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The new ETF will invest in a mix of traditional and disruptive technology firms

UBS Asset Management has launched a currency-hedged UCITS ETF offering investors access to the burgeoning Chinese technology sector.

The UBS ETF (LU) Solactive China Technology UCITS ETF aims to invest in the 100 largest "technology-driven" companies headquartered in mainland China, including firms which "derive the majority of their revenues" from technology-related businesses, along with traditional technology firms.

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As well as traditional and health technology firms, the ETF will provide exposure to genomics, robotics and automation, cybersecurity, digital entertainment, cloud computing, future cars, blockchain and social media.

Onshore and offshore firms, along with foreign listings of companies will be eligible for the index, provided they are headquartered or incorporated in China. Only A-shares trading through Stock Connect are eligible for inclusion.

Tracking the Solactive China Technology index, the ETF will be available to investors for a fee of 0.47% for a USD denominated share class, or 0.52% for the EUR-hedged share class.

Clemens Reuter, global head of ETF and index fund client coverage at UBS AM, said: "We have had a presence in China for several decades and have built deep expertise in the country. This new ETF is part of UBS AM's strategic focus to provide investors with innovative exposure to one of the world's fastest growing markets.

"The fund incorporates stocks beyond 'traditional tech', including exposure to areas such as social media, future mobility or medical technologies companies, and shows our strength to create products that align client interest and China's long-term economic trends."

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Timo Pfeiffer, chief markets officer at Solactive, added: "China's innovation potential is driven by the country's ambition to become the number one in virtually any discipline. This aspiration bears immense growth potential, which investors can now easily access through UBS Asset Management's new China Technology ETF."

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Digit marches on two legs across the floor of the University of Michigans Ford Motor Co. Robotics Building, while Mini-Cheetah staccato-like does the same on four and the yellow-legged Cassie steps deliberately side-to-side.

A grand opening was held Tuesday for the four-story, $75 million, 134,000-square-foot (11,429-square-meter) complex. Three floors house classrooms and research labs for robots that fly, walk, roll and augment the human body.

On the top floor are Ford researchers and engineers and the automaker's first robotics and mobility research lab on a university campus.

Together, they will work to develop robots and roboticists that help make lives better, keep people safer and build a more equitable society, the school and automaker announced Tuesday.

As we all drive and use our vehicles and go about our day-to-day lives, Im sure all of us have moments in our day where we could use a little help or a little assistance, said Ken Washington, Fords chief technology officer.

We are going to be working on drone technology, walking robots, roving robots, all types of robots in this facility and the ways in which they can make peoples lives better, Washington added. And well do it in a way that addresses questions and fears around safety and security. The more people see how these robots can interact with society and interact with humans, the more comfortable theyll get with them.

The building on the universitys Ann Arbor campus brings together researchers from 23 buildings and 10 programs into one space. Those working on two-legged disaster response robots can test them on a 30-mph (48-kph) treadmill studded with obstacles or on a stair-stepped robot playground designed with the help of artificial intelligence.

Biomedical engineers are looking at developing lighter, more stable prosthetic legs. Ford engineers are exploring how upright Digit robots can work in human spaces.

We want them to be able to operate in realistic situations ... you get out in the real world where theres rolling, twigs, said Jessy Grizzle, the Robotics Institute director. Theres rocks. Theres boulders. Theres holes that you cant see because the grass is cut flat, and then you want your robots to respond well and stay upright just like a human would.

Dearborn, Michigan-based Ford and other automakers are investing billions of dollars in autonomous vehicles. and robotics is expected to play a major role in their development. Ford announced in February that it was autonomous vehicle investment to $7 billion, from sensing systems to specific research into applications such as Digit, a spokesman said.

In November, Ford revealed plans to transform a long-vacant Detroit book warehouse into a hub for automobile innovation. Detroit's Corktown neighborhood is the site of Ford's planned $740 million project to create a place where new transportation and mobility ideas are nurtured and developed.

People one day may see a robot similar to Digit emerge from a driverless vehicle, stroll across their lawn and leave a package at the door of homes in their neighborhood, according to Washington.

