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Global Retread Robots Market Segmentation: By Types

ArticulatedCartesianCylindricalPolarSCARADelta

Global Retread Robots Market segmentation: By Applications

Automotive industryElectrical/Electronic industryMetal and Machinery industryChemicalRubber and Plastics industryFood and Beverages industry

Global Retread Robots Market Segmentation: By Region

1) North America (United States, Canada)2) Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium)3) Asia Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam)4) Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Israel, Egypt, Nigeria)5) Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru)

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Topic 1 Industry Overview

Topic 2 Global Retread Robots Competition by Types, Applications, and Top Regions and Countries

Topic 3 Production Market Analysis

Topic 4 Global Retread Robots Sales, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2015-2020)

Topic 5 North America Retread Robots Market Analysis

Topic 6 East Asia Retread Robots Market Analysis

Topic 7 Europe Retread Robots Market Analysis

Topic 8 South Asia Retread Robots Market Analysis

Topic 9 Southeast Asia Retread Robots Market Analysis

Topic 10 Middle East Retread Robots Market Analysis

Topic 11 Africa Retread Robots Market Analysis

Topic 12 Oceania Retread Robots Market Analysis

Topic 13 South America Retread Robots Market Analysis

Topic 14 Company Profiles and Key Figures in Retread Robots Business

Topic 15 Global Retread Robots Market Forecast (2021-2026)

Topic 16 Conclusions

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Two local young entrepreneurs are venturing into unmanned technology, starting with a tray robot. The duo hopes to put their autonomous carrier on the market next year.

KwaandaLabs, a local tech startup, is testing its working prototype of a smart tray, an android-powered machine that will be used to transport items indoors without anyone pushing it around.

At its current stage of development, the robot dubbed Kwbot is operated using a specialised smartphone application.

It has the capacity to carry up to 10 kilogrammes and can go at a constant speed of two meters per second.

James Ndekezi, the cofounder of KwaandaLabs, says the bot can be useful in offices, hospitals, coffee shops or restaurants.

One of the unique features of Kwbot is the ability to record commands. With this function, the user drives the smart tray once and it can carry out similar tasks later on its own using the recorded instructions.

Kwbot chest is surrounded by four laser sensors. Ndekezi explained that the sensors will be used to add computer vision features which will enable the robot to detect and differentiate objects.

That way, he added, it will be easy to avoid unnecessary accidents.

The duo also wants to add a voice assistant which will allow users to operate the machine by talking to it.

This robot is coming to change. We are in time for change, for innovating, for solving social issues, says Israel Nishimwe, also a cofounder.

With the robot project, KwaandaLabs is currently under the Inclusive Business Solution (IBS) Rwanda programme a technology startup incubator established by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

Nishimwe and Ndekezi have previously worked on high-tech projects, including a wireless charging system and smart tables.

While some of the projects won innovation prizes, the team called on investors to support the technology.

In recent years, autonomous machines are gaining worldwide attention. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of unmanned vehicles picked momentum as it minimizes human contact and thus limits the transmission of the virus

Rwanda particularly has deployed robots on the frontline to combat the Covid-19 outbreak. Five humanoids are being used in hospitals and at Kigali International Airport for mass coronavirus screening, delivering medication, and detecting people who are not wearing protective masks.

Outdoors, drones are used to deliver blood samples and medication, as well as to raise public awareness on the pandemic by playing pre-recorded messages loud from above.

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WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR), a trusted partner and innovator in Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure, congratulates NASA on the successful launch of Perseverance Rover, which began its journey to Mars on an Atlas V rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida earlier today. Maxar built Perseverances Sample Handling Assembly (SHA) robotic arm and camera focus system, and it has more than 30 years of space robotics heritage, including five robotic arms for previous Mars missions the Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity rovers, and Phoenix and InSight landers.

When Perseverance lands on Mars in February 2021, it will begin searching for signs of livable conditions and microbial life from the ancient past. As Perseverance explores, the SHA will manipulate, assess, encapsulate, store and release collected Martian soil and rock samples. The camera focus system, part of the SHERLOC instrument and WATSON imager, will support this effort by enabling Perseverance to identify promising samples on the surface of Mars. A future mission could potentially return collected samples to Earth.

Congratulations on the successful launch to our friends and colleagues at NASA and its mission partners, said Megan Fitzgerald, Maxars Senior Vice President and General Manager of Space Infrastructure. We're looking forward to the exciting science that Perseverance will conduct with the help of the robotic arm we built."

Robotics have proven themselves as essential tools for a wide variety of space missions. With the ability to provide extreme accuracy under severe temperature variations and within dusty and dirty environments, robotics can even lend a hand when something unexpected happens, such as in the case of the German Aerospace Centers heat probe on NASAs InSight lander.

When InSight touched down on Mars in November 2018, it activated its Maxar-built robotic arm to place sensitive instruments onto the Martian surface, said Lucy Condakchian, Maxars General Manager of Robotics. The robotic arm then went on standby mode, its mission having been accomplished. Shortly after, a heat probe designed to take Mars temperature got stuck while attempting to burrow into the Martian soil. To remedy this, NASA leveraged InSights robotic arm to push the mole underground a task that we didnt design it for.

Maxar is also extending its robotic leadership to the Moon. In addition to the companys work on the power and propulsion element and human landing system for NASAs Artemis program, Maxar is building a robotic arm called Sample Acquisition, Morphology Filtering and Probing of Lunar Regolith (SAMPLR) for NASAs Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. When SAMPLR lands on the south pole of the Moon in 2022, it will be used to acquire samples and determine the geotechnical properties of lunar regolith.

Maxar continues to lead and transform the market by fusing reliable, cost-effective satellite platforms with best-in-class robotics. The company is building a spacecraft with three robotic arms for NASA called OSAM-1, which will demonstrate on-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing. This technology promises to enable spacecraft that can build and reconfigure themselves on-orbit, advanced space telescopes and other infrastructure that never could have been launched within the confines of existing rocket fairings.

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Maxar is a trusted partner and innovator in Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure. We deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand and navigate our changing planet; deliver global broadband communications; and explore and advance the use of space. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale and cost effectiveness. Maxars 4,000 team members in 20 global locations are inspired to harness the potential of space to help our customers create a better world. Maxar trades on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange as MAXR. For more information, visit http://www.maxar.com.

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The global Injection Molding Robots Market research report 2020 provides a basic overview of the industry including definitions, classifications, applications, and industry chain structure. The Injection Molding Robots market report provides information regarding market size, share, trends, growth, cost structure, global market competition landscape, market drivers, challenges and opportunity, capacity, revenue, and forecast 2026.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Scara Robots Market 2019-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

According to the report, the global SCARA robots market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 9.51% during the forecasting period 2019-2028.

The ever-increasing need for automation is primarily driving the growth of the studied market. The rising focus on providing workplace safety is instigating demand for the SCARA robots. Lack of skilled labor is forcing manufacturing companies to opt for machines and robots for manufacturing processes.

