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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Agriculture Autonomous Robots Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus Product and Application, Supply Chain Analysis, and Country Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global agriculture autonomous robots market was valued at $3.92 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $10.50 billion in 2027, growing at a CAGR of 19.16% during the forecast period 2022-2027

The growth in the global agriculture autonomous robots market is expected to be driven by increasing demand for food and the growing need for precision, digital, and smart agriculture practices.

Market Lifecycle Stage

The agriculture autonomous robots market is still in an evolving phase. Increased research and development activities are underway to develop agriculture autonomous robotic technologies and products, which are expected to increase due to the increased demand for food and the need for automation in the agriculture sector.

Increasing investment in smart agriculture is one of the major opportunities in the global agriculture autonomous robots market. Moreover, agriculture autonomous robot technologies also help in reducing crop losses due to undetected pest infestation and diseases. The agriculture autonomous robots also facilitate the safe and quality harvesting and picking of crops including fruits and vegetables.

With an increased worldwide focus on achieving the global food demand, the shift to digital, smart, and data-driven products in the agriculture sectors brings significant sales and financing opportunities. The shift is more prominent in automation and robotics segments in regions such as North America and Europe.

Furthermore, agriculture autonomous robots have a moderate to high impact on crop protection systems to reduce crop losses due to crop diseases and pest infestations.

Impact of COVID-19

In the wake of the pandemic, labor shortages have caused disruptions in the agricultural processes, thereby leading every country to re-emphasize food security and increase domestic food production.

With an aim to solve labor shortages, the increased application of automated technologies such as sensors, data analytics, robotics, and others have been introduced into the production system. Each country continued to promote policies on increasing the adoption of agriculture autonomous robots techniques, which have proved to be the appropriate solution.

Market Segmentation

Dairy farm management is one of the major applications of agriculture autonomous robots owing to the high adoption of milking robots in Europe and North America.

The milking robots segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.34% during the forecast period 2022-2027 due to the rising use of automation in dairy farms. These robots increase the efficiency of farm operations by reducing the overall cost. Hence, farmers are inclining toward adopting milking robots and reducing dependence on manual labor.

North America generated the highest revenue of $1.33 billion in 2021, which is attributed to the R&D advancements and supporting government regulations in the region. Europe is an attractive region for the agriculture autonomous robots market because of the availability of the different market fragments.

Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis

The companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing company coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration.

The top segment players leading the market include crop monitoring and dairy farm management, which capture around 65% of the presence in the market. Players in other technologies, such as inventory management, and harvesting and picking, account for approximately 35% of the presence in the market, as of 2021.

Recent Developments in Global Agriculture Autonomous Robots Market

Some of the prominent names established in this market are:

Key Topics Covered:

1 Markets

1.1 Industry Outlook

1.1.1 Market Definition

1.1.2 Ecosystem/Ongoing Programs

1.1.2.1 Governments Initiatives

1.1.2.2 Consortiums and Associations

1.2 Business Dynamics

1.2.1 Business Drivers

1.2.1.1 Growing Focus on Environmental Sustainability

1.2.1.2 Aging Workforce Leading to Skill Shortage

1.2.1.3 Escalating Adoption of Precision Agriculture Technologies

1.2.2 Business Challenges

1.2.2.1 High Initial Investment and Cost

1.2.2.2 Less Adoption among Small-Scale Farmers

1.2.3 Market Strategies and Developments

1.2.3.1 Business Strategies

1.2.3.1.1 Product Development and Innovation

1.2.3.1.2 Business Expansions

1.2.3.2 Corporate Strategies

1.2.3.2.1 Mergers and Acquisitions

1.2.3.2.2 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures

1.2.3.2.3 Others

1.2.4 Business Opportunities

1.2.4.1 Growing Adoption of Smart Farming Techniques

1.2.4.2 Increasing Demand for Harvesting Automation

1.2.5 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Agriculture Autonomous Robots Market

