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Summary: Seattle Public Schools, in partnership with FIRST Robotics Washington, offers students the opportunity to learn about building robots.

On a sunny Saturday morning in April at Nathan Hale High School, the Robo Raiders are serious and focused. They move like a coordinated group of surgeons, operating on a broken-down t-shirt cannon, a robot designed to project t-shirts into a crowd. The mood is tense, but the students make time for fun, because in Robotics, its about learning and laughing through your mistakes.

Seattle Public Schools, in partnership with FIRST Robotics Washington, offers students the opportunity to learn about the intricacies of building robots from industry professionals who serve as mentors to high school robotics teams. During the process, students are not only learning valuable trade skills while getting hands-on experience, but they are also getting a crash course in collaboration, teamwork, and learning how to bounce back after failure.

According to Bee Miller, a junior at Nathan Hale, being on the Robo Raiders team has raised her confidence level. She attributes it to the sincerity of her teammates and mentors in helping her improve.

Ive learned a lot more about engineering, but it also helped me gain a little bit more self-confidence because I started to ask more questions, and everybody was so willing to help.

When COVID led to the cancellation of sports last year, Garfield senior Michael Freeman went searching for a robotics team. Having only had one season under his belt, Freeman was hoping to do more competitive robotics before his high school career ended. After a quick search, he came across the XBOT #488 team at Franklin.

Across the district, eight high schools participate in Robotics: Ballard, Franklin, Garfield, Nathan Hale, Ingraham, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Rainier Beach/Skills Center. Students who attend schools that do not have a robotics team or want to compete on a larger scale are allowed to join teams at neighboring schools.

Team XBOT #488 is an after-school activity funded by XBOT Robotics, a company dedicated to providing educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields to students furthest from educational justice. It is open to Southeast Seattle students, and this year, the team included students from Franklin, Cleveland and Garfield.

Under strict rules with limited time and resources, teams participating in FIRST Robotics competitions are challenged to build industrial-size robots to play a tough field game in alliance with other teams. It combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Students get to show off their skills by competing against other schools around the state and for those teams that do well around the country.

Led by former mentor-turned-teacher Donna Lew, XBOT #488 traveled to Houston in May to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championship. The team made it to the semifinals for their division, putting Team XBOT #488 among the top 10% of the teams competing at Worlds. At the World Championship, Freeman was the driver of the robot and helped with the programming.

That was phenomenal get up at 6:30 a.m. and you are reviewing strategies and plans then going to the matches and solving problems it was just constant engagement the whole [time] I was there, he said.

The structure of FIRST Robotics competitions makes it easy for foes to become friends. One of their guiding principles is gracious professionalism. It is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. Teams may be competing against each other in one round then on the same team in the next. It is not uncommon to see teams sharing tools and parts on the sidelines, helping each other troubleshoot what may have gone wrong when their robots fail.

Robotics is really the first sport that Ive been engaged in where the mentors all know the principle, gracious professionalism, and the students all know the principle and they follow it, Freeman said. I remember at Worlds there were people coming around [saying], Hey, I notice youre fixing your robot. Were from the other side of the stadium. Can we help you with anything?

The friendly atmosphere is a top selling point when teams are trying to recruit new members. Team leaders work to build teams that are diverse and welcoming environments to all students.

While most teams are predominantly male, several of the robotics teams around the district have female leaders.

Garfields team is half girls, and several of them hold leadership positions. Senior Madeline Darby is the president of Lincolns robotics team, ChainLynx. She handles business and logistics for her program, but it wasnt love at first byte. Darby said it took some time for her to get invested in the team.

I got really interested in the things I could learn and started to pick up some programming skills as well as some electrical basics, she said. I found I was really enjoying the environment and wanted it to thrive.

Because many of the students in Robotics come to the team with no prior experience, mentors are key in keeping the programs running. Ballards team, Viking Robotics, has about seven mentors. Some teams have as many as 20 volunteers who work with the students every week. They come with a wealth of knowledge, and students reap the benefits of working closely with industry professionals.

