Artificial intelligence drives innovation in robotics
In the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has played a vital role in the development of robotics, especially in the field of automation. In a recent interview, Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, shared his outlook on future robotic automation. He believes that AI will not only promote the upgrading of existing robotics, but also open up new application areas for robots.
With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence, robots are transforming from simple automation tasks to more complex intelligent operations. For example, automated mobile robots (AMRs) using visual SLAM technology can autonomously locate and navigate, which enables robots to operate flexibly and efficiently in more complex and dynamic working environments. Segura mentioned that in the future, robots will be able to understand human instructions through natural language, and will be able to automatically adapt to the environment and handle objects that have not been encountered before, which marks a new stage in robotics.
Diversification and expansion of robotics application areas
Robotics is no longer limited to the automotive manufacturing industry. In the past few years, with the rise of electric vehicles, the application of robots in automotive manufacturing has ushered in new opportunities. In addition, robotics is rapidly penetrating into multiple industries, including consumer electronics, medical technology, construction and agriculture. In the field of medical technology, ABB Robotics has worked with companies such as Mettler Toledo, Agilent Technologies and Roche to build robotized laboratories to promote the discovery of new drugs. These robotic systems, combined with AI, make drug development more efficient and low-cost, driving innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
In the construction industry, robots are helping to achieve more sustainable building methods, reduce waste, and promote the industrial production of prefabricated houses. The agricultural sector is also rapidly adopting robotic technology for operations such as crop planting, weeding and harvesting, greatly improving the efficiency of agricultural production.
Deep integration of robots and AI
Although the application of robotics technology is already very widespread, Segura emphasized that the robotics industry is still in its early stages, especially in terms of the integration of robots and artificial intelligence. He predicts that the next few years will be a period of rapid development of AI-driven robotics. An important development is the "autonomous programming" robot. In the future, robots will no longer rely on traditional programming methods, but will "guide" robots and communicate with robots using natural language to achieve automatic planning and execution of tasks.
In addition, the ability of robots to work in unstructured environments is also constantly improving. Through cameras and AI technology, robots can identify and handle objects they have never encountered, providing more possibilities for industrial applications. Although there is still room for improvement in precision operation and flexibility, this technological advancement undoubtedly lays the foundation for future robot applications.
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Market dynamics of robotics and ABB's strategy
ABB Robotics' strategic direction is also changing, especially in the combination of robotics and AI technology and the wide expansion of robotic applications. ABB Robotics has decided to separate its robotics business into an independent listed company in the second quarter of 2026. Segura explained that this move will help ABB Robotics focus on the development of robotics technology, expand R&D investment, and better position itself in the increasingly competitive robotics market.
He also pointed out that ABB Robotics has limited synergies with other businesses of the ABB Group, which is one of the reasons for the split. By becoming an independent entity, ABB Robotics can focus more on working with start-ups, promoting technological innovation, and quickly adapting to market needs.
Robot collaboration and future trends
As robotics technology continues to mature, collaborative robots (cobots) have become a hot topic. Segura believes that although small industrial robots have higher collaborative capabilities, traditional industrial robots are still a better choice when efficient and high-speed operations are required. Collaborative robots are mainly suitable for environments where they work with humans, while traditional industrial robots still dominate in high-load, high-precision tasks.
He also mentioned that although there are still many limitations in robotics technology, especially in robot dexterity and force control, with the advancement of technology, robots will be able to achieve more complex tasks in the future, including more precise grasping and handling work.
Conclusion
In general, ABB Robotics, under the leadership of Marc Segura, is at the forefront of robotics technology, and the integration of AI and robotics technology is undoubtedly the key to future development. With the application of robots in more industries, especially in emerging fields such as medical, construction, and agriculture, future robots will no longer be limited to traditional manufacturing, but will expand to more diversified application scenarios. The split of ABB Robotics also marks the company's firm commitment to the robotics business in this new era, and will continue to promote the innovation and development of robotics technology in the future.
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