1.3 Investment Landscape

1.3.1 Investment and Funding Landscape Share (by Company)

1.3.2 Investment and Funding Landscape Share (by Country)

2 Application

2.1 Global Agriculture Autonomous Robots Market (by Application)

2.1.1 Crop Monitoring

2.1.2 Dairy Farm Management

2.1.3 Inventory Management

2.1.4 Harvesting and Picking

2.1.5 Others

2.2 Demand Analysis of Global Agriculture Autonomous Robots Market, (by Application), $Million, 2021-2027

3 Products

3.1 Global Agriculture Autonomous Robots Market (by Product)

3.1.1 Crop Harvesting Robots

3.1.2 Weeding Robots

3.1.3 Milking Robots

3.1.4 Others

3.2 Demand Analysis of Global Agriculture Autonomous Robots Market, (by Product), $Million

3.3 Patent Analysis

3.3.1 Patent Analysis (by Status)

3.3.2 Patent Analysis (by Inventor Type)

3.3.3 Patents Analysis (by Patent Office)

3.3.4 Patent Analysis (by Application)

3.4 Supply Chain Analysis

4 Regions

5 Market-Competitive Benchmarking and Company Profiles

5.1 Market Share Analysis

5.1.1 Market Share Analysis of Global Agriculture Autonomous Robots Market Manufacturers

5.2 Competitive Benchmarking

5.3 Company Profiles

5.3.1 Company Overview

5.3.1.1 Role in the Global Agriculture Autonomous Robots Market

5.3.1.2 Product Portfolio

5.3.2 Business Strategies

5.3.2.1 Product Developments

5.3.3 Corporate Strategies

5.3.3.1 Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Alliances

5.3.4 Analyst View

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Spine Navigation and Robotics: Exclusive Strategic Partnership

JUPITER, Fla. (PRWEB) October 10, 2022

Captiva Spine is a medical device organization located in Jupiter, Florida, dedicated to delivering smart, elegant, and intuitive spinal fusion solutions. They announced today its long-term exclusive strategic partnership with REMEX Medical, a developer of advanced navigation and robotics technologies located in Taichung, Taiwan; for spine navigation with future developments in practical robotic solutions.

Captiva Spine looks forward to serving the substantial need and demand for both navigation and surgical robots for spinal applications. For underserved hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) throughout the U.S., the technology will serve as a platform to expand the company's products and services with enhanced enabling technology to support MIS technology; specifically starting with their CapLOX Pedicle Screws, TowerLOX-EXT MIS Extended Tab Pedicle Screws, and TransFasten Posterior SI joint fusion system.

Nelson Lin, CEO of REMEX Medical, said, we are very pleased to enter the US marketplace with our new strategic partner, Captiva Spine. We share an enthusiasm and commitment to providing ongoing advancements for the betterment of spine care. REMEX has been researching and developing this platform for eight years with proven clinical performance.

The navigation system has 510(k) clearance from the FDA (U. S. Food and Drug Administration) and is available for commercial use. The navigation unit is a small on-site unit for more facilities looking to take advantage of the benefits of readily available, easy-to-use spine navigation. This model offers physicians, orthopedics, and neurosurgeons easy-to-use, cutting-edge technology to pre-plan and visualize their surgical approach. This platform utilizes preoperative CT scans and rapid intraoperative registration for accurate real-time 3D navigation with limited radiation exposure to staff and patients.

This platform for navigation helps fulfill our commitment to being a clinical and economical solution with advanced enabling technology for spine care, said Dale Mitchell, President of Captiva Spine. "We plan to have a technically advanced navigation platform to improve spine procedural efficiency and be economically feasible for the growing number of ASCs and specialty hospitals throughout the United States, Mitchell continued.

The spine navigation platform will be demonstrated at Captiva Spines booth (#3731) at the 2022 North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, October 12-14.

Spine Navigation allows surgeons to oversee the precise placement of MIS pedicle screws while situated directly at the operation site, guided by navigation technology. "Our goal is to provide a technology for reproducibility of screw accuracy and placement with higher confidence and safety in difficult areas is also a goal in mind, as well as improving screw insertion times, especially in cases of difficult anatomy," said Mitchell.

Captiva Spine is planning to expand the systems capabilities to include robotics. Both platforms are intended to improve the reproducibility and accuracy of applicable procedures to meet the growing demand for enabling solutions worldwide.

Inquiries from physicians and industry professionals looking to incorporate intelligent and innovative technologies into their offerings are always welcome. Captiva Spine can be contacted directly by phone at 561-277-9480.

Discover strength through connections at http://www.captivaspine.com.

