Even though we invented it, humans can be pretty bad at science. We need to eat and sleep, we sometimes let our emotions regulate our behavior, and our bodies are easily and irreparably damaged – all of which can stand in the way of scientific achievement. The post Using AI and Robots to Advance Science […]
The global collaborative robot (cobot) market topped $1 billion in revenues during 2023, despite overall demand recovering more slowly than expected post-pandemic, according to new data from Interact Analysis. Looking to the future, the market intelligence specialist predicts the global market for cobots will see a 22% increase in shipments during 2024 and anticipates similar […]
Few things in nature are as predictable as ocean tides….But lately, researchers have noticed subtle changes in surface tidal measurements that do not coincide with changes of the Moon and Sun’s gravitational pull. Instead, collected data and theory indicate that a warming ocean surface may be behind the observations. The post New 3D Models Reveal […]
Almost half of all startups that began in 2021 were formed by women, according to human resources cloud software company Gusto. Within the robotics industry, however, it’s a different story. Women make up only 34% of the STEM workforce, according to the National Girls Collaborative Project, and they hold only 16% of robotics and engineering […]
Since the inception of mechanization and mass-production processes at the start of the last century, the tools large manufacturers have used to drive competitiveness and efficiency have been geared towards using size as an advantage — economies of scale, large industrial robots for high-volume low-mix tasks, large budgets to fund efficiency programs like lean and […]
In an ever-changing technological landscape, quantum computing is emerging as a promising solution to address the limitations and overcome the scaling issues of classical computing. Quantum computing platforms will, in some instances, have the ability to solve problems more efficiently than traditional computers, potentially surpassing the capabilities of current exascale-class platforms, especially as Moore’s Law […]
America Quartz Technology (AQT) specializes in the manufacturing and processing of formed quartz products for the electronics and semiconductor industries at its plant in Hue, Vietnam. The production of AQT’s products demands the highest level of meticulousness and accuracy. The post Quartz plant cuts cycle time 80% with ABB robots appeared first on The Robot […]
We’re halfway through 2024, and for the past six months, the robotics industry has continued to progress rapidly. From novel deployments and humanoid robotics developments to emerging partnerships, there was no shortage of news to cover in June 2024. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report last month. Subscribe to The […]
The Association for Advancing Automation, or A3, released its quarterly and end-of-year report on robot orders in North America for 2023. It found that sales were down by 30% but noted that 2021 and 2022 were record-setting years. While North American companies ordered 31,159 robots in 2023, compared with 44,196 in 2022 and 39,708 in […]
Robotics investments for May 2024 equaled $2.1 billion, the result of funding for 38 companies. The $2.1 billion is the highest monthly funding amount for the year 2024 and greatly exceeds the trailing 12-month average of $1.2 billion. Robotics funding through May 2024 totals approximately $5.7 billion. The post Robotics investments drive past $2.1B in […]