Emil Anderson has served as a mentor to Ballards robotics team for three years. He said Robotics is the hardest fun youll ever have.

This program is so great because it combines business, marketing, social media, graphic design, computer science and programming followed up with building the actual design and competing the robot, Anderson said. There are so many practical, real-world aspects the students have the opportunity to learn and experience.

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As labor shortages continue to hamper business operations, robot sales are soaring. According to data from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), automation providers sold a record 11,595 robots in the first quarter of this year, at a total value of $646 million.

Every industry, including agriculture, construction, retail and hospitality, is now looking at how they can take advantage of robotics to make their companies more successful, said Alex Shikany, A3s vice president of membership and business intelligence. These companies recognize what we at A3 have long believed, that robots can not only take over the dull, dirty and dangerous jobs that are so hard to fill, but they can save and create jobs as automation helps them grow their business.

While the American economy has remained strong, worker shortages are a familiar story for many industries. In transportation and logistics, trucking continues to gain workers, adding 13,000 in April. Warehouse-specific employment was up 16,800 jobs in April and is up 171,000 over a year ago. Still, it has not been enough to keep up with the needs of businesses.

A Bureau of Labor Statistics report in November found there were 600,000 open warehousing and transportation jobs. An Instawork survey released in May found that 73% of warehouse operators cant find enough workers.

A3s Q1 numbers represent a 7% increase in volume and 25% increase in sales value over Q4 2021, which was the previous record quarter. The numbers are up 28% in volume and 43% in dollar figures over Q1 2021.

The increase was driven by nonautomotive robotics, with those used in the metals industry up 40% year-over-year, plastics and rubber up 29%, semiconductors and electronics/photonics up 23%, food and consumer goods up 21%, and life sciences/pharma/biomed up 14%. All other industries saw a 56% rise in robotics orders.

As robots continually become easier to use and more affordable, we expect to see adoption continue to rise in every industry, and at companies of all sizes, said Jeff Burnstein, president of A3. There are hundreds of thousands of companies in North America who have yet to install even one robot. Many of those companies will visit Automate in Detroit next month looking for the latest solutions that will help them become stronger global competitors.

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STUTTGART, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ek robotics, the world's leading manufacturer and system integrator of innovative high-tech automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for production and warehouse logistics, today announced its global technology partnership with OTTO Motors, the leading developer of flexible and intelligent autonomous mobile robots (AMR), at LogiMAT in Stuttgart, the international exhibition for intralogistics solutions and process management. The two companies combine their core competencies to offer the best combination of AGV hardware and AMR software to customers in the manufacturing and warehousing industries worldwide.

For 59 years now, ek robotics has been developing, manufacturing and integrating turnkey AGV systems and providing service throughout their entire life cycle, which usually lasts for decades. With over 10.000 delivered transport robots and more than 1.000 installed AGV systems, ek robotics is known worldwide for its broad portfolio of AGV solutions as well as its claim to the highest standards of safety, quality and service.

"Our claim is to always be able to offer our customers the most powerful, safest and most reliable solution," says Andreas Bttner, CEO of ek robotics. He continues: "AMR technology has developed rapidly in recent years and, above all, to a level that is now suitable for industrial use, which is why we are now expanding our range of services to include this technology. We have analyzed the AMR market very thoroughly to find the truly best partner with the most conductive technology. Today, we are pleased and proud to announce our strategic technology partnership with OTTO Motors, enabling us to offer our customers the absolute leading AMR technology in our products from now on."

OTTO Motors is a pioneer in the AMR industry, specializing in large, mission-critical AMR installations for the world's largest companies. With more than 10 years of experience in autonomous driving, OTTO Motors has developed intelligent, safe and reliable control software for autonomous material handling. Transport robots equipped with OTTO software can navigate flexibly and responsively in fast-changing industrial environments without infrastructure, just like a human-guided vehicle.

