With ongoing developments in artificial intelligence (AI) drawing attention worldwide, the adoption of generative AI is still in its early stages for businesses. Digital transformation remains an ongoing process, and the trends of 2023 will continue to help shape our society. But how will these trends affect robotisation and automation, and what can we expect in the manufacturing industry?
Here are a number of predictions:
The pace of development in robotisation and automation will depend on AI. AI is changing software development, making it cheaper, faster and more effective. This will lead to more customised and optimised automation solutions.
Office and production environments will be influenced by AI. The technology is already available and offers promising benefits for manufacturers, such as human-like perception by robots, coping with variation and adapting to changing conditions.
Developments in robotics software will enable greater sharing and reuse, allowing existing software components, interfaces and algorithms to be used across multiple applications.
Companies are integrating IT and OT using data to improve operational efficiency. The future of manufacturing is closely tied to the integration of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), supported by cloud-based software services.
Logistics is becoming a key focus area for robotics, with significant growth predicted in robot deliveries. Automation will help address labour shortages and improve the speed and accuracy of services.
All in all, the development of AI remains the engine of progress in robotisation and automation, creating new opportunities and improving efficiency across various sectors.