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…work together. The number of robots installed in factories more than doubled in 10 years, reaching about 3 million units worldwide in 2020, according to the International Federation of Robotics. The IFR last week said it has researched how robotics training can shape workforce education and enhance skills development, both now and in the future. “Automating dull, dirty, and dangerous…
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…share insights from both the International Federation of Robotics and the Association for Advancing Automation. Their data provides some cause for optimism. At the same time, robots are only as good as the people working with them, the software controlling them, and the data that they yield for business decisions. This Special Focus Issue looks at retraining efforts, robots in…
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…booming worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics. In its new research paper, “A Mobile Revolution,” the IFR predicts that unit sales of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, in the logistics sector will increase by 31% annually between 2020 and 2023. The Frankfurt, Germany-based IFR was established as a nonprofit organization in 1987. It promotes research, development, usage, and…
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…will prove just how useful robots can be,” said Filipe Oliveira, a senior analyst in the Thematic Team at GlobalData. “Robotics is a fast-growing industry, and by showcasing new technology at the Olympics, the Japanese government can remind the world that it remains a technology powerhouse.” Japan is the world's leading exporter of robots, accounting for 47% of the global…
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…Middle East, and Europe. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recently released the 2021 update of its “World Robotics R&D Programs” report. The IFR referenced the Made in China 2025 blueprint in key special projects of “intelligent robots” being deployed in accordance with the requirements of the “Innovation Chain.” The focus is on basic cutting-edge technologies and key common technologies…
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The International Federation of Robotics yesterday announced that ABB Robotics' PixelPaint technology won the 2021 “Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation” (IERA). ABB said PixelPaint increases efficiency in car painting and eliminates the need for overspraying, benefitting the environment. “The jury is pleased to honor ABB’s PixelPaint technology, with the 17th IERA Award,” stated Rob Ambrose, jury…
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Investment activity in robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, and related technologies slowed in May 2021 in comparison with the previous month, totaling more than $3 billion in 70 deals. In comparison, there were also about 70 transactions in April, but they were worth more than $7 billion. Industrial automation, mostly for manufacturing, was the leader in May 2021, with more than…
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…of us were predicting that robots and automation would have a big impact in the new decade that was coming. All of the numbers were pointing to growth, not only in industries that had a long history of using robotics like the manufacturing sector, but in new industries like logistics, which was starting to make bigger investments in robotics. Then…
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The International Federation of Robotics today announced the 2021 update for its “World Robotics R&D Programs,” in which it examines government funding of robotics research and development across the world. Each of the top five nations has adjusted its strategy as their economies begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their strategies also reflect different priorities, as countries seek…
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…automation globally, according to the International Federation of Robotics, as it continues to make significant investments in modernization. Mech-Mind said it will use its funding to leverage its technical strengths and help modernize manufacturing. “Our products have been widely deployed, enabling us to acquire profound experience from real-life applications,” said Tianlan Shao. “Moving forward, Mech-Mind will focus on empowering robotics…
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…safety, efficiency, and productivity with robots and automation. Milton Guerry, president of tooling supplier Schunk as well as the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, recently answered questions from Robotics 24/7 about current trends in technology and industry. Recession and recovery Global manufacturing had started to slow down even before the pandemic because of factors such as China-U.S. trade tensions.…
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…voice, especially as issues like robot taxes periodically come up.” “COVID-19 prevented a lot of us from going to D.C. and delayed our ability to have influence,” he added. “It's too soon to tell how the new Congress or administration will view robotics, but there is some legislation moving that seems to be favorable to automation.” A3 also plans to…
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…retail? Hardly. The National Retail Federation called well in advance of this past holiday season for at least a 4% increase in sales. That’s in a 2% economy. Clearly, retail is doing something right. But who knows what “right” is any longer. Quite simply, the metrics of success are changing. Total retail sales still matter. But that metric is one…
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Holy robots! It seems that most everywhere you look in the past couple of months there are robots. And they are almost always doing something new. To start, look at the news coming out of the ProMat and Automate shows in April, where robots dominated even though there were many more than 1,000 exhibitors with supply chain solutions. The introductions…
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…global scale.” According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) World Robotics Report 2018, which compiles A3’s Robotic Industries Association (RIA) collected statistics, robot sales in the United States reached $2.1 billion and hit a new peak of almost 38,000 units, setting a record for the eighth year in a row (2010-2018). Robot density in the US manufacturing industry reached…
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