

Robotics Research
Jul 7, 2025

Humanoid Robots: Players, Technical Overview and Outlook
In this video, IDTechEx analyst Yulin Wang talks you through the state-of-play of humanoid robots.
Robotics Research
Jul 1, 2025

The Rise of Collaborative Robots: Technical and Commercial Insights
Collaborative robots (cobots), driven by AI, machine vision, and modular designs, are revolutionizing smart factories by enhancing human-robot collaboration, achieving 95%+ accuracy in tasks, and targeting a US$29.8 billion market by 2035.
Robotics Research
Jun 23, 2025

Automated Accessibility for Streamlined Living
Smart glasses could create real life subtitles for clearer interactions, while helmets for firefighters or policemen with sensing technology could make high-risk jobs safer. This article explores a future of accessible technologies to bring ease to daily life.
Robotics Research
Jun 11, 2025

Addressing Tariff Pressures and Labor Costs with Cobots
Faced with rising raw material costs from tariffs, labor shortages, and increasing operational pressures, the automotive and material-handling industries are turning to collaborative robots (cobots) as a flexible, cost-saving solution to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.
Robotics Research
Jun 3, 2025

Humanoid Robots to Have a 14-Fold Market Expansion in 5 Years
The article highlights the rapid growth of the humanoid robot market through 2035, emphasizing a projected $10 billion opportunity in sensory components, especially tactile sensors, LiDAR, and cameras, as demand for dexterous and spatially aware robots increases
Robotics Research
May 22, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on Humanoid Robots
Webinar Title: Humanoid Robots: Early Adopters, Technologies, Challenges and Outlook
Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025
Presenter: Yulin Wang, Senior Technology Analyst, IDTechEx
Robotics Research
May 22, 2025

Self-Healing Materials Unlock the Potential of Tomorrow's Technogy
Self-healing materials have the ability to extend the lifespan of mission critical components such as energy storage devices, sensors and soft robotics. This article looks at some of the key materials developments, pain points and potential growth opportunities for self-healing materials in these emerging markets.
Robotics Research
May 21, 2025

Human-Like Robots and Flexible Movement - IDTechEx Covers Robotics
Humanoid and collaborative robots are two growing robotics technologies explored by IDTechEx in their portfolio of Robotics & Autonomy Research Reports. Senior Technology Analyst, Yulin Wang, will be speaking at the 2025 Humanoids Summit, covering details explored in depth in the IDTechEx report, "Humanoid Robots 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets and Opportunities".
Robotics Research
May 19, 2025

Robots Acting Up - IDTechEx Covers Humanoid Robotics
Showcased by the surprise of surrounding workers, the unexpected actions of a humanoid robot in China demonstrates that this robotics application is still operating in early stages. However, despite being an immature technology, there is still much scope for success for humanoids.
Robotics Research
May 12, 2025

Invisible Charging and Personable Cars - A Future of Automotives
Cars that wirelessly charge on the move, AI assistants to schedule in-vehicle meetings, and radar technology for advancing safety all boast the growing intelligence of automotive technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Electric Vehicles and Robotics & Autonomy market research reports showcase the latest technologies bringing an engaging and forward-thinking future of driving into reality.
Robotics Research
May 6, 2025

Fast Growth of Humanoid Robots in the Automotive & Logistics Industry
By 2025, major automotive players such as Tesla and BYD are set to scale humanoid robot deployment over 10x, paving the way for a projected 1.6 million units in use across the industry by 2035, according to IDTechEx. While current unit costs exceed US$100,000, prices are forecast to drop to US$20,000, driving broader adoption in both the automotive and logistics sectors.
Robotics Research
Apr 23, 2025

Collaborative Robots Drive Workforce Return in Auto Industry
Collaborative robots (cobots) are reshaping automotive manufacturing by enabling safe, flexible, and efficient human-robot collaboration across tasks like assembly, screwing, and polishing, thanks to advanced force sensing, AI-driven vision, and intuitive programming. As electric vehicle production grows and factories seek greater agility, cobots offer a scalable solution, with their market projected to expand significantly through 2045.
Robotics Research
Apr 7, 2025

Futuristic Robotics: Robodogs and Gardening Experts
With the introduction of collaborative robots and AI agents, household chores could also become a display of the latest intelligent robotics technology. From companionship robots that engage in conversation and play board games to cars that drive themselves safely using radar and artificial intelligence, the possibilities for robotics are endless.
Robotics Research
Apr 2, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on Self-Healing Materials
Thursday 17 April 2025; Self-Healing Materials: Commercial Success or Academic Novelty? An introduction to self-healing materials and mechanisms; Materials science considerations for self-healing materials; Assessment of the applications driving self-healing materials R&D and the likelihood of commercial success
Robotics Research
Mar 20, 2025