However, high competition from articulated robots is restraining the market growth. In addition, the huge initial investment cost is also a key constraint. Also, deploying robots in an unstructured environment is posing as a challenge to global market growth. Key opportunities like the surging adoption of Industry 4.0 and the increasing demand for automation in emerging economies must be leveraged to get the projected growth.

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The global market report covers the countries from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East and Africa.

Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing region for the SCARA robots market in the coming years. The increasing demand in the adoption of automated systems in several sectors, including logistics, food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries is driving the regional market's growth. Governments in countries like Japan, China, Taiwan and South Korea have been undertaking several initiatives to promote the adoption of the robotics industry. This factor is also contributing to the growth of the global SCARA robots market.

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The major companies in the SCARA robots market are Comau SpA, DENSO Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, Toshiba Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Precise Automation Inc, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Staubli International AG, Seiko Epson Corporation, Nachi Robotics Systems Inc, Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, FANUC Corporation, KUKA AG, Omron Corporation and ABB.

Denso Corporation is a global company supplying advanced automotive technology and systems. The company provides gasoline & diesel engine management systems, small motor systems for automobiles, air conditioning systems, truck refrigeration units, power supply, advanced safety and automated driving products. It is headquartered in Kariya, Aichi (Japan), and has operations in Europe, Asia, North America, South America and other regions.

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1. Global Scara Robots Market - Summary

2. Industry Outlook

2.1. Market Definition

2.2. Parent Market Analysis: Industrial Robots Market

2.3. Key Insights

2.3.1. Heavy Investments, Research & Development in the Field of Robotics

2.3.2. Development of Advanced Scara Robots

2.3.3. Demand for Customized & Compact Robotic Systems

2.4. Impact of COVID-19 on Scara Robots

2.5. Porter's Five Force Analysis

2.6. Market Attractiveness Index

2.7. Vendor Scorecard

2.8. Industry Components

2.9. Market Drivers

2.9.1. Rising Need of Automation

2.9.2. Growing Prominence on Workplace Safety Around the World

2.9.3. Shortage of Labor

2.10. Market Restraints

2.10.1. Competition from Articulated Robots

2.10.2. High Costs of Initial Investment, Installation, System Engineering & Technology

2.11. Market Opportunities

2.11.1. Surge in Adoption of Industry 4.0 and Enabling Technologies Industries

2.11.2. Demand for Automation in Asian Countries

2.12. Market Challenges

2.12.1. Technological Limitations

3. Global Scara Robots Market Outlook - by Payload Type

3.1. Up to 5.00 Kg

3.2. 5.01 Kg to 15.00 Kg

3.3. More Than 15.00 Kg

4. Global Scara Robots Market Outlook - by Application

4.1. Material Handling

4.2. Assembling & Disassembling

4.3. Welding & Soldering

4.4. Dispensing

4.5. Processing

4.6. Other Applications

5. Global Scara Robots Market Outlook - by End-User Industry

5.1. Electrical & Electronics

5.2. Automotive

5.3. Food & Beverages

5.4. Pharmaceuticals

5.5. Metal & Machinery

5.6. Other End-Users

6. Global Scara Robots Market - Regional Outlook

6.1. North America

6.2. Europe

6.3. Asia-Pacific

6.4. Latin America

6.5. Middle East and Africa

7. Competitive Landscape

7.1. ABB

7.2. Comau S.p.A.

7.3. Denso Corporation

7.4. Fanuc Corporation

7.5. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

7.6. Kuka AG

7.7. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

7.8. Nachi Robotics Systems Inc.

7.9. Omron Corporation

7.10. Precise Automation Inc.

7.11. Seiko Epson Corporation

7.12. Staubli International AG

7.13. Toshiba Corporation

7.14. Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

7.15. Yaskawa Electric Corporation

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The emergence of COVID-19 across the world has impacted the global industrial robotics market in a negative way. The decline in the market growth is majorly owing to the high investment costs of industrial robots. Nonetheless, the market is likely to recover by the second & third quarter of 2022. The continuous advancements in quality of products and in its costs is expected to impel the market growth of industrial robotics market post-COVID-19 pandemic.

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The global industrial robotics market is likely to witness a decrease in growth rate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a new report published by Research Dive, the global industrial robotics market accounted for $43.2 million in 2018 and is projected to surpass $85.2 million by 2026. Comprehensive analysis of drivers, restraints, growth opportunities and strategies executed by various governments & major market players to sustain in the COVID-19 pandemic are further provided in the report.

The global industrial robotics market was estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% by 2026 prior to the COVID-19 crisis. Although, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now the market is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period. Industrial robots are very costly to build. In addition, daily maintenance of high power and high electricity usage is cost prohibitive for end-uses; the industrial robotics industry would be impeded by these factors in the forecast era.

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The predicted pre-COVID-19 market size for the industrial robotics industry was $51.4 million in 2020 and is expected to witness a drastic downfall and reach up to $33.4 million due to COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the global industry players are looking towards the government for financial support to sustain this crisis.

The global market is anticipated to observe a significant growth post-COVID-19 pandemic and recover by the second or third quarter of 2022. Implementation of self-programmed robotics based on artificial intelligence and machine learning is expected to generate increased investment opportunities over the forecasted period. For instance, Huawei, CISCO, and Microsoft are now focused on maintaining collaborations with other IoT firms to build new robots so that their production project starts as soon as possible. Therefore, increasing production line efficiency in the projected timeframe is expected to propel the demand for industrial robots.

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For some reason, we humans seem to be hell-bent on making robots that look like us. One thing is for sure, though: Weve been making humanoid robots for a long time, and theyre starting to get really good. This is Robots Everywhere a show where we chronicle the slow but steady takeover by our future robot overlords, and show you how theyre making their way into practically every facet of modern life

Robots come in all shapes and sizes, but one of the constants throughout our history of robotics is the goal of making a humanoid robot that looks, sounds, and acts just like us humans do. Maybe the reason we seek to create robots in our own likeness is narcissism. Or maybe its for practical reasons. Or perhaps its just because human beings like a challenge. In any case, building machines that look and act like humans has always been part of our vision of what robots could and should be.

Humanlike robots date back as far as robotics itself. Some of the very first prototype robots were designed to have humanoid form and function. Eric the Robot made his debut in 1928 at Londons Exhibition of the Society of Model Engineers. This Man of Tin was designed to make the opening address when the Duke of York wasnt able to attend. Erik took to the stage, rose to his feet, bowed to the audience, and gave a 4-minute opening address. Technically, the address was given via radio by someone backstage, but the technology was still pretty impressive. In 1939, Westinghouse debuted Elektro, a 7-foot-tall giant of a humanoid robot that could speak up to 700 words using a record player inside its chest, and who could also blow up a balloon and smoke cigarettes.

