Market trends and business perspectives
The worldwide industrial robotics market size is set to exceed $80 billion by 2024, according to a report by Global Market Insights.
The consultancy says that the industrial robotics market will “derive remarkable gains” through the automotive sector over 2017-2024.
Moreover, global industry is to be characterized by innovative product launches, which will also benefit industrial robot manufacturers. [Read more…] about Industrial robotics market forecast to be worth over $80 billion by 2024
The global robot sensor market is forecast to increase growth with the rise in demand for industrial robots, says a report by Transparency Market Research.
Increasing incidence of service and industrial robots undergoing technical developments through continuous updates and improvements could set the tone for significant growth of the global robot sensor market.
Machine vision and force sensors are some of the common types of robot sensor used in sanding robots to improve productivity in the manufacturing field. [Read more…] about Robot sensor market poised for growth, says analyst
The worldwide market for mobile robots is forecast to grow by more than 30 percent, according to a report by Interact Analysis.
In its latest quarterly report on the global mobile robot market, Interact Analysis says: “Following a strong first half, revenue growth from automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots accelerated in Q3 2018, with the industry expanding by more than 30 percent compared to the same quarter a year before.
“All major regions – Americas, APAC, EMEA – experienced growth in the quarter, but the Americas was highest overall.” [Read more…] about Global mobile robot market forecast to grow by more than 30 percent
GDU, a company which claims to have created the world’s first foldable drone, has launched a new model called “Saga”. (See video below.)
Saga is described as a lightweight, compact industrial drone with a “state-of-the-art” open platform and infrared camera, 39 minutes of flight time, and capable of reaching ascent speeds of 5 metres per second and flight speeds of 15 m/s.
GDU launched the new drone, the GDU Saga, at the ongoing CES 2019 in Las Vegas. [Read more…] about GDU launches infrared, open-platform industrial drone at CES
Honda is showcasing a variety of mobility, robotics, energy management, and connected concepts at CES 2019, January 8-11, 2019, and featuring demonstrations of in-vehicle connected services in the all-new 2019 Honda Passport.
Honda Innovations, the Silicon Valley arm of Honda R&D, will debut new collaborations with startups and major brand partners through its open innovation programs, Honda Developer Studio and Honda Xcelerator.
The company is showing real-world testing scenarios of the Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle, a prototype off-road vehicle that is a combination of Honda’s all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and emerging advanced autonomous technology.
[Read more…] about Honda shows its Autonomous Work Vehicle and latest robots at CES 2019
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation has unveiled a new concept of electric vehicle wireless charging system with the Automated Valet Parking System (AVPS).
The system will offer a convenience to drivers who are faced with an overcrowding of both parking and charging locations as electric vehicle numbers grow steadily.
It relocates fully charged vehicles from charging stations and allow other awaiting electric vehicles to charge.
[Read more…] about Hyundai unveils new electric vehicle charging and automated parking concept
Groupe PSA is taking a stronger position in Chinese market with the acquistion of a stake in UAP Auto Union, the leading spare parts distributor in the Shandong region,
UAP has a geographical coverage of more than 100 hubs, and is expanding its delivery service to surrounding provinces with 50 hubs.
With the help of UAP, Groupe PSA will have access to a competitive and efficient distribution system. The objective is to accelerate growth in sales of multi-brand parts, particularly with the new Eurorepar range, which Groupe PSA is developing for the Chinese market.
[Read more…] about Groupe PSA acquires shares in Chinese automotive spare parts distributor, UAP
