Six development trends of industrial robots in 2021

The application of industrial robots in manufacturing and industrial facilities is still undergoing rapid change.

According to a report by the industrial information website Reportlinker in November 2020, industrial robots have become the vanguard in the robotics field. The market value is expected to increase from USD 76.6 billion in 2020 to USD 176.8 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%. . The main reason for this growth is that many manufacturers plan to use robots to overcome the emerging skills gap (especially in material handling operations).

"Due to various advantages such as increased production capacity, simplified processes, and optimized workplace safety, service robots continue to receive more new applications." Reportlinker reported, "The main advantage of using service robots is to reduce operating costs and improve Return on investment."

The following are the six major trends of industrial robots that will have a significant impact on the manufacturing and industrial fields in 2021.

It is expected that collaborative robots will be the fastest growing robot type before 2025.

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Collaborative robots, also known as "cobots" (Cobot), can perform safe operations together with human workers without the need for safety fences. Using advanced sensing equipment, software and end tools, they can quickly detect any changes in the scope of work and make safe responses. Reportlinker said that collaborative robots will be the fastest-growing robot type before 2025. One of the reasons is that its software is easy to use and easy to program.

The development of commercial drone technology includes the development of automated systems that can navigate out of sight, as well as more optimized sensors, batteries, lightweight body materials and payloads. For example, in the field of 3D robotics, a self-monitoring intelligent drone equipped with advanced sensors and automation technology has been developed, which can be well used in logistics, transportation, military and other scenarios.

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AI robots can almost learn while working. With mechanical grippers, sensors, vision systems and advanced software, they can collect and analyze surrounding data while working, and then make real-time responses and improvements. As robots perform tasks and collect more information, the efficiency of algorithms used in AI/machine learning will increase. At present, robots equipped with AI equipment have been used for material transportation, equipment cleaning, inventory management and other operations in the workshop.

Thanks to the development of self-healing technology, robots can also perform simple repairs on themselves. A European scientific research team has developed a robot made of soft plastic, in which the embedded sensor fiber can detect its own structural damage and stimulate the robot to repair itself without the help of human maintenance personnel. According to a report from RoboticsTomorrow.com, "This robot can establish a new joint mechanism at the injured site, and it can complete repairs within a few minutes to a week regardless of the location and scope of the injury."

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More and more manufacturers are launching customized industrial robots to meet specific job requirements. Six-axis robots are popular because of their larger working space and can be customized to meet various manufacturing application scenarios. With the addition of a fuselage-mounted or fixed-type camera system with robot control functions, the efficient and precise actions required for special tasks can be realized.

After the robot is connected to the cloud, it can use various functions of the data center

Cloud computing and cloud storage technology provide a platform for robotic services. After the robot is connected to the cloud, it can use various functions of the data center, including data analysis, storage, and software as a service.

"In the future, there will be more cloud software that allows multiple robots to participate in collaboration," Tom Brett from the online media "Innovation and Tech Today" said in a report. "After all the information is aggregated on one platform, the robot's Work efficiency and effectiveness will be improved."

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Industrial robots are more convenient to use and program, with more and more functions, and are even used to streamline supply chain functions. The price reduction makes the application of industrial robots affordable to small and medium-sized manufacturing companies.

"Especially as prices fall, these companies are exploring how to use robots to improve production capacity." said Marla Keene, technical writer for industrial automation supply company AX Control. "Small and medium-sized manufacturing companies are increasingly aware of the many benefits of this investment. Including improving the safety performance of the factory, improving quality control, and improving customer satisfaction through fast and efficient production."

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