Cigarette smoking aside, these robots were still very primitive, and would remain that way for another half century or so. Around the year 2000, humanoid robots started making a comeback in a major way, most notably through Hondas Asimo robot, which finally had the ability to walk on its own two legs. Asimo was the culmination of decades of work to enable machines to walk, run, and balance just like a human. Asimo could also recognize moving objects, gestures, sounds, and even faces, which allowed him to interact with humans.

Asimo was a turning point in humanoid robotics, and soon the speed and complexity of these machines exploded. These robots could now move their hands in highly dexterous ways, make facial expressions, and play soccer. In recent years, weve seen humanoid robots complete with skin and human features, as well as robots from companies like Boston Dynamics that, in just a few short years, went from barely walking to being able to navigate uneven, icy terrain, then gain the abilirty to run, parkour, and do backflips with ease.

The pace of progress in humanoid roboticss continues to speed up. Were now at a point where the prospect of being able to live and work alongside these robots isnt just possible its likely to happen in the near future.

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If boredom is taking over your house this summer, Lego and robotics might be able to provide a little respite.

The SASCU Recreation Centre will be offering Lego and robotics programs for young people ages seven to 14, split into two age groups, beginning Aug. 10.

Back by popular demand, iLearning Canada will be leading the sessions with trained instructors, rec centre staff report. Each participant will receive their own activity pack for the week, during which social distancing and COVID-appropriate hygiene will be practised.

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Weeklong sessions are scheduled such as Tech Camp and Game Developer 2D, as well as a one-day Lego Build It Workshop on Aug. 15.

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Registration for most programs closes on Aug. 10. There is no phone-in or in-person registration.

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Adena Health Systems honored the completion of the steel structure that will become the Orthopedic and Robotic Surgery facility with a "topping out" ceremony on Wednesday, July 28, 2020.(Photo: Toria Barnhart/Gazette)

CHILLICOTHE Adena Health Systems marked the halfway point of its new multi-million dollar investment into robotics and orthopedic care with a "topping out" ceremony on Tuesday.

The ceremony held on the campus of the Adena Regional Medical Center and on Facebook Live honored the milestone event in which construction crews lifted the final steel beam signifying the completion of Adena's new orthopedic facility. The beam measured eight feet long and was signed by health system caregivers. An evergreen tree symbolizing safety, luck and prosperity and an American flag accompanied the beam, too.

"Twentyyears ago, we started building an orthopedic program at Adena that has been extremely successful. Butnow we've outgrown our space at the health pavilion," saidOrthopedic Surgeon Brian Cohen, MD. "This new facility will give us the space we need to provide our patients with the best surgical and care experience possible."

Adena's Orthopedic and Robotic Surgery Center is a $70 million project that will create a newfacilitydedicated to advanced orthopedic treatment, minimally invasive surgical care and clinical operations. The groundbreaking ceremony for the center took place in October and the facility is scheduled to open in the summer of 2021.

The facility willhave 80 clinical exam suites, six operating rooms built to accommodate robotic technology, a 20-bed inpatient recovery unit and 22 pre- and post-recovery bays. Clinical operations for orthopedics, neurology, podiatry, sports medicine and spinal care will be available. There will also be imaging suites for X-ray, CT scans and MRIs.

Once completed the center will have 111,000 square feet and stand five stories tall making it the tallest health care structure on the Adena Regional Medical Center campus. The building will also be home to the Adena Spine Centersports medicine, neurology, podiatry and other specialties in addition to its nationally-accredited orthopedics program. A new, multi-level parking structure with 300 parking spaces is also included in the construction project.

Thus far over 43,000 man-hours have gone into the project and there have been zero accidents. They've also had 4,000 truckloads worth of dirt during construction and used 523 tons of steel, according to Operations Vice President of Messer Construction Tim Gusler.

(L-R) Dr. Jim Flemming, Adena Health System CEO Jeff Graham, Dr. Brian Cohen, Adena Health System COO Kathi Edrington and Operations Vice President at Messer Construction Tim Gusler during the "topping out" ceremony at Adena Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, July 28, 2020.(Photo: Provided by Adena Health System)

Dr. Jim Flemming, a spine surgeon, is also hopeful that the new facility will bring in new doctors. He says that the work performed at the center and the level of commitment from its employees are "first-rate fantastic" and serve as an extension of the community.

"We are completely invested in this community," he said. "We had two providers when I started [15 years ago] and now we have 30. We have promised to continue that growth."

Since the start of Adena's robotic surgery program in 2012,roughly 4,000 robot-assisted surgeries have been performed. In 2018, Adena surgeons used robot-assisted surgery for 630 general surgery cases and 400 orthopedic cases. More than 25 different types of robot-assisted surgeries are offered at Adena.

And with the new specialty facility, Adena Health System CEO Jeff Graham believes Chillicothe will become the first choice for care across the region and even throughout the state.

"No one wants to travel far from home to have surgery or to receive care for their conditions. We want every patient that comes to us at this facility to receive not only exceptional health care but to experience a concierge service approach to every step of their journey. We want to make this type of patient experience the most positive it can be, and its what our patients ultimately deserve," he said.

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New York, July 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Next-Generation Surgical Robotics Market: Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2030" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05948599/?utm_source=GNW

Technology Miniaturized Surgical Robotics, Autonomous Surgical Robotics, and Teleoperated Surgical Robotics Product Type Surgical Systems, Instruments & Accessories, and Services Application General Surgery, Urology Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery, Cardiology Surgery, Gynecology Surgery, and Neurology Surgery

Regional Segmentation

North America- U.S. and Canada Europe- Germany, U.K, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Rest-of-Europe Asia-Pacific- Japan, China, India, Australia & New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Rest-of-the-World

Growth Drivers

Rising prevalence of chronic disorders Elevating elderly population Increasing healthcare expenditure in developing economies Increasing demand for minimally invasive surgeries Low cost of next-generation surgical robotic platforms

Market Challenges

Lack of skilled professionals Restrictive reimbursement framework in several countries

Market Opportunities

Development of low cost next-generation surgical systems Development of surgical simulators for training

Key Companies ProfiledActiv Surgical, Inc., AVRA Medical Robotics, Inc., CMR Surgical Ltd., Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. (Siemens Healthineers AG), Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd., Microbot Medical, Inc., PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation, Vicarious Surgical Inc., Virtual Incision Corporation, and Virtuoso Surgical, Inc.

Key Questions Answered in this Report: What are significant technological advancements in surgical robotics and how the market for next-generation surgical robotics is expected to evolve in the future? What are the major market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global next-generation surgical robotics market? Who are the leading companies actively working on implementing next-generation surgical robotics technologies? What is the current revenue contribution of the different technology types, and how would it change in the forecast period? What is the current market share of each of the companies in the global next-generation surgical robotics market, and what are expected to be their contributions in 2030? What is the growth potential of the next-generation surgical robotics in region, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest-of-the-World? What are the key regulatory implications in developed and developing regions for surgical robotics? How is the patent landscape evolved in the past years in the next-generation surgical robotics market?