"ek robotics is the undisputed AGV market leader. We are proud of our partnership that enables us to provide our customers with the most powerful and comprehensive material handling vehicle hardware capabilities controlled by OTTO Motors' autonomy software," says Matt Rendall, CEO of OTTO Motors, and continues: "The result is a solution that enables industrial companies and warehouse operators to increase their competitiveness in an incredibly challenging economic environment."

The combined AGV and AMR market is estimated by industry experts to exceed $18 billion by 2027. Together, ek robotics and OTTO Motors are expanding their reach globally to offer customers the most comprehensive and advanced AMR portfolio in the industry. ek robotics is now offering the X MOVE 150 and X MOVE 2000 AMR transport platforms. The 300-, 600- and 1200-kilogram payload variants are currently only available as AGVs and will also be available as AMRs in early 2023. With the X MOVE transport platform, customers can choose between AMR and AGV technology depending on their needs. ek robotics and OTTO Motors are already working on also being able to offer the VARIO MOVE forklift vehicles as AMR as quickly as possible to be able to equip all ek robotics transport robots with OTTO technology in the next step.

Customers are also convinced by the partnership and the new AMR solution from ek robotics. "The first AMR from the collaboration between ek robotics and OTTO Motors is a milestone on the way to a new level of autonomy. As a customer, we hope it will reduce the commissioning and adaptation effort, which today accounts for a significant part of the TCO," said Gerald Rhner, Head of Production Logistics at the well-known automotive supplier worldwide, Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG.

Together with OTTO Motors, ek robotics is presenting its new AGV and AMR product series X MOVE at the LogiMAT exhibition from today to June 2, 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany, in Hall 2, Booth B05. Visit ek robotics at LogiMAT or contact them by phone or email to learn more about the partnership and how AMR and AGVs can improve your intralogistics. For more information, visit https://ek-robotics.com/

About ek robotics

ek robotics is the world's leading manufacturer and system integrator of innovative high-tech transport robotics for production and warehouse logistics. At five locations in Europe (Rosengarten, Germany, headquarters), Reutlingen (Germany), Milan (Italy), Prague (Czech Republic) and Buckingham (UK), the transport robotics specialist with more than 300 employees creates intelligent, networked and flexible transport solutions for the fully automated, in-plant material flow of its global customers. With more than 59 years of experience in design, development, manufacturing, integration, turnkey delivery and support throughout the entire lifecycle of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), ek robotics is among the technical elite in this fast-growing industry of the future. ek-robotics.com

About OTTO Motors

OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses. With over three million hours of driving experience, OTTO is trusted for mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding of industrial environments. Seventy percent of OTTOs customers are Fortune 500 companies and include some of the worlds most recognized brands, including GE and Toyota. For more information, visit http://www.ottomotors.com.

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Immobility in patients has always been an issue at home or at a hospital. It can be a result of a neurodegenerative disease, stroke, or even a bone fracture, making it challenging to move a person from one place to another without hitting a road bump. It will usually take a few people to lift someone off the bed, and if you repeat it several times a day and throughout the years, it will rack up to hundreds of lost clinical hours at any healthcare facility. Perhaps, robotics in healthcare can be a breakthrough technology in this sector.

There has been significant improvement in AI and robotics in healthcare across the board, be it detecting diseases and abnormalities, diagnosing or decision-making, among other aspects. No doubt AI has opened a floodgate of opportunities as humans will face challenges parsing a trove of historical medical papers and treatments for diagnosing any condition, whereas an AI can do it in a matter of seconds. Robotics is a branch that deals with machines, while an AI gives it cognitive abilities to communicate with people and take appropriate actions.

How Healthcare Can Employ Robotics To Address Patient Immobility

Unlike social-assistive robots (SAR) designed to assist people by interacting with them, playing games, talking, etc., PAR takes care of mobilizing a patient or older people. With age, people can face issues like strokes, loss of muscular power, bone fractures, neurodegenerative diseases, and so on. These issues immobilize a person, making it difficult for them to sit, walk or move their limbs, such as in the case of motor impairments.

