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Start small and let business be in the driver’s seat, is the advice Gagan Sharma of Jacobs Douwe Egberts gave the attendees during his keynote at Hyperautomation 2024. The Rocking Robots team talked to him about the lessons learned during the implementation of RPA at JDE.

In the first half of this year, there has been a range of trade shows, highlighting the rapid pace of innovation in the robotics market. Rocking Robots sat down with Samuel Bertrand to discuss trends in robotics and the effect these have on the roadmap of RoboDK.

American computer and phone manufacturing companies hold a substantial portion of the United States’ intellectual property rights (IPR) in Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to data from Stocklytics.com. These firms hold 30,028 out of the 52,841 patents granted to date, accounting for over 56% of AI-related patents.

Serve Robotics has announced an expansion of its delivery operations into Koreatown, Los Angeles. This move is part of the company’s strategic plan to increase its geographical presence in Los Angeles and other parts of the United States. Serve Robotics also announced an extended supply agreement with Ouster to equip 2,000 robots with upgraded lidar hardware as part of its preparations for fleet scaling.

During the World Economic Forum’s 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China, Tony Li, CEO and Founder of KEENON Robotics, presented on the transformative impact of intelligent autonomous systems in a session titled “Autonomous Systems: Where Humans Meet Machines.” Li emphasized the independent decision-making capabilities of these systems and their integration into human life through advancements in AI, bridging the gap between AI and the physical world.

Geek+, specializing in mobile robots and logistics solutions, has launched its first Tote-to-Person project in Italy for the pharmaceutical chain Dr. Max. This project, executed in collaboration with SSI Schaefer, marks the first deployment of Geek+’s Tote-to-Person solution in Italy.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a method to bind engineered skin tissue to the complex structures of humanoid robots, potentially enhancing their mobility, self-healing abilities, sensory capabilities, and lifelike appearance. Led by Professor Shoji Takeuchi, the research team was inspired by human skin ligaments and incorporated special perforations in the robot’s face to help the skin adhere more effectively. This innovation could benefit the cosmetics industry and assist in training plastic surgeons.

Researchers at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in Korea have developed SPINDLE, a pioneering robotic rehabilitation system designed to enhance daily living activities for individuals with tremors. Tremors, which are involuntary rhythmic movements, significantly impair the ability to perform everyday tasks, diminishing quality of life and independence. The SPINDLE system, combining robotics and virtual reality (VR) with customized resistance training, offers a novel approach to improving strength and dexterity, representing a significant advancement in tremor rehabilitation.

The global robotics market is forecasted to grow significantly, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1% from 2024 to 2029. This growth will see the market expand from $78.4 billion in 2024 to $165.2 billion by 2029, according to a recent study by BCC Research.

The global AI industry has grown tremendously over the past years, and nothing can stop its growth. In 2024, the entire market is set to reach 315 million users and a $184 billion value, 35% more than last year. However, that`s nothing compared to the growth projections in the following years, which recently became even more optimistic.