Overview of the Global Next-Generation Surgical Robotics Market

The global next-generation surgical robotics market is anticipated to gain significant traction in the future.Several key players are engaging in developing advanced surgical robotics, testing the capabilities of miniaturization, autonomous, and telesurgery technologies.

The market for next-generation surgical robotics is at a nascent stage, with only two companies having commercialized offerings.The rest of the products by other companies are still in the investigational phase and is expected to launch during the forecast period, 2020-2030.

The factors, such as increasing awareness about the advantages of surgical robotics coupled with the improving healthcare infrastructure in several economies and increasing investments & funding within the surgical robotics domain, is expected to bolster the growth of next-generation surgical robotics market.

Global Next-Generation Surgical Robotics Market Forecast, 2020-2030The market size of next-generation surgical robotics was valued at $10.9 million in 2019. The global next-generation surgical robotics market is expected to grow at a robust rate. It is anticipated to reach $884.5 million in 2030 with a CAGR of 44.6% during the forecast period 2020-2030, primarily due to the increasing prevalence of chronic disorders, elevating the global population coupled with the geriatric population, favorable reimbursement policies in developed economies, and increasing investments to develop advanced robotic platforms. However, several factors, such as a shortage of skilled professionals and restrictive regulatory framework, are the primary obstacle hindering the growth of the global next-generation surgical robotics market.

Competitive LandscapeThe global next-generation surgical robotics market is dominated by a PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation, followed by CMR Surgical Ltd. in 2019. The companies in this market are continuously collaborating with research institutions to expand their research capabilities to develop technologically advanced products.

In the past four years, i.e., (January 2016 June 2020), the market has witnessed 25 key developments, most of which were funding activities. Efforts are put in to introduce more technologically advanced products in the market, targeting specific unmet surgical applications. With the introduction of new and upgraded devices with enhanced capabilities, it has become increasingly possible to unlock new use cases for next-generation surgical robotic technologies.

The key players contributing to the global next-generation surgical market are Activ Surgical, Inc., AVRA Medical Robotics, Inc., CMR Surgical Ltd., Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. (Siemens Healthineers AG), Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd., Microbot Medical, Inc., PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation, Vicarious Surgical Inc., Virtual Incision Corporation, and Virtuoso Surgical, Inc.

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Advances in vision systems offer packagers one of the biggest opportunities for improving productivity. Many packaging applications make use of 2D machine vision, where grayscale or color imaging creates a two-dimensional map that allows for easy detection of anomalies or variations in part contrast. As this type of vision increasingly becomes cheaper and faster, its use in packaging continues to grow, particularly in functions associated with inspection, barcode reading, surface marking detection, and basic positional verification.

Now, with innovations in 3D vision, broader applications are becoming possible. Whereas with 2D applications, where objects being scanned must be on a flat surface and of a consistent size and shape, 3D vision gives insight into product depth and height and can therefore be used for random situations, where items are located haphazardly or stacked in a bin with varying orientation.

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One example that capitalizes on both 2D and 3D vision is Syntegons horizontal flow-wrapper, the Pack 102, with three Fanuc robots, designed for small- to medium-sized bakeries and other food companies. At PACK EXPO Las Vegas in fall 2019, the system was demonstrated loading meal kits. Explains Syntegon, each robotic platform detects and prioritizes six independent production flows simultaneously and in sequence, operating from one HMI on the flow wrapper.

Using 2D vision and dual conveyor tracking, the first robot, a Fanuc SR-6iA four-axis SCARA robot, detects and prioritizes products from two low-friction flat-belt conveyors. The second robot, a Fanuc M-1iA delta robot, precisely detects product location from two side-by-side indexing conveyors using 2D vision. The final robot, the LR Mate 200iD six-axis articulating robot, picks product from two different bulk bins using 3D vision and places the assortment into the product infeed of the Pack 102.

Theegarten-Pactecs Vision Picker robot system uses camera recognition to feed the companys wrapping machines with delicate chocolate figures.Another newly developed system allowing for productivity increases through vision is Theegarten-Pactecs Vision Picker, a robot system with camera recognition designed to feed its wrapping machines with delicate chocolate figures. According to the company, in the past, its machines had to work with chocolate molds holding a fixed number of products. These were placed by a robot in the feed chain of the packaging machine by means of a multiple tool.

The Vision Picker, it says, eliminates complex handling of the molds. Using an integrated image processing system, individual products are now detected within the disordered product flow. Each product is individually sucked in by the robot and placed in the correct position in the infeed chain of the packaging machine. Says Theegarten-Pactec, with the Vision Picker, different product formats can be packed even more flexibly and therefore more quickly and cost effectively.

Coupled with its CWM2 wrapper, the robot can feed product at 400/min; configured with its high-performance machines, the robot can operate at a rate of more than 1,000 products/min.

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Northrop Grumman Corporation, KUKA AG, iRobot Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Honda Motor Company Ltd., Omron Adept Technologies Inc., 3D Robotics Inc., Accuray Inc., Alphabet Inc., Amazon Robotics LLC

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Market Segmentation by Product Types:Medical Robots, Autonomous Guided Robots, Drones, Field Robotics

Market Segmentation by Applications:Defense, Rescue and Security, Agriculture and Forestry, Medical, Marine

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The Middle East and Africa North America South America Europe Asia-Pacific Middle East Oceania Rest of the World

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Table of Content:Chapter 1 Market Overview1.1 Market Definition And Segment1.1.1 Product Definition1.1.2 Product Type1.1.3 End-Use1.1.4 Marketing Channel1.2 Major Regions1.2.1 Europe Market Size And GrowthFigure Europe Commercial Robotics Market Size And Growth Rate, 2015e-2020f (Million Usd)Figure Europe Commercial Robotics Market Forecast And Growth Rate, 2020e-2025f (Million Usd)1.2.2 America Market Size And GrowthFigure America Commercial Robotics Market Size And Growth Rate, 2015e-2020f (Million Usd)Figure America Commercial Robotics Market Forecast And Growth Rate, 2020e-2025f (Million Usd)1.2.3 Asia Market Size And GrowthFigure Asia Commercial Robotics Market Size And Growth Rate, 2015e-2020f (Million Usd)Figure Asiacommercial Robotics Market Forecast And Growth Rate, 2020e-2025f (Million Usd)1.2.4 Oceania Market Size And GrowthFigure Oceania Commercial Robotics Market Size And Growth Rate, 2015e-2020f (Million Usd)Figure Oceania Commercial Robotics Market Forecast And Growth Rate, 2020e-2025f (Million Usd)1.2.5 Africa Market Size And GrowthFigure Africa Commercial Robotics Market Size And Growth Rate, 2015e-2020f (Million Usd)Figure Africa Commercial Robotics Market Forecast And Growth Rate, 2020e-2025f (Million Usd)

