The document summarizes recent developments in the global robotics industry, including mergers and acquisitions and new product announcements. Some key points:
- China offered $5 billion to acquire Kuka, a leading German industrial robotics company that is expanding into service robotics.
- Toyota is in talks to acquire Boston Dynamics and Schaft, leaders in bipedal and quadruped robots, and took a stake in Uber which has autonomous vehicle programs.
- Consumer electronics companies like Asus and Acer announced new home robotics products, but they are not as capable as products from Amazon or SoftBank.
- SK Telecom's social robot Vyo shows potential by breaking the mold of
Each year, memBrain LLC attends CES® to gather intelligence on hot new products and to identify emerging trends and industries.
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This document contains a quiz with 20 questions related to business and technology. It provides the rules for the quiz, stating there are 20 multiple choice questions with some marked as star questions that will be used in the event of a tie. It then lists the 20 questions about various companies, products, and technologies. The questions are followed by the corresponding answers to the 20 questions.
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The document discusses the growing drone industry ecosystem. It outlines the various stakeholders in the drone industry value chain, including manufacturers, technology suppliers, component suppliers, operators, and training centers. It then discusses trends in the industry such as rising commercial use, emerging competitors, and the development of drone insurance. Key challenges discussed include regulations and traffic management.
This Tech Quiz was held in August 2021 and set by Omkar as part of our weekly sessions. The set was meticulously compiled and hosted by the QM.
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Rooted in almost 40 years of experience, ARK Invest aims to
identify large-scale investment opportunities resulting from
technological change. We believe innovation is key to growth.
From a broad spectrum of disruptive innovations, “Big Ideas”
represents our annual breakout of technologies that we believe
will accelerate significantly in the months ahead.
Each section provides you with a brief introduction before
illustrating the opportunity. At the end of each section we list
sources for additional research and insights.
Each year, memBrain LLC attends CES® to gather intelligence on hot new products and to identify emerging trends and industries.
This special edition of memBrain’s magazine, The STORM Report, is a compilation of memBrain’s observations from the CES® show floor combined with the most “buzzed about” products according to leading industry publications, industry insiders, and the CES® 2020 Innovation Award winners.
With thousands of new products vying for attention at CES®, it is easy to become overwhelmed. But the overarching trends and themes of the show offer an excellent window into what to expect in the near and not-too-distant future. In fact, it seemed as if the innovation on display this year was remarkably more focused on the present than on a future utopia, which was a departure from CES® events of the past.
While previous years felt like a showcase for moonshots and futuristic idealism, this year’s CES® was far more balanced between the practical and the fantastical. The consumer electronics industry is maturing - optimizing between commercialization, technological progress, and the next generation of disruptive products.
This document provides the rules and questions for multiple rounds of a business and technology quiz. The rounds include Pounce and Bounce, Odd Man Out, Reverse Pounce and Bounce, and Link the Hints. The questions cover topics related to companies, products, and people in business and tech and require identifying names, versions, or other key details based on the clues and hints provided. Scoring is awarded based on providing correct answers within time limits or passing questions to other teams.
The document contains a quiz with multiple choice questions about technology companies, products, and innovations. It tests knowledge in areas like logos, brands, technologies, and key figures in the tech industry.
This document contains a quiz with 20 questions related to business and technology. It provides the rules for the quiz, stating there are 20 multiple choice questions with some marked as star questions that will be used in the event of a tie. It then lists the 20 questions about various companies, products, and technologies. The questions are followed by the corresponding answers to the 20 questions.
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This Tech Quiz was held in August 2021 and set by Omkar as part of our weekly sessions. The set was meticulously compiled and hosted by the QM.
Quintessence is the Quizzing Society of Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi. The society has been active for 10 years and has been actively holding Intra quiz sessions and quizzes for both school and college students in the circuit.
Rooted in almost 40 years of experience, ARK Invest aims to
identify large-scale investment opportunities resulting from
technological change. We believe innovation is key to growth.