This is an exciting proposition, especially in this post-COVID era where the promise of doing shopping online has become just sort of the norm, he said. As you think about a future where package delivery is going to be part of daily life, this is a real opportunity for us to pair a robot with an autonomous vehicle to help solve the problem of package delivery at scale.

Its not here today, but you can be pretty certain that its coming in the not-too-distant future, Washington said.

Researchers working together in the building are designing robots for people, said Alec Gallimore, dean of Engineering at the University of Michigan.

Robots arent people and people arent robots, but we think together there can be synergy, Gallimore said. So, were designing robots that are going to help you. First responders for example. Can we put robots in harms way so we dont have to have people there?

Ford contributed about $37 million to the cost of the robotics building which also features a three-story, indoor fly zone to test drones and other autonomous aerial vehicles indoors; a yard designed with input from scientists at the university and NASA to test vehicles and landing concepts on a landscape mimicking the surface of Mars.

The University of Michigan and Ford also are working with two historically Black colleges in Atlanta, Morehouse and Spelman, allowing students there to enroll remotely in a pilot robotics course.

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FANUC America, a leading factory automation solutions provider, introduces the next step in complete robotics and CNCs integration for more efficient operations. FANUC CNCs now have the ability to control connected FANUC robots providing machine tending or other assistance through FANUCs Quick and Simple Startup of Robotization (QSSR).

More manufacturing operations are taking advantage of adding more robotics to execute repetitive tasks previously manually performed. Advanced automation offers a competitive edge and greater profit margins to shops of all sizes.

FANUCs QSSR is a complete package that simplifies the connection of a FANUC robot to a FANUC controlled machine tool. The new QSSR G-code feature allows operators and machine tool builders to program robots easily through the FANUC CNC in ISO standard G-code format. Those unfamiliar with robotic programming language will no longer require additional training or specialists because the programming can be performed with G-codes. A reliance on a separate teach pendant for the robot is also greatly reduced with the capability of robotic programming and operation through the CNC user interface.

FANUCs QSSR not only makes connecting a FANUC robot through a high-speed Ethernet cable to a machine tool easy, but also simplifies the setup, programming and operation. The QSSR G-code feature is available on FANUC CNC Series Oi-F, Oi-F Plus, 30i-B and 30i-B Plus.

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Pune, India, March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market AnalysisMarket Research Future (MRFR) expects the global underwater robotics market to reach USD 4,914.29 million at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2018 to 2025 (forecast period).

Underwater robotics can be described as the use of bots or autonomous vehicles within water bodies to obtain insights about natural resources, surveillance, and other industrial and commercial processes. The growing demand for underwater robots for defense and security applications from different countries is among the key factors driving the growth of the global market. In addition, countries like the US and China have invested in underwater robots to bolster their security and maintain high surveillance across their maritime borders. In 2016, the United States Department of Defense invested approximately USD 600 million in developing unmanned underwater vehicles to be used between 2016-2020. Likewise, in December 2019, China deployed 12 underwater drones, Sea Wing Gliders, in the Indian Ocean, which were used to track the activities of the naval forces of neighboring and other countries.

These machines are designed and built to perform a number of tasks, such as working in challenging environments within water bodies, like oceans, lakes, and rivers, where the safety and accessibility of divers are compromised. In addition, the increasing demand for underwater robots for underwater archaeology, maritime safety, and marine biology applications is also pushing the growth of the market. In addition, the oil and gas industry is also using these systems and machines to improve the safety of workers and to gather informative and accurate data associated with the resources from the ocean. Likewise, the growth of undersea exploration for minerals, growing investment and the adoption of underwater robotics technology by the military and defense sectors, scientific research, commercial exploration, and other inspection, navigation & communication, surveillance, intelligence, and underwater repair and maintenance industries are some of the factors that are anticipated to accelerate the market growth over the assessment period.

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COVID-19 Impact on the Global Underwater Robotics MarketThe market is expected to undergo a slight slowdown as a result of the global outbreak of a new coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturing works are at a standstill due to labor shortages. This has resulted in a significant reduction in demand from the end-use industries.

Market SegmentationThe global underwater robotics industry has been segmented into type and application.

