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The Continued Rise of the Robotics Industry Over the Next Decade

Due to rising labor costs and labor shortages, coupled with the surge in e-commerce and logistics demands, the mobile robotics market is rapidly expanding. IDTechEx's forecast indicates that the annual market size for mobile robotics in logistics and delivery is set to approach US$150 billion, marked by a robust double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next two decades.

Fraunhofer IEM

The Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Design (IEM) provides technologies and services for research and industry projects for the 'production of the future'. This profile covers developments in its MID Lab.

Qualcomm: Unlocking Software-Defined Vehicles

This is a full company profile on Qualcomm Technologies. IDTechEx Technology Analyst James Falkiner attended IAA Mobility (also known as the Munich Motorshow) where he had a discussion with Qualcomm's Hans Christian Thiel. IDTechEx also attended a talk by Qualcomm's CEO, Cristiano Amon, where he discussed software-defined vehicles (SDV).

Von Holzhausen

Von Holzhausen are a major player in the plant-based leather alternatives industry based in California, USA. IDTechEx spoke to Emma Reynolds, who is the company's UK Sales Director.

Virtual Reality in Your Vehicle - Cars That Can Meet You For Coffee

Flying cars might not yet be mainstream, but as developments in the electric and autonomous vehicle industries are making progress globally, the future of driving is set to look very different.

Varjo

Varjo is a Finnish-headquartered producer of extended reality headsets and software solutions, primarily for high-end enterprise applications. Its flagship XR-3 headset has extremely strong passthrough mixed reality capabilities.

Regulating Automated Private Passenger Vehicles

This premium article discusses regulating automated private passenger vehicles. It looks at each region and assesses its attitudes and progress towards level 3 deployment. It highlights key changes to UNECE regulations and what they mean for level 3 vehicles and the next phases of their deployment.

4 Ways to Eliminate Rare Earths in EV Motors and One You Haven't Heard

The use of rare earths in various modern technology has drawn attention over the years. But with the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the issue has been brought to the fore. 82% of the electric car market in 2022 was using electric motors based on rare earth permanent magnets.

Impact of the European Critical Raw Materials Act on Electric Motors

The European Commission has proposed the Critical Raw Materials Act to "ensure the EU's access to a secure, diversified, affordable and sustainable supply of critical raw materials".

Rocsys — Robotic Electric Vehicle Charging

Rocsys is a Dutch startup that develops autonomous EV charging solutions using soft robotics, AI-based computer vision, and data driven services. IDTechEx spoke to its founder and CEO to find out more about their technology and business plans.

The Evolution of Modern Electric Motor Market for Electric Vehicles

Electric traction motors may have originally been developed in the 1800s, but the market continues to evolve today, with the growing electric vehicle (EV) market providing new technologies, opportunities, and demand.

Electric Car Motor Trends: Number, Type, and Power 2015-2022

Innovation roadmap for electric car motor trends.