From a broad spectrum of disruptive innovations, “Big Ideas”
represents our annual breakout of technologies that we believe
will accelerate significantly in the months ahead.
Each section provides you with a brief introduction before
illustrating the opportunity. At the end of each section we list
sources for additional research and insights.
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The Final Round of the Sub-Junior Quiz at Access 2016, held on 16th and 17th of December, 2016
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DON A. MORI has over 30 years of experience as a certified IT/consulting architect and chief engineer offering proven success in IT consulting. He has extensive knowledge in designing data center infrastructure and applications/systems. Some of his accomplishments include leading a mainframe migration project for a large financial company and providing consulting work to design a UNIX virtualization environment and data center migration methodology for a major healthcare provider. He holds professional certifications and a bachelor's degree in information technology.
This document summarizes key federal legislation regarding public involvement in transportation planning. It outlines laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, and Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act that require state and local transportation agencies to seek input from the public, including traditionally underserved groups, throughout the transportation planning process. It also discusses Executive Orders that mandate agencies improve access and outreach to minority populations, low-income communities, and those with limited English proficiency.
7 أخطاء قد تكون ترتكبها... ويكرهها تماماً رئيسك في العمل!Bjorn Orvar
إن نجاح شركتك يعتمد على قدرتك على أداء عملك كما ينبغي.
لا يمكن للشركة أن تعمل بدقة الساعة بدون أساليب إدارية جيدة...
ولكن إكمالك لعملك كما ينبغي هو ما يولد التدفق النقدي في نهاية المطاف ويكمل مشوار النجاح.
Malcolm Dalebö has over 20 years of experience as a solutions architect and senior developer working for various companies in different industries and countries. He has expertise in integrating new technologies into legacy systems using technologies like Python, Lazarus IDE, Mono, and Firebird DB. Recent roles include serving as a solutions architect at Capita integrating various systems for Transport for London and handling the technical aspects of a system transfer. He is skilled at requirements gathering, producing architectural documentation, and ensuring technical designs meet business needs.
Robert Cheek is a computer programmer and web developer with over 15 years of experience in application development, database management, and web design. He recently earned a Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on software engineering. Cheek has expertise in software development lifecycles, testing, tool customization, object-oriented programming, website design, security, and databases. He is proficient in languages like C#, C++, Java, PHP, and SQL. Cheek has worked as a contractor supporting various systems for the Army and as an IT professional for companies in industries like medical, finance, and utilities.
Kenneth P. Dimaio is an electronic technician with over 30 years of experience providing customer service, hardware installations, and on-site support for various companies. He has expertise in computer hardware, networking, UNIX, Solaris, AIX, and Microsoft operating systems. His career includes roles as a technical consultant for Hewlett Packard Enterprise and a customer service engineering specialist for DecisionOne Corporation, where he maintained large computer installations and provided technical support. He has an associate degree and certificates in computer repair and is proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Este documento describe los diferentes tipos de diabetes, sus síntomas, causas y tratamientos. Explica que la diabetes es una enfermedad en la que el páncreas no puede producir insulina o el cuerpo no puede usarla efectivamente, resultando en altos niveles de azúcar en la sangre. Describe los tres principales tipos de diabetes - tipo 1, tipo 2 y gestacional - así como sus características y síntomas. Además, discute las complicaciones a largo plazo de la diabetes y la importancia del diagnóstico temprano y el tratamiento
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In recent years, advancements in sensor and automation technologies have developed increasingly flexible, accurate, and affordable robotics solutions.
With the improved price / performance ratio, the adoption of next-generation robots will likely intensify in the coming years.
Robotics is rapidly transforming the way humans live and work, and will continue to grow due to the ongoing trend toward automation and continued innovative technical improvements in industrial robots. This report summarizes some important trends. It is an excerpt of our Detecon Radar.
