The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 marked another milestone in innovation, with exhibitors showcasing advancements across robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), data integration, cloud computing, and more. The usual big names were there to show the world what they’ve been up to, but they were accompanied by smaller startups hoping to make a big splash. The technological breakthroughs on display in Chicago this year embody the innovative spirit the manufacturing industry requires to address an aging workforce, increased demand, and supply chain complexities.
Working in a competitive industry demands that you become a data-driven organization. As a technology solution provider, effectively leveraging data can unlock significant advantages, such as driving market expansion and fostering innovation. Unfortunately, all too many companies lack an analytical approach to decision-making.
Open Source middleware accelerates robotic product development by providing a working framework for software tools and reusable code to be available to developers. ROS provides much-needed accessibility for a rapidly growing robotics market.
Dassault Systèmes was named the overall leader in ABI Research’s Offline Programming for Robotics Software in Industrial Manufacturing competitive ranking due to its robust and comprehensive offerings. The French multinational software company came out on top because its Offline Programming (OLP) software excels in the following three key areas.
When you’re driving in a new area and get lost, what do you normally do to get back on the right path? Today, most drivers would take out their phones and use Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze. But before these navigation apps were around, people took a special interest in their surroundings and made a mental note of physical landmarks to make sense of where they were located. This is similar to how Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) works for robots and other autonomous systems. As the name suggests, SLAM is a technology method that maps a new environment and localizes a robot within that map at the same time. SLAM software uses signs and markers (landmarks) on a Three-Dimensional (3D) map as reference points.
Positioned snuggly between Hannover Messe, Automate in Chicago, and ICRA in Tokyo, WTWH Media’s Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston felt like it was bridging the gap between industry and academia. Many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) were present at the event, showcasing innovations that would benefit stakeholders in nearly every field of robotics. Academics, either as founders of companies, members of advisory boards, or representing their institutions, gave talks on research into state-of-the-art robotics, while maintaining a focus on commercial potential.
ABI Research will attend the Hannover Messe 2024 exhibition in late April to evaluate the most transformative technologies shaping the industrial markets. This article shares our analysts' predictions for the event. Before we get to those expectations, here is a word from ABI Research Chief Research Officer Stuart Carlaw.
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Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are gaining tremendous traction in the enterprise world. Whether a retailer wants to accelerate its last-mile delivery services or a micro-fulfillment center is dealing with staffing shortages, an autonomous robot is a viable option. While much of the attention of robotics, and automation in general, has been concentrated on warehouses and other indoor settings, AMRs excel in outdoor work environments as well. From energy companies to public safety officials, AMRs are expected to be an integral part of enterprise/organizational operations on a daily basis. Given these factors, ABI Research forecasts that the number of outdoor mobile robot shipments will grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 27%, from 40,000 in 2021 to 344,000 in 2030.