By type, the global underwater robot market has been segmented into Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV). A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) is an underwater vehicle which typically tied to a ship using a series of cables and is used together with a tether management system (TMS). These cables transmit commands and control signals among the operator and the ROV to enable remote navigation of the vehicle. The growth of the ROV segment is due to the growing offshore deep-sea oil and drilling industry owing to its need to perform undersea operations, like equipment assembling, drilling, underwater repair, and maintenance.

By application, the global underwater robotics market has been segmented into commercial exploration, defense & security, and scientific research.

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Regional AnalysisRegion-wise, the global underwater robotics market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the rest of the world.

North America to lead the global marketNorth America led the global underwater robotics industry in 2019 and is expected to have a value of USD 792.7 million with a CAGR of 12.7% over the projected period. Market growth in the region is due to the involvement of various companies in the region and large investments made by military and defense agencies in underwater robotics.

The Asia Pacific region is considered to be the fastest-growing market, which is expected to have a CAGR of 15.8% during the projected period due to the rising investments made by the countries in the region to reinforce their military forces.

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Competitive LandscapeWith the involvement of several international and regional players, the global underwater robotics market is fairly fragmented and competitive. Market players are actively engaged in technological development, global expansion, and mergers and acquisitions in order to retain their marketplace.

Prominent companies in the global underwater robotics market are:

Industry NewsIn March 2020, ECA SA entered into an agreement with the Lithuanian Navy. The agreement centered on providing K-STER mine disposal vehicles to be used for mine counter-measures at sea. It can neutralize all sorts of mines, from sea-bottom mines, floating mines, historical mines to the smartest mines.

In February 2020, Saab AB collaborated with the Australian Department of Defence to provide combat management systems for all major surface ships of the Royal Australian Navy and to provide a tactical interface to the Royal Australian Navy's fleet of Hunter-class frigates.

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Top tech research, which will include robotics and autonomous vehicles, are among the many features of the 134,000 square-foot facility on the University of Michigan's north campus.

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Ford and the University of Michigan (U-M) announced the official grand opening of the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan's north campus. The four-story, $75 million, 134,000 square-foot complex will "help accelerate the future of advanced, more equitable mobility," Ford said in a press release. The two organizations said they hope the facility will be used to develop robots and roboticists that help make lives better, keep people safe and build a more equitable society.

It will be the new hub of the U-M Robotics Institute on the first three floors, which feature U-M research labs "for robots that walk, roll and augment the human body." Also in this location: classrooms, offices and makerspaces.

U-M Robotics Institutes aim to advance human-centered robots (machines and systems that interact with people), extending the human body and process of human cognition.

Ford roboticists, as well as autonomous vehicle researchers, will be located on the fourth floor, and will benefit from exposure to a wider range of work in the field. There will be 100 Ford engineers and researchers. The location anchors Michigan mobility corridor's west end. Ford's reborn Michigan Central Station will be built by 2022 and a transformed Dearborn development campus by 2023.

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Ford's portion of the facility, for research and development, will offer space to roboticists whose goals are "aimed at disrupting the transportation landscape." The focus of researchers will be on moving goods efficiently, experimenting with a four-legged robot called Spot, laser-scanning plants and self-driving vehicles and the role they will play in the future.

Designed by HED, the building's architecture, said Ford, "Echoes the U-M Robotics Institute's boundary-breaking and inclusive spirit. Ford and the University of Michigan said they want to emphasize that robotics can create a more equitable society by collaborating on a more inclusive curriculum. It will, they hope, open more opportunities for underserved students and bring together a broad range of educational disciplines to drive the field toward a future that puts people, rather than technology, first." Designed for outreach, passersby can watch research happening, because the lobby is an open atrium.

"To me, this new building brings to life a collaborative, interdisciplinary community that I'm proud to host at Michigan Engineering, said Alec D. Gallimore, Robert J. Vlasic dean of engineering, Richard F. and Eleanor A. Towner professor of engineering, and Arthur F. Thurnau professor of aerospace engineering, also in the same press release. "Our Robotics Institute upholds an explicitly inclusive climate and a culture that believes in the field's potential to serve as an enabler for all, especially those who have previously been underserved. In this way, we aim to push the robotics field, and engineering more broadly, to become equity-centered--intentionally closing, rather than unintentionally expanding, societal gaps."