Chapter 2 Global Market Segmentation2.1 Global Production OverviewTable Global Commercial Robotics Production Volume (Volume), Ex-Factory Price, Revenue (Million Usd) And Gross Margin (%) List, 2015-20202.2 Global Consumption OverviewTable Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume (Volume), Terminal Price And Consumption Value (Million Usd) List, 2015-20202.3 Global Production By TypeTable Global Commercial Robotics Revenue By Type, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure Global Commercial Robotics Revenue Share By Type In 2020 (Million Usd)Table Global Commercial Robotics Production Volume By Type, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure Global Commercial Robotics Production Volume Share By Type In 2020 (Volume)2.4 Global Consumption By End-UseTable Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Value Share By End-Use In 2020 (Million Usd)Table Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume Share By End-Use In 2020 (Volume)2.5 Global Consumption By RegionTable Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By Region, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Table Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By Region, 2015-2020 (Volume)

Chapter 3 Europe Market Segmentation3.1 Europe Production OverviewTable Europe Commercial Robotics Production Volume (Volume), Ex-Factory Price, Revenue (Million Usd) And Gross Margin (%) List, 2015-20203.2 Europe Consumption OverviewTable Europe Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume (Volume), Terminal Price And Consumption Value (Million Usd) List, 2015-20203.3 Europe Production By TypeTable Europe Commercial Robotics Revenue By Type, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure Europe Commercial Robotics Revenue Share By Type In 2020 (Million Usd)Table Europe Commercial Robotics Production Volume By Type, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure Europe Commercial Robotics Production Volume Share By Type In 2020 (Volume)3.4 Europe Consumption By End-UseTable Europe Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure Europe Commercial Robotics Consumption Value Share By End-Use In 2020 (Million Usd)Table Europe Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure Europe Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume Share By End-Use In 2020 (Volume)3.5 Europe Consumption By RegionTable Europe Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By Region, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Table Europe Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By Region, 2015-2020 (Volume)

Chapter 4 America Market Segmentation4.1 America Production OverviewTable America Commercial Robotics Production Volume (Volume), Ex-Factory Price, Revenue (Million Usd) And Gross Margin (%) List, 2015-20204.2 America Consumption OverviewTable America Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume (Volume), Terminal Price And Consumption Value (Million Usd) List, 2015-20204.3 America Production By TypeTable America Commercial Robotics Revenue By Type, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure America Commercial Robotics Revenue Share By Type In 2020 (Million Usd)Table America Commercial Robotics Production Volume By Type, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure America Commercial Robotics Production Volume Share By Type In 2020 (Volume)4.4 America Consumption By End-UseTable America Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure America Commercial Robotics Consumption Value Share By End-Use In 2020 (Million Usd)Table America Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure America Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume Share By End-Use In 2020 (Volume)4.5 America Consumption By RegionTable America Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By Region, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Table America Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By Region, 2015-2020 (Volume)

Chapter 5 Asia Market Segmentation5.1 Asia Production OverviewTable Asia Commercial Robotics Production Volume (Volume), Ex-Factory Price, Revenue (Million Usd) And Gross Margin (%) List, 2015-20205.2 Asia Consumption OverviewTable Asia Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume (Volume), Terminal Price And Consumption Value (Million Usd) List, 2015-20205.3 Asia Production By TypeTable Asia Commercial Robotics Revenue By Type, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure Asia Commercial Robotics Revenue Share By Type In 2020 (Million Usd)Table Asia Commercial Robotics Production Volume By Type, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure Asia Commercial Robotics Production Volume Share By Type In 2020 (Volume)5.4 Asia Consumption By End-UseTable Asia Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure Asia Commercial Robotics Consumption Value Share By End-Use In 2020 (Million Usd)Table Asia Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure Asia Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume Share By End-Use In 2020 (Volume)5.5 Asia Consumption By RegionTable Asia Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By Region, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Table Asia Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By Region, 2015-2020 (Volume)

Chapter 6 Oceania Market Segmentation6.1 Oceania Production OverviewTable Oceania Commercial Robotics Production Volume (Volume), Ex-Factory Price, Revenue (Million Usd) And Gross Margin (%) List, 2015-20206.2 Oceania Consumption OverviewTable Oceania Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume (Volume), Terminal Price And Consumption Value (Million Usd) List, 2015-20206.3 Oceania Production By TypeTable Oceania Commercial Robotics Revenue By Type, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure Oceania Commercial Robotics Revenue Share By Type In 2020 (Million Usd)Table Oceania Commercial Robotics Production Volume By Type, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure Oceania Commercial Robotics Production Volume Share By Type In 2020 (Volume)6.4 Oceania Consumption By End-UseTable Oceania Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure Oceania Commercial Robotics Consumption Value Share By End-Use In 2020 (Million Usd)Table Oceania Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure Oceania Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume Share By End-Use In 2020 (Volume)6.5 Oceania Consumption By RegionTable Oceania Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By Region, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Table Oceania Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By Region, 2015-2020 (Volume)

Chapter 7 Africa Market Segmentation7.1 Africa Production OverviewTable Africa Commercial Robotics Production Volume (Volume), Ex-Factory Price, Revenue (Million Usd) And Gross Margin (%) List, 2015-20207.2 Africa Consumption OverviewTable Africa Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume (Volume), Terminal Price And Consumption Value (Million Usd) List, 2015-20207.3 Africa Production By TypeTable Africa Commercial Robotics Revenue By Type, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure Africa Commercial Robotics Revenue Share By Type In 2020 (Million Usd)Table Africa Commercial Robotics Production Volume By Type, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure Africa Commercial Robotics Production Volume Share By Type In 2020 (Volume)7.4 Africa Consumption By End-UseTable Africa Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Figure Africa Commercial Robotics Consumption Value Share By End-Use In 2020 (Million Usd)Table Africa Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By End-Use, 2015-2020 (Volume)Figure Africa Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume Share By End-Use In 2020 (Volume)7.5 Africa Consumption By RegionTable Africa Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By Region, 2015-2020 (Million Usd)Table Africa Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By Region, 2015-2020 (Volume)

