International Federation of RoboticsIndustrial robot sales increase by 29% worldwide
Global sales of industrial robots reached a record 380,550 units in 2017. China recorded the highest growth in demand for industrial robots with an increase of 58%. In the USA, sales rose by 6% and in Germany by 8% compared to the previous year.
... real production is becoming ever more closely networked with the virtual world of data, opening up completely new possibilities for analysis - including machine learning. According to the IFR, robots will acquire new skills through learning processes. At the same time, the industry is working on simplifying the handling of robots: in future, industrial robots should be easier and faster to program using intuitive processes. This type of technology is not only interesting for established users, but also for small and medium-sized companies that can use it to introduce automation without the need for particularly experienced specialist personnel. According to the robotics association, this development also paves the way for the third major robotics trend: ...