The new facility will bring together U-M researchers from 23 buildings and 10 top 10 programs. With the new infrastructure, researchers working on two-legged disaster response robots can test them on a 30-mph treadmill studded with obstacles, or on a stair-stepped "robot playground" designed with the help of artificial intelligence, for example.

Biomedical engineers will have access to "earthquake platforms" with force-feedback plates to guide their development of lighter-weight, more efficient prosthetic legs. And Ford engineers will explore how their upright digit robots can work in human spaces while taking AVs from robotic computer simulations to on-road testing at U-M's proving ground located "just down the road."

Classrooms will be designed for hybrid instruction and U-M and Ford are collaborating with historically Black institutions in Atlanta for a more inclusive curriculum--students in those schools can enroll remotely in the U-M pilot course Robotics 101, which doesn't require calculus and "levels the playing field for students from lower-resource high schools that don't offer advanced courses."

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ANN ARBOR, MI A new $75-million, 134,000-square-foot robotics facility at the University of Michigan is now open.

The Ford Robotics Building on the north campus will serve as a world-class, advanced robotics facility and the new hub of the UM Robotics Institute, according to a university news release. The four-story building will include research labs for all types of robotics, as well as classrooms, offices and makerspaces.

The fourth floor will also house Fords first robotics and mobility research lab on a university campus and 100 Ford researchers and engineers, according to the release. UM and Ford will collaborate to show how robotics can create a more equitable society, including creating a more inclusive curriculum to open up more opportunities for underserved students, the release states.

To me, this new building brings to life a collaborative, interdisciplinary community that Im proud to host at Michigan Engineering, Alec D. Gallimore, UM dean of engineering, said in a statement. Our Robotics Institute upholds an explicitly inclusive climate and a culture that believes in the fields potential to serve as an enabler for all, especially those who have previously been underserved. In this way, we aim to push the robotics field, and engineering more broadly, to become equity-centered -- intentionally closing, rather than unintentionally expanding, societal gaps.

Ground broke at the facility in April 2018 and it was scheduled to open in early 2020, but work was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ford Robotics Building anchors the west end of the Michigan Avenue mobility corridor that begins in Detroit and runs through Dearborn to Ann Arbor, according to the release.

With Fords development of the former Michigan Central Station and plans to overhaul its Research and Engineering Center in Dearborn, the partnership with UM will allow the two institutions to experiment with potential mobility solutions for the future, according to the release.

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To close gaps in public transit access across southeast Michigan, Ford and UM are working to develop a first-of-its-kind corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles, according to the release.

Autonomous vehicles have the opportunity to change the future of transportation and the way we move, said Tony Lockwood, technical manager of autonomous vehicle research at Ford. As this new technology rolls out, having our Ford team working on campus collaborating with the academic world will help us shorten the time it takes to move research projects to automotive engineering, unlocking the potential of autonomous vehicles.

Other labs at the Ford Robotics Building include:

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The data which shows that robot-assisted procedures accounted for 15.1% of all general surgeries in 2018, up from 1.8% in 2012,1 is an indication of two things:

1) Humanity is slowly beginning to trust robotics systems more; and

2) Robot-assisted procedures are becoming more accessible.

In the long term, integrating robotics into surgical procedures will result in a more enhanced healthcare system: we would be able to perform more complex surgical procedures, and as a result, save more lives. But this change would also require a pivot in the educational system. In order to sustain a high standard of performance using the existing solutions on the market, doctors would need to understand the basics of robotics; otherwise a more intuitive navigation system will be required.

In addition to the rise in surgical robots, there has a rapid increase in the overall implementation of robotics applications in healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way robots are perceived now they can be involved in patient screening, surface disinfection, positioning of medical devices and distribution of medicines, while keeping nurses and doctors safe from infection.

Taking all the above into consideration, the robotic assistant MAiRA from German company NEURA Robotics would be a perfect fit for the healthcare industry, thanks to a completely safe human-robot interaction system, intuitive navigation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and flexible system architecture.

NEURA Robotics is a high-tech robotics company which is poised to usher the way into the cognitive era by building intelligent robotic assistants which provide needed support to humans and focus on solving societys most pressing issues, such as the ageing society. The companys leader and CEO, David Reger, is one of the pioneers in the collaborative robotics field. Reger has amassed over nine years of experience in developing and introducing one of the most intelligent, sensitive and precise collaborative robot (cobot) series on the market.