Automotive: The Road to Commercialization of Self-Healing Materials
The automotive industry is often an early adopter of luxury products, where both the increased performance and convenience are selling points to consumers. Self-healing materials can be used in a range of automotive applications, including tires, paints, and coatings. Use cases even extend to asphalt road surfaces, where damage can lead to issues for vehicles and drivers.
Robotics Research
Jan 27, 2025

IDTechEx Technology Innovations Outlook 2025-2035
A free collection of insights from our industry experts, sharing some of the key technology innovation trends shaping the next decade.
Robotics Research
Jan 17, 2025

Robotaxis on the Rise - IDTechEx Explores Autonomous Vehicles
Robotaxis are proving they can offer driverless services in certain cities, as a means of accessible and modern public transport. In 2023, IDTechEx reports that 9 million registered autonomous vehicle miles were logged across the state. Key leaders in this commercial autonomous vehicle and robotaxi space are Waymo, having submitted half of all the miles recorded in California to date, and Cruise, which, although accounted for 30% of these miles, has recently been shut down.
Robotics Research
Jan 8, 2025

Which Trends Are Redefining The Global Sensor Market Landscape?
Sensor technology comes in many shapes and sizes, designed to measure a wide range of metrics for a host of different applications. There are sensors to collect data from almost all physical parameters: motion, magnetic field, current, temperature, force-light intensity - the list goes on. These miniaturized components are everywhere, from our smart-phones and home appliances to within cars, factories, and satellites.
Robotics Research
Dec 9, 2024

Emerging Smart Sensor Applications in Industrial Internet of Things
Industrial Internet of Things sensor technology (IIoT) seeks to enable greater industrial automation, improved worker safety, and streamlined maintenance planning. From cameras, LiDAR, and radar for machine vision in robotics, to skin patches and miniaturized gas sensors in smart personal protection equipment, emerging IIoT applications present growth opportunities for a variety of sensor technologies.
Robotics Research
Jul 7, 2025

Humanoid Robots: Players, Technical Overview and Outlook
In this video, IDTechEx analyst Yulin Wang talks you through the state-of-play of humanoid robots.
Robotics Research
Jun 23, 2025

Automated Accessibility for Streamlined Living
Smart glasses could create real life subtitles for clearer interactions, while helmets for firefighters or policemen with sensing technology could make high-risk jobs safer. This article explores a future of accessible technologies to bring ease to daily life.
Robotics Research
Jun 3, 2025

Humanoid Robots to Have a 14-Fold Market Expansion in 5 Years
The article highlights the rapid growth of the humanoid robot market through 2035, emphasizing a projected $10 billion opportunity in sensory components, especially tactile sensors, LiDAR, and cameras, as demand for dexterous and spatially aware robots increases
Robotics Research
May 22, 2025

Self-Healing Materials Unlock the Potential of Tomorrow's Technogy
Self-healing materials have the ability to extend the lifespan of mission critical components such as energy storage devices, sensors and soft robotics. This article looks at some of the key materials developments, pain points and potential growth opportunities for self-healing materials in these emerging markets.
Robotics Research
May 19, 2025

Robots Acting Up - IDTechEx Covers Humanoid Robotics
Showcased by the surprise of surrounding workers, the unexpected actions of a humanoid robot in China demonstrates that this robotics application is still operating in early stages. However, despite being an immature technology, there is still much scope for success for humanoids.
Robotics Research
May 6, 2025

Fast Growth of Humanoid Robots in the Automotive & Logistics Industry
By 2025, major automotive players such as Tesla and BYD are set to scale humanoid robot deployment over 10x, paving the way for a projected 1.6 million units in use across the industry by 2035, according to IDTechEx. While current unit costs exceed US$100,000, prices are forecast to drop to US$20,000, driving broader adoption in both the automotive and logistics sectors.
Robotics Research
Apr 7, 2025

Futuristic Robotics: Robodogs and Gardening Experts
With the introduction of collaborative robots and AI agents, household chores could also become a display of the latest intelligent robotics technology. From companionship robots that engage in conversation and play board games to cars that drive themselves safely using radar and artificial intelligence, the possibilities for robotics are endless.
Robotics Research
Mar 20, 2025

