Bots & Business

The North American robotics market showed strong growth: Total installations in manufacturing rose by 12% and reached 41,624 units in 2022. Number one adopter is the automotive industry: companies based in the US, Canada and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots – up 30% compared to 2021. These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

Blue Radix, specialist in Autonomous Growing, has announced investments by Navus Ventures and Investment Cooperative Horticoop. The investments are aimed at further expanding Blue Radix’s product range and increasing its global impact in the horticultural industry.

Data consulting services specialist Artefact and the AI platform provider Dataiku have announced a collaboration aimed at promoting “Everyday AI” for data-driven decision making within organizations. The partnership intends to facilitate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across various business areas, enabling data-driven decision-making processes that yield a return on investment (ROI) for the entire organization.

A recent survey of CEOs and senior executives by Gartner revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) was the top technology that CEOs believe will significantly impact their industry over the next three years, cited by 21% of survey respondents.

Hall B4 of Messe München will become the venue for a top-level event in the artificial intelligence and robotics sector on the second day of automatica (Wednesday, June 28, 2023). Visionaries from research and industry will put a spotlight on visionary developments and emerging technologies in four sessions held at the munich_i Hightech Summit. These experts will also share their input on consequences to society as technology impacts all aspects of life.

As the global appetite for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) reaches unprecedented levels, technology behemoths such as Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon are not merely allocating substantial resources to develop novel GenAI models but are also actively pursuing advancements in product offerings, foundational infrastructure, and strategic collaborations to strengthen their positions across the GenAI technology spectrum, finds GlobalData.

The field of intralogistics is witnessing a significant shift towards automation, driven by the need for increased efficiency and competitiveness. Micromotors, such as those manufactured by FAULHABER, are playing a crucial role in enabling this transformation by powering various applications, including sorting, transportation, and robotics solutions.

The global robot end effector market size is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 12.6% CAGR during the forecast period, according to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com.

ServiceNow has signed an agreement to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform G2K for retail and other industries. G2K’s technology allows organizations to connect real‑time data across storefronts and other physical spaces for a complete view of operational data. ServiceNow plans to add G2K’s smart IoT technology to the Now Platform, enabling businesses to intelligently action digital and in‑store data with enterprise‑grade workflows.

In line with the growing importance of hyperautomation in today’s business landscape, an event focusing on this transformative concept has been announced. According to Gartner, hyperautomation has shifted from being an option to becoming a condition of survival for organizations. With this in mind, the event by Ciphix aims to provide a platform for inspiring sessions, networking opportunities, and valuable insights from industry experts.