Reger firmly believes that global problems, like the ageing population and many others, can be solved by new types of robots. NEURA Robotics products are able to interact with humans in much the same way that people are used to interacting with each other. No complex programming or convoluted learning is required. As a robotics advocate and visionary, Reger aims to integrate robotics into day-to-day chores, not only covering industrial needs, but also transforming spheres like social care, medicine and one day in the future in everybodys home.

At NEURA Robotics, the main belief is that humans should be able to do what is at the core of human nature. NEURA Robotics enables people to express their creativity and focus more on social interactions again instead of doing unhealthy and monotonous jobs, which is still very common throughout general society. Everything the company does is based on the slogan: We serve humanity.

This ambitious vision led the team of about 50 talented engineers to create the innovative robotic assistant MAiRA. With fully integrated novel sensors and an unprecedented integration of Artificial Intelligence in control systems and applications, MAiRA is leading a new era of robots. The robust and rigid design combines the performance of a high-end machine with easy programming and infinite possibilities for interaction both for beginners and experts. MAiRA tears down boundaries between humans and machines and brings them closer together for good.

MAiRAs unique set of characteristics can be easily applied in many new spheres, such as the medical field. She is able to feel, hear and see her surroundings, meaning that her capacity to fully perceive the environment enables her to rapidly adapt to a dynamic environment while staying completely safe. This makes MAiRA a truly collaborative robotic assistant which can be easily integrated into the doctor-patient relationship.

MAiRA is capable of conducting and assisting with various complex medical procedures, either with professionals by her side or wholly autonomously. Thanks to the intuitive user interface, voice and gesture control systems, a doctor or a nurse will not need to spend days or weeks learning how to operate the robot; they can instead focus on the most important part: treating their patients and making sure that they get the required help and care.

To learn more about NEURA Robotics and MAiRA please visit the company website at http://www.neura-robotics.com or send an email to info@neura-robotics.com.

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Robotics stocks seem like a slam-dunk. The trend toward automation has been going on for decades now. Backed by improved artificial intelligence and exponentially greater computing power, it should continue for decades going forward as well.

The one catch with the bullish thesis for the group is that the opportunity isnt exactly hidden. Valuations generally reflect the bullish thesis; investors have to pay up for exposure to the robotics trend.

So far, however, doing so has been wise. Robotics stocks have done well both in recent years and in the 12 months since markets bottomed last March. With the pandemic potentially accelerating adoption, and the markets focus on growth over valuation largely intact, theres no reason the rallies have to end just yet.

For investors who believe the strength in the group will continue, here are five robotics stocks worth at least a long look:

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While investors have been focused on fallen American titan General Electric (NYSE:GE), one of Europes great companies too has struggled. Like GE, ABB has embarked on a multi-year turnaround strategy. And, like GE, there are early signs of success.

Indeed, after a decade of rangebound trading, ABB stock has broken out. It trades just shy of an all-time peak reached back in 2007. And while the conglomerate isnt a robotics pure play, optimism toward ABBs robotics business has driven part of the optimism toward ABB stock.

Thats despite an admittedly soft 2020, during which in ABBs Robotics & Discrete Automation segment declined 13% year-over-year. But, obviously, the novel coronavirus pandemic was a key factor.

Despite the pandemic, the segment still generated $2.9 billion in revenue. ABB said in its annual report that it expects 10% annualized market growth over the next three years, with the pandemic itself a catalyst.

A business that size with that kind of growth potential can move the needle for ABB stock, even with a market capitalization now above $67 billion. If robotics indeed bounce back in 2021, all-time highs seem in the cards for the stock.

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Its been quite the roller-coaster ride for IRBT stock. Shares first cleared $100 back in 2017 on optimism toward the companys growth potential. During 2019, it dropped two-thirds from peak to trough as competition intensified and that growth slowed.

Since the pandemic, results have picked up. iRobot seems back on track. The question here is valuation.

IRBT has gained 59% already in 2021. Strong fourth-quarter results last month are playing a role, but the stock also appears to have been part of the Reddit rally in late January. While the stock is down from a brief peak, its still kept a good chunk of those gains.

