Serve Robotics CEO and co-founder Ali Kashani discusses the growth of the sidewalk robotics business and the road ahead.
China to invest $137B in robotics and high-tech industries, reports IFR
The National People’s Congress is planning a venture fund that could reach 1 trillion yuan as China focuses on producing and using robots.
IFR highlights 10 women shaping robotics in 2025
The IFR said it hopes the list will inspire girls and young women to pursue a career in STEM subjects or robotics.
How leading countries are investing in robotics R&D
The IFR analyzes how robotics R&D strategies differ between China, Japan, Korea, the European Union, and the U.S.
IFR predicts top 5 global robotics trends for 2025
The International Federation of Robotics expects AI, humanoids, and sustainability to be top areas for robotics in 2025.
In just seven years, the global robot density in factories has doubled, IFR finds
In 2023, China surpassed Germany and Japan in robot density, putting it at the third most automated country worldwide.
Drone Week: Innovation in agriculture and hydrogen fuel
It’s drone week on the podcast, learn about the largest U.S.-based agtech spraying drone and a hydrogen powered, long duration drone solution.
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.
Top 5 robotics trends for 2024, according to the IFR
The IFR has cited technology trends including the rise of generative AI, mobile manipulation, and humanoid robots for 2024.
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.
Robots could help Japan combat 2024 trucker problem, IFR says
With new overtime regulations for truck drivers in Japan, the country could face labor shortages that robots can help address, said the IFR.
IFR elects Takayuki Ito as new VP
Ito brings over 40 years of robotics industry experience to the role. He began working for Fanuc in 1981 as a software engineer.
India’s robot installations hit an all-time high
Industrial robot sales in India have reached a new record with 4,945 units installed in 2021, according to the IFR.
5 top robotics trends to watch in 2023
The robotics industry is rapidly evolving. Here are the top five trends shaping the robotics industry, according to the International Federation of Robotics.
IFR: China surpasses U.S. in robot density
China now has more industrial robots per 10,000 workers than the United States, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
IFR: robot installations hit all-time high in 2021
The International Federation of Robotics’ (IFR) world robotics report showed that worldwide installations reached 517,385 units.
IFR: China’s robot installations rose by 44% in 2021
China’s industrial robotics market saw 243,300 installations in 2021, a 44% increase from the year before, according to the IFR.
IFR: Japan is world’s top industrial robotics manufacturer
Japan has rapidly been increasing its production capacity. In 2020, its export ratio rose 78%, with 136,069 robots shipped.
Grippers market gains traction with global cobot growth
For the first time, the International Federation of Robotics has called out growth in collaborative robot arms, representing an opportunity for makers and users of grippers or end-of-arm tooling, writes OnRobot’s CEO.
IFR Report: 1.7m new industrial robots to be installed by 2020
Factories worldwide are set to install more than 1.7 million new industrial robots by 2020, according to the new International Federation of Robotics World Robotics 2017 Industrial Robots report published today. There were about 1.8 million operating industrial robots at the end of 2016, marking an expected 14% annual growth rate between 2018 and 2020.…
CBS News 60 Minutes Provides New Definition of Robots
by Frank Tobe, Editor and Publisher, The Robot Report CBS News Reporter Steve Kroft interviews Rodney Brooks at ReThink Robotics.Click on the image above to see the segment. UPDATE March 6: Many reacted to the 60 Minutes segment as it related to the subject of whether robotics takes away or adds jobs. Abstracts and links…