Robots Rocking the World: Ati's Milestones, igus' Iggy, and Dexterity's Mech Steal the Show!

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.

The robotics and automation world has just witnessed a week of transformative advances, strategic alliances, and bold new product launches that are signaling a clear acceleration of the automation revolution. Ati Motors’ Product Day saw the debut of their SHERPA 10K and SHERPA MECHA, next-generation autonomous robots engineered for industrial automation and already approaching a milestone of one million annual autonomous missions worldwide. This milestone solidifies Ati’s leadership in intelligent, AI-driven robots across manufacturing and logistics. In parallel, igus made headlines by unveiling the Iggy Rob, a humanoid robot intended for both industrial and service environments, marking the rising intersection of mobility and human-machine collaboration in robotics. Meanwhile, Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’ received approval for operational validation at Sagawa Express in Tokyo, advancing the deployment of collaborative robots in demanding logistics scenarios.

Market research from Interact Analysis points to a rebound in industrial robot revenue for 2025 following setbacks in 2024, while the collaborative robots, or cobots, sector is poised for a new growth cycle driven by expanding market applications. The global industrial automation and control systems market was valued at just over 206 billion US dollars last year and is projected to reach nearly 227 billion dollars in 2025, with expectations of exceeding 378 billion by 2030. This robust growth is propelled by the urgent need to boost efficiency, enhance precision, and mitigate worker shortages. Notably, QNX research indicates that 77 percent of global technology leaders trust robotics in the workplace, revealing broad managerial confidence in AI-powered automation solutions.

The industry is now witnessing deeper AI integration throughout the automation pipeline, illustrated by platforms such as Palladyne AI’s closed-loop solution, which allows enterprises to rapidly adapt to changing operational challenges. Government incentives, such as Europe’s Green Deal and India’s industrial modernization efforts, are further spurring adoption, offering sizable tax breaks and research grants. Looking ahead, practical priorities for stakeholders include: investing in next-generation automation technologies, evaluating AI-integrated control systems to optimize processes, and closely monitoring talent development as the workforce adapts to an automated era.

Listeners should be watching for rapid advancements in mobile robot autonomy, ongoing partnerships like SoftBank’s potential collaboration with OpenAI, and a wide range of automation now accessible to mid-sized manufacturers. The coming months are set to bring new competitive dynamics, transformative productivity gains, and expanding roles for robots far beyond the factory floor. Thanks for tuning in to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Join us again next week for the latest from the frontlines of automation. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.


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