That said, at 25x forward earnings valuation isnt necessarily prohibitive. Valuation remains a concern, but a patent infringement suit against rival SharkNinja could provide an edge on that front. And in the near term, given a still-heavy short interest, Redditors could take another run.

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Surprisingly, there arent a lot of young robotics stocks trading yet, but the SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) trend is bringing one to the public market. SPAC Revolution Acceleration Acquisition is merging with Berkshire Grey, a developer of artificial intelligence and robotics primarily for e-commerce providers.

Its an intriguing deal. Berkshire Grey was founded by a former iRobot executive. It estimates a total addressable market of some $280 billion. Broader e-commerce growth should drive demand, as should the need to keep pace with the likes of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and manage what are becoming common labor shortages.

There are risks. Ive talked elsewhere about the hidden dilution of SPAC mergers. Figures from Berkshire Grey and RAAC suggest that 2020 revenue was about $35 million, meaning the current RAAC stock price values the robotics firm at well over 70x revenue. The company is projecting exponential growth, but company projections arent always right and are rarely conservative.

In other words, this is an early-stage growth stock: high reward and high risk. But, particularly with a pullback in RAAC after initial optimism toward the merger, its an early-stage growth stock worth considering.

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The bad news for Stereotaxis is that it hasnt really delivered on its promise as a provider of robotic systems for cardiovascular applications. But thats also good news, too, as it leaves more room for improvement ahead.

Similarly, the fact that STXS stock has more than doubled since early November is good news and bad news. Its bad news because the stock is more expensive. Its good news because a good portion of the gains came after fourth quarter earnings last month. Guidance for double-digit growth in 2021 and $10 million to $20 million in robotic system revenues sparked optimism and sent STXS to a seven-month high.

If that guidance is a sign that Stereotaxis is starting to deliver on its potential, then theres plenty of upside ahead. If not, its another false start for a company that has disappointed in the past. Its somewhat strange to see a turnaround story amid robotics stocks, but Stereotaxis certainly qualifies. And if that story plays out, STXS has solid upside even after the gains of the last few months.

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Investors looking for robotics stocks can look to smaller plays in the space. They can consider exchange-traded funds like the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:BOTZ).

Or they can just buy ISRG stock. Intuitive Surgical is far and away the most valuable of the robotics stocks, for good reason. The company has revolutionized surgical procedures worldwide.

Admittedly, ISRG stock does look expensive at almost 50x next years consensus earnings estimate. Last years results were soft, owing largely to a pandemic-driven decline in elective procedures.

Neither factor seems to quite offset the bull case, however. Normalcy will return, allowing Intuitive to return to growth. The earnings multiple is high, but in many ways Intuitive has only scratched the surface of its potential. ISRG doesnt have to be the only robotics stock an investor owns, but any investor bullish on the space probably should have the stock in her portfolio.

On the date of publication, Vince Martin did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KWWL) - The Cedar Falls High School robotics team has created and competed their robots for more than two decades.

Although the 'Swartdogs' have gained success throughout the years, it's not the students who were recently recognized. It was their teacher, Kenton Swartley.

"For me, it's kind of a recognition of the many years I've been involved in different aspects of STEM," Swartley said.

Starting the high school's first robotics team in 1999 and now leading the district's engineering and robotics strand, Swartley has received Iowa's STEM Teacher Award for this region!

"It's a wonderful honor to be recognized by the governor STEM advisory board," Swartley said.

Always being drawn to science, Swartley teaches his robotics team how to code, model, and program each robot's function.

Mainly teaching high school aged students, Swartley said he loves being able to equip kids for the future.

"In my mind, it's the direction our world is going with technology, these are skills they're going to need to have," Swartley said.

Swartley's award also includes a $3,000 cash prize that can be used for classroom and personal use.

Typically preparing for big competitions this time of year. The pandemic has forced them to be virtual.

Now, the Swartdogs have been submitting videos of their robots performing challenges, and will know the results in early May.

Some of the challenges the robots perform are ball shooting and barrel racing.

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Pune, India, March 16 2021 (Wiredrelease) Prudour Pvt. Ltd MarketResearch.Biz append Latest Research Report entitled Robotics Market by producers, territory, Product Type and use, growth forecast to 2030 to its huge Report database.

