This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.With the industrial robotics field surging ahead, this week brings a wave of significant developments that insiders have been anticipating. According to the International Federation of Robotics, the global installed base of industrial robots has hit a record 4.28 million units, showing a ten percent annual jump and cementing robotics as a backbone of modern manufacturing. China remains the largest market for these systems, but sharp upticks across Asia-Pacific and Europe are fueling an automation race worldwide. Meanwhile, Data Bridge Market Research and Straits Research both report that the industrial automation market reached nearly 197 billion dollars this year and is forecast to double by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth around nine percent. This appetite for automation is driven by mounting demand for efficiency, advanced robotics, and sophisticated artificial intelligence systems.On the breakthrough technology front, Ati Motors just debuted two major autonomous platforms: the Sherpa 10K, an industrial mobile robot boasting a 10,000-pound towing capacity and hybrid sensor fusion for precise navigation, and the Sherpa Mecha, a humanoid-style robot highlighting modular intelligence over pure biomimicry. The company’s AtiVerse artificial intelligence platform is now orchestrating and optimizing robot fleets—demonstrating how multifaceted software integration is unlocking new frontiers in autonomous workflow management. Ati Motors is actively building academic partnerships to push application research even further, opening up the landscape for collaboration between corporate and research sectors.This week also saw RobCo establish its new San Francisco headquarters and acquire Rapid Robotics, aiming to meet spiking North American automation demand fueled by reshoring initiatives and labor shortages. Meanwhile, Universal Robots expanded its pharma automation reach partnering with Technicon, while igus is bringing affordable collaborative palletizing robots to market—lowering the entry barrier for mid-size manufacturers who need simple, plug-and-play automation for packaging and materials handling. Such moves highlight a rapidly diversifying marketplace where collaborative robots and turnkey solutions are leading growth.A practical takeaway for industry stakeholders: the time to invest in automation expertise and workforce development is now, as success rates for digital transformation still hover below optimal levels. Ninety percent of workers now report productivity gains from automation, with organizations seeing double-digit reductions in costs, but nearly seven out of ten projects struggle to reach full potential. Prioritizing robust implementation strategies and end-user training remains essential.Looking ahead, expect the trend toward human-robot collaboration to accelerate, especially as artificial intelligence becomes more capable in perception, planning, and safety. Near-future factories will be characterized by greater adaptability, allowing manufacturers to combat labor shortages and operate with new agility across markets like pharmaceuticals, automotive, and logistics.Thank you for tuning in to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Join us next week for more deep dives and the very latest from the world of robotics and industrial automation. This has been a Quiet Please production—learn more at QuietPlease Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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