Are you wondering which robotics trends will impact your business in the near future?
As society becomes increasingly digital, embracing technology and effectively managing new processes is critical to the success of nearly every business. What can we expect in 2023, as workplace changes become evident across industries—whether through the adoption of new technologies or other factors? Here are some predictions for the coming year.
1. Transition from Automation to Autonomy
COVID-19 showed us that companies needed to be encouraged to adopt autonomous ways of working. They are embracing autonomous business models in order to manufacture products more quickly, more cost-effectively, and on a larger scale. Automation was a key component in our journey toward becoming an autonomous company.
2. Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS)
Manufacturing industries have traditionally used mobile robots to move parts around the plant or feed machinery. But nowadays, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are being deployed in many different public sectors. They may assist customers with information, deliver room service orders at hotels, and even assist police officers on patrol throughout the city.
3. RPA and Artificial Intelligence
Robotic Process Automation will be able to perform tasks that require a degree of judgment thanks to artificial intelligence. This will enable it to automate more complex tasks and procedures, thereby increasing its value to businesses.
4. Cobots will continue to grow in popularity
Cobots can work safely alongside people and are easy to use. This makes them ideal for businesses with no prior experience with robots. Cobots are expected to account for 30% of the entire robotics market by 2027.
5. Europe and the U.S. remain strong, while Southeast Asia is showing signs of improvement
Europe will become the next hub for robotics in the coming years. This will lead to many advancements across numerous sectors.
Asia continues to lead the robotics sector, with China, Japan, and South Korea at the forefront. However, we can already see the potential of some countries, such as Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
6. IoT + Autonomous Robotics
Robotics focuses on manufacturing and autonomous behavior, whereas the Internet of Things (IoT) focuses on sensing, monitoring, and tracking. Edge computing systems, which enable feedback-driven decision-making by collecting and delivering data locally, enhance the performance of connected robotics. This allows robotic systems to utilize data in near real time.