Humanoids and the Future of Robotic Actuators
Overview
The future of robotics hinges on the continuing development of sophisticated humanoid robots and advanced robotic actuators. Key statistics in this guide reveal that the global market for humanoid robots is expected to reach $3.9 billion by 2023, while the robotic actuator market could hit $15.78 billion by 2026. Additionally, it's projected that humanoid robots with enhanced actuators could increase task efficiency by up to 40%.
Humanoid Robots
According to an analysis by Allied Market Research, the international market for humanoid robots is on track to hit a staggering $3.9 billion by 2023, up from approximately $620.6 million in 2016. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 36.2% between 2017 and 2023. Factors driving this remarkable growth include advances in technology, an increased demand for robots capable of personal assistance, and heightened interest in autonomous robots among the research community. Remarkably, the projected efficiency gains in tasks accomplished by humanoid robots are expected to be as high as 40%.
Robotic Actuators
Meanwhile, the robotic actuator market is also exhibiting a robust growth pattern. It's projected that, globally, this market could reach $15.78 billion by 2026, up from $10.2 billion in 2021. This growth represents a CAGR of around 9.1%, driven by the burgeoning demand for advanced automation solutions across numerous industries. The future promises to see a significant shift from hydraulic and pneumatic actuators to electric ones due to their efficiency, controllability, and suitability to various applications, also evidenced by reduced costs and low maintenance requirements.
Robotics Safety and Reliability
As the field of robotics continues to advance, the need for improved safety and reliability becomes increasingly crucial. Currently, the certification process is a significant challenge for robotics companies, creating a demand for innovative solutions to streamline this process. Safety is especially critical in environments where humans and robots work collaboratively, highlighting the need for predictive safety measures.
Key Takeaways - The global market for humanoid robots could reach $3.9 billion by 2023, representing a CAGR of approximately 36.2%. - Robotic actuator market is projected to hit $15.78 billion by 2026, a CAGR of around 9.1%. - The human-robot collaboration demands advanced safety solutions for efficient and uninterrupted operations. - Certification remains a significant challenge in the robotics industry, necessitating innovative software solutions.
Introducing 3Laws Robotics
3Laws Robotics offers cutting-edge technology designed to enhance the safety and reliability of robotic systems. Addressing the challenge of certification, 3Laws' software, 3Laws Supervisor, is designed with robust safety features and system robustness evidence. In turn, this solution simplifies the certification process for many robotics companies. The Supervisor software is built on Control Barrier Functions (CBFs) technology, providing mathematically provable safety and reactive collision-avoidance capabilities.
In test cases, 3Laws Robotics has demonstrated significant improvements in efficiency and safety. For example, our technology enabled a forklift customer to achieve a 40% efficiency gain. This significant increase led to a payback period as short as six months. Our solutions also allow safe operation of robots near humans, addressing the need for advanced safety in the rapidly growing field of collaborative robotics.
We can substantially enhance operational efficiency by minimizing costly downtime caused by unnecessary e-stops or collisions. With real-time guardrails for autonomy stacks, our technology allows robots to operate near their peak capabilities while ensuring high safety levels. In addition, 3Laws Robotics' software can be adapted to a variety of platforms, including mobile robots, cars, drones, and manipulators. Our compatibility with robotics middleware like ROS and ROS2 offers versatility for various providers.
3Laws Robotics uniquely positions itself as a next-generation safety solution, offering predictive safety in addition to traditional e-stop methods. These advanced solutions unlock the full potential of robots, providing mathematically safe and operationally efficient working environments compliant with ISO 3691-4 and ISO 26262 safety certifications.