Iggy Rob & Sherpa Mecha: Humanoid Robots Clash in Epic Automation Showdown! AI Fuels Robotics Frenzy
September 21, 2025 • 4 mins
This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.
The robotics industry is entering a pivotal phase as artificial intelligence and automation accelerate the evolution of industrial robots and collaborative systems. New breakthroughs continue to emerge, with 2025 already marked by innovation across platforms and market sectors. According to recent reporting from Robotics 24/7, igus has introduced the Iggy Rob humanoid robot, built for industrial and service applications, expanding the potential for safe human-robot collaboration in both manufacturing and logistics. Meanwhile, Ati Motors recently unveiled the Sherpa Mecha, a humanoid-style autonomous mobile robot that blends advanced actuation and sensor fusion. Designed for high-performance logistics and warehouse roles, this robot is part of a broad industry trend pushing the envelope of what is possible in robotics navigation, perception, and manipulation.
Yet, alongside these technical marvels, the industrial automation market reflects a complex landscape. Global automation and control systems are set to reach two hundred twenty-six point eight billion dollars in 2025, up from two hundred six billion dollars the previous year, and projected to top three hundred seventy-nine billion by 2030. Growth is particularly brisk in the Asia-Pacific region, which accounts for thirty-nine percent of market share, fueled by strong investment in China and South Korea. Analysts estimate that automation increases productivity for over ninety percent of workers and typically yields a twenty-two percent reduction in operating costs for manufacturers. Despite these gains, economics have impacted the sector, with collaborative robot shipment growth dipping to thirteen point eight percent in 2024. Experts forecast a rebound, however, as labor shortfalls and digital transformation initiatives regain momentum.
A defining trend this year is the deepening integration of artificial intelligence into robotics hardware. Companies like Palladyne AI are championing closed-loop systems that leverage AI for real-time process optimization. These closed-loop intelligence platforms promise to substantially lower operational risks and unlock automation tasks that have traditionally resisted full mechanization. Market research from Interact Analysis and others supports that these developments are moving industrial robotics beyond repetitive tasks toward higher autonomy and adaptability, setting the stage for widespread adoption across new domains.
Key takeaways for listeners: investing in AI-driven automation delivers robust productivity and cost benefits, but successful deployment requires careful planning, workforce upskilling, and ongoing evaluation of system performance. Looking ahead, expect continued merger and acquisition activity as robotics firms seek to broaden their expertise, as well as a rise in collaborative robotics and digital roadmap initiatives in manufacturing. As the sector matures, the line between physical and cognitive automation will blur further, reshaping the entire work environment.
Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more insights and analysis on robotics and automation. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.
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The robotics industry is entering a pivotal phase as artificial intelligence and automation accelerate the evolution of industrial robots and collaborative systems. New breakthroughs continue to emerge, with 2025 already marked by innovation across platforms and market sectors. According to recent reporting from Robotics 24/7, igus has introduced the Iggy Rob humanoid robot, built for industrial and service applications, expanding the potential for safe human-robot collaboration in both manufacturing and logistics. Meanwhile, Ati Motors recently unveiled the Sherpa Mecha, a humanoid-style autonomous mobile robot that blends advanced actuation and sensor fusion. Designed for high-performance logistics and warehouse roles, this robot is part of a broad industry trend pushing the envelope of what is possible in robotics navigation, perception, and manipulation.
Yet, alongside these technical marvels, the industrial automation market reflects a complex landscape. Global automation and control systems are set to reach two hundred twenty-six point eight billion dollars in 2025, up from two hundred six billion dollars the previous year, and projected to top three hundred seventy-nine billion by 2030. Growth is particularly brisk in the Asia-Pacific region, which accounts for thirty-nine percent of market share, fueled by strong investment in China and South Korea. Analysts estimate that automation increases productivity for over ninety percent of workers and typically yields a twenty-two percent reduction in operating costs for manufacturers. Despite these gains, economics have impacted the sector, with collaborative robot shipment growth dipping to thirteen point eight percent in 2024. Experts forecast a rebound, however, as labor shortfalls and digital transformation initiatives regain momentum.
A defining trend this year is the deepening integration of artificial intelligence into robotics hardware. Companies like Palladyne AI are championing closed-loop systems that leverage AI for real-time process optimization. These closed-loop intelligence platforms promise to substantially lower operational risks and unlock automation tasks that have traditionally resisted full mechanization. Market research from Interact Analysis and others supports that these developments are moving industrial robotics beyond repetitive tasks toward higher autonomy and adaptability, setting the stage for widespread adoption across new domains.
