Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

North American automakers pulled back in robot orders last year. Source: A3 After two years of record sales, North American robot orders declined by 30% in 2023, said the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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MAY 9, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Safety and Efficiency in Robotics Design In Episode 195 of The Robot Report Podcast, our guest is Giovanni Campanella, the industrial automation and robotics general manager at Texas Instruments. He explained the importance of touch and force sensing to the future of robotics at Amazon.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

ABB Robotics makes industrial systems such as this IRB robot demonstrating friction stir welding. ABB Group announced during its earnings call today that it plans to spin off its entire robotics division. “Only robotics and discrete automation declined from last year. Source: ABB ABB Robotics is global No.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Total installations of industrial robots rose by 12% and reached 44,303 units in 2023, as U.S. manufacturers invested heavily in more automation, reported the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, today. The automotive industry is still the No. manufacturing in 2023.” manufacturing industry.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 16, 2025

CES 2025 didn’t disappoint, with robots of all shapes and sizes designed for various applications. Credit: The Robot Report The annual Consumer Electronics Show brings together the latest in technology product announcements. Last week, Las Vegas was once again full of robotics and AI-based systems.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With the onslaught of humanoids that were introduced in 2023, it seems Atlas, the humanoid that set the stage for so much of today’s humanoid progression, has fallen out of the limelight. Boston Dynamics released a video showing its Atlas humanoid picking and placing automotive struts.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 12, 2025

North American robot orders peaked in 2022, when the company experienced multiple record quarters in a row. Robot orders in North America remained essentially flat in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). in revenue over 2023. million in Q1 of 2025. in units and 0.1%

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

We covered 25 acquisitions in 2023, which was down significantly from the 50 we covered in 2022. Below are eight robotics acquisitions, in chronological order, that stood out to us in 2023. In late November 2023, the European Commission shared an update on its investigation into the deal. Ocado paid roughly 2.8%

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A recent Association for Advancing Automation (A3) report finds that robot sales in North American declined by 30 percent in 2023 after record orders in the two previous years. Companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared to 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Chery Super Factory, a state-of-the-art automobile manufacturing plant located in Qingdao, China, has partnered with ForwardX Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), to implement a groundbreaking smart automotive manufacturing solution. Established in 2023, Chery […]

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2025

Shanghai-based Fourier Intelligence provides one example of humanoid robot development in China. Source: IFR While other countries debate the best mix of public policy, academic research, and private investment to advance their economies, the People’s Republic of China is focusing on robotics. Click here to enlarge.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The company started an autonomous tractor navigation brand called Efarm.pro in 2023. At the end of January 2023, according to reports, about 250,000 sq. Explore the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024. million sq. acres) of Ukrainian agricultural land had become minefields. Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The operational stock of industrial robots worldwide. Source: IFR World Robotics The International Federation of Robotics’ latest World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide in 2023. The annual installation figure of 541,302 units in 2023 is the second highest in history.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock Interact Analysis reduced its forecast for the global mobile robot market by 18% in 2027 due to a series of macroeconomic factors it said are impacting demand. In Interact Analysis’ most bullish prediction scenario, mobile robot shipments could reach nearly two million by 2030.

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

According to new data, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reported that the North American robotics market demonstrated minor overall growth in 2024, reflecting resilience and adaptability as automation strengthened its role across industries. percent in revenue over 2023. percent in revenue over 2023.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 12, 2024

ABB robot factory in Michigan. Credit: ABB Robot sales continue to be slow in North America, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). A3 said robot sales in North America were down 6% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2024

BMW plans to see what a Figure 01 humanoid robot can do in its factory. Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. This is an impressive milestone for Figure, which was founded in 2022 and exited stealth in early 2023. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based and it has assembled more than 6.3

