The shortlist for the second-ever Robotics & Automation Awards is here!
Organised by Robotics & Automation Magazine, the 2024 Robotics & Automation Awards will recognise and celebrate outstanding applications of robotics or automated systems throughout the value chain of a range of prominent industries.
The winners will be revealed at a special ceremony held at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms on 6 November 2024. The night is set to be a glittering occasion, with tables available to book now.
You do not need to be shortlisted or participating in the event to buy tickets for this unmissable night.
So far, two leading industry companies have signed up to sponsor the event: Troax and BPX.
And here it is! The following organisations have been shortlisted for the inaugural Robotics & Automation Awards, stretching across 23 unique categories…
On the shortlist, Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale, editor of Robotics & Automation Magazine, said: “The launch year for this event was immense. Industry professionals came out in their hundreds to celebrate the critical role of automation in modern industry and supply chains.
“The success this event had in its inaugural year showed the appetite that exists for an event like this – and once again we have seen an incredible response from those working throughout the robotics and automation value chain, across a broad cross-section of industries.
“For the past few months, we have reiterated that 2024 will be even bigger and better than 2023, and the shortlist released today shows this, with a record number of unique entries and organisations submitting applications to us with the hope of winning a Robotics & Automation Award.
“To have more than 150 entries is a staggering achievement.”
People Categories
The Best New or Small Company Award
– Autrix Limited
– KAIKAKU.AI
– Milestone Projects
– Rainbow Dynamics Ltd
– Q5D Technologies
The Rising Star Award
– Benz Sirikorn Mecasuwandamrong (Ligentia)
– Edith-Clare Hall (University of Bristol/Women in Robotic UK)
Applied Technologies Categories
The Best Use of Cobotics Award
– DP World & Utopia with Locus Robotics
– Google Deepmind & Shadow Robot
– Lowpad & Brandt
– Nordbo Robotics A/S
– Respirex & OmnaTec
The Best Use of Drones Award
– BCN Drone Center & RigiTech
– DSV & Verity
– Hydromea SA
The Industrial Innovation Award
– Advanced Microwave Engineering (AME)
– FG Robosys BV
– Press Glass Ltd & GS-MR Glass & Stone
– HMS Industrial Networks
The Innovative Use of Artificial Intelligence Award
– Advanced Microwave Engineering (AME)
– Clinisupplies with Caja Robotics
– Google DeepMind with Shadow Robot
– King’s College London
– SJP with Intellect Design Arena Ltd
– United Robots Ltd
The Innovative Use of Autonomous Vehicles Award
– Applied EV
– Cartken & DPD UK
– DSV & Verity
– John Lewis Partnership & Logistex
– ProFs & SEC Storage
– United Robots Ltd
The Innovative Use of Software & IT
– Aliaxis & Sagiton
– Nordbo Robotics A/S
– BOW
– System Holdings & Intellect AI in Partnership
– Tawuniya Company for Cooperative Insurance
– Slamcore
The Smart Factory Award
– FG Robosys BV
– Nova Post & Deus Robotics
– Respirex & OmnaTec
– BOW
Industry Sector Categories
The Automotive Innovation Award
– Applied EV
– Aveiro & HORSE Powertrain Solution
– Chery Automobile & ForwardX Robotics
The Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Construction Award
– Aliaxis & Sagiton
– Easy Floor Robotics
The Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Food & Beverage Award
– Brysdales Ltd & Rainbow Dynamics
– KAIKAKU.AI
– Knuspr & Rohlik Group & Brightpick
The Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Healthcare Award
– Clinisupplies with Caja Robotics
– Dr.Max with Brightpick
– Genrobotics Medical and Mobility
– Staübli Robotics & Cell Gene Therapy Catapult with Cellular Origins
– Vellore Institute of Technology
The Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Health & Safety
– Advanced Microwave Engineeering (AME)
– Claitec & Terra Integrations with Troax
– Press Glass Ltd & GS-MR Glass & Stone
The Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Retail Award
– Cult Beauty with THG Fulfil
– Dr.Max & SSI Schaefer with Geek+
– Home Bargains (TJ Morris) with Lowpad
– John Lewis Partnership & Logistex with Hai Robotics
– KNAPP & Logistics Improvement Group (LiG) with Matalan
– Skechers with Libiao Robotics
The Innovation in Aerospace Award
– FerRobotics with Aerobotix
– Zeeko Ltd
The Innovation in Agriculture Award
– Atomic Tractor with TractorBots + Solar
– Autopickr
– Beewise
The Innovation in Extreme Environments Award
– DEFRA with Oxford Dynamics
– Hydromea SA
The Innovation in Transport & Logistics Award
– Brysdales Ltd with Rainbow Dynamics
– DP World & Utopia with Locus Robotics
– Evri
– Exotec with LAC Logistics Automation & iForce
– JD with ForwardX Robotics
– Maersk with Dexory
– Ocado Intelligence Automation
The Innovation in the Warehouse Award
– Brightpick
– Clinisupplies with Caja Robotics
– Dr.Max & SSI Schaefer with Geek+
– Holland & Barrett with THG Fulfil
– John Lewis Partnership with Logistex
– L’Oreal with ForwardX Robotics
– Ocado Intelligence Automation
– Skechers with Libiao Robotics
– VersaTile with Wincanton
– Vodafone UK & Dexory with Unipart Logistics
The Troax Manufacturing Innovation Award
– Brandt with Nordbo Robotics A/S
– FerRobotics with Aerobotix
– FG Robosys BV
– Power Electronics Box with HORSE
– Respirex with OmnaTec
– Q5D Technologies Ltd
– Zeeko Ltd
Research & Innovation Categories
The BPX Innovation in Sustainability Award
– Applied EV
– Atomic Tractor with TractorBots + Solar
– Autopickr
– Beewise
– Defra with Oxford Dynamics
The R&D Innovation Award
– Defra with Oxford Dynamics
– Google DeepMind with Shadow Robot
– King’s College London
– Vellore Institute of Technology
– Zeeko Ltd
The night will feature a glamorous drinks reception, followed by a three-course dinner before the main event.
Guests will be greeted with a drinks reception held in the Balmoral Suite ahead of the winners being announced within the impressive surrounds of the Grand Hall (pictured above), which features arched ornate ceilings, beautiful wood-panelling and dramatic chandeliers. The event will run from 6pm to 1am.