Industrial robots were first widely adopted by the automotive industry in the early 1980s to help with tasks like spot welding and painting. Since then, robots have been used for more complex manufacturing assembly and material handling tasks. The robotics industry has grown significantly, with over 178,000 industrial robots now used in the US. Experts expect robots to continue expanding into new applications beyond factories, such as assisted living, medicine, and household appliances. Companies are developing humanoid robots that can walk, talk, and assist people to potentially work in healthcare or as companions for the elderly.
Technology, Media And Telecommunications Prediction 0f 2020aakash malhotra
According to the experts from deloitte india, media, telecommunications and technology industries are going to flourish like never before. See More : https://www2.deloitte.com/in/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/tmt-predictions-2020.html
Today's highly competitive market automotive environment is characterized by fierce cost pressure competition, increasing customer demands, technological advancements, and supply chain complexities. Tomorrow's original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will need to transform into highly agile and innovative mobility providers to stay relevant in the evolving automotive market.
The Final Round of the Sub-Junior Quiz at Access 2016, held on 16th and 17th of December, 2016
Prepared by - Apratim Chandra Singh, Ayan Marwaha, Paavas Bhasin
Hosted By - Apratim Chandra Singh & Paavas Bhasin
This document contains questions from an online quiz covering topics related to technology, computing, and business. There are multiple choice and open-ended questions across different rounds testing general knowledge and identification of people, companies, technologies and their relationships.
DON A. MORI has over 30 years of experience as a certified IT/consulting architect and chief engineer offering proven success in IT consulting. He has extensive knowledge in designing data center infrastructure and applications/systems. Some of his accomplishments include leading a mainframe migration project for a large financial company and providing consulting work to design a UNIX virtualization environment and data center migration methodology for a major healthcare provider. He holds professional certifications and a bachelor's degree in information technology.
This document summarizes key federal legislation regarding public involvement in transportation planning. It outlines laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, and Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act that require state and local transportation agencies to seek input from the public, including traditionally underserved groups, throughout the transportation planning process. It also discusses Executive Orders that mandate agencies improve access and outreach to minority populations, low-income communities, and those with limited English proficiency.
7 أخطاء قد تكون ترتكبها... ويكرهها تماماً رئيسك في العمل!Bjorn Orvar
إن نجاح شركتك يعتمد على قدرتك على أداء عملك كما ينبغي.
لا يمكن للشركة أن تعمل بدقة الساعة بدون أساليب إدارية جيدة...
ولكن إكمالك لعملك كما ينبغي هو ما يولد التدفق النقدي في نهاية المطاف ويكمل مشوار النجاح.
Malcolm Dalebö has over 20 years of experience as a solutions architect and senior developer working for various companies in different industries and countries. He has expertise in integrating new technologies into legacy systems using technologies like Python, Lazarus IDE, Mono, and Firebird DB. Recent roles include serving as a solutions architect at Capita integrating various systems for Transport for London and handling the technical aspects of a system transfer. He is skilled at requirements gathering, producing architectural documentation, and ensuring technical designs meet business needs.
Robert Cheek is a computer programmer and web developer with over 15 years of experience in application development, database management, and web design. He recently earned a Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on software engineering. Cheek has expertise in software development lifecycles, testing, tool customization, object-oriented programming, website design, security, and databases. He is proficient in languages like C#, C++, Java, PHP, and SQL. Cheek has worked as a contractor supporting various systems for the Army and as an IT professional for companies in industries like medical, finance, and utilities.