Key takeaways for listeners: investing in AI-driven automation delivers robust productivity and cost benefits, but successful deployment requires careful planning, workforce upskilling, and ongoing evaluation of system performance. Looking ahead, expect continued merger and acquisition activity as robotics firms seek to broaden their expertise, as well as a rise in collaborative robotics and digital roadmap initiatives in manufacturing. As the sector matures, the line between physical and cognitive automation will blur further, reshaping the entire work environment.
Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more insights and analysis on robotics and automation. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
The robotics industry is entering a pivotal phase. As artificial
intelligence and automation accelerate the evolution of industrial robots and
collaborative systems. New breakthroughs continue to emerge, with twenty twenty
five already marked by innovation across platforms and market sectors.
According to recent reporting from Robotics twenty four seven, Igus
(00:22):
has introduced the ig Robe humanoid robot wrote for industrial
and service applications, expanding the potential for safe human robot
collaboration in both manufacturing and logistics. Meanwhile, ATI Motors recently
unveiled the Sherpa Mecha, a humanoid style autonomous mobile robot
that blends advanced actuation and sensor fusion. Designed for high
(00:44):
performance logistics and warehouse roles. This robot is part of
a broad industry trend pushing the envelope of what is
possible in robotics navigation, perception, and manipulation. Yet, alongside these
technical marvels, the industrial automation market reflects a complex landscape.
Global automation and control systems are set to reach two
(01:04):
hundred and twenty six point eight billion dollars in twenty
twenty five, up from two hundred and six billion dollars
the previous year and projected to top three hundred and
seventy nine billion by twenty thirty. Growth is particularly brisk
in the Asia Pacific region, which accounts for thirty nine
percent of market share, fueled by strong investment in China
and South Korea. Analysts estimate that automation increases productivity for
(01:28):
over ninety percent of workers and typically yields a twenty
two percent reduction in operating costs for manufactures. Despite these gains,
economics have impacted the sector, with collaborative robot shipment growth
dipping to thirteen point eight percent in twenty twenty four.
Experts forecast a rebound, however, as labor shortfalls and digital
(01:48):
trand wages may be reopened. Integration on reasonable and realistic
health care. A defining trend this year is the deepening
integration of artificial intelligence into robotics. The top quarter of
the middle aged console companies are AI. That was to
a that was based on science, evidence, evidence, All pacing
(02:10):
deceit is the full age of living problems and their
ability to regenerate. The defensive movement of active testing and
rebuilding factors. These closed loop intelligence platforms promised to substantially
lower operational risks and unlock automation tasks that have traditionally
resisted full mechanization. Market research from Interact Analysis and others
(02:33):
supports that these developments are moving industrial robotics beyond repetitive
tasks toward higher autonomy and adaptability, setting the stage for
widespread adoption across new domains. Kiaw Key thought storms deliver
a rise for butt in area's eastern United States. A
(02:57):
stadiums are be steady, but around the mid seven these
but scattered carrying a gentle breeze pace. Looking ahead, expect
continued merger and acquisition activity as robotics firms seek to
(03:18):
broaden their expertise, as well as a rise in collaborative
robotics and digital roadmap initiatives in manufacturing. As the sector matures,
(03:46):
the line between physical and cognitive automation will blur, further
reshaping the entire work environment. Thank you for tuning in.
Come back next week for more insights and analysis on
robotics and automation. This has been a quiet please production
(04:18):
and for more from me, check out Quiet Please dot
ai
The robotics industry is entering a pivotal phase. As artificial
intelligence and automation accelerate the evolution of industrial robots and
collaborative systems. New breakthroughs continue to emerge, with twenty twenty
five already marked by innovation across platforms and market sectors.
According to recent reporting from Robotics twenty four seven, Igus
(00:22):
has introduced the ig Robe humanoid robot wrote for industrial
and service applications, expanding the potential for safe human robot
collaboration in both manufacturing and logistics. Meanwhile, ATI Motors recently
unveiled the Sherpa Mecha, a humanoid style autonomous mobile robot
that blends advanced actuation and sensor fusion. Designed for high
(00:44):
performance logistics and warehouse roles. This robot is part of
a broad industry trend pushing the envelope of what is
possible in robotics navigation, perception, and manipulation. Yet, alongside these
technical marvels, the industrial automation market reflects a complex landscape.
Global automation and control systems are set to reach two
(01:04):
hundred and twenty six point eight billion dollars in twenty
twenty five, up from two hundred and six billion dollars
the previous year and projected to top three hundred and
seventy nine billion by twenty thirty. Growth is particularly brisk
in the Asia Pacific region, which accounts for thirty nine
percent of market share, fueled by strong investment in China
and South Korea. Analysts estimate that automation increases productivity for
(01:28):
over ninety percent of workers and typically yields a twenty
two percent reduction in operating costs for manufactures. Despite these gains,
economics have impacted the sector, with collaborative robot shipment growth
dipping