This year's Automatica was all about robots that grasp and understand their environment - a decisive step towards supporting the industry.
The aim is to close process gaps in order to work faster, more flexible and more cost-efficiently with machines. In view of the high cost pressure in Germany, automation is essential - it is important to focus on innovation here.

Here is an insight into our impressions, thoughts and conversations from Automatica:

AI and Humanoid Robots
Exciting developments in the field of artificial intelligence were showcased at the trade fair: semantic understanding of the environment by robots that can answer questions such as “Have you seen any leaks in the factory?” - Data and models are essential for this.
Humanoid robots will play a central role in the coming decades.
Companies should start now - waiting too long for perfect AI could be risky. While Germany is still hesitant for the most part, more companies in the USA and Asia are investing in these technologies.

Challenges in AI Implementation
A key issue is the so-called black box problem: how can we make the limits of AI visible? Boundary models help to maintain control and manage risks.

Changing the World of Work through Robotics
Robots are fundamentally changing the way we work. Users are getting used to them and demanding further automation.

The Way forward
We must now lay the foundations and continue to improve them with AI. Alternatives such as human-like gripper arms are developing rapidly.

We were able to further expand our network of hardware manufacturers in many areas. This is of great interest to us, as we have been developing software solutions that have been used for example, for crash tests for decades.

Which Industries are most frequently represented as Users?
The automotive industry leads by far, followed by mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and plastics production. Among other things, we support precisely these sectors and also provide individual support for newcomers to the industry.

Conclusion
Creativity and courage are needed to master the challenges of the future. Those who dare, will win.
The trade fair has shown us once again: The industrial future is connected, smart and full of possibilities. One particular highlight was experiencing the latest developments in AI, image processing and software development live.

We are taking many ideas with us and are already looking forward to developing them further together.

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