Kenneth P. Dimaio is an electronic technician with over 30 years of experience providing customer service, hardware installations, and on-site support for various companies. He has expertise in computer hardware, networking, UNIX, Solaris, AIX, and Microsoft operating systems. His career includes roles as a technical consultant for Hewlett Packard Enterprise and a customer service engineering specialist for DecisionOne Corporation, where he maintained large computer installations and provided technical support. He has an associate degree and certificates in computer repair and is proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Este documento describe los diferentes tipos de diabetes, sus síntomas, causas y tratamientos. Explica que la diabetes es una enfermedad en la que el páncreas no puede producir insulina o el cuerpo no puede usarla efectivamente, resultando en altos niveles de azúcar en la sangre. Describe los tres principales tipos de diabetes - tipo 1, tipo 2 y gestacional - así como sus características y síntomas. Además, discute las complicaciones a largo plazo de la diabetes y la importancia del diagnóstico temprano y el tratamiento
Mettere le persone al primo posto: in che modo le Risorse Umane sono all'avanguardia nella crescita e nella trasformazione del business?http://studio.michaelpage.it/?p=192
In recent years, advancements in sensor and automation technologies have developed increasingly flexible, accurate, and affordable robotics solutions.
With the improved price / performance ratio, the adoption of next-generation robots will likely intensify in the coming years.
Robotics is rapidly transforming the way humans live and work, and will continue to grow due to the ongoing trend toward automation and continued innovative technical improvements in industrial robots. This report summarizes some important trends. It is an excerpt of our Detecon Radar.
Industrial robots were first widely adopted by the automotive industry in the early 1980s to help with tasks like spot welding and painting. Since then, robots have been used for more complex manufacturing assembly and material handling tasks. The robotics industry has grown significantly, with over 178,000 industrial robots now used in the US. Experts expect robots to continue expanding into new applications beyond factories, such as assisted living, medicine, and household appliances. Companies are developing humanoid robots that can walk, talk, and assist people to potentially work in healthcare or as companions for the elderly.
Technology, Media And Telecommunications Prediction 0f 2020aakash malhotra
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Schunk Expert Days - Convergence of Industrial and Service Robotics 2014Samuel Bouchard
Industrial and service robotics people are marching toward the two new big pies. We are starting to witness the convergence of industrial and service robotics, both from a technical and commercial standpoint.
1) The global robotics market was estimated at $17.3 billion in 2008 and is expected to rise to $21.4 billion by 2014.
2) Some well-known robots today include Honda's Asimo, Pleo the toy dinosaur robot, Chalkbot the street-printing robot, and Roomba the vacuum cleaning robot which has sold over 2 million units worldwide.
3) The robotics industry is still risky but growth will be led by startups, and marketing has been key to success stories like Roomba.
1) The Korean robotics sector has seen significant growth in recent years, including wins in international competitions and strategic partnerships between Korean and international robotics companies.
2) Hanwha Techwin is well-positioned to become a leader in the emerging defense/security robotics sector due to its portfolio of robotics and drone technologies acquired from Samsung.
3) Despite having strong technological capabilities, the Korean robotics industry is underrated globally due to weaknesses in marketing. However, international interest in Korean robotics companies is growing.
Robots are moving beyond controlled environments like warehouses and factories into open, uncontrolled environments. This will allow organizations to expand their capabilities into the physical world through robotics. As robots become more accessible due to advances like 5G networks, new use cases will emerge across many industries. However, safely operating robots in uncontrolled, open environments will require new approaches to training as well as collaboration with public leadership and stakeholders. Early adopters of this shift towards open world robotics will be well positioned to lead as robotics becomes a major driver of growth.
ROBOTS – NO LONGER TOOLS BUT CO-WORKERS - Techwave.pdfAnil
A machine capable of sharing workspace with humans and simultaneously working on the same workpiece represents the opening of a new industrial era. The collaborative robot’s age has begun.
Open Source in robotics and its business - LibreCon 2016LibreCon
The document discusses the history and current state of open source robotics. It describes how LEGO Mindstorms in 1998 helped teach robotics principles and the Willow Garage startup in 2006 focused on personal assistants and driverless vehicles while creating the Robot Operating System (ROS). The Open Source Robotics Foundation was formed in 2014 to support open source robotics software. The document also outlines the markets in industrial, professional, and consumer robotics and how Erle Robotics aims to create standardized hardware and software tools to make robotics development easier.
