The UK’s biggest dedicated exhibition for robotics and automated technologies will once again provide show attendees with a dedicated conference theatre, with Day 2’s range of expert speakers providing insight across several major industry areas, including…
Session highlight – Bp on automation in the energy industry:
At the future of robotics in the energy industry conference session, Bp presented its plan for how robotics can harness green energy production of the future.
Bp’s digital science associate Udit Srivastav, who presented the session, said: “By historically investing in resilient hydrocarbons, Bp is the best positioned to facilitate the transition into green energy.”
Srivastav explained that, by using its digital science team of technology experts, Bp can identify, prove and seek value from emerging and disruptive digital innovation, incubating and advocating digital technologies that could transform businesses, disrupt the energy industry and support its strategy or offer new business models.
He added: “Bp has a dual function; as thought leaders in the frontier of technology and as practitioners of technology-led innovation. We’re in a unique position to drive business value for core bp business, the energy transition and sustainability, while also creating future options for the group.”
Session highlight – Robotics & Automation Magazine‘s insights into the industry
Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale, editor of Robotics & Automation Magazine, delivered a presentation on the publication’s insights on emerging trends and forecasts shaping the robotics and automation landscape across diverse sectors at a prestigious exhibition, highlighting the magazine’s role as a platform for industry dialogue and knowledge exchange.
She emphasised the magazine’s role in fostering dialogue and facilitating knowledge exchange within the rapidly evolving landscape of robotics and automation. Positioning the robotics technological landscape against the industry’s rapid rate of progression, she outlined the magazine’s editorial focus on highlighting these issues.
O’Sullivan-Dale underscored the magazine’s partnership with the event, which positions it to report on the transformative technologies showcased and engage with key players from academia, solution providers, integrators and other industry influencers. She also discussed key stories featured in the magazine that resonated with readers, with surgical robotics emerging as a focal point of interest.
O’Sullivan-Dale also shared insight from the publication by industry experts on emerging trends and forecasts for areas of increased investment. Some key focuses of these market projections included investment in the US and China, breakthroughs in AI and the benefits of this for robotics and flexible automation.
She also shared details on the upcoming Robotics & Automation Conference, which is scheduled for September 4, 2024, and will delve into a broad range of topics under the theme of logistics automation, with some discussions including the use of UAVs, packaging automation, and Robotics-as-a-Service models. This event aims to foster dialogue among industry leaders, propel innovation, and facilitate knowledge exchange.
The magazine’s pivotal role in founding the Robotics & Automation Awards underscores its commitment to celebrating innovation and excellence in the field.
With 30 categories open for entries, the Awards serve as a testament to the magazine’s influence and industry leadership.
Key topics this year:
- The alchemy behind the digital human experience
- ASRS & Automated Warehouse space utilisation
- Cobots bridging the industrial workspace
- The future of green energy robotics