Chapter 8 Global Market Forecast8.1 Global Commercial Robotics Production ForecastFigure Global Commercial Robotics Revenue And Growth Rate Forecast 2020e-2025f (Million Usd)Figure Global Commercial Robotics Production Volume And Growth Rate Forecast 2020e-2025f (Volume)8.2 Global Commercial Robotics Forecast By TypeTable Global Commercial Robotics Revenue By Type, 2020e-2025f (Million Usd)Figure Global Commercial Robotics Revenue Share By Type In 2025 (Million Usd)Table Global Commercial Robotics Production Volume By Type, 2020e-2025f (Volume)Figure Global Commercial Robotics Production Volume Share By Type In 2025 (Volume)8.3 Global Commercial Robotics Forecast By End-Use (2020e-2025f)Table Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By End-Use, 2020e-2025f (Million Usd)Figure Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Value Share By End-Use In 2025 (Million Usd)Table Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By End-Use, 2020e-2025f (Volume)8.4 Global Commercial Robotics Forecast By Region (2020e-2025f)Table Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Value By Region, 2020e-2025f (Million Usd)Figure Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Value Share By Region In 2025 (Million Usd)Table Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume By Region, 2020e-2025f (Volume)Figure Global Commercial Robotics Consumption Volume Share By Region In 2025 (Volume)

Chapter 9 Global Major Companies List9.1 Northrop Grumman Corporation9.1.1 Northrop Grumman Corporation ProfileTable Northrop Grumman Corporation Overview List9.1.2 Northrop Grumman Corporation Products & Services9.1.3 Northrop Grumman Corporation Company Dynamics & News9.1.4 Northrop Grumman Corporation Business Operation ConditionsTable Business Operation Of Northrop Grumman Corporation (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)9.2 Kuka Ag9.2.1 Kuka Ag ProfileTable Kuka Ag Overview List9.2.2 Kuka Ag Products & Services9.2.3 Kuka Ag Company Dynamics & News9.2.4 Kuka Ag Business Operation ConditionsTable Business Operation Of Kuka Ag (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)9.3 Irobot Corporation9.3.1 Irobot Corporation ProfileTable Irobot Corporation Overview List9.3.2 Irobot Corporation Products & Services9.3.3 Irobot Corporation Company Dynamics & News9.3.4 Irobot Corporation Business Operation ConditionsTable Business Operation Of Irobot Corporation (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)9.4 Yaskawa Electric Corporation9.4.1 Yaskawa Electric Corporation ProfileTable Yaskawa Electric Corporation Overview List9.4.2 Yaskawa Electric Corporation Products & Services9.4.3 Yaskawa Electric Corporation Company Dynamics & News9.4.4 Yaskawa Electric Corporation Business Operation ConditionsTable Business Operation Of Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)9.5 Honda Motor Company Ltd.9.5.1 Honda Motor Company Ltd. ProfileTable Honda Motor Company Ltd. Overview List9.5.2 Honda Motor Company Ltd. Products & Services9.5.3 Honda Motor Company Ltd. Company Dynamics & News9.5.4 Honda Motor Company Ltd. Business Operation ConditionsTable Business Operation Of Honda Motor Company Ltd. (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)9.6 Omron Adept Technologies Inc.9.6.1 Omron Adept Technologies Inc. ProfileTable Omron Adept Technologies Inc. Overview List9.6.2 Omron Adept Technologies Inc. Products & Services9.6.3 Omron Adept Technologies Inc. Company Dynamics & News9.6.4 Omron Adept Technologies Inc. Business Operation ConditionsTable Business Operation Of Omron Adept Technologies Inc. (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)9.7 3d Robotics Inc.9.7.1 3d Robotics Inc. ProfileTable 3d Robotics Inc. Overview List9.7.2 3d Robotics Inc. Products & Services9.7.3 3d Robotics Inc. Company Dynamics & News9.7.4 3d Robotics Inc. Business Operation ConditionsTable Business Operation Of 3d Robotics Inc. (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)9.8 Accuray Inc.9.8.1 Accuray Inc. ProfileTable Accuray Inc. Overview List9.8.2 Accuray Inc. Products & Services9.8.3 Accuray Inc. Company Dynamics & News9.8.4 Accuray Inc. Business Operation ConditionsTable Business Operation Of Accuray Inc. (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)9.9 Alphabet Inc.9.9.1 Alphabet Inc. ProfileTable Alphabet Inc. Overview List9.9.2 Alphabet Inc. Products & Services9.9.3 Alphabet Inc. Company Dynamics & News9.9.4 Alphabet Inc. Business Operation ConditionsTable Business Operation Of Alphabet Inc. (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)9.10 Amazon Robotics Llc9.10.1 Amazon Robotics Llc ProfileTable Amazon Robotics Llc Overview List9.10.2 Amazon Robotics Llc Products & Services9.10.3 Amazon Robotics Llc Company Dynamics & News9.10.4 Amazon Robotics Llc Business Operation ConditionsTable Business Operation Of Amazon Robotics Llc (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)

Part 10 Market Competition10.1 Key Company Market ShareTable Global Commercial Robotics Sales Revenue 2015-2020e, By Companies, In Usd MillionTable Global Commercial Robotics Sales Revenue Share, 2015-2020e, By Companies, In UsdTable Global Commercial Robotics Sales Volume By Companies, 2015-2020e (Volume)Table Global Commercial Robotics Sales Volume Share By Companies, 2015-2020e (Volume)10.2 Regional Market ConcentrationFigure Europe Commercial Robotics Market Concentration Ratio In 2020eFigure America Commercial Robotics Market Concentration Ratio In 2020eFigure Asia Commercial Robotics Market Concentration Ratio In 2020eFigure Oceania Commercial Robotics Market Concentration Ratio In 2020eFigure Africa Commercial Robotics Market Concentration Ratio In 2020e

Part 11 Coronavirus Impact On Commercial Robotics Industry11.1 Impact On Industry Upstream11.2 Impact On Industry Downstream11.3 Impact On Industry Channels11.4 Impact On Industry Competition11.5 Impact On Industry Obtain Employment

Part 12 Commercial Robotics Industry Summary & Conclusion

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Locus Robotics, the market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced a strategic partnership with Balloon One, a London-based provider of software and supply chain applications for distribution, manufacturing and e-commerce companies. Together, Balloon One and Locus Robotics will provide customers with a more efficient, cost-effective solution to meet the dramatically increasing demand for e-commerce fulfillment, further driving the adoption of the innovative warehouse technologies offered by both companies.

"As e-commerce continues to explode across all channels, warehouse fulfillment has become a critical part of the economy," said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. "Our partnership will deliver cutting-edge robotics technology to Balloon One customers and drive significant operational efficiency and productivity gains, and a faster time to value."

Through the partnership, Balloon One will offer Locus Robotics' award-winning, multi-bot solution for warehouse fulfillment alongside Krber/HighJump WMS, enabling customers to achieve consistent efficiency gains of 200-300% without the need for expensive or time-consuming infrastructure changes. In addition, the Locus Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model ensures that Balloon One customers can address the challenges of the labor market at a very low start-up cost.

"Balloon One is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with the industry's most technologically advanced autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider, Locus Robotics," said Craig Powell, Managing Director, Balloon One. "The Locus system can be deployed in as little as four (4) weeks and provides two to three (2X-3X) times picker productivity gains. Based on our internal assessment, we believe this technology will become an essential part of our warehouse operations and will provide our customers with a unique and significant advantage in today's increasingly demanding e-commerce landscape."

