AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS
A laser welding robot ( image : Shutterstock . com ).
THE ROBOTICS
We highlight global market forecasts , the latest robot trends and new technologies plus the increasing speed of adoption for industrial robotics worldwide .
RACE
Industrial robots are in high demand across a range of different industries ( such as automotive ; pharmaceuticals ; consumer electronics and machinery ). Industry 4.0 has accelerated the development of new technologies such as AI-enabled robots and collaborative robots , allowing manufacturers to use robots to simplify various processes , increase productivity and reduce errors . Increased workplace safety and improved production capabilities have further driven industries to invest in robotic systems .
Careers in robotics and automation are growing , well-paid and offer new opportunities for employment . There is , however , still a need to boost workforce training , robotics education and career inspiration .
“ Robots and automated technologies create jobs that are better paying ; safer ; greener ; more productive and more rewarding than the physical tasks that robots tend to do . For example , new robotics roles pay about 30 % more on average than entry-level , nonrobotics manufacturing jobs ,” commented the Association for Advancing Automation ( A3 ), North America ’ s largest automation trade association .
The market for industrial robotics
The market for global industrial robotics was valued at US $ 17.5 billion in 2022 and the worldwide industrial robotics ’ market size is expected to reach US $ 65.7 billion by 2032 , according to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting . The compound annual growth rate ( CAGR ) of the market is expected to be 14.1 % ( 2022-2032 ).
“ Large , heavy robots are placed in fixed positions in an industrial plant , and all other worker tasks and processes revolve around them . These robots aid in increasing productivity while lowering costs and producing high-quality goods in automation applications . Drives ; end-effectors ; robotic manipulators ; sensors and controls comprise the vast majority of robots . The robotic controller is the robot ’ s brain that aids in command delivery . Sensors , microphones , and cameras are used in robots to keep them
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