PARs are designed to aid these shortcomings using various methods. An autonomous robotic wheelchair can rehabilitate a persons ability to move. Geriatric patients can face challenges moving around post or pre-hospitalization, and thats where research shows how helpful physiotherapy with a robot can be.

A wheelchair is a standard option for patients and the elderly who cant walk or move. Patients with continuously deteriorating conditions find it difficult to operate wheelchairs even if it is motor-powered and a flick on the joystick will move them. Autonomous wheelchairs are in the works enabling people to move around without any hassle.

Perhaps, an autonomous wheelchair, such as the one developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, can learn the movements and operate autonomously. It can also avoid obstacles, similar to how self-driving cars do. Such a robot will allow users to regain control when needed and help overall rehabilitation.

Researchers are developing tech on the wheelchair that will maneuver automatically and even in spaces where it is tricky. All this will put less of a burden on the patient and the nursing staff overseeing them. It will still take a few years but with the technology developing over time, it will obtain optimum refinement through the continuous process.

Danish company PRT Robots created a patient transfer robot that helps healthcare officials lift patients with impaired motor functions, fractures and disabilities. Lifting a patient is indeed a labor-intensive task and with the help of this robot, healthcare officials can use it to lift a patient from their bed with relative ease.

After surgery, those who have neurodegenerative diseases or disabilities cannot move. In such cases, physiotherapy administered to these patients becomes a strenuous task as a physiotherapist is required to lift the legs or hands and use exercises to attain the objectives.

Perhaps, ROBERT can help. Developed by Life Science Robotics ApS, this robot aids in passive mobilization of the patients allowing healthcare officials to perform tasks such as lifting a leg 20 times in a row. It works on both ends of the sticks as the patient can be carefree while ROBERT does the job and the physiotherapist can focus on other areas during the process.

Exoskeletons seem like tech from out of this world, but it is here and buzzing. No one likes being wheelchair-bound, but age, co-morbidities, obesity, sores, bone deterioration, and countless other reasons can make someone unable to walk. However, exoskeletons can help break away from restricted movement in many cases allowing the wearer to stand upright, turn, walk, climb and descend flights of stairs without any hassle.

Exoskeletons like ReWalk assist wearers in physically walking around and can be a life-changing experience for many. It can be an excellent resource for post-surgery recovery, such as a spinal cord injury, by reducing the overall load on the patients.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved a lot over the past couple of years. Its application in healthcare and robotics is vast and researchers are continuously introducing it across different fields. AI is actively used to detect diseases such as cancer at the early stage, giving doctors enough time to eliminate it using the available treatments.

As AI can recognize patterns, it can help doctors understand whats causing an issue with a patient and take the appropriate steps to mitigate it. IBM's supercomputer, dubbed Watson, has been helping healthcare professionals for a long time now. It can crunch a trove of data unlike a human being and find a diagnosis to a certain problem using all the research papers and treatments administered over the years. These arent the only areas where AI and robotics shine. As the days go by, researchers are hurtling toward developing newer technologies, including robotics for healthcare.

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Hannover Messe reopened its in-person event with more than 6,000 exhibitors and upwards of 215,000 visitors expected at the four-day event.

This years event focuses on the rise of Industry 4.0 and how industries are increasingly harnessing digital solutions in the bid to drive down both costs and emissions, and how digital solutions can be harnessed to drive efficiency and sustainability.

Heres a look at some of the exhibitors from day one, and the trends already beginning to emerging.

German Aerospace Center spinoff Leverage Robotics showcased its flexible production network at this years Hannover Messe. The groups pipeline features a range of robotic solutions including humanoid walking robots and exploration robots, though the group is primarily focused on human-robot collaboration and creating a safe working environment without compromising on interaction between human and bot.

