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With the huge shift towards automation across industries all around the world as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is time to explore the effects this may have on the way business is conducted during the next twelve months. To kick off the new year, Meili Robots has compiled a list of the seven biggest trends and predictions for the robotics industry in 2022.

Robot battles build passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

The German robotics and automation industry expects industry growth of 10% in 2022.

The use of industrial robots in factories around the world is accelerating at a high rate: 126 robots per 10,000 employees is the new average of global robot density in the manufacturing industries–nearly double the number five years ago (2015: 66 units).

New solutions will combine MiR’s autonomous mobile robot (AMR) navigation and software expertise with Logitrans’ decades of material handling knowledge to fill the gap in ground-to-ground pallet movement.

This overview highlights why people so often bring up AI as they talk about the most useful and compelling ways to create an Industry 4.0 factory.

New research from global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis shows that the market for industrial robot components will enjoy strong double digit growth in 2021, marking a clear turnaround after two years of disruption.

TM Robotics CEO Nigel Smith explains the importance of robot programming that’s simple enough to be refigured to any kind of manufacturing environment, as companies diversify to improve sustainability.

In an effort to advance interoperable communication in the Integrated Assembly Solutions industry, the VDMA Robotics + Automation association has published the first OPC UA specification for this application area.

Faster, more robust connectivity makes safety possible, leading to more widespread cobot development progress.

Integrating Sevensense AI and navigation technology will enable future autonomous mobile robots (AMR) to work in more dynamic, unstructured environments.

Many decision makers are seeking clarity about how robotic automation can truly help fill the skills gap, improve worker safety, lower manufacturing costs, increase product quality, mitigate market fluctuations and more.

Armin Haller, chief sales officer and member of the Executive Board at Güdel Group AG, was appointed vice chairman of the EUnited Robotics Board at the EUnited Robotics General Assembly.

A weekly panel of experts from industry, media and academia look at the cutting edge of robotics, analysing how advances in automation are benefitting society and businesses, and what the future holds.

Association for Advancing Automation (A3) stats show $1.48 billion in sales so far in 2021, surpassing the previous nine-month record set in 2017.

The market for professional service robots reached a turnover of 6.7 billion U.S. dollars worldwide (sample method)–up 12% in 2020. At the same time, turnover of new consumer service robots grew 16% to 4.4 billion U.S. dollars.

Mobile robot application expert Denise Ebenhoech from KUKA Robotics presented at the recently held Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Autonomous Mobile Robots and Logistics Conference in Memphis, Tennessee.

Two major recognitions of Universal Robots’ education programs from the U.S. federal Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute (ARM) and the State of Ohio’s Department of Education pave the way for schools and industry to further leverage cobots, offering employability in robotics careers while upskilling existing workforce.

The breakthrough system, developed by robotics experts in the 3M Abrasive Systems Division, is revolutionizing the detection and repair of paint imperfections on the automotive assembly line.

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