About Captiva Spine, Inc.Captiva Spine is a privately owned medical device organization founded in 2007. Captiva Spine supports spine surgeons, tenured spine distributors, and healthcare facilities. In providing patients with progressive spinal care and an obsessive focus on quality, they strive to create and maintain sincere, honest, collaborative relationships. Valuing their relationships fosters the mutual trust and openness needed for Captiva Spine to be a conduit of high-quality, smart, elegant, and intuitive patient solutions. Captiva Spine operates as a family of industry professionals that take pride in delivering these solutions responsibly and ethically. While never losing sight of what they refer to as the Human Factor, they find joy in their daily lives and serve the needs of their customers with sincere, professional enthusiasm.

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Over the last few decades, India has made significant advancements in healthcare delivery. As a result, the sector, one of the largest by employment opportunities and revenue, has been growing briskly. With numerous comprehensive initiatives by the government and private institutions, healthcare has become an important cornerstone in Indias development plan, with a strong commitment to reducing the overall disease burden.

While these initiatives are gaining traction, India continues to face a severe challenge of rising non-communicable disease burden with the contribution of diseases such as cancer incidence increasing with time. In addition, access and affordability to cancer treatment is still an issue, especially for the lower income groups. Even when free cancer screening is available high-risk groups may not take it very well. Therefore, it is vital to better understand patient preferences, early treatment facilitators, social barriers, and enablers of cancer care in India, in addition to providing affordable and accessible healthcare.

We are aware that cancer has the ability to impact a persons life on a physical, emotional, and financial level in a manner that few other illnesses can. Unfortunately, due to late detection, inadequate and unbalanced access to multimodality, and low affordability, Indias high incidence problem is further exacerbated, leading to a heavy mortality load. If the unpleasant reality of a fast-rising incidence of cancer is not addressed effectively and immediately, it could become a serious issue for the country.

Early detection leads to better cancer care through surgical management

Emerging economies like India have a large number of cancer patients who could benefit from advanced and effective minimally invasive care. Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is one such minimally invasive surgical innovation catalysing a paradigm shift in the approach to minimally invasive surgical procedures owing to its clinical benefits and becoming one of the most sophisticated precision tools. RAS research has aimed to provide better patient outcomes and care team experience at the most optimal total cost to treatment.

The transition of cancer patients from primary and secondary care to oncology hospitals may be fraught with several logistical difficulties. At a psychological level, the patients and families also go through an emotional journey. In addition, the financial impact of cancer care is a serious issue for many patients who must fund their treatment.

Today, surgical devices companies that have been effectively investing in the ecosystem for over 2 decades are already transforming the way surgeries take place for both surgeons and patients. Furthermore, advanced technologies like the RAS system can also help address the healthcare burden, with the potential of faster patient recovery, lesser chances for infection and shorter hospital stay, allowing for optimised utilisation of critical resources such as operation theatres and hospital beds, along with the surgeons ability to perform more procedures.

Additionally, with the potential to standardise surgical procedures and usher in a new era of growth in minimally invasive care, the industry is witnessing a greater interest in adoption of the technology among surgeons across the country.

It has also been seen that the overall cost, including pre and post-operative care associated with RAS procedures, is lower than traditional open surgery with similar or better outcomes, resulting in a substantial improvement in value for the patients. [1]

Today, the global emphasis on the management of diseases is focused on patient centricity and better patient outcomes, with significant research being done in the field of medical technology and surgical technology over the last few decades. The financial growth in the surgical market over the years is also evidence of the acceptance of research that focuses on patient outcomes and centricity.

As we move forward, cancer care would include an integrated Ecosystem that surrounds and supports the care teams through training, incremental technological advancements, and building clinical evidence to help bridge the current clinical gaps in delivering critical care with potentially better patient outcomes.

Such support also helps broaden a surgeons understanding of clinical outcomes derived from advanced treatment modalities through peer-to-peer learning. Additionally, using AI and ML in surgery will drive greater efficiency, and value and potentially reduce surgical variability, helping unlock new experiences and opportunities for providers and patients.

This will be discussed at length during the upcoming FICCI HEAL Conference.

Views expressed above are the author's own.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Warehouse Robotics Market - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Warehouse robotics are also known as the automated guided vehicles (AGVs) which can move from one place to other place within the warehouse. They generally follow a magnetic stripe or the track on the floor of the warehouse. They even have additional security scanners that permit them to be employed with the manual automotive.

