November 2017 | Robotics
European Council stresses the importance of a digital Europe
Digitalisation offers immense opportunities for innovation, growth and jobs. It contributes to our global competitiveness and enhances creative and...
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November 2017 | Robotics
Factories of the Future call on Human-Robot Collaboration plus other robotics related call topics 2018-2020
The draft work programs for the DG Research-supported and DG Connect-supported calls were published by the Commission in October 2019.
Within the context of...
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October 2017 | Robotics
Call for abstracts - 50th International Symposium on Robotics (ISR 2018)
Deadline for abstract submission extended to January 29, 2018 - The 50th International Symposium on Robotics (ISR...
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October 2017 | Robotics
Why service robots are booming worldwide – IFR forecasts 12% rise in sales
Sales in service robots for professional use will increase 12 percent by the end of 2017 to a new record of 5.2 billion U.S. dollars. And the long-term...
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September 2017 | Robotics
IFR forecast: 1.7 million new robots to transform the world´s factories by 2020
By 2020 more than 1.7 million new industrial robots will be installed in factories around the world. Today, the strongest growth in the robotics industry is...
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September 2017 | Robotics
United Nations report draws a mixed picture about benefits and risks of automation to developing countries
The new Trade and Development Report 2017 by the UNCTAD sees the threat to well-paying jobs spreading to developing countries and points...
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September 2017 | Robotics
EC announces new industrial policy strategy
Commission unveils initiatives for a smart, innovative and sustainable industry
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September 2017 | Robotics
New study on the Impact of Industrial Robots on Workers in Germany
A new study has been published on the impact of rising robot exposure on employment in Germany. Special focus is set on the careers of individual...
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