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This document provides an overview of robotics and its applications. It discusses the definition of robotics, why robots are used, and key industry trends in healthcare, agriculture, retail, manufacturing, and upcoming technologies. Statistics are presented on the growth of the global robotics market size from 2022 to 2028. Examples of industrial robot applications include welding, machine tending, assembly, and materials handling. The document also examines disruptive innovation and the role of robots in Industry 4.0.
- Google's recent sale of robotics company Boston Dynamics has led some to believe Google is exiting the robotics business. However, the document argues this is not the case.
- Google has acquired several robotics and AI companies since 2013 through its semi-secret X division to build a global robotics network. It is now integrating these technologies rather than focusing on individual products.
- The document believes Google is streamlining its operations and focusing on integrating AI and robotics technologies for practical applications like self-driving cars, rather than consumer robots. Korean companies like Samsung, LG, and SK Telecom are well positioned to benefit from these trends.
Robotics Today Australia emagazine July 2016Julie Fletcher
The document discusses recent developments in the robotics industry:
- Industrial robot sales surpassed 240,000 units globally in 2015, an 8% increase driven by automotive and demand from China.
- China unveiled an ambitious 5-year plan to invest in its domestic robotics industry to boost production capacity and competitiveness. However, the plan was criticized for its lack of focus on artificial intelligence.
- A Chinese appliance firm launched a bid to acquire a 30% stake in German industrial robotics supplier Kuka, raising concerns in Europe about the transfer of high-tech knowledge to China.
1. Sumitomo Electric has developed a novel method for remote monitoring of underground power transmission lines using existing cable infrastructure and sensors, saving time and costs compared to manual inspections.
2. Emerson is collaborating with Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas to develop digital technologies like AI and predictive maintenance to reduce emissions and maintenance costs at power plants.
3. Hitachi plans to acquire wireless sensor company Perpetuum to develop remote fault detection for railway vehicles using self-powered sensors and AI analysis.
The document discusses Enterprise Integration (EI), a company that provides IT managed services and aims to significantly change the economic model of IT operations through automation and digital robotics. It describes EI's founding in 1998 to deliver high-quality onshore IT solutions. EI has since evolved by leveraging automation and digital robotics to streamline services, freeing up employees to perform more valuable work. The article highlights EI's people, facilities, tools, and visionary founder and CEO Michael Locher, who established EI to deliver reliable and affordable IT solutions through an onshore model.
This document discusses emerging technologies from 2012-2016 and their future implications. It describes how mobile device usage surpassed desktops by 2014, and how messaging apps exceeded social media usage. It also discusses advances in biotechnology like a 16-year-old inventing a low-cost 3D printed bioreactor for growing "mini brains" and conducting disease research. Finally, it outlines developments in computing like IBM and Google expanding access to quantum computers through the cloud.
Global Robotics Technology Market - Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profi...Allied Market Research
This 131-page report provides a market forecast for the global robotics technology market from 2014 to 2020. It discusses how robotics technology uses machines and software to automate processes, increase productivity and quality, and reduce human errors. The report segments the market by robot type, components, applications, and geography. It profiles major players in the industry and provides an overview of market trends such as increasing adoption of robotics by small- and medium-sized enterprises and emerging technologies like nano-robotics and cloud robotics.
The CES 2016 conference showed advances in technologies like drones, smart home appliances, and TV specs. Major tech companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, and Samsung announced strategic partnerships and investments signaling their visions for the future. Key areas seen as transforming communication, commerce, and industries over the next decade include the Internet of Things, smart homes, virtual reality, self-driving cars, and meaningful wearables. The conference also highlighted efforts to humanize technological interactions through more natural and anticipatory interfaces.
