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Robot Applications and Markets - Current Advancements and Future Predictions

Robot technology is more advanced and applicable than ever with the help of machine learning, washdown capability, and safety improvements, but there is still plenty of room for innovation.

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PMMI Business Intelligence’s 2022 report “Robots and Cobots - An Automated Future.”

Industrial robots have come a long way since their initial introduction in the automotive industry. In the last few years, robots have become smaller, more affordable, and more widely available. Their capabilities have steadily expanded through improvements to machine vision, EoAT technology, AI/machine learning, durability, and safety, according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s 2022 report “Robots and Cobots - An Automated Future.

Robots have also become simpler to program and operate, reducing the level of technical skill needed for successful deployment. As these robot capabilities progress, robots are steadily expanding into new applications and even entirely new industries

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Current Advancements

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Robots have become more readily accessible in recent years, with availability increasing and cost decreasing. In addition, robots are steadily moving toward simple, intuitive programming that does not require a highly specialized skill set to configure and operate. These advancements have enabled small and medium sized enterprises across industries to more readily add robotics to their operations.

Washdown Capable

Robots that adhere to IP69k washdown standards are now common, enabling their use in the pharmaceutical, food, and beverage industries. These robots are able to withstand the harsh chemicals required for washdown and are designed to eliminate any dead spots where liquid could collect. The most advanced of these robots can even wash down their own work cell and themselves, all without the need for human intervention.

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