The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly transformed the retail industry, making online and omnichannel purchasing the new normal across the globe. Locus Robotics' industry-leading robotics fulfillment solution enables brands, retailers, and third-party logistics (3PL) operators to easily meet higher order volumes and increasing consumer demand for e-commerce, retail, omnichannel, and manufacturing order fulfillment. Locus's proven, multi-bot solution for fulfillment incorporates collaborative, autonomous robots that work closely with human employees to improve fulfillment productivity and efficiency consistently doubling or tripling fulfillment productivity, lowers labor costs, with near-100% accuracy, while also enabling users to save 30% or more in operating expenses.

Balloon One will be offering live, in-person demonstrations of the Locus Solution to prospective customers at their new demonstration suite in West London. Demos will provide a hands-on experience to showcase the value of the fully integrated Locus and Krber/HighJump solutions.

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Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have proven to increase the productivity and reduce the cost of warehouse automation operations. While the costs of AMRs continue to drop, even as their capabilities increase, there are often hidden, and sizable, costs associated with their deployment. Heres what to look for, and how to mitigate their impact.

By Jason Walker | July 29, 2020

You may be looking to accelerate your automation projects to increase safety and adjust to new demands. Because of their versatility, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have become the preferred method for automated material handling versus inflexible AGVs or fixed conveyors.

Intangibles Have ConsequencesIf you are considering employing AMRs, you are likely started researching different models and price points to fit your operation and budget. In recent years, AMR capabilities have increased while unit costs have come down making them a real possibility for small and medium-sized businesses. But there are hidden costs to consider, which can delay deployment and reduce the AMRs value to workers and the organization as a whole.

When adding an AMR to your operations, it is vital that you account for both initial, and ongoing, setup, deployment, and reconfiguration efforts that can become expensive if the robot is not easy to use.

As frustration mounts, deployment delays can occur, adding further risk and cost to the overall project.The workforce should be collaborating with the robot, so how will they control the robot? The workers who set up, deploy, and test the AMRs should be empowered to configure the user interfaces too. They will know better than anyone how to set up those devices. But that only works if the devices are accessible to them and easy to master.

How to Get the Most From Your AMRTo realize an AMRs full potential and avoid unexpected costs, look for easy-to-use mobile robots that are designed for the workforce who are on the job today. For this, I recommend paying close attention to the following:

Investing in better tools for workers will make it easier to attract and retain other great workers.

Benefits Beyond Traditional ROIChoosing easy to use mobile robots designed for the workforce will benefit them and impact their company in ways that go far beyond traditional ROI calculations. Workers will be able to put these tools to work immediately and minimize lost time for extensive training.

Workers using great tools are more engaged in their work. They can focus on valuable tasks and leave the monotonous, backbreaking work to the robot. They go home daily with more energy for their families and have a better quality of life. Investing in better tools for workers will make it easier to attract and retain other great workers.

In short, the value of an AMR can extend far beyond automated material handling, but to realize these gains requires a system that can be quickly and easily operated by workers on the job today.

Editors Note: Robotics Business Review would like to thank Waypoint Robotics for permission to publish this piece (lightly edited). The original can be found HERE. All views, thoughts, and opinions expressed therein belong solely to the author.

About the AuthorJason Walker is the CEO and Co-founder of Waypoint Robotics, which develops and manufactures fully autonomous mobile robots that are easy to use, industrial strength, and designed to be setup and used by the workforce that is on the job today. Prior to founding Waypoint, Walker was the Co-founder and Director of Operations at CyPhy Works where he served as Lead Roboticist and Principal Investigator for CyPhy Works contracts with agencies such as DARPA, NIST, and the National Science Foundation. Walker helped grow CyPhy Works into a leading tethered drone supplier in North America. Before co-founding CyPhy Works, he was the quality, reliability, and testing manager for the Roomba vacuuming robot at iRobot. Walker received a BSEE with a concentration in Robotics and Control Systems from Kansas State University and is a lifelong entrepreneur.

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The Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics Industry Analysis projects the market to grow at a significant CAGR of 14.95% in terms of value during the forecast period, 2020-2025. North America dominated the global safety, security, and rescue robotics market with a share of 42% by value in 2019. Europe, including countries, such as France, the U.K., and the Netherlands, is the second-most prominent region for the safety, security, and rescue robotics market. In North America, the U.S. acquired a major market share in 2019 due to the maximum manufacturing developments in the company. Asia-Pacific is expected to have the highest CAGR value in the forecast period, 2020-2025.

The global safety, security, and rescue robotics market has gained widespread importance due to the growing geopolitical conflicts as well as the increasing need for naval and land border patrolling and surveillance with unmanned systems. However, the lack of development of high-quality and reliable solutions is one of the major challenges for the market.

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Equipment used in farming to improve productivity and reduce dependence on manual labor is known as an agricultural robot. These robots help automate tasks carried out by the farmers, thus allowing them to focus more on enhancing overall production yield.

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Simulations showed the system to be highly effective and accurate, with diverse group behaviors among the swarm robots.

Researchers at the Universityof Manchester have built a new technique for swarm robotics, based on how antsrelease pheromones into their environment.

Through this, individual robots may be capable of communicating with one another in remote areas, and one could notify others of a problem that needs fixed, like a burst pipe.

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Our main idea was to develop a bio-inspired communication system based on social animals pheromone communication systems, said University of Manchester researcher, Farshad Arvin.

More specifically, we wanted to emulate how ants release pheromones and the behaviors that follow. We use the developed system in swarm robotics applications, and we are now investigating the possibility of testing it in real-world settings.

The system uses light toemulate pheromone release, called the COS system. The researchers ensured themodel was accurate in real-world environments, such as underwater and duringintense weather conditions.

The model we proposedis a reliable and realistic model that can imitate pheromone communicationamong insects, said Arvin.

Simulations showed the systemto be highly effective and accurate, with diverse group behaviors among the swarmrobots. Our paper introduces a robust, open-source experimental setup that canbe used to implement more complex behaviors typically observed in socialinsects, Arvin added.

The team is now looking to move onto real-world tests. It sees light as being a potential source of data transfer for small packets, allowing thousands of small devices to communicate without cellular signal.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the construction industry with an opportunity to re-examine itself in the hopes of addressing its lagging productivity gains over past decades. Modularization and off-site construction under controlled conditions is gaining increased attention.

Automation is also gaining acceptance in the form of various programmable robotic machines and devices that increase site efficiency. One area of such advancement has given birth to the term co-botics, exoskeleton devices worn or attached to individual workers that allow them to maintain continuous levels of work while reducing fatigue.

Should the rise of automation and robotics in construction be seen as a threat to contractors and workers? Not according to international consultancy McKinsey & Company.

The reality is much more nuanced, write Michael Chui and Jan Mischke, McKinsey Global partners in San Francisco and Zurich respectively.