The global drone market is shifting from defense to commercial use and is expected to grow substantially in the next five years. Facebook and Amazon are developing drone technologies for internet access and delivery services. The drone industry ecosystem includes manufacturers, technology suppliers, component suppliers, operators, and training centers. Key challenges to the industry's growth include the lack of regulations around drone use and ensuring safe traffic management as drone use increases.
HMC industry report_drone_technology_160321[1]Robert Cheek
The document discusses the growing drone industry ecosystem. It outlines the various stakeholders in the drone industry value chain, including manufacturers, technology suppliers, component suppliers, operators, and training centers. It then discusses trends in the industry such as rising commercial use, emerging competitors, and the development of drone insurance. Key challenges discussed include regulations and traffic management.
1. UVify is a drone company that uses 3D printing for rapid prototyping of racing drones. They have created over 80 prototypes using 3D printing.
2. Nano-Racing creates small, affordable racing drones that are fully 3D printed and assembled without screws or welding. They have relied heavily on 3D printing since their founding for prototyping and production.
3. Jarriquez is an autonomous drone created by students to generate maps and 3D plans in hazardous areas. They 3D printed a critical part to mount a LiDAR sensor and iterate the design through multiple prints to optimize sensor detection range.
This document provides information about the 2nd Joint UAE Symposium on Social Robotics (JSSR2016) to be held from November 20-23, 2016 in the United Arab Emirates. The symposium will bring together researchers and experts from various fields related to social robotics to discuss advances in the field. Topics will include social cognition models for human-robot interaction, anthropomorphism, assistive technologies, and ethics. It provides details on registration, locations, invited speakers, thematic sessions, and the full program schedule. The event aims to foster progress and discuss applications of social robotics in areas like healthcare, education and its social impact.
1) eSports originated in the 1980s with competitive arcade gaming but truly took off in South Korea in the late 1990s with the popularity of StarCraft played in internet cafes.
2) Attempts have been made to create mobile-based and robot-enhanced eSports, but PC-based eSports remains the most commercially viable due to longer value chains and ability to engage audiences.
3) Robot-enhanced sports (reSports) involving robotic drones and autonomous vehicles is poised to become the next phase of eSports as the technology becomes more advanced and accessible. Countries like South Korea that pioneered eSports stand to benefit economically from leadership in reSports.
The document discusses how Koreans have traditionally been very inquisitive and prone to meddling in others' personal affairs, asking inappropriate questions. This is starting to change among younger Koreans. It provides several examples of overly personal questions Koreans may ask each other about things like relationships, jobs, appearance or weight. It suggests Koreans need to learn to mind their own business and stop making rude comments about others.
The document discusses the future of the eurozone and whether the euro still makes sense going forward. It summarizes that:
1) When first introduced, the euro was expected to foster economic integration and growth within the eurozone, but this has not fully materialized. National governments have not fully embraced economic integration.
2) However, the euro has become a major international currency behind only the US dollar, fulfilling one original goal.
3) Reforms are still needed to the eurozone's policy system to improve economic performance and create prosperity. But countries disagree on the nature of problems and solutions, hindering meaningful reforms.
4) Unless agreement can be reached on governance and political reforms, the euro
1. Robotics OVERWEIGHT
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The global robot revolution is here, and growing
Robotics Monthly
June 17, 2016
Race to dominate the global robotics space
The past month has seen a spate of robotics M&Aactivity around the world. China tipped its hand to its RIoT ambitions
with a USD5bn offer for Germany’s Kuka, one of the world’s leading robotics companies. Kuka has traditionally been a
strong player in the industrial robot space but recently has been aggressively moving into the service robotics domain
due to the expected massive growth of the segment.
Toyota is also reported to be in talks with Google to acquire Boston Dynamics and Schaft—the world’s premier bipedal
and quadruped robotics builders. The Japanese automaker also recently took a sizable stake in Uber, the ridesharing
platform developer from San Francisco. Uber has its own autonomous car and RIoT program so it should be interesting
to see how this alliance plays out. Earlier in the year Toyota scooped up what could best be called a ‘Dream Team’of
some the world’s top names in robotics and artificial intelligence to run its robotics/AI/autonomous vehicle innovation
centers in SiliconValley, Boston, and Detroit.
