How Digitalization Will Help Advance the Global Robotics Sector

The implementation of robotic solutions across various industries has long been a topic of discussion and continues to grow in popularity. Many industries have adopted robotics to automate business processes and as features and solutions are added more industries are including them. The industrial manufacturing industry has already had a large uptake in robotics and further digitalization promises new opportunities for growth and added applications. The practicality of automated task performance increases the demand for robotic solutions and as the requirements become more complex, further innovation is needed to aid the industry. Statistically, European countries have been more accommodating towards the use of robots, but smaller industries across the globe are slowly including digital automated solutions in their processes. The growing interest in robotics has boosted digitalization efforts and many industries are looking into AI technology and robotics for business automation.

Digitalization and the fourth industrial revolution

Driven by the fourth industrial revolution, industrial automation plays an important role in modern production and manufacturing plants as it increases productivity and return on investment. Through safer technological solutions manufacturers can change how they work and save on labour costs and possible losses. The global Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the need for automation and through robots, the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI, the face of manufacturing is changing. A drive towards ‘smart factories’ is enabling digitalization through a future-focused approach for better efficiency and business practices. The intent is to encourage the use of robotics throughout various industries through specialized services and solutions with the aim to improve processes and worker safety. Automated solutions provide businesses with the peace of mind that there will be a limit on mistakes and employee injuries as well as an increase in productivity.

Why Digitalization?

As the need for robotic solutions become more specialized, it is important to create automated solutions that will address customized issues. Through digitalization, robots are able to gather and interpret data necessary for better performance. Smart robots offer human-like abilities that can’t be ‘switched off’. Robots don’t require a lot of downtime which is why it is such a beneficial solution in manufacturing. If programmed with the ability to think robots can perform more complex tasks faster and more efficiently. The key to advancing robotics is data. The more data can be collected and analyzed effectively, the more a robot can do for the industry. The ‘smart factory’ or ‘factory of the future’ focuses on efficiency and smart ways of work and essentially, this is what is driving the robotics sector. In the current world economy financial recovery is central and in order to contribute to this we need automated solutions that will increase profit and turnover. Through digitalization industrial robots are continuously being upgraded and customized. This opens opportunities for technological innovations in more diverse sectors of the market which is further driving digital transformation

Yaskawa’s Robots

We are a trusted partner and leader in the manufacturing of robotic solutions for palletizing and depalletizing. It involves flexibility through 2D and 3D vision software as well as specialized software and tooling to enable customization for speed, safety, accuracy, and maximum productivity. We can also provide you with the necessary training to use your robot to its full potential. Contact us for more info.