Cobots and the Future of Space Robots
Overview
The future of space robotics is becoming increasingly intertwined with Cobots or collaborative robots. As the realm of space and technology envisions a collaborative approach to tasks, it is predicted that by 2025, cobots will constitute 34% of the global robotics market (Statista, 2019). Cobots like 3Laws Robotics are emerging as a safety-driven, efficiency-boosting technology in various sectors such as warehouse automation and human-robot interaction. As a part of this guide, we will discuss about different scenarios leveraging cobots, with a focus on what 3Laws Robotics brings to the table.
Cobots in the Space Industry
Cobots are being seen as a transforming element within the space robotics industry. The global space robotics market, which stood at $2.88 billion in 2018, is expected to reach $5.71 billion by 2026 (Fortune Business Insights, 2019). Utilizing cobots in performing complex, and long-duration tasks is one of the key strategies towards driving efficiency and safety. These robots work alongside astronauts, reducing the risk factor and delivering higher productivity.
Future of Space Robots
The future of space robots markedly relies on advancements like AI and Machine Learning. It is predicted that AI technologies could potentially contribute to a 40% increase in space exploration by the year 2035 (Accenture, 2018). Cobots contribute to this futuristic model by offering safe human-robot interaction and reducing errors in dynamic environments, thus promising a complete revolution in the way space missions are executed.
Warehouse Automation with Cobots
According to Tractica, by 2025, as many as 50,000 warehouses could be using cobots worldwide. With an adoption rate shooting from 4% in 2017 to 32% in 2025 (LogisticsIQ, 2020), warehouse automation is becoming a prominent case for collaborative robotics. 3Laws Supervisor software has demonstrated a significant contribution in this area, enabling a 40% efficiency gain for an autonomous forklift customer.
Human-Robot Interaction
The growing need for safe human-robot interaction is another arena where cobot technology shines. Considering the expected $12 billion forecast of the global collaborative robot market by 2025 (Markets and Markets, 2020), the need for reliable safety solutions like 3Laws becomes greatly evident.
Key Takeaways
- Cobots are estimated to comprise 34% of the global robotics market by 2025, creating exponential opportunities in various sectors.
- The space robots market is expected to nearly double, reaching $5.71 billion by 2026.
- Increased utilization of cobots in space industry could potentially increase space exploration by 40% by 2035.
- As many as 50,000 warehouses could be using cobots by 2025, making warehouse automation a key application of cobots.
- The need for safe human-robot interaction is effectively addressed by solutions like 3Laws Robotics, with a predicted $12 billion forecast for such collaborative robot solutions by 2025.
Introducing 3Laws Robotics, an innovative leader in the robotics industry. We focus on developing robust safety software that increases reliability and removes certification barriers for robotic systems. Our proprietary 3Laws Supervisor software is built on Control Barrier Functions (CBFs), a technology developed at Caltech that provides mathematically provable safety.
Our software has proven useful across diverse industries and applications:
- In warehouse automation, we've helped an autonomous forklift customer achieve a 40% efficiency gain, translating to a 6-month payback period.
- We enable safe and uninterrupted interaction between robots and humans, catering to a growing need for collaborative robotics solutions.
- Our software's reactive collision avoidance enables robots to navigate unpredictable environments effectively.
3Laws software is adaptable, compatible with robotics platforms including mobile robots, cars, drones, and manipulators, and middleware like ROS and ROS2. Our goal is to go beyond traditional e-stop methods, and offer a proactive approach to safety. With dynamic and predictive safety that can be safety certified for ISO 3691-4 and ISO 26262, 3Laws is the next-generation safety solution for robotics.