On the consumer robotics front, several consumer electronics companies have announced robotics initiatives. At
Computex, Taiwanese PC maker Acer unveiled its USD599 Zenbo home robot, which appears to be the company’s
attempt to make a mobile version of Amazon’s Echo. Attached to the top of the body via a metal arm is the robot's face,
a screen with a built-in display that can display information. It also includes a camera, which can take photos and
videos, detect faces and remotely monitor the home through an app. Zenbo wins in the area of mobility but is not even
a close match forAmazon’s Echo in terms of practicality and‘intelligence’.
Asus believes Zenbot’s monitoring capabilities will be useful for senior citizens. The robot also comes with a selection of
children's books and games. Some features, such as controlling connected devices, require developer support. In
addition to mobility, Zenbo listens and responds to verbal commands, works with social media, and has stereo
speakers.
Zenbo is also reminiscent of Softbank's Pepper, a mobile humanoid that can detect their owners' emotions based on
expressions and voice tones. But thosecost USD1,700 and still are not widely available almost two years after they were
announced.
China’s Cowa Robot unveiled a line of smart luggage that uses auto-follow technology to follow the owner. To activate
it, all a traveler has to do is press a button in the handle and walk. The Cowa will then follow the owner by using the
intelligent sensors in the case and a tracker bracelet worn by the passenger.
The robo-luggage utilizes the latest technology to avoid anything in its path and looks for its owner if it gets
separated. It can follow a specific path, and it has a handle so it can be dragged in busy spaces.
It weighs 10lbs and has USB ports and a built in charger for smartphones and tablets.
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SK Telecom (017670.KS, BUY) has been making notableadvances in its robotics endeavors as seenin the 5G rescue
robot program and the educational robot Albert. Far more interesting, however, is the Vyo social robot project,
which appears far more promising than other social robots currently on the market and in development. What gives
Vyo more potential, and leads us to believe SKT has a better view of RIoT and robotics, in general, is that it breaks
the ‘traditional’social home robot mold in which a tablet computer is added to a nonthreatening robot body with a
limited amount of freedom. And then the companies do their utmost to ensure that the speech recognition and
conversation algorithms to entertain the general public. The problem with this approach is that it is nothing more
than an overpriced and pointless extension of a smart device.
The major difference with Vyo, however, is that the robot is “a personal assistant serving as a centralized interface
for smart home devices.”Though the idea is not new, what is key is the execution of the idea. And what makes Vyo
different is its approach to HRI (human-robot interaction). The robot is a mix of non-anthropomorphic design and
anthropomorphic expressiveness with a tactile object-based control system. And in our view, Vyo is compelling
evidence that SKTis developing technologies that may help define the future ofhome robotics.
In medical robotics, Korea’s Koh Young Technology (098460.KQ, Not Rated) is slated to file for KFDAapproval for its
‘Brain Surgery Robot System’and has plans to file with the US FDA later in the year. We visited the company and
learned that it recently hired a well-known AI expert from the US to help it with its algorithm endeavors. From what
we gather about the robot, we believe the company has a tremendous opportunity to become a major player in the
neurosurgery spacewith thistechnology.
In the US, the FDA just approved the first medical robot from Auris, a secretive startup from the co-founder of
Intuitive Surgical, the maker of the popular da Vinci robot. Industry observers believe the company may be
preparing a supervised autonomous system soon. We will closely monitor developments and provide our views in
our upcoming in-depth report on medical robotics.
For aerial robotics/drones, we visited Hankuk Carbon (017960.KS, Not Rated) to learn more about its partnership
with IsraelAerospace Industries (IAI), one of the world’s premier military drone makers.
