...Robert Bogue Purpose This paper aims to provide an insight into China’s rapidly developing robot industry. Design/methodology/approach Following a short introduction, this paper first provides a market perspective and then identifies the key user industries and gives examples of applications...

...Robert Bogue Purpose – This paper aims to provide a European perspective on the collaborative robot business and to consider the factors governing future market development. Design/methodology/approach – Following an introduction, this first describes the collaborative robots launched...

... be contacted at: robbogue@aol.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Markets Research Robotics Public attitudes SPARC In June 2014, the European Commission’s (EC) Vice President Neelie Kroesa announced a new 3 billion research and innovation programme, which promises...

...Mike Wilson We used to have major robot exhibitions with large numbers of visitors in many countries but these have declined and we are left with three major events,one in the USA, one in Japan and one in Germany. Not only are these the major markets for robots but also the centres for the world...

... manufacturers are struggling to reduce cost, reshuffle business structure and try everything to survive. A total solution approach and strategic alliances were evident. On the other hand there is a sign of emerging non‐manufacturing market, especially in the entertainment area. © MCB UP Limited 2002...