AI / ML
wage costs in many countries are also spurring companies to automate more tasks , while the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the resilience and efficiency benefits of robotic systems , accelerating automation plans in numerous industries .
Recent advances in deep learning algorithms have also allowed robots to perform more complex tasks , with increasing numbers of industry leaders now predicting that the robotics industry is set to dramatically accelerate .
“ We have many partners developing applications using AI to allow our robots to perform more complex and diverse functions ,” comments Anders Billesø Beck , Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Universal Robots . “ For example , AI allows robots to have human-like perception , handle variation , move parts precisely , adapt to changing environments , and learn from their own experience .
“ With time , these capabilities will lead to unprecedented flexibility , quality and reliability in manufacturing .”
ANDERS BILLESØ BECK
TITLE : VP STRATEGY AND INNOVATION
COMPANY : UNIVERSAL ROBOTS LOCATION : DENMARK
Anders Billesø Beck is the Vice
President of Strategy and Innovation at Universal Robots , a leading company in collaborative robot arms ( cobots ). With a keen understanding of the needs in global manufacturing , Anders drives innovations that redefine automation to help small and medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs ) stay competitive worldwide .
Robotics and the workforce The rise of industrial robotics also raises important questions about the future of work . As robots take on an expanding range of manual and cognitive tasks , there are concerns about job displacement , particularly for low-skill workers . Governments and businesses will need to grapple with the social and economic implications , including the need for retraining and reskilling programs .
150 June 2024