51% increase of industrial robot sales, according to IFR

Sales of industrial robots in the UK reached an all-time high in 2023, with 3,830 units installed, marking a 51% increase compared to the previous year. The main contributor to this surge has been the automotive sector, according to the…

China’s growth strategy is fuelled by robotics

At its recent Third Plenum, China outlined the future of its economic strategy, emphasising the role of robotics as a key driver for growth amidst a new wave of industrial transformation. China’s achievements in the field of industrial robotics are…

BOW picked for new Apple Vision Pro robotics app

Robotics software company Bettering our Worlds (BOW) known for its code-agnostic, interoperable, and scalable solutions, will showcase a groundbreaking application, Apple Vision Pro, in collaboration with digital product developers Compsoft Creative. The demonstration will be held at the Manufacturing Technology…

LG unveils advanced new automated warehouse robots

LG Business Solutions USA  aims to set a new standard for warehouse efficiency and flexibility with the new LG CLOi CarryBot family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to intelligently navigate complex floor plans to move and deliver payloads in…

India´s robot boom hits all-time high

Sales of industrial robots in India reached a new record of 4,945 units installed. This is an increase of 54% compared to the previous year (2020: 3,215 units). In terms of annual installations, India now ranks in tenth position worldwide.…

Four steps to building your robot

Building a robot from design to manufacture doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it can be done in four easy steps as you can see in this video. With the RBTX platform, there is support and expert advice through…

Sparrow, the new robot from Amazon, drives efficiency and advances careers

Amazon is one of the largest global e-commerce providers. In 2021 alone it delivered 5 billion packages around the world. That’s more than 13 million a day. That’s a lot of picking, packing, and sorting for a warehouse worker. Not…

Sea creatures inspire marine robots which can operate in extra-terrestrial oceans

These robotic units called RoboSalps, after their animal namesakes, have been engineered to operate in unknown and extreme environments such as extra-terrestrial oceans. Although salps resemble jellyfish with their semi-transparent barrel-shaped bodies, they belong to the family of Tunicata and…

Robot control system market to be worth $19.9Bn by 2033

The robot control system market is projected to reach valuation of $6.8 billion in 2023 and will top $19.9 billion by 2033, rising with a CAGR of around 11.2% during 2023-2033. In 2023, the global robot market is estimated to be valued around $38,654 million. Robot control…

Robots and the balance of life and death

Technology advances at an unprecedented rate. New products and innovations are released daily, and over the years the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, notably in robotics, has become ever more prevalent and increasingly intelligent. These advancements are generally…