What robotic technology/technologies do you expect will make the most impact in 2025?
Things will get friendlier and more natural. We’ll see a stronger bridge between humans and robots, driven by both improvements in natural language processing and sensor technologies.
Advances in chip technologies will likely accelerate other segments requiring substantial compute, where we will see the first signs of generative autonomy - a key unlock for scalability in robotics
What is your boldest robotics prediction for 2025?
We will likely see more safety incidents involving humans and autonomous robots, as the proliferation of larger, more productive robots extends into workplaces, public areas and private homes. This might trigger debates on safety standards and safety systems.
We will see the beginning of the end of lidar as the incumbent perception technology on autonomous robots.
What industry/industries do you expect will invest more in robotics and automation in 2025?
In general, e-commerce, 3PL, agriculture, construction, defense, service industries, due to the nature of difficulty in hiring labor, safety concerns, and the substantial efficiencies that robot automation bring.
Countries across the world are investing more heavily in defense technologies. Automation and autonomous robotics applications can provide significant value, both off and on the battlefield.
Substantial capital is being allocated towards automation across industries; however, the logistics and fulfillment and automotive industries will most likely account for the largest investments. The former is heavily impacted by the continued increase in demand for e-commerce, while the latter needs automation to survive, a struggling industry with a high-cost base.
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