Currently, safety concerns mean robotic assistants are usually fenced off or have a sensor radius to provide a barrier to the rest of the workforce; though these methods also restrict teaching and maintenance capabilities. Leverage Robotics has unveiled its solution; a robotic air bag with two integrated sensors that enables a safe collaborative human-robot solution without enforced space.

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AISTEC unveiled a new platform for damage detection; combining unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), 3D models and VR in the first holistic mapping and damage analysis system of its kind. The groups tech has been successfully demonstrated at sites particularly vulnerable to damages such as those caused by natural disasters; including bridges, power lines and dams, as well as buildings of historical significance. The UAVs are used to detect the frequency of the infrastructure and monitor changes over time, with VR renderings of these areas used to more clearly show clients issues and plan reconstructions. In total, the project marks the first complete chain from recording to visualization that uses image-based structural monitoring. The three year research project has just received just over $4 million in funding from the German government to bring it to commercialization.

A team of researchers from Germanys Saarland University has developed a novel robotic gripping arm novel in the fact that it does not use compressed air to create a vacuum to pick up items, but shape memory alloys activated by a small pulse of electricity. The four arms end in suction cups with shape memory alloy wire, which is tightened with a brief electric current, and each prototype version can lift up to 6 pounds.

Current methods of compressed air are noisy and energy-consuming, and this alternative method purports to be a low-energy method that could afford businesses significant cost and power savings. While these were not initially built with industrial purposes in mind, the optimization potential if this model was scaled is significant.

One of the offerings on the floor from PwC includes its Factory Intelligence program; an analytics suite designed to monitor and analyze plant operations down to each factory floor. The system, which was developed alongside Microsoft, is now deployed in 190 plants and was created to help operations cut down on lost time and curb costs by bringing increased transparency to the factory floor using digital twins and sensor technology.

The group says it is responding to consumer trends such as hyper-personalization, intelligent factories and the servitization of product, as well as the economic downturn and production demand of the post-pandemic landscape.

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"Locus customers can now rapidly integrate and deploy Locus Robotics solutions without lengthy custom code development," said A.K. Schultz, CEO of SVT Robotics. "The connectivity from the SOFTBOT Platform to LocusBots technology enables warehouses to fully integrate Locus AMRs in just a matter of days to begin optimizing their productivity and efficiency much more quickly."

"Fast and seamless WMS integration is a key element in Locus's ability to deploy quickly and flexibly in both existing and greenfield warehouses," said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. "SVT's expertise in integrating the Locus solution with all WMS platforms will help us deliver even faster ROI for our customers and drive the digital transformation of today's fulfillment warehouse."

"Kenco's collaboration with SVT and Locus Robotics has made deploying autonomous mobile robots seamless, significantly easier, and faster," said Kristi Montgomery, Vice President, Innovation, Research & Development, Kenco. "As we add robotics to additional sites, being able to be up and running in weeks vs. months is a critical growth factor to enable delivery of high productivity for all of our customers."

Locus Robotics' industry-leading autonomous mobile robotics fulfillment solution enables brands, retailers, and third-party logistics (3PL) operators to easily meet steadily increasing consumer demand for e-commerce, retail, omnichannel, and manufacturing order fulfillment. LocusBots work collaboratively with workers, doubling or tripling productivity of both outbound (picking) fulfillment and inbound (putaway/replenishment while lowering labor recruitment, training, and retention costs.

Both companies will have booths at Automate Show 2022, running in Detroit from June 6th 9th. At booth 632, SVT Robotics will host live demos of end-to-end integrations in just 15 minutes, while at booth 4932, Locus will feature live order picking and putaway demos.

About SVT Robotics

SVT Robotics is an enterprise software company that's revolutionizing robot deployments in the warehousing and manufacturing industries. SVT's SOFTBOT Platform enables companies to integrate any robot, automation, IoT device, or human productivity tool for any task in just days or weeks. Learn more and join the revolution atsvtrobotics.com. Follow us onTwitter,Facebook, andLinkedIn.

