Robotics

IDTechEx talked with 4am Robotics at Automatica 2023. 4am Robotics specializes in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) including indoor and outdoor tuggers, forklifts, and mobile manipulators.

Forecasts from the IDTechEx Research report "Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing and Delivery 2024-2044"

Neura Robotics is a company developing cognitive collaborative robots using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. IDTechEx analysts talked with Neura Robotics at Automatica 2022, and this year (2023), IDTechEx analysts talked with them again to check their updates.

IDTechEx talked with Thira Robotics at Automatica 2023. Thira Robotics is a South Korea based autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer. Thira Robotics has a number of products, its T-Series and L-Series AMRs.

This premium article provides an in-depth overview of a teardown analysis of various mobile robots, specifically focusing on automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

This premium article presents data and analysis of key data from the California DMV over the past seven years, creates a proxy measurement for robotaxi safety performance, and benchmarks progress against human levels of performance.

Now that Mercedes is rolling out driverless SAE level 3 technologies in Germany and the US, the question that everyone in the automotive market is asking is, "when and how will this trickle down to mass market?". IDTechEx's new report, "Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis and Sensors 2024-2044", provides the answer.

Quantum computers have the potential to tackle problems it would take classical computers trillions of years to solve. Most quantum computer designs depend on cooling the hardware to extreme temperatures well below -200 degrees Celsius.

This premium article provides an introduction to connected vehicles, covering radio access technologies, global regulations, and applications.

Automatica is a prominent trade show dedicated to robotics and automation. In 2023, IDTechEx participated in Automatica and engaged with leading players in the robotics, sensor, and automation industries to stay abreast of their latest developments and technologies.Through their presence at Automatica, IDTechEx sought to delve into these specific topics and provide detailed insights and analysis in this article.

This premium article provides an update on the latest news and trends within mobile robotics.

Computer chips have been part of cars for a long time, but no one really cares about them until they stop working or they are late to the production line, grinding manufacturing to an industry-shaking halt

Wednesday 28 June - Where Metamaterials Meet Tele-Communications. What is a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS), and why are they likely to be needed for high frequency telecommunications.; The different types of RIS (passive, semi-passive, active) and where they are likely to be deployed; Manufacturing processes and materials required for RIS production.

EP Tender is an early-stage start-up working on an energy ecosystem that can be deployed in many sectors, including as a range extension device in consumer EVs. EP Tender's solution combines IP in robotics, power electronics, interface design, and fleet management. It currently has small-scale deployments of its hardware and is in testing with a major OEM with the ambition of creating a scaled ecosystem.

Ras Labs have developed an electroactive polymer based sensor that brings tactile sensing to robotic grippers.

With the high inflation, increasing labor costs, labor shortage, energy crisis, and hybrid working, the manufacturing industry experienced significant turmoil in 2022. Although some of these have started to get eased, 2023 is still expected to be a challenging year for the manufacturing industry.

Innovation roadmap for cleaning robots.

Innovation roadmap for the comparison of LIDAR, Radar, and Ultrasonic Sensors.

Microcontrollers (also known as controllers, MCUs and other name variations) are the backbone on which modern vehicles are built. Regardless of whether a car is powered by petrol, diesel, electric, hydrogen, PDG, or anything else, its functionalities will be heavily dependent on controllers.

This premium article provides an introduction to laser beam scanning (LBS) displays for augmented reality (AR).