Energy Drone & Robotics Brief | Dec. 13, 2024

Meet the Future of Industrial Robotics

What if there were a robot that doesn’t just weld metal but also hands you your tools while humming along to Eye of the Tiger? Okay, we’re not quite there, but Siemens’ latest report, Tech Trends 2030: The Next Era of Industrial Robotics, reveals we’re getting closer.

From cobots (your new workplace BFFs) to AI that makes traditional robots look like yesterday’s fax machine, this week’s article breaks down how industrial robotics are transforming manufacturing, logistics, and maybe even your snack breaks.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• Robots that actually collaborate with humans
• AI-powered innovations that make production lines as adaptable as your Netflix recommendations
• How the industrial metaverse is turning sci-fi into shop floor reality

But that’s just scratching the surface. The article dives deep into what the future holds for industrial robotics and how businesses can prepare for smarter, faster, more connected manufacturing.

Read the full Tech Trend 2030 report recap

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Hard Hats and High-Tech

Turns out, they’re pretty good at things like laying bricks, 3D printing buildings, and, surprisingly, not complaining about Mondays.

Our latest article, The Rise of AI, Robotics, and Autonomy in Construction, dives into how AI and robots are transforming job sites. Think of it as the ultimate construction makeover show, but with fewer sledgehammers and more algorithms.

What does that look like?

• Robots that tackle the heavy lifting—literally
• 3D printers spitting out buildings like they’re pancakes
• Drones keeping an eagle eye on safety?

Sure, there are a few hiccups, but the potential? Next-level efficiency, safety, and sustainability that would make even the toughest project manager crack a smile.

It’s concrete proof that the future of construction is here.

Read the full story on AI, robotics, and autonomy in construction.

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WHAT ELSE?

• EPRI is flying?automated drones recently through a high voltage winter wonderland. Ten utilities are collaborating with EPRI to evaluate drone docks. The objective is to learn the technologies' capabilities, limitations, and value for distribution and substation deployment.
• Nvidia and AWS recently announced that Nvidia’s pioneering Isaac Sim robotics development and simulation platform is now available on Amazon Elastic Cloud Computing (EC2). This move broadens the ability of more developer teams to have access to the tools that can speed up their Physical AI and robotics projects.
• MFE Inspection Solutions launched the Detect LW, the first ever long-wave, uncooled OGI camera that meets the EPA’s 40 CFR part 60 Appendix K requirements as part of OOOOa, b and c. Put simply, this camera was made to help Oil and Gas companies keep up with stringent regulatory requirements.
• Dawn Zoldi, CEO and Founder of P3 Tech Consulting, announced the upcoming 2025 launch of Autonomy Global, a digital hub for the latest global tech, market and regulatory updates focused on the dual-use multi-domain autonomy ecosystem, and a new industry partner for the Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition.
• DRONELIFE recently sat down with AirData’s founder and CEO, Eran Steiner, to discuss the company’s journey, its innovative products, and the launch of its new Drone Asset Management tool. This latest offering is designed to simplify inventory tracking and enhance operational efficiency for drone fleet administrators.
• Drone Nerds has added ParaZero’s SafeAir system to its enterprise lineup, delivering an advanced parachute recovery solution designed to boost drone safety and performance across diverse applications.
• SmartDrone Corporation announced the acquisition of the drone operations of Skytec, LLC. This acquisition allows SmartDrone to expand its UAV service offerings while continuing to support Skytec's clients with high-precision aerial data collection across industries, including land surveying, construction, and environmental management.?
• ANYbotics and offshore firm Equans have joined forces in an effort to transform workflows by deploying ANYmal in challenging offshore environments. Equans said it plans to offer ANYmal as a direct purchase, providing implementation support, training, and expertise. The partnership aims to enable automated offshore maintenance.

ABOUT US

The Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition is focused on innovating energy operations with dynamic UAV, Robotics, Data and Automation solutions.

The Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition (aka EDR Coalition or EDRC) is a forum dedicated to launching, growing and scaling enterprise unmanned systems operations in energy companies worldwide by bringing the leaders in the drone and robotics ecosystem together with the energy industrial complex asset owners and end users.

The EDRC brings innovators together to advance the industry through digital resource sharing (like the weekly Energy Drone & Robotics Newsroom, resources on the website, blogs, podcasts and webinars), as well as live, virtual and hybrid events (including the annual Global Gathering, as well as smaller meetups throughout the year).

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