Automotive: The Road to Commercialization of Self-Healing Materials
The automotive industry is often an early adopter of luxury products, where both the increased performance and convenience are selling points to consumers. Self-healing materials can be used in a range of automotive applications, including tires, paints, and coatings. Use cases even extend to asphalt road surfaces, where damage can lead to issues for vehicles and drivers.
Robotics Research
Jan 17, 2025

Robotaxis on the Rise - IDTechEx Explores Autonomous Vehicles
Robotaxis are proving they can offer driverless services in certain cities, as a means of accessible and modern public transport. In 2023, IDTechEx reports that 9 million registered autonomous vehicle miles were logged across the state. Key leaders in this commercial autonomous vehicle and robotaxi space are Waymo, having submitted half of all the miles recorded in California to date, and Cruise, which, although accounted for 30% of these miles, has recently been shut down.
Robotics Research
Dec 9, 2024

Emerging Smart Sensor Applications in Industrial Internet of Things
Industrial Internet of Things sensor technology (IIoT) seeks to enable greater industrial automation, improved worker safety, and streamlined maintenance planning. From cameras, LiDAR, and radar for machine vision in robotics, to skin patches and miniaturized gas sensors in smart personal protection equipment, emerging IIoT applications present growth opportunities for a variety of sensor technologies.
Robotics Research
Jul 1, 2025

The Rise of Collaborative Robots: Technical and Commercial Insights
Collaborative robots (cobots), driven by AI, machine vision, and modular designs, are revolutionizing smart factories by enhancing human-robot collaboration, achieving 95%+ accuracy in tasks, and targeting a US$29.8 billion market by 2035.
Robotics Research
Jun 11, 2025

Addressing Tariff Pressures and Labor Costs with Cobots
Faced with rising raw material costs from tariffs, labor shortages, and increasing operational pressures, the automotive and material-handling industries are turning to collaborative robots (cobots) as a flexible, cost-saving solution to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.
Robotics Research
May 22, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on Humanoid Robots
Webinar Title: Humanoid Robots: Early Adopters, Technologies, Challenges and Outlook
Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025
Presenter: Yulin Wang, Senior Technology Analyst, IDTechEx
Robotics Research
May 21, 2025

Human-Like Robots and Flexible Movement - IDTechEx Covers Robotics
Humanoid and collaborative robots are two growing robotics technologies explored by IDTechEx in their portfolio of Robotics & Autonomy Research Reports. Senior Technology Analyst, Yulin Wang, will be speaking at the 2025 Humanoids Summit, covering details explored in depth in the IDTechEx report, "Humanoid Robots 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets and Opportunities".
Robotics Research
May 12, 2025

Invisible Charging and Personable Cars - A Future of Automotives
Cars that wirelessly charge on the move, AI assistants to schedule in-vehicle meetings, and radar technology for advancing safety all boast the growing intelligence of automotive technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Electric Vehicles and Robotics & Autonomy market research reports showcase the latest technologies bringing an engaging and forward-thinking future of driving into reality.
Robotics Research
Apr 23, 2025

Collaborative Robots Drive Workforce Return in Auto Industry
Collaborative robots (cobots) are reshaping automotive manufacturing by enabling safe, flexible, and efficient human-robot collaboration across tasks like assembly, screwing, and polishing, thanks to advanced force sensing, AI-driven vision, and intuitive programming. As electric vehicle production grows and factories seek greater agility, cobots offer a scalable solution, with their market projected to expand significantly through 2045.
Robotics Research
Apr 2, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on Self-Healing Materials
Thursday 17 April 2025; Self-Healing Materials: Commercial Success or Academic Novelty? An introduction to self-healing materials and mechanisms; Materials science considerations for self-healing materials; Assessment of the applications driving self-healing materials R&D and the likelihood of commercial success
Robotics Research
Jan 27, 2025

IDTechEx Technology Innovations Outlook 2025-2035
A free collection of insights from our industry experts, sharing some of the key technology innovation trends shaping the next decade.
Robotics Research
Jan 8, 2025

Which Trends Are Redefining The Global Sensor Market Landscape?
Sensor technology comes in many shapes and sizes, designed to measure a wide range of metrics for a host of different applications. There are sensors to collect data from almost all physical parameters: motion, magnetic field, current, temperature, force-light intensity - the list goes on. These miniaturized components are everywhere, from our smart-phones and home appliances to within cars, factories, and satellites.