Industrial mobile robotics has become a powerful automation tool and the deployment of industrial manufacturing robots continues to increase. The latest report provided by the IFR ‘World Robotics – Industrial Robots 2023’, presents very positive results for industrial robotics in terms of annual sales volume. Its statistics show that, in 2022, the annual sales volume of robot units grew by 5% (+ 553,052 industrial robots sold) more than in 2021. According to the same report, the stock of operational robots increased to 3,903,633 units, 12% more than in2021, and the value of robot installatio ..read more

The magazine AEM – Asociación Española de Mantenimiento, publishes this article by Raúl Sebastiá, Director of the Engineering Department at Robotnik. The article shows a vision of robotics for maintenance and industrial surveillance, technological framework and real use cases of mobile robots performing inspection and maintenance tasks in different sectors. Autonomous Mobile Robots: A Boost for Industrial Surveillance and Maintenance Author: Raúl Sebastiá. Director of the Engineering Department at Robotnik. INTRODUCTION In the fourth industrial revolution, new technologies play a key ..read more

Precision is a critical requirement for most industrial manipulation tasks. In fact, it could be said that precision and repeatability are the two driving forces that make the industrial automation process successful.  Manipulator arms are a common part of the industrial landscape to automate heavy, repetitive or dangerous tasks. What is new here is the technological advancement of robot manipulators, both in terms of software and hardware. Today, the applications of a robot manipulator include a multitude of precision tasks such as assembly, welding, material or parts manipulation ..read more

The number of companies that are committed to the gradual integration of mobile robotics solutions for surveillance and security tasks is experiencing a significant boom that increases every year. Mobile surveillance robots offer a wide range of applications, from intrusion detection to protecting assets, infrastructure, and people. Beyond their surveillance capacity, they have tangible advantages such as cost reduction and greater specialization of security personnel. It’s been a year since Robotnik launched its robot specifically designed for surveillance and inspection, RB-WATCHER. In re ..read more

What are the different types of robots? In the midst of the wide range of mobile robotics available on the market, the question arises as to which is the optimal robot to implement in each company and specific application.  Don’t think about the robot, think about your needs.  Below you can read a simple classification with the 5 strong points of 5 autonomous mobile robots from Robotnik. 5 TYPES OF ROBOTS In the age of automation and artificial intelligence, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) are becoming important drivers for industrial advancement. These robotic devices, equipped ..read more

2023 has been a year of growth for both Robotnik and the robotics sector in general. In January of this year, Robotnik announced its inclusion in the United Robotics Group, a service robotics ecosystem based in Germany. This business alliance has opened up new possibilities for consolidation in the European market and expansion into new global markets, such as America. The goal is to continue developing autonomous mobile robotics that truly add value to society and serve as an effective tool for people in any sector. This article compiles information on Robotnik’s new mobile robots, technol ..read more

According to the statistics provided by the European Commission for 2022, through the official statistics agency Eurostat, the construction sector in Europe is made up of 3.4 million companies, has 12.7 million people employed and has an added value of 549 billion euros. Construction is a strategically important sector involving various stakeholders and companies, playing a key role in any country’s economy. However, the construction sector is one of the most unstructured and has made the least progress in the last century, from a technological perspective. One of the main barriers pre ..read more

How does a mobile robot work for security tasks? What is the use of robotics in surveillance? These are some of the questions that you have asked the Robotnik team in recent months. Mobile surveillance robots are developed for the efficient automation of security and surveillance tasks such as patrolling, monitoring or early detection of dangers. The article published in the Insight 2023 of AER Automation, the Spanish Association of Robotics, answers these questions through a use case of Robotnik: how to improve the security of an electrical substation with the mobile robot SUMMIT-XL. A ..read more

Smarter robots, more autonomous robots, and more useful robots: Robotnik explores some of the most interesting questions about AI and robotics. Robotnik’s Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) are capable of operating autonomously, navigating collaborative environments without the need for human intervention, thanks to various sensors, cameras, and other advanced technologies that allow them to perceive the environment, make decisions and execute tasks. The evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances the functionality and autonomy of AMRs, enabling them to operate more intelligently ..read more

Logistics automation for warehouse operations has become a key factor for efficiency in an increasingly competitive production environment. The technological advancement of mobile robots makes the warehouse operations optimization more accessible than ever for companies of any size. This article reviews some of the global data from the latest report from the IFR – International Federation of Robotics which shows that logistics remains one of the top 5 areas for service robotics applications. STAFF SHORTAGES DRIVE SERVICE ROBOTS: SALES UP 48% ‘The total number of service robots sold for p ..read more