Pieter Werner

Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20.4% to total $678.8 billion in 2024, up from $563.6 billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner.

China Unicom and Huawei have partnered with Exquisite Automotive Systems, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motor Co, to implement a 5G-Advanced flexible production line in Baoding, Hebei. In this new production line industrial robots work based on instructions wirelessly transmitted via 5G-Advanced indoor base stations.

Remy Robotics has announced the launch of its operations in the United States, following a series of secret test runs in various global cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, and New York City. The company, founded by engineer Yegór Traiman, specializes in robotic cooking technology and has been preparing meals through automated chefs in both retail and CloudKitchens locations.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is conducting research to understand the impact of AI-powered robots on consumer purchasing behaviors. Associate Professor Mark Yi-Cheon Yim from the Manning School of Business is spearheading a project to determine if robots, such as the Sony aibo, can establish a level of interaction that influences buying decisions.

At the upcoming ISSA Show North America in Las Vegas, Pudu Robotics is set to showcase its cleaning robot, the PUDU CC1, from November 13-16. This event is a gathering point for the newest products and services in the cleaning industry, drawing a crowd from various sectors such as distribution, building services, and residential cleaning.

Robots are playing an increasingly prominent role in operations at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria, with their utilization aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. While these robotic advancements are gaining traction at Sellafield, it is essential to note that they are also providing valuable insights for the wider nuclear industry across the UK.

Researchers led by mechanical engineering professor Nader Motee at Lehigh University are addressing the challenges of ambiguity in robot perception to enhance autonomous decision-making. The project, funded by a $680,000 grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR), aims to develop an innovative multi-stage, perception-based control paradigm that promises to make autonomous systems both safer and more efficient.

Maplewood Senior Living, in collaboration with Advanced Telemedicine Group, announces a pilot program leveraging AI-enabled Temi robots to enhance the accessibility and quality of geriatric care. This collaboration aims to enhance the delivery of virtual geriatric consultations, addressing the growing need for remote healthcare services and improving the well-being of older adults. 

The industrial robot market is anticipated to surpass US$ 5,282.40 million in 2023 and is likely to attain a valuation of US$ 25,828.99 million by 2033. The industrial market share is projected to rise at a CAGR of 17.20% from 2023 to 2033, says FMI.

Skyline Robotics introduced its autonomous window cleaning robot, Ozmo, to London.  The robot employs a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision, integrated with advanced robotics and sensors, to perform its tasks. The robot is capable of cleaning windows up to three times faster than human workers, aiming to improve productivity while minimizing risks associated with manual labor.