They are embedded with the insertion of the warehouse locations and the inventory inside them. They are helpful as they save the timespan which people can utilize at some other place.

Market Dynamics:

The approval of the advanced AMRs is anticipated to boost the growth of the global warehouse robotics market. Moreover, Omron advanced the HD and LD sequence of AMRs for huge and delicate to medium loads. Furthermore, in 2020 Danish producer VOLA fixed a fleet of nine Omron LD-90 AMRs to produce a totally coordinated method for the autonomous substances conveyance in the industry. The deployment enhanced the whole output, flexibility, manufacture and working methods.

The quick improvement in automation technology announces novel variation in the goods leading present technologies to become rapid and the requirement to change or enhance daily requires huge expenditure which leads to the hampering of the global warehouse robotics market. Goods -to-person or robot-to-goods AMRs usually require more than three robot per picker, which is projected to hamper the growth of the global warehouse robotics market.

UAV flash control software, has created a new technological advancement that permits the staff workers and the drones to co-exist. It utilizes the developed and new perspectives Navigation Method to permit a DJI drone, to fly in an indoor environment or the surrounding. It is 50% quick than manual inspection and it ignores putting the human beings in harmful or difficult way.

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Recent advances in artificial intelligence and robotics hold great promise for transforming several fields of medicine. Artificial intelligence (AI) and robots have the potential to revolutionise healthcare by automating and improving a wide range of processes, from direct patient care to the mass production of medicines. A number of large tech companies are already banking on AI and robotics to enhance the healthcare industry. Google, for instance, is working with the healthcare delivery network to develop predictive models. Since numerous cutting-edge businesses are actively competing in this space, the application of AI and Robotics is destined to succeed and radically alter the healthcare industry.

When it comes to medical treatment, artificial intelligence is poised to be a game-changer.

Health care is intricate, and operations can be severe. We need to encourage the use of artificial intelligence because it can improve diagnosis, preventative care, and treatment. By doing a comprehensive analysis of the condition, including the most minute details, AI is able to anticipate the occurrence of tract infections. There are several areas where cutting-edge AI-based technology can be implemented, including chronic illness, cancer, risk assessment, and radiography. New technologies, such as brain-computer interfaces (BCI), allow doctors to understand a patients full neurological status. These gadgets can hear brainwaves and translate them into orders that can make a person move (like moving a robotic arm). Furthermore, radiology images enabled by artificial intelligence, such as those produced by MRI machines, CT scanners, and x-ray equipment, provide non-invasive vision into the human bodys intricate inner workings.

Technology at your fingertips: wearable health monitors to keep tabs on your well-being

Numerous anecdotes attest to the power of modern technology to prevent the loss of life in desperate situations. In recent times, an Indian dentist developed excruciating chest symptoms and, after doing an electrocardiogram with his smartwatch, discovered that he had 99% blockage in his arteries. Many lives could be saved if affordable healthcare solutions based on technology will soon replace the current system. These devices include built-in Bluetooth, making them simple to set up and use.

Some of the functions of fitness trackers and smart health watches, such as the ability to record and display a wearers heart rate and rhythm, are extremely useful but largely underappreciated. A distress signal is sent out immediately if the heart rate suddenly increases or decreases significantly. The API for movement disorder is another essential element of smart wearables. It is effective in the treatment of Parkinsons disease. Without the need for a doctors supervision, self-diagnosis is now feasible thanks to the proliferation of diagnostic tools for use with portable diagnostic kits and sophisticated mobile phone applications.

Medical education and awareness campaigning in remote areas through the use of advanced technological healthcare facilities

Using telemedicine to connect urban and rural patients is a crucial step in closing the gap in healthcare access. Telemedicine, as defined by the World Health Organization, is the delivery of medical treatment over long distances to locations with little or no physical access to medical institutions. In addition, the definition specifies how all healthcare providers in these outlying areas must apply information and technology to disseminate knowledge about disease and injury diagnosis and treatment as well as the training of future medical professionals.

Key Takeaways

Successful healthcare organisations will be those who can employ robotics, machine learning and AI to radically redesign their processes and workflows to create an intelligent health system. The encouraging news is that the vast majority of healthcare giants are starting to implement AI. However, we have just begun the long process of discovering how artificial intelligence may enhance medical care. Therefore, it will take time, but the outcome will be highly effective. More importantly, we can also close the healthcare gap between urban and rural areas by implementing cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, AI, smart wearables, etc.

