International Federation of Robotics (IFR)
Email: secretariat@ifr.org
Website: https://ifr.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ifr_robots
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-federation-of-robotics/
Country: Germany
IFR brings opportunity to network and engage with other professionals and entrepreneurs in the field of robotics to together ensure both that more companies and more people benefit from adopting technologies. We are witnessing one of the greatest technological shifts in the history of mankind, during which Robotics, AI and related technologies have the potential to transform every industry and aspect of our lives within the next decade.
Research shows push to automate changes the way humans and machines work together
Aaron BlutsteinThe number of industrial robots installed in factories reached about 3 million units worldwide in 2020 – more than doubling in ten years, highlighting the… Read More
Made-to-order production with advanced fleet of mobile robots
Andy PyeVola, a Danish manufacturer of luxury sanitary and kitchen fittings, has opened a new factory that incorporates a fleet of nine mobile robots from Omron. This ambitious project see the new robot fleet works side-by-side with people, controlled by an advanced fleet management system. Read More
VDA 5050 – the evolving AGV Communication Standard
Andy PyeVDA 5050 is a standardised interface for AGV communication. Specifically, this standard concerns the communication between AGVs and a master control. Read More
Software – the critical element in robotics evolution
Andy PyeAs the 20th century began, many people thought robots would be part of everyday life by the year 2000. Although that vision hasn’t materialised, modern technology makes it a lot more feasible. Read More
IFR: Germany Number One in Europe as robot density reaches record levels
Andy PyeGreat Britain is the only G7 country with a robot density of 101 units below the world average (126 units) and thus ranks 24, although incentives and circumstances may see it move up the league table. Read More
