Bots in Society

Japan faces a labor shortage impact in 2024 as new overtime regulations for truck drivers come into force. This is being called the ‘2024 problem’ – its potential disruptions need technological help. The world´s number one robot manufacturing country is developing automation strategies that will not only target logistical issues but also a wide range of industry challenges the new working time legislation will cause.

IVECO S-Way truck equipped with the PlusDrive enhanced driver-assist solution based on its open autonomy platform, has started operating on public roads in Germany. This milestone follows a testing and validation process including closed-course testing, validation of previously collected public road data and in-depth training for the test drivers on the advanced safety features of the truck.

In this videoreport, made at Hyperautomation 2023, Jeroen van Genuchten from ING Bank delves into the organization’s transformative journey in integrating robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). With a rich history in robotics, ING has developed substantial robot factories, paving the way for a new era of technological advancement.

This past weekend, the skies of New York City witnessed a glimpse into the future of urban air mobility, as Joby Aviation and Volocopter demonstrated their electric air taxis. These demonstration flights were part of a press event on Sunday, where Mayor Eric Adams announced the electrification of two Manhattan heliports: Downtown Manhattan Heliport and East 34th Street.

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.

In this video, Mary Mesaglio, Distinguished Vice President with Gartner’s Digital Futures group on the CIO research team, summarizes the keynote she presented with Gabriela Vogel, Senior Director Executive Leadership at Gartner. She delves into the evolving dynamics of AI and its far-reaching implications for the future of business strategy and operations. Mesaglio outlines the dual aspects of AI—everyday and game-changing—and introduces the AI Opportunity Radar, a strategic tool to help leaders navigate this complex landscape.

The autonomous vehicle market size was valued at $60,325.7 million in 2025, and is projected to reach $448,568.61 million by 2035, registering a CAGR of 22.2% from 2025 to 2035. These figures are according to an Allied Market Research report.

In an ambitious move that could redefine the global robotics landscape, China has announced its plans to mass-produce humanoid robots, as detailed in the “Guiding Opinions on the Innovation and Development of Humanoid Robots” issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

In a digital era where environmental sustainability is becoming a crucial part of business strategies, the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword, according to leading research and advisory company Gartner. With the rapid adoption of AI across various sectors, experts are urging Chief Information Officers (CIOs) to weigh the substantial benefits of AI against its growing environmental impact.

By 2030, 80% of humans will engage with smart robots on a daily basis. This is one of the predictions Gartner analysts made at the opening keynote of Gartnerm IT Symposium, which kicked off yesterday in Barcelona. Generative AI is fundamentally shifting how people and machines interact.