About Locus Robotics

Locus Robotics' revolutionary, multi-bot solution incorporates powerful and intelligent autonomous mobile robots that operate collaboratively with human workers to dramatically improve piece-handling productivity 2x 3x, with less labor compared to traditional piece handling systems. This award-winning solution helps retailers, 3PLs, and specialty warehouses of global customers such as CEVA, DHL, Boots, GEODIS, GXO, Whiplash, Verst Logistics, Radial, and others toefficiently meet and exceed the increasingly complex and demanding fulfillment environments, easily integrating into existing warehouse infrastructures without disrupting workflows, instantly transforming productivity without transforming the warehouse. For more information, visitwww.locusrobotics.com.

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Leading eCommerce logistics Automation Company is recognized for providing innovative solutions to supply chain challenges

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --inVia Robotics aleader in eCommerce fulfillment automation systems has been awarded this year's Best Practices Technology Innovation Leadership Award in the North American goods-to-person robotics market by Frost & Sullivan, a leading third-party research and consulting firm.

inVia's true robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model beat out category competitors as it provides retailers and 3PLs with a flexible, cost-effective solution that dramatically increases productivity in existing facilities. The RaaS system allows customers to pay for productivity of inVia robots and software versus competitors who lease or sell robots. The subscription service covers all system updates and includes 24/7 monitoring and support through inVia's Robotics Operation Center (ROC). A team of robotics experts is dedicated to each customer to oversee fulfillment operations and troubleshoot any problems, often fixing them before they are even visible. This model democratizes automation, making it available as an operating expense to businesses of all sizes, versus traditional equipment that was capital-intensive and expensive.

"We're honored to receive this recognition and award for our technology that is solving the pressing issues facing warehouse employees and businesses on a daily basis," says Lior Elazary, CEO and Co-Founder of inVia. "We recognize that eCommerce demand is continuing to rise and warehouse workers are still facing immense pressures to fulfill orders quickly. Our mission is deeply rooted in creating an environment where people can do fulfilling work and in order for us to ensure this happens, we are committed to improving the technological offerings that our customers require."

"Frost & Sullivan applauds inVia for maximizing worker productivity and providing eCommerce organizations with an attainable entry point to introduce autonomous mobile robots and the PickerWall into their businesses," says Sankara Narayanan, Industry Principal at Frost & Sullivan. "The company's RaaS model, ROC, and quick deployment further enhance its customer value proposition."

A key differentiator in receiving the award was the inVia PickerWall, as it demonstrates inVia's unique workflow that removes interdependencies between robots and people and subsequently unleashes productivity rates, at a time when warehouse labor is hard to hire. The inVia PickerWall helps companies manage higher order volumes without having to increase labor enabling eCommerce warehouses to be 10 times more productive. Most importantly, inVia PickerWall leverages the strengths of both people and robots. Robots work nonstop doing repetitive tasks like traveling and picking. People are allowed to do higher order tasks like sortation and work on a variety of tasks in bursts. Workers enjoy more stimulating working conditions and businesses enjoy consistently meeting service level agreements (SLAs) without dips in productivity.

inVia Picker robots were also recognized by Frost & Sullivan as solving one of the most challenging problems in the eCommerce space; quick and easy access to a wide variety of stock keeping units (SKUs). eCommerce warehouses are often 250,000 square feet, comparable to three football fields and may have 100,000 SKUs distributed across the warehouse. The robots are completely autonomous and eliminate the need for people to travel across the facility to retrieve inventory and deliver it to the packing station. Additionally, inVia Pickers are mobile, unlike traditional shuttle systems, and can be moved to work in different zones or in other locations. This eliminates the need for reengineering facilities, allowing inVia to adapt to different environments.

The Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies across the globe for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. inVia was awarded based on its commitment to innovation, creativity, and application diversity that meet ever-evolving customer needs.

