During the forecast period, cybersecurity in the robotics market is anticipated to grow at a consistent CAGR of 11.7%. In 2023, the market is projected to generate $3.8 billion in sales, and by 2033, it is predicted to reach $11.6…
ABB transforms AMR performance with launch of Visual SLAM
ABB Robotics has transformed its Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) with the addition of Visual Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (Visual SLAM) technology, enabling its AMRs to make intelligent navigation decisions based on their surroundings. Using AI-enabled 3D vision to perform location…
Skilled labour shortages effects smart homes and buildings
A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the impact of skilled labour shortages on smart homes and intelligent buildings. The “Great Reshuffle” in labour brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has worsened an already existing skilled labour shortage, but its…
Automatica 2023: Stäubli Robotics to showcase digital solutions
Digital transformation will be one of the major topics and trends dominating this year’s Automatica. At Stand 359 in Hall B5, Stäubli Robotics will demonstrate the facility and speed with which its four- and six-axis robots can be integrated into…
‘BeerBots’ could help produce tasty brews faster
Craft brewers are continuously upping the ante and coming up with innovative ways to make or flavour their newest beers. Now, researchers are adding a new twist of their own, speeding up the brewing process with beer-making mini-robots or ‘BeerBots.’…
IoT systems: an analysis of smart cities
As the IoT space continues to grow and evolve, it shows up across many sectors and categories, from building automation, industrial and agricultural, to smart city, medical and military. Most people are familiar with the virtual assistant and home automation…
Wialon roundtable reminds of the role IoT and telematics can play with climate and energy issues
On 27th April, business representatives and journalists from the IoT sphere were invited to London for a round table to discuss Wialon, a IoT telematic fleet management system developed by Gurtam. With Chief Officer Aliaksandr Kuushynau presenting, attendees were given…
ABB virtual summit warns against cyber attack complacency
Over 800 cyber security delegates attended ABB’s Ransom-Aware OT Defence Summit on April 19, organised in partnership with the global technology advisory board Industry IoT. The event focused on strategies to reduce risk of ransomware attacks and identify security threats…
Haltian raises €22m to help building owners hit ESG goals
Finnish IoT company Haltian announced their new growth funding of €22 million. The round was led by Mandatum Asset Management Growth Equity II fund and joined by Varma, Tesi, Ventic and Inventure. Haltian will use the new funding to accelerate…
One size does not fit all: the influence of customisation in Industry 4.0
Manufacturing in the era of industry 4.0 differs massively to the days of Henry Ford, who once said customers can have “any colour as long as it’s black.”. Today, the industry is no longer focused on mass production, but increasingly…