The most exciting prospect for artificial intelligence in healthcare is the potential to revolutionise clinical procedures. Clinicians only need to realise the potential of this new technology and accept the reality of global shifts to be able to react to future trends and the incorporation of AI into the healthcare system. There are two main ways in which AI might be useful: automation of processes and enhancement of human capabilities. There will be a significant increase in the efficiency with which many mundane chores are completed, and the quality of care provided to patients can be enhanced by using AI to assist medical personnel in their work.

Views expressed above are the author's own.

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AI and Robotics is the future of healthcare sector - Times of India

As the robotics industry develops, robots are becoming increasingly autonomous capable of navigating and operating entirely independently in a number of environments. Now, researchers have created a robot that can grow and extend itself, much like a vine or any other reaching plant.

Typically, synthetic growth designs for soft robots use a similar process to a 3D printer. Material is pushed and shaped through an opening, creating a structure in the robots wake. However, this process uses solid materials which become cumbersome and tricky for the robot to pull around corners and require heat to transform the material into a solid structure.

By contrast, the novel design, developed by a team of scientists and engineers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, used a technique called photopolymerization, which uses light to change liquid monomers into a solid mass, meaning the robots dont have to drag solid materials behind it and can create a more flexible path.

We were really inspired by how plants and fungi grow, said Matthew Hausladen, first author of the study. We took the idea that plants and fungi add material at the end of their bodies, either at their root tips or at their new shoots, and we translated that to an engineering system.

This novel design would allow these soft robots to navigate complex, hazardous terrains and typically inaccessible areas, useful for applications such as search and rescue missions, installing subterraneous infrastructure or even navigating through the human body for biomedical purposes.

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Cougar Pride Robotics has eyes on the problems of the future - White Mountain Independent

Motion plastics specialist igus is investing in growing its low cost automation activities and has now acquired the majority stake in robot integrator Commonplace Robotics, based in Bissendorf near Osnabrck.

Commonplace Robotics specialises in intuitive control and software as well as power electronics for robotics, in the industrial and educational sectors.

Both companies have worked together closely for six years and have jointly developed the iRC igus Robot Control, which complements iguss low cost kinematics parts which are made of high-performance plastics.

Commonplace Robotics was founded 11 years ago by Dr. Christian Meyer, who until then had worked at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation.

The name says it all: making the integration and operation of robots so low cost and accessible that they become commonplace i.e. they can be used anywhere.

In 2016, Dr. Meyer approached igus because he found that iguss robot kinematics matched his vision of commonplace: low cost, simple, and suitable for industry.

Since then, the two companies have jointly developed products such as the iRC igus Robot Control and the ReBeL Cobot as well as an actuator.

The manufacture of Commonplace Robotics components from firmware and software to control cabinet construction and board assembly is vertically integrated so new developments can be implemented quickly.

Frank Blase, CEO and entrepreneur of igus, says: Many customers are surprised that they can realise simple automation tasks in just 30 minutes without any programming knowledge.

We are very pleased that after the intensive cooperation of the last six years, an even more focused approach to low-cost automation is now possible.

With the acquisition, Commonplace Robotics and igus say they are consolidating their innovative strength.

Dr Meyer says: We are looking forward to several exciting projects with igus, especially via the RBTX platform for low-cost robots, where new requirements from customers from all areas of industry come to our laboratories every day. Much of this can be implemented quickly, especially as we will grow with the new investment.

The latest product of this cooperation is the ReBeL Cobot, costing just EU4,970 including the control. The actuator, also available as a single component, combines the plastic know-how of igus in the gearbox with the power electronics and software from Commonplace Robotics.

With six DoF, the ReBeL can handle a 2 kg maximum payload with a reach of 664mm, with an operating dead weight of only 8.2 kg.

Enquiries and orders come from both classical applications such as quality control and pick-and-place applications in mechanical engineering, as well as new application areas such as restaurant automation and automated farming.

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Gecko Robotics, a US robotics company, announced on Sunday that it will set up a new international headquarters in the UAE under the Ministry of Economys NextGenFDI programme.

The company has developed robots capable of inspecting oil and gas, and power infrastructure.