About inVia RoboticsinVia Robotics is an award-winning automation company that provides the next generation of warehouse optimization solutions. Our system leverages autonomous mobile robots and AI-driven warehouse orchestration software to help e-commerce businesses and 3PLs automate and optimize material flow across fulfillment centers. We deliver our comprehensive automation services as a subscription, and our systems are built to deploy quickly and without disruption to existing operations. The results are a 4-5X increase in productivity and accuracy rates of 99.9% - at a fraction of the cost of traditional automation. Learn more about how we can optimize your operations at http://www.inViarobotics.com.

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Food Packaging Robotics Market Dynamics

Market DriverThe assurance of safety and quality is one of the primary elements driving the growth of the food packaging robotics industry. The focus of robotic technology advancements is on safety considerations. Packaging robots are put on the assembly line and work alongside factory personnel. Packaging robots include safety controllers that allow them to keep an eye on the movement of their arms. This maintains the movements under control and ensures the safety of the nearby manual employees.

Market TrendThe ability of robots to perform numerous activities is a prominent trend driving the growth of the food packaging robotics industry. Because of the increased demand for automation in the food business, robotic technology is rapidly evolving. Packaging robots may work in a variety of applications thanks to the integration of modern sensors and vision technology, as well as differential arm movements. Packaging robots are versatile since their axes can move in different directions.

Market ChallengeOne of the major roadblocks to the expansion of the food packaging robots sector is the scarcity of skilled labor. To maintain seamless operations, human workers must understand how robots perform as well as periodic servicing requirements. End-users are typically deterred from using robots because of a lack of technical experience since they view the downtime associated with maintenance duties as a significant loss.

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Food Packaging Robotics Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Page number

120

Base year

2020

Forecast period

2021-2025

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 10.19%

Market growth 2021-2025

USD 1.03 billion

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth (%)

4.75

Regional analysis

APAC, Europe, North America, MEA, and South America

Performing market contribution

APAC at 38%

Key consumer countries

China, US, Germany, Japan, and South Korea (Republic of Korea)

Competitive landscape

Leading companies, Competitive strategies, Consumer engagement scope

Key companies profiled

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Market dynamics

Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Market Landscape

3 Market Sizing

4 Five Forces Analysis

5 Market Segmentation by Application

6 Customer landscape

7 Geographic Landscape

8 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

9 Vendor Landscape

10 Vendor Analysis

11 Appendix

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Food Packaging Robotics Market Size to Grow by USD 1.03 Bn at a CAGR of 10.19% | Primary Packaging segment is expected to witness lucrative growth |...

Research and innovation in robotics in the automotive manufacturing and supply sector has declined in the last year.

The most recent figures show that the number of robotics related patent applications in the industry stood at 168 in the three months ending March down from 191 over the same period in 2021.

Figures for patent grants related to robotics followed a different pattern to filings growing from 97 in the three months ending March 2021 to 136 in the same period in 2022.

The figures are compiled by GlobalData, who track patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Using textual analysis, as well as official patent classifications, these patents are grouped into key thematic areas, and linked to key companies across various industries.

Robotics is one of the key areas tracked by GlobalData. It has been identified as being a key disruptive force facing companies in the coming years, and is one of the areas that companies investing resources in now are expected to reap rewards from.

The figures also provide an insight into the largest innovators in the sector.

Toyota Motor Corp was the top robotics innovator in the automotive manufacturing and supply sector in the latest quarter. The company, which has its headquarters in Japan, filed 39 robotics related patents in the three months ending March. That was up from 22 over the same period in 2021.

It was followed by the South Korea based Kia Corp with 27 robotics patent applications, Ireland based Aptiv Plc. (24 applications), and Japan based Denso Corp (11 applications).

Aptiv Plc. Has recently ramped up R&D in robotics. It saw growth of 54.2% in related patent applications in the three months ending March compared to the same period in 2021 - the highest percentage growth out of all companies tracked with more than 10 quarterly patents in the automotive manufacturing and supply sector.

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Robotics innovation among automotive industry companies has dropped off in the last year - just-auto.com