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Chinese industrial robot makers challenge global giants as market expected to reach 649,000 units by 2030

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China is the largest single industrial robot adopter, and the global demand for robots remains high. ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, forecasts shipments to grow from approximately 400,000 in 2024 to 649,000 by 2030, a steady compound annual growth rate of 7.4 percent.

The umbrella term, industrial robot, encompasses high payload, high repeatability robotic arms. These include SCARA robots, often utilized for assembly tasks, delta robots which excel at rapid picking, and Cartesian robots, which can be deployed for material handling tasks.

Industrial robots, the backbone of manufacturing economies, will continue to enjoy rising sales as geographic shifts in manufacturing trends begin to take root. Accordingly, revenues generated from industrial robot hardware sales are set to rise from $14.7 billion in 2024 to $22.6 billion by the end of the decade. [Read more…] about Chinese industrial robot makers challenge global giants as market expected to reach 649,000 units by 2030

Collaborative robots market forecast to reach $7.2 billion by 2030

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Collaborative robots (cobots) are a versatile, cost-effective robot form factor that is demonstrating value across many industry verticals.

According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, revenue from cobots will increase from $970 million in 2023 to $7.2 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of 28 percent. Safety, lower average selling prices, and accessibility will drive collaborative robot sales.

George Chowdhury, robotics industry analyst at ABI Research, says: “Cobots are at the forefront of the robotics revolution. They have the potential to democratize automation and bring robots into new markets, working side-by-side with human workers to unlock economic growth. [Read more…] about Collaborative robots market forecast to reach $7.2 billion by 2030

Manufacturing robot numbers set to reach ‘16.3 million by 2030’

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In January 2024, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that manufacturers in America had more than 600,000 unfilled vacancies.

Two factors impacting the number of vacancies include not enough young people seeking a career in manufacturing and the wave of baby boomers reaching retirement age.

Technology research firm ABI Research forecasts that the installed base of commercial and industrial robots globally will reach 16.3 million in 2030 as manufacturers attempt to offset the baby boomer exodus from the workforce. [Read more…] about Manufacturing robot numbers set to reach ‘16.3 million by 2030’

Mobile robot shipments set to grow from 547,000 to 2.8 million by 2030, says report

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Mobile robot shipments will remain the highest across all robot form factors. ABI Research, a technology intelligence firm, forecasts shipments to grow from 547,000 units in 2023 to 2.79 million by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of 24.1 percent.

Mobile robots are most used within warehousing and logistics, but the form factor is increasingly essential in manufacturing, last-mile delivery, agriculture, and healthcare. Mobile robots demonstrate efficiency improvements for diverse applications varying from cleaning to security.

Accordingly, revenue generated from mobile robots will rise from $18 billion to $124 billion by 2030, a CAGR of 23.6 percent. [Read more…] about Mobile robot shipments set to grow from 547,000 to 2.8 million by 2030, says report

Top Online Continuing Education Platforms for Professional Development

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In today’s rapidly changing world of work, it has become increasingly crucial to embrace lifelong learning as a key strategy for career advancement.

With industries evolving at a rapid pace, individuals are constantly seeking ways to stay competitive and improve their skill sets. To meet this need, many professionals turn to online platforms for ongoing education.

These online continuing education platforms offer a variety of flexible learning options that can be seamlessly integrated into busy schedules. This article explores some of the leading online learning platforms and how they support continuous professional development. [Read more…] about Top Online Continuing Education Platforms for Professional Development

Stanford University launches new, multidisciplinary and ‘unified’ robotics centre

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Stanford University’s robotics researchers, once dispersed in labs across campus, now have a unified, state-of-the-art space for groundbreaking research, education, and collaboration.

The basement beneath the Packard Electrical Engineering Building, once a hallway with researchers working behind closed doors, is now a bustling hub for collaboration. After many years of planning, fundraising, and development, the all-new Stanford Robotics Center officially opened its doors with a reception on November 1st.

The new facility is a bright, open, and vibrant space with a number of research bays arranged side-by-side. In one corner, a dancer pirouettes as her movements are digitized and projected on a nearby monitor.

