Why 2022 was the biggest year so far for robotics
Robots using AI in tasks are becoming increasingly prevalent across many industries
The past year saw the largest increase to date in the use of robotics across various sectors. From manufacturing to coffee shops, robotics has taken over an incredible number of jobs and tasks. North American companies ordered more than 40,000 robots over the past year, with sales totalling more than $2.38 billion, ranging from small, single-tasked robots with few mechanical parts to larger, more general purpose robots.
But this massive increase hasn’t been just due to advancements in robotics. In the past year, the use — and the power — of artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in almost every sector, from education and health care to sports and banking. With programs like ChatGPT dominating headlines across the globe and others quietly improving the lives of millions, we have hit a point where AI has become incredibly valuable to modern society.
Combined with the incredible dynamic power and adaptability of AI, robots have been able to perform an array of tasks that they would not be able to before, and businesses across North America are paying attention.
