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What is the state of the robotics and automation sector at 2022’s midpoint? ABI Research’s Lian Jye Su has a few thoughts, five in fact. 

"There’s an amazing thing happening on factory floors around the world today—something that consumers are only just beginning to witness its dramatic impact on their daily lives." 

"Frankfurt, Feb 19, 2020 — From 2020 to 2022 almost 2 million new units of industrial robots are expected to be installed in factories around the world. New technology trends and market developments enable companies to react to changing requirements. The International Federation of Robotics shows top trends to innovate. "

"Robots have revolutionised the manufacturing and industrial world in recent decades, and are starting to make their move into the wider world of business as well as our homes, too. " Bernard Marr 

Ronnie Vuine, founder and CEO, Micropsi Industries, says: “Smart industrial robots aren’t science fiction anymore. "

The ROBO Global® Industry Classification system includes 12 subsectors that focus specifically on the intersection between technology and its applications. The result is an investible universe of market leaders with strong growth prospects and revenue generation across the landscape of robotics, automation, and AI. 

This will be the first in a long series of thought pieces around 5G, with the goal of dispelling the confusion and misinformation around the technology.

Determine the true cost of robotics. 

Through the integration of legacy methods, wireless sensors, and proper interfacing with remote management software and pre-integrated solution packages, manufacturers can easily and costeffectively implement digital IoT analysis and management practices to improve productivity.

Will a robot take my job?

With the YASKAWA Cockpit Yaskawa has developed a new, central software platform for networked production environments. 

"The reason the gearbox exists is that the motor typically doesn't have the power or torque to support the needs of a robot. So the gearbox is designed to do that. But we've designed a new motor that has the same torque or power output as a motor and gearbox combination without the gearbox. "  Mike Hilton,  the CEO of Genesis Robotics.

Exoskeletons are getting lighter, smarter, and more useful in a range of industries, from healthcare and construction to the military. Here’s a rundown of vendors and users. 

Here are some considerations designers and manufacturers need to take into account before investing their money and time.