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The State of Robotics in 2018: The Time Is Now
Worldwide spending on robotics in 2018 is set to reach $103bn, a dramatic 22.1% increase on 2017, according to market intelligence experts, IDC. This impressive figure is set to double by 2021, with an overall CAGR of over 25%. The robotics industry...
The Top 5 Hardware Startups Of 2017
As we kick-off 2018, let’s take a moment to look back over the previous 12 months and see what 2017 has brought us in terms of hardware innovation. The world of tech hardware, in Robotics and beyond, has flourished in 2017, with some exciting new...
Companion Robots in Elderly Care
By 2050, the UN estimates that the global population of over-65s will have risen by 181%. By comparison, the 15-65 population will see just a 33% rise. Along with the ageing population, we are also experiencing a crisis in elderly care. This is a problem...
Are You Being Served? Robots In Retail
The most established uses of robots in retail is within the back end, in the warehouse and in a logistics capacity. Yes, they can keep accurate track of inventory, fetch specific items on command, and do heavy lifting. But robots are also proving themselves...
AI And Automation In The Workplace
Artificial intelligence is coming to a workplace near you - and it’s very exciting. A wide range of industries are quickly realising the efficiency and cost-saving gains that automation can offer. From algorithms to robots, we are about to all breathe...