Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.69
July 24, 2024
…launch of RoboSAPIENS. The project aims to ensure industrial robots of the future can readily adapt to changing environments, while maintaining safe and trustworthy collaboration with humans. 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.56
April 29, 2024
…Burnstein, president of A3. “Reymond and Marc-Olivier brought Delta robots to life, offering robots much higher productivity rates than ever before due to their increased speed and throughput. And Joe’s valuable leadership and contributions to our industry over 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.49
December 01, 2023
…and more consumers enjoy the convenience of having a robot vacuum their home or take care of the lawn, it is in industrial applications that robotics have made the biggest impact. State-of-the-art manufacturing processes are unthinkable without industrial robots handling part of the workload, whether it’s handling, welding, or assembling, which are the three most common applications of newly installed industrial robots in 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.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.14
November 07, 2023
…disruptions, many are turning to cutting-edge technologies like service robots as a solution. Service robots find application across a wide range of industries, with their primary purpose being to alleviate human workers from routine tasks, allowing them to focus on more critical, customer-centric activities. The professional service robots market is witnessing continuous growth, fueled by rapid technological advancements in robotics, including automation, artificial intelligence, engineering, and machine learning, the report states. The proliferation of robots has transformed the capabilities of humans, leading to increased task efficiency—a significant benefit. The International Federation of Robotics reports a threefold increase in the number…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.06
October 18, 2023
Robot installations in Spain increased sharply last year after three years of declining or modest growth, according to a new report from HowToRobot.com. A focus on robotics implementation is supporting the growth in sales, said the “2023 Market Overview of Robot and Automation Companies in Spain.” “The global labor shortages and market uncertainty triggered by COVID have increased the need for automation solutions and integrators capable of serving the immediate needs of end users,” said Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot, in a release. Søren Peters, HowToRobot “In this environment, suppliers have to respond quickly and communicate how their solutions solve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.78
September 27, 2023
…visualization, and analysis in automated facilities. The number of robots sold worldwide has almost tripled over the 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.11
September 26, 2023
…continuing to grow. The new World Robotics 2023 Industrial Robots and Service Robots report said that 553,052 industrial robots were installed in factories around the world in 2022 – a year-over-year growth rate of 5%. By region, 73% of all newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, 15% in Europe, and 10% in 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.67
September 25, 2023
…or NFEA. “The Norway findings underscore a global shift: Robots and automation aren't limited to manufacturing anymore,” stated Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot. “Often, they align with sectors that hold significant economic weight in their respective markets, like energy in Norway.” Founded in 2020, HowToRobot.com is a global marketplace to connect buyers with automation suppliers. The Copenhagen, Denmark-based company, which has a U.S. office in Chicago, said its market guides and digital tools can help businesses understand their specific needs and connect them with its growing network. NFEA: Manual labor not enough for green energy shift As the Norwegian energy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.88
September 08, 2023
…the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3, announced that robot orders declined for the second quarter in a row after record purchases in the past two years. Despite widespread concerns about high interest rates and tightened access to capital, the overall outlook for the industry is strong, said the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based organization. Last year, sales of industrial robots in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico rose 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.67
September 04, 2023
…Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD. The International Federation of Robotics last week announced Go4Robotics, a new online platform to provide independent guidance in manufacturers' journey to automation. “The lack of skilled labor is a strong driver for automation in many countries,” said Dr. Susanne 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…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 51.33
August 23, 2023
…modular multi-axis energy supply chains The demand for industrial robots continues to increase rapidly. Having registered a record year with 517,000 units in 2021, the latest statistics from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) for 2022 point to a further growth in sales by 10 percent. These high growth rates will continue in the near future. Even if the cyclical developments in the two main customer sectors, the automotive and electronics sectors, lead to fluctuations in demand, both industries display a strong trend towards making more investments in robotic systems and production automation. In addition, the orders for robotics rise…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.33
August 21, 2023
…and advances in AI are an oppportunity to make robots more useful. “We are excited to offer a way to invest in the rapidly-growing AI and robotics industry,” noted Minkyoo Song, senior manager at Mirae Asset. “Generative AI has been receiving continuous attention since last year, and we think the robotics industry can create a powerful synergy with the growth of AI.” “Existing industrial robots were mostly focused on executing relatively simple tasks, but the advancement of AI technology allows robots to make judgments, making the scope of utilization much broader,” he said. “In addition, due to the aging population…
