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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August 2017 | Robotics
Mariya Gabriel new Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society
The European Parliament has endorsed Mariya Gabriel as the new Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society: robotics is part of her responsibilities....
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July 2017 | Robotics
Horizon 2020 interim evaluation reveals mixed picture
According to the European Commission's interim evaluation, the EU's research and innovation program (Horizon 2020) is an attractive and well performing...
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July 2017 | Robotics
Relay butler robot winner of the IERA award
The 13th Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics and Automation Award (IERA) was presented to the Relay butler robot made by Savioke, an American...
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July 2017 | Robotics
Robotics and automation good for productivity, competitiveness, and jobs
A position paper by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reveals the impact of automation - specifically of robots - on productivity,...
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