In Episode 208 of The Robotic Report Podcast, hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre recap varied matters within the robotics business, together with a humanoid Olympics occasion in China. Additionally they focus on latest market information launched by the Worldwide Federation of Robotics and the Affiliation for Advancing Automation.
This week, we function a session from the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo titled “Past Manufacturing: AI-Powered Robotics and the Lengthy Tail of Industrial Innovation” with Dave Coleman, founder and chief product officer of PickNik Robotics.
Coleman examines the evolution and deployment of AI-powered robotics past conventional manufacturing unit settings. He additionally recommends combining classical controls with AI fashions to make sure security and reliability. Coleman launched PickNik’s 4 generations of AI know-how, from industrial automation to end-to-end fashions, and he describes the necessity for higher developer instruments to assist area of interest purposes.
Present timeline
- 04:50 – Information of the week
- 32:41 – “Past Manufacturing: AI-Powered Robotics and the Lengthy Tail of Industrial Innovationn” with Dave Coleman, founder and chief product officer of PickNik Robotics
Information of the week
Humanoid Robotic Video games in China
On the inaugural “Humanoid Olympics” in Shanghai, China, Unitree Robotics‘ H1 robotic made a splash by profitable gold in each the 1,500 m and 400 m races and setting new information, although a viral video additionally confirmed the robotic unintentionally operating into an individual.
IFR examines humanoid adoption developments across the globe
In response to new analysis from the Worldwide Federation of Robotics (IFR), completely different areas are taking distinctive approaches to humanoid robots. The U.S. and Europe are concentrating on industrial purposes.
Within the U.S., non-public funding drives improvement in logistics and manufacturing, whereas Europe focuses on moral issues and collaborative robots that work alongside people. In the meantime, China sees humanoids as a nationwide technique for its service sector, and Japan, a pioneer within the area, is growing social companion robots to help its getting old inhabitants.
North American robotic orders regular within the first half of 2025, says A3
The Affiliation for Advancing Automation (A3) stated that orders for industrial robots elevated by 4.3%, and income rose by 7.5% in contrast with the primary half of 2024. The group reported that non-automotive sectors surpassed automotive manufacturing in orders, with life sciences and electronics taking the lead.
A3 remained optimistic a couple of rebound in North American robotic orders. “If these patterns maintain, the North American robotics market may outperform 2024 ranges by mid-single digit development charges by the top of the 12 months,” said Alex Shikany, government vp at A3.
Apple declares $100B American Manufacturing program
Apple Inc. is committing an extra $100 billion to its U.S. funding, bringing its complete to $600 billion over the following 4 years and straight hiring 20,000 new staff. This funding will assist the corporate’s new American Manufacturing Program (AMP), which goals to extend home manufacturing throughout its provide chain.
AMP contains companions like Corning and TSMC, in addition to a brand new server manufacturing facility in Houston to assist Apple Intelligence.
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