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“Robots evolve with many cutting-edge technolo- gies. They are vision recognition, skill learning, failure prediction utilising AI, a new concept of man-machine-collaboration plus easy program- ming and so on. They will help improve productiv- ity of manufacturing and expand the field of robot application,” Tsuda adds.
Among the different sectors, the automotive in- dustry is the largest user of robots globally, says the IFR, accounting for 33% of the total supply in 2017, up 22% y/y.
“The manufacturing of passenger cars has become increasingly complex over the past ten years: a substantial proportion of the production processes nowadays require automation solutions using robots,” says the report.
“Manufacturers of hybrid and electric cars are expe- riencing stronger demand for a wider variety of car models just like the traditional car manufacturers. Furthermore, the challenge of meeting 2030 climate targets will finally require a larger proportion of new cars to be low- and zero-emission vehicles.”
This is relevant for CEE, where countries such as the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and espe- cially Slovakia, have established themselves as important auto manufacturing centres.
The wider Central and Southeast Europe region
is also home to numerous automotive component suppliers, which are also expected to step up their investments in robots.
Other industries such as electrical/electronics