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Interact Analysis here discusses two new growth areas it has identified from its research and conversations with manufacturers: smart conveyance technology and robots with machine-integrated control. Planar technology is still in its trial period, generating sales of nearly $20 million in 2023.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Using Drones to improve wildfire and forest management In Episode 182 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Erin Linebarger, co-founder and CEO of Robotics 88. These weaknesses were evident in 2024, with a 16% domestic decrease compared to 2023.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Aaron Ames, professor of mechanical and civil engineering and control and dynamical systems at CalTech and co-founder of a new robotics company called 3Laws Robotics. Then dive into how 3laws Robotics is bringing new safety software technologies to market to help every robot manufacturer deliver safer motion.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 22, 2022

here is a report Zebra compiled regarding attitudes and expectations of both consumers and managers in the automotive industry. However, navigating the growing demand comes with challenges as 68% of automotive industry decision-makers say they are under high pressure to produce next-generation (i.e., electric) vehicles.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Germany’s strong logistics market, advanced automotive infrastructure, and progressive legislation surrounding autonomous vehicles make it the ideal location for us to further our middle-mile and mobile distribution projects.” The post LOXO expands into Germany with self-driving logistics subsidiary appeared first on The Robot Report.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Record 4 Million in Factories Worldwide Frankfurt, September 24th, 2024 — The new World Robotics report recorded 381,964 industrial robots working in US factories – an increase of 12%. Annual installations reached 37,587 units in 2023. This was down 5% but still the third best result in US history. in 2024 and by 1.8%

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 14, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · Gathering warehouse inventory data – plus a look at Electrocraft motion solutions In Episode 154 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the news of the week. Stratom is a military contractor that makes robots for various divisions of the US armed forces.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Robotic Crew founders at RoboBusiness 2023. Robotic Crew offers staffing in Latin America for robot development, as well as operations and fleet management. “Robotics is at the stage software was at in 2005, and many vendors and integrators don’t yet realize how Latin American talent can help them.”

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Automation Mag

APRIL 17, 2023

Automation experts share their predictions on trends that Canadian manufacturers need to watch out for in 2023 and respond to accordingly. Overall robot sales slow slightly in Canada, but thrive in automotive and other key industries In 2022, Canadian companies purchased 3455 industrial robots, according to the latest A3 report.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

By Laurent Coussonnet, business development director, Linxens The automotive industry is at a crossroads: between technological innovations and environmental challenges, it must reinvent its models for a sustainable future. Despite a 10 percent growth in 2023, global car sales are expected to slow to […]

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2024

million operational robots in 2022, according to the new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The report also included information about robot density worldwide. Robot density measures the number of operational industrial robots per 10,000 employees in a country.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 4, 2024

2024 could be a year of building robotics momentum. Source: Adobe Stock 2023 was a year of great change within the robotics industry. We’ll see ripple effects from the latest booms in artificial intelligence and humanoid robots for years to come. Here are five robotics trends that we think will take center stage in 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Unitree robots at the World Robotics Conference 2024 in Beijing. Beijing wants to adapt to the latest round of industrial transformation by using robots as an engine for growth. The country is by far the largest robot market in the world. Chinese robots going abroad started only a few years ago. Register now.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walked the floor of the 2023 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) on September 26. The Prime Minister toured through the exhibits of CMTS 2023, a national industry event, at its new venue, The Toronto Congress Centre. Prime Minister Trudeau at CMTS 2023.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has shared that its latest World Robotics report recorded 553,052 industrial robot installations in factories worldwide. By region, 73 percent of all newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, 15 percent in Europe and 10 percent in the Americas.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 1, 2024

March 2024 was a non-stop month for the robotics industry. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report this past month. Subscribe to The Robot Report Newsletter or listen to The Robot Report Podcast to stay updated on the latest technology developments. Read More 8. Read More 7. Read More 6. Read More 5.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 1, 2024

2024 is heating up for the robotics industry. It was an exciting month for the industry, and there was no shortage of robotics new to cover. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in February 2024. Scythe robot lawnmowers adopting ‘Tesla charging standard’ Colo.-based 52 robot lawnmower.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

Estun was among the many companies showing humanoid robots at CIIF in China. Credit: Georg Stieler Over the past three years, more than half of the world’s robots were sold in China. While not historically seen as a technological leader in robotics, China is increasingly setting global trends in this industry.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

But robots always have a significant presence in the sprawling exhibit halls. The Robot Report visited numerous booths in the Eureka Park section of CES, as well as in the other focused sections of the event. While the concept of last-mile delivery isn’t new, Mobinn demonstrated an innovative wheeled robot that can climb stairs.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Source: IFR The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, today listed its picks for the top five global robotics trends of this year. The IFR noted that the stock of operational robots around the world attained a new record of about 3.9 The average robot density, or number of robots per 10,000 human workers, rose to 151.

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