In its annual World Service Robotics report, the IFR said that sales of medical, logistics, and hospitality robots have been growing.
CIIF 2024 shows major robotics trends in China
CIIF 2024 showed the latest in China’s robotics industry, from cobots and industrial automation to humanoids.
IFR World Robotics report says 4M robots are operating in factories globally
There are no signs that the robotics industry’s long-term growth trend will end in the near future, said the IFR’s World Robotics report.
China bets on robots for rapid growth, says IFR
China has grown as both a robotics user and producer, and its government recently set out a roadmap including humanoids.
What do customers expect from mobile robots?
A mobile robot survey by Interact Analysis covered the preferences, expectations, and challenges of end users worldwide.
FlexQube granted patents for Navigator AMR
FlexQube continues to protect its IP for Navigator, a unique AMR for material handling tasks.
China proposes guidelines for future humanoid development
Humanoid robots are reaching maturity and are becoming viable for real-world applications. Five industry organizations have drafted guidelines for humanoid robot development in China.
Autonomous kitchen developer Circus to roll out 5,400 robots across Beijing
Circus signed a memorandum of understanding with the Beijing University Food Raw Material Procurement Center.
Chinese automaker to use UBTECH humanoid
Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor says UBTECH’s Walker S humanoid will be performing various tasks in its car manufacturing process.
The inside scoop on food manufacturing with Chef Robotics
In this episode, we learn what’s new in the world of food manufacturing with Chef Robotics.
2024 edition of U.S. robotics roadmap points to need for more federal coordination
The 2024 edition of “A Roadmap for U.S. Robotics” calls for a more strategic approach and retraining for economic growth.
Gausium raises $50M for global cleaning robot expansion
Gausium has sold over 8,000 units of its flagship Phantas all-in-one autonomous cleaning robot within the past year.
Kiwibot acquires AUTO to strengthen delivery robot security
Kiwibot and AUTO Mobility Solutions say their merger will advance data protection and robotic services globally.
Pudu Robotics CEO predicts that service robot market will expand
Pudu Robotics, a leading service robot exporter in China, says that demand and applications are likely to expand globally.
IFR: World sets record for operational robots in 2022
Global average robot density hit an all-time high of 151 robots per 10,000 employees – more than double the number measured only six years ago.
XtalPi and ABB Robotics to automate laboratory workstations with GoFa cobots
XtalPi has used more than 100 ABB collaborative robots to build automated workstations for accelerating chemical and life sciences R&D.
6 robotics trends from iREX 2023
iREX featured 654 exhibitors, making it the largest version of the show since its inception. Here are six robotics trends from the event.
Unitree B2 quadruped designed for industrial inspection
The B2 quadruped features upgraded battery and operational capabilities for industrial applications.
Monarch surgical robot earns regulatory approval in China
Johnson & Johnson MedTech said Monarch is its first robotic-assisted technology to receive regulatory approval in China.
China plans to mass produce humanoids by 2025
China said humanoids are likely to become another disruptive technology that could transform the way we produce goods.
What’s new in China’s robotics market?
More than half of all industrial robots worldwide were sold in China in 2022. In the first six months of 2023, the upward trend continued.
Beijing announces $1.4B robotics fund
The fund is part of a broader effort to establish Beijing as the industry’s international industrial highland.