In fact, they are optimistic about future employment prospects.

In construction, automation is less likely to diminish employment opportunities than it is to increase productivity. We expect the overall number of jobs in construction to grow rather than shrink, with up to 200 million additional jobs by 2030 if countries fill global infrastructure gaps and boost affordable housing supply.

In their December 2019 report titled, The impact and opportunities of automation in construction, Chui and Mischke cite constructions unique processes as a reason why robots will not entirely replace humans.

The easiest tasks to automate are repetitive, physical activities in predictable environments but constructions environment is usually unpredictable, they write. The unpredictability is twofold: not only do pieces move around but each construction site and project is tailored to specific customer demands, architectural designs and geographical and site requirements.

While robots that can lay bricks and pave roads are already in use, intriguing new devices are under development that will make work easier for those onsite.

For example, Clearpath Robotics of Kitchener, Ont. has introduced the Husky A200, a mobile robot designed to navigate difficult terrain for mapping and geological work. Its open platform allows physical modifications and software integration with BIM, making it capable of carrying materials while navigating the jobsite. The A200 is also able to listen to and fulfill commands given by a human.

General Electric has been granted funding to develop an autonomous Tunnelling Earthworm for military purposes that might later evolve into private sector use.

In a media release, the company says the bio-inspired soft robot design mimics the rhythmic movements of earthworms moving through soil and the force of tree roots growing into the ground to create underground tunnel.

Its muscle-and skeleton-like structure squeezes into tight spaces, moving earth backwards while going forward.

Nearer at hand are co-botic devices that allow trades to work at full efficiency longer with reduced fatigue.

Full or near-full exoskeletal devices that can be worn by workers engaged in heavy lifting tasks have been demonstrated for several years. Full robots that can, for example, carry drywall are always a hit at trade shows. However, this level of sophistication is currently price-prohibitive for most worksite applications.

Examples of less expensive solutions to fatigue reduction include ergo-skeletal devices like the ExoPush, an exoskeleton rake attachment to assist workers while spreading asphalt, and the Ironhand, a bionic glove that amplifies the workers grip force, thereby reducing tendonitis.

Automation is likely to increase productivity and see wages rise for workers with advanced skills over the long term.

However, McKinseys Chui and Mischke write that during a transition period that could last a decade or longer, those more exposed to predictable, repetitive tasks will be in less demand, resulting in a slowdown in their wage growth.

Even if robots do the physical work of laying bricks, workers will still need to drive and manoeuvre heavy equipment. But they will need to pair this work with more technological skills.

The employment challenge presented by automation and robotics will place an increased emphasis on worker education, training and new skill sets.

John Bleasby is a Coldwater, Ont.-based freelance writer. Send comments and Inside Innovation column ideas to editor@dailycommercialnews.com.

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Since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, robots have been seen as an answer to associated social distancing and workforce issues. They have also been eyed as a solution to the near-constant disinfecting processes required to keep areas as virus-free as possible. Automation World first reported on this in April 2019 in the article COVID-19 Provides Use Cases for Mobile Robotics.

Now Fetch Robotics has announced the release of its SmartGuardUV disinfecting autonomous mobile robot, built in cooperation with Piedmont National, a supplier of packaging equipment and services, and Puro Lighting, a supplier of disinfection UV lighting. According to Fetch Robotics, the SmartGuardUV is an autonomous, broad spectrum UV disinfection robot that eliminates up to 99.9% of viruses and bacteria with UV-C, UV-B, and UV-A. It also reports on the results of the disinfection.

Designed to autonomously disinfect high-traffic areas ranging from assembly and warehouse facilities to hospital rooms, the SmartGuardUV combines Fetch Robotics cloud robotics platform, Puro Lighting's pulsed Xenon UV fixtures, and Piedmont Nationals 4Site cloud analytics platform.

The SmartGuardUV autonomous mobile robot. Source: Fetch RoboticsThe SmartGuardUV uses mapping technology and 3D camera vision to autonomously direct broad-spectrum UV light from a pulsed Xenon lamp to disinfect priority areas within a facility. Puro Lighting says its pulsed Xenon UV lamp fixture requires as little as 90 seconds to disinfect a 10-ft. workstation and as little as six minutes to disinfect priority areas of a personal office. The pulsed Xenon UV lamp technology used in SmartGuardUV has been tested by independent accredited third-party testing labs and is registered with the EPA.

Piedmont Nationals John Garlock says, Legacy autonomous disinfection robotic solutions can only operate for two to two-and-a-half hours on a single charge, whereas the pulsed xenon light engines on the SmartGuardUVwhich precisely targets UV rays at high touch surfacescan operate for 8 to 10 hours on a single charge.

Prior to the release of the SmartGuardUV, Fetch released the Breezy One,chemical disinfection autonomous mobile robot designed for large spaces over 100,000 sq. ft. According to Fetch Robotics, the Breezy One is designed for wide area deep cleaning, while the SmartGuardUV is designed for targeted cleaning.

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Doosan Robotics Inc. is introducing six new collaborative robots (cobots), diversifying its innovative product offerings. The new lineup includes four models from the A-SERIES and two from the H-SERIES, adding to the company's selection of innovative, future-proof cobots.

Doosan Robotics Inc. is introducing six new collaborative robots (cobots), diversifying its innovative product offerings. The new lineup includes four models from the A-SERIES and two from the H-SERIES, adding to the company's selection of innovative, future-proof cobots.

The H-SERIES models offer 1.7m reach and up to 25kg payload, marking the heaviest payload among currently available cobots in the market. Comprised of two selections, H2017 and H2515, this high-power lineup weigh only 75 kg, only half of other comparable robots with the same payload. Equipped with six torque sensors on all six axes, the H-SERIES provides the dexterity and flexibility required in variety of applications, in particular logistics and automotive.

"The new A-SERIES and H-SERIES will set a new standard with distinctive advantages such as best-in-class speed, superior performance and outstanding price competitiveness," said Sangchul Kwak, CEO of Doosan Robotics. "Doosan Robotics will lead the growth of the smart factory industry in the post-pandemic era and drive the momentum of new vertical markets in service, logistics and manufacturing."

Doosan will ship its new cobot models through its global sales network from this August.

Since 2018, Doosan has rapidly penetrated the global markets, from Asia, Europe, the Americas to Oceania, and has secured key customers such as MAHLE, Bolta, L'Oreal, Continental, LG Electronics, LG Chem, POSCO and Hyundai Motor Company. With the expansion of the global channels, Doosan has secured numbers of reference cases, being recognized for their versatility in applications in multiple areas including assembly, machine tending and quality inspection.

About Doosan Robotics

Founded in 2015 by Doosan Group, Doosan Robotics is located in Suwon, South Korea specialized in the cobot manufacturing. More information about Doosan Robotics is available at https://www.doosanrobotics.com/en/

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