We found that the venture is developing as planned and that Hankuk now has a team in Israel working with IAI.
We believe this partnership with IAI could propel Hankuk into the position of being Korea’s leading military drone
maker in the future.
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Robotics Robert Cheek +882-3787-2138 / r.cheek@hmcib.com
Korean robotics companies on the move
In the Korean robotics space we think the following names are the most promising investment opportunities:
1) Hankuk Carbon, as the company is making good progress in the venture with IAI in the development of a next-
generation VTOLdrone. The company also dominates some of the other business segments in which it operates and
has ample cash. IR also indicated that management is considering raising the dividend payout ratio.
We believe the partnership with IAI, if successful, will provide Hankuk with a decided technological edge over
Korean Air Lines (003490.KS, Marketperform) and other domestic drone makers in the unmanned aerial vehicle
market.
Japan’s Mitsui, a supplier of materials to Sony, recently entered the drone as a service (DAAS) business recently
acquired a 10% stake in Hankuk. The company will begin supplying carbon fiber to produce lightweight vehicles. At
present the partnership with Mitsui is exclusively for automobiles but the LNG division could benefit if Mitsui wins
shipbuilding orders.
Hankuk has been benefitting from increasing LNG demand since the 2011 Japan earthquake. Korean shipbuilders
now accounts for 80% of the company’s orders. LNG is relatively unaffected by the slumping shipbuilding sector,
however new orders saw a moderate decline. Overall, 2016 will see higher revenues from 2015 and this year’s order
backlog is north of KRW300bn. The company has KRW120bn in net cash and maintains a zero-debt policy and has
interest income. Operating profit and net profit are at similar levels. Glass paper is the company’s second-largest
cash cowafter LNG.Glass paper is mostly used inPVC flooring materials and key clients are LG Hausys, Hana LNC.
2) Hanwha Techwin (012450.KS, Not Rated) for its overall view of the RIoT ecosystem. The company is positioned
to take advantage of being a supplier of military robotics. As a Korean player it has a strategic advantagein thesales
space compared toChinese rivals thanks to security concerns.
3) Yujin Robot (056080.KQ, Not Rated) for the success of GoCart V2 in recent tests at a hospital in Korea. There is
very strong demand for GoCart as silver care facilities and hospitals in the US and EU are pressed to maintain quality
and hold the line on costs while demand for care rises with the aging of the population. The company is now
finalizing safety tests with the robot and plans to commercially launch in 4Q16 in the EU and 1Q17 in the US. GoCart
has tremendous opportunity because of the interest in the silver care space in the US and EU along with the lack of
competition in the markets. There are other companies developing autonomous logistics systems but are lacking in
the areas of sales network and technology.We believeYujin Robot has at least a two-year lead in this business.
4) We think SKT is very interesting due to the strategic partnerships that the company has with robotics
developers around the world. We believe the recent developments with Vyo and the 5G robot program indicate that
the company has a view of the evolving RIoT ecosystem and is poised to become a leader in the service robotics
space.
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기아자동차 (000270)
삼영전자(005680)INDUSTRY NOTE
<Fig. 1> Two Kuka LWR cobots
Source: Kuka, HMC Investment Securities
<Fig. 2> Kuka KMR Riiwa service robot
Source: Kuka, HMC Investment Securities
<Fig. 3> Kuka industrial robots palletizing milk
Source: Kuka, HMC Investment Securities
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기아자동차 (000270)
삼영전자(005680)INDUSTRY NOTE
<Fig. 14> Service robots for personal/domestic use sales forecast
Source: IFR, HMC Investment & Securities
<Fig. 15> Medical robotics systems market
Source: Global Medical Robotics, HMC Investment & Securities
<Fig. 16>Agricultural robot shipment and revenue forecast
Source:Tractica, HMC Investment &Securities
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Robotics Robert Cheek +882-3787-2138 / r.cheek@hmcib.com
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