Robotics Market Size 2021 report provides informative data figures as well as key insights regarding some of the market components. This includes factors such as market share, market size, market segmentation on the basis of type, application, and region, growth drivers, market competition, different aspects impacting economic cycles in the market, expected business up-downs, changing customer sentiments, key companies operating in the Robotics Market, etc. In order to provide a complete understanding of the global market, the Robotics industry report also shares some useful details on regional as well as significant domestic markets. The report presents a 360-degree overview and a SWOT analysis of the competitive landscape of the industry.

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Top Leading Players Across the Globe:

iRobot Corporation, Boston Dynamics Inc., Touch Bionics Limited, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Rethink Robotics Inc, Accuray Incorporated, Liquid Robotics Inc., QBotix Inc., Prox Dynamics AS, Robert Bosch GmbH

The Key Players in Robotics industry are expected to top on to these market opportunities to penetrate the international Robotics market. The Bottom-up approach is used to figure out Robotics market size and revenue of top leading players. Additionally, Robotics report comprises details about raw material evaluation, Robotics downstream buyers, progress trends, Technical evolution in Robotics business, demand and supply ratio will help transpire Robotics players taking useful business determination.

Other important aspects that have been meticulously studied in the global Robotics market report areDemand and supply dynamics, Robotics import and export scenario, Robotics industry processes and cost structures, and major RD initiatives.

Robotics is a branch of engineering which involves design, conception, manufacture, and operation of robots. Robots are used for various activities such as assembling products, space missions, detecting and defusing bombs, product inspection, surgical operations, and cleaning and household activities. Robotics technology is widely used in various industries such as electronics, healthcare, artificial intelligence, defense, mechatronics, aerospace, nanotechnology, and automotive and infrastructure.

Influence of the Robotics market report:

Comprehensive appraisal of all things considered and hazardous in the Robotics market.

The Robotics market recent developments and significant events.

A detailed investigation of business systems for the development of the Robotics market driving players.

Conclusive investigation about the development plot of Robotics market for pending years.

In-depth comprehension of Robotics market-specific drivers, limitations, and major miniaturized scale markets.

Favorable impression inside indispensable innovative and market most recent patterns striking the Robotics market.

Additional Pointers of the Study:

Porters Five Analysis

RoboticsThe market is roughly segregated into:

Industrial robots Service robots Mobile robots Segmentation by application:

Household Entertainment Defence Field Healthcare Infrastructure Segmentation by component:

Sensors Control Units Actuators Brake Systems Vision Systems Others

International Robotics Market: Regional Segment Analysis

North America (USA, Mexico, and Canada)

Europe (France, Russia, Germany, UK, and Italy)

Asia-Pacific (China Korea, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia)

South America (Brazil, Columbia, Argentina etc)

The Middle East and Africa (Nigeria, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and South Africa)

Why should buy this report?

* The Worldwide Robotics Market report offers a center of market size, CAGR(%) figure, Key companies profiles, and various game plans and strategies used by Robotics shareholders to make crucial business judgments. It provides a comprehensive Robotics product proficiency, the competitive study of Robotics market, growth, propulsive and constraining factors.

* The Robotics report provides the better understanding of Robotics market with the forecast from 2018 to 2030.

* Management dominance, Robotics marketers globally, and business dealers can spend their valuable time in product introduction, Robotics market strategies and tendencies and marketing plans after considering this research report.

* It serves an in-depth information about Robotics product manufacturers, new aspirants or competitors, financial inquisitor, suppliers, Robotics product landscape, trading strategies, and futuristic planning.

Global Robotics market Following Details Segment by Table of Contents:

1 Robotics market Overview

3 Robotics Market Competition, by Players

4 Robotics Market Size by Regions

5 North America Robotics Revenue by Countries

6 Europe Robotics Revenue by Countries

7 Asia-Pacific Robotics Revenue by Countries

8 South America Robotics Revenue by Countries

9 Middle East and Africa Revenue Robotics by Countries

10 Robotics market Segment by Type

11 Robotics Market Segment by Application

12 Robotics market Size Forecast to 2030

13 Sales Channel, Distributors, Traders and Dealers

14 Research Findings and Conclusion

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