotics. “It's not the future we want.” “GDPR [the EU Global Data Protection Regulation] did a good job in limiting what data can be collected and how big corporations can use that data,” he told Robotics 24/7. “However,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 50.05
October 28, 2021
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of industrial robots grew in 2020, reported the International Federation of Robotics today. The number of robots operating in factories worldwide increased by 10% to a total of 3 million, according to the World Robotics 2021 Industrial Robots report. Sales grew a mere 0.5% last year, with 383,500 units shipped globally. The growth in China offset the contractions of other markets, said the IFR. The past year was the third most successful year in history for the robotics industry, following 2018 and 2017. Annual turnover of robots was more than $50 billion last year, including…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.07
October 04, 2021
…how people and machines work together. The number of robots installed in factories more than doubled in 10 years, reaching about 3 million units worldwide in 2020, according to the International Federation of Robotics. The IFR last week said it has researched how robotics training can shape workforce education and enhance skills development, both now and in the future. “Automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks is changing job profiles of factory workers for the better,” said Milton Guerry, president of the IFR. “Academies run by robot manufacturers play a key role in making this transition possible. Employers send thousands of…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 64.47
August 30, 2021
…In this issue, we share insights from both the International Federation of Robotics and the Association for Advancing Automation. Their data provides some cause for optimism. At the same time, robots are only as good as the people working with them, the software controlling them, and the data that they yield for business decisions. This Special Focus Issue looks at retraining efforts, robots in metalworking, and the importance of precise motion control for emerging applications. Most robots aren’t plug and play, so you’ll need to assess tasks and processes before picking the right tools. Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.51
August 10, 2021
…robotic mobility is also booming worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics. In its new research paper, “A Mobile Revolution,” the IFR predicts that unit sales of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, in the logistics sector will increase by 31% annually between 2020 and 2023. The Frankfurt, Germany-based IFR was established as a nonprofit organization in 1987. It promotes research, development, usage, and global cooperation across the field of robotics and business and government. The IFR's more than 70 members come from the robotics industry, national and international associations, and R&D institutes from more than 20 countries. “We aim…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.95
July 23, 2021
…world. “The Tokyo Games will prove just how useful robots can be,” said Filipe Oliveira, a senior analyst in the Thematic Team at GlobalData. “Robotics is a fast-growing industry, and by showcasing new technology at the Olympics, the Japanese government can remind the world that it remains a technology powerhouse.” Japan is the world's leading exporter of robots, accounting for 47% of the global supply, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), down from 52% in 2017. The country also has one of the highest robot densities in the world, with 365 robots per 10,000 employees, said the IFR.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.65
June 15, 2021
…Asia, West Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recently released the 2021 update of its “World Robotics R&D Programs” report. The IFR referenced the Made in China 2025 blueprint in key special projects of “intelligent robots” being deployed in accordance with the requirements of the “Innovation Chain.” The focus is on basic cutting-edge technologies and key common technologies for next-generation, industrial, service, and special robots. China wants to cultivate at least three leading enterprises with international competitiveness and create more than five clusters of robot-supporting industries. China budgeted $577 million (U.S.) for 2019 alone…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.93
June 10, 2021
The International Federation of Robotics yesterday announced that ABB Robotics' PixelPaint technology won the 2021 “Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation” (IERA). ABB said PixelPaint increases efficiency in car painting and eliminates the need for overspraying, benefitting the environment. “The jury is pleased to honor ABB’s PixelPaint technology, with the 17th IERA Award,” stated Rob Ambrose, jury chair. “The innovative solution for automated car painting combines more flexibility and customization with reduced wasted paint for the well-being of the environment.” The IERA Award highlights and honors the achievements of innovators with value-creating ideas and entrepreneurs who propel…
