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Sensors for Robotics: Technologies, Markets and Forecasts 2017-2027LONDON, Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Machine vision, force sensing and sensor fusion: Enabling technologies for collaborative robots, advanced mobile robotics and autonomous driving The report focuses on: - Visual perception sensors, which will remain a key element in the development and growth of the market for robotic sensors as well as key advances in vision-related hardware such as the development of high speed -low noise CMOS image sensors, active lighting schemes as well as the development of advanced 2D and 3D vision. LIDAR systems and others. - Force sensing which is allowing for improved safety, enabling the roll out of robots that comply with regulatory requirements in limiting forces. This force limiting capability has led to the emergence of robotic systems that can safely work alongside humans. - At the same time force sensing enables gradations in applied forces at the end-effector, hence widening the range of parts that robots can handle. As a result, we are witnessing an expansion of the use of robotic systems in segments that were previously incompatible with existing robotic systems. As a result of the introduction of these new features in robots, increased uptake of robotic systems in new and existing sectors and applications is expected; it is due to improved performance and the introduction of robots with new and expanded capabilities. These include but are not limited to communication capabilities, environmental perception, and sensor-enabled mobility which in turn enable concepts such as collaborative robots, advanced mobile robots and autonomous vehicles. The features of these robots as well as their sensor requirements are described in detail in the report. The effects of the development of the above key sensor technologies are studied and ten year forecasts are given for sensing systems on robotic applications such as: - industrial and collaborative robotics - autonomous mobile robotics - autonomous vehicles and automated driving - robotic drones - agricultural robots - domestic robots Overall, the timing factor in the above considerations has been critical; a few key technology developments in recent years aligned in order to lead to the growth of robotic sensing we are experiencing. For instance, massive strides in software development and the creation of learning algorithms for data fusion went hand in hand with significant costs reductions in sensor componentry while achieving high performance. These trends, that are expected to continue, have influenced the underlying assumptions in this report, and have shaped the forecasts within it. Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/5059962 About Reportbuyer Reportbuyer is a leading industry intelligence solution that provides all market research reports from top publishers For more information: Sarah Smith Research Advisor at Reportbuyer.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 208 816 85 48 Website: www.reportbuyer.com View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sensors-for-robotics-technologies-markets-and-forecasts-2017-2027-300561182.html SOURCE ReportBuyer |