As part of its investment in the country, the Pittsburgh-based company is planning to establish a manufacturing plant in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi that will create around 300 jobs over the next few years.

Once again, we are seeing world-leading technology make its home in the UAE. Our industrial base is seeking to integrate the tools of the Fourth Industrial revolution to improve efficiencies and boost productivity, and Gecko Robotics will be a key partner on that journey, said Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade.

Geckos wall-climbing robots use specially designed sensor payloads to detect otherwise invisible damage, allowing for precision repairs and predictive maintenance. Many companies and government agencies use Geckos software to extend the lifespan and efficiency of critical infrastructure, including power plants, oil refineries, manufacturing facilities, and other assets.

We are big believers in the UAE and its transformation into a globally competitive economic and innovation hub. Here, we can take advantage of the UAEs Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements to export to the rest of the world from here, and we can support energy businesses in the region to realise efficiencies that will help productivity and create the drive to realise net zero goals, said Jake Loosararian, chief executive and co-founder of Gecko Robotics.

Dr Al Zeyoudi said Geckos investment supports the UAEs mission to develop a world class, advanced technology ecosystem.

We are making the UAE one of the easiest places on the planet to enter the market, find the right workforce and scale rapidly, he said.

The UAE, the Arab world's second-largest economy, is taking various measures to attract more FDI into the country.

The Ministry of Economy launched the NextGenFDI initiative in July to attract digitally enabled businesses from all over the world with a package of market entry fundamentals required to establish and scale from within the UAE. These include rapid and flexible incorporation processes, fast-track licensing, bulk visa issuances, banking facilitation, and commercial and residential lease incentives.

It complements other programmes, such as the National Programme for Coders, which is offering golden visas to 100,000 coders.

The programme has been devised to accelerate the UAEs economic diversification agenda and elevate its status as a knowledge and innovation-based economy. Gecko Robotics is the latest to commit to the programme, joining UK tech company Gdel and food app development company Krush with more expected in the coming weeks.

Gecko Robotics said it views the UAE market as a critical hub to access manufacturing and engineering talent as it expands across Europe and the Middle East.

Our first employees are already settling in the UAE, and we have ambitious plans to grow our footprint, said Mr Loosararian.

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Two UK businesses have announced they will team-up in an effort to scoop first place in a prestigious robotics competition.

Cyberselves and Touchlab will be competing at the ANA Avatar XPRIZE in California later this year. The competition, with a total prize pot worth $10million, calls for teams to develop physical robotic avatar systems to carry out tasks and replicate human senses, actions and presence to a remote location in real-time.

The competition challenges teams to develop physical robot avatar systems, which, through replicating human senses and actions, can transport human presence to a remote location in real-time. Just 20 competitors from all over the world were chosen for the finals of the competition, taking place November 4-5, 2022, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Los Angeles.

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Cyberselves-Touchlab is the only UK team competing in the final. The team combines Cyberselves robotics telepresence technology with Touchlabs electronic skin (e-skin) for robots.

Daniel Camilleri, Founder and CEO of Cyberselves, said: This is a competition more than four years in the making, and over the past few months, we really started to see how an official team-up between Cyberselves and Touchlab could result in something incredible for the XPRIZE finals.

Whilst the experience has been competitive, I think our team shows how collaborative and inclusive the tech world can be. Rather than just seeing each other as competitors, we are instead thinking - I want to work with that team too and lets go forward together to make something even better than we first planned.

We have admired how Touchlab works and have evolved their technology throughout the XPRIZE experience, and with similar values and a drive to create the most cutting-edge technology possible, we knew combining our skills could lead to something great. Together, we are the only team from the UK heading out to California in November, and we are working hard to bring home a prize, so watch this space.

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Dr Zaki Hussein, Founder and CEO of Touchlab, said: The Avatar XPrize is about creating a new industry of telerobots to break down barriers and transport human presence anywhere, on earth and beyond. It is a competition not only about robots but also what it means to be human.

Although we are pushing post-human barriers by blurring the line between self and non-self, we believe the sense of touch, along with seamless control, will allow for the operator to feel human while present through an extended-self Avatar.

We hope our partnership with Cyberselves shows UK solidarity while also serving as a catalyst to others. We all need to work together in a complementary fashion to bring about real impact and commercial applications in an industry whose potential is yet to be realised - both now and beyond the XPrize.

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