Next door, a pair of robotic arms makes a bed while others prepare a meal. Not far away, a medical student gazes into stereoscopic lenses manipulating hand tools while a machine across the room performs a mock surgery.

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Boston Dynamics and Toyota partner to advance humanoid robotics research

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Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute (TRI) say they are partnering to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence and robotics.

The research partnership aims to accelerate the development of general-purpose humanoid robots utilizing TRI’s Large Behavior Models and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot.

Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, says: “There has never been a more exciting time for the robotics industry, and we look forward to working with TRI to accelerate the development of general-purpose humanoids. [Read more…] about Boston Dynamics and Toyota partner to advance humanoid robotics research

Khalifa University showcases 23 robotics solutions at IROS

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Khalifa University of Science and Technology showcased 23 innovative robotics and AI solutions as well as drone technology during the 36th edition of the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024).

The university says the significantly number of solutions on show validate its status as an academic institution that “remains proactive in advancing automation and technology”.

With its theme “Robotics for Sustainable Development”, the event marks the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region’s first-ever IROS 2024 to be held in Abu Dhabi.

The Khalifa University stand at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) is displaying projects encompassing all areas of robotics and AI solutions for sustainable development in the marine sector, as well as industries such as Space, Telecom, Computing, Transportation, Agriculture and wildlife conservation.

The projects include “TomFormer” for real-time disease detection in tomato leaves, “UTM: Unmanned Traffic Management”, “Lunar Rover” for lunar exploration, Exoskeleton wearable robot for enhancing human capabilities, “Smart Trash Bin” using computer vision for efficient waste separation, “Ocean Monitoring and Cleaning” for sustainable marine ecosystems, “Autonomous Port Inspection” for maritime security, “Houbara Robot” for behavioral studies of the Houbara bird in its natural habitat, “Coral Reef Inspection”, “Autonomous Driving Platform”, and various drone projects including firefighting drones and UAV swarms for inspection and tracking.

Also featured at the Khalifa University stand are the Droneleaf project which focuses on monitoring and analyzing agricultural field, ‘Spider Robot’ for various applications in climbing different terrains, “Soft Robotics at KU” feature flexible and adaptable applications of technology, a “Heterogeneous Swarm of Underwater Autonomous Vehicles” for underwater tasks, “Quadrotor Control Projects” enhancing quadrotor flight control, “Satellite Control Levitation Setup” demonstrates satellite control mechanisms, as well as the project on “Design and Performance Evaluation of a Marine-Compliant Gripper” for handling uneven large objects in marine environments.

“Autonomous Underwater Robotic System for Aquaculture”, “Autonomous Driving Platform” for developing and testing autonomous technologies, “Robotic Manipulator” for precise manipulation tasks and projects focused on innovative maritime solutions are part of the Maritime Grand Challenge.

Abu Dhabi hosts ‘record numbers’ of delegates and visitors for IROS robotics conference

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The 36th edition of the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024) successfully concluded in Abu Dhabi today, October 18th, 2024, with a “record number of nearly 10,000, visitors, delegates and participants in attendance”.

The success of what is arguably the world’s most prestigious robotics exhibition has “emphatically raised the profile of Abu Dhabi as a global destination for robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as for advanced technology innovation”, say the organizers. 

Researchers, academics, scientists and regulatory stakeholders inspired guests and visitors with their impactful plenary talks, keynote sessions, and individual poster and oral presentations at IROS 2024 that opened on 14 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC).

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Clearpath Robotics launches new version of Husky mobile robot

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Clearpath Robotics a global leader in autonomous mobile robots for research and development, has launched Husky A300, the next-generation version of its flagship rugged mobile robotic platform.

Clearpath, which is part of Rockwell Automation, says the new robot offers “superior performance, durability, and flexibility, empowering robotics researchers and innovators to tackle the most complex challenges in demanding environments”.

With key improvements in speed, weather resistance, payload capacity and runtime, Husky A300 is “poised to redefine the possibilities” for robotics research and development, driving forward the next generation of groundbreaking discoveries and applications, adds Clearpath. [Read more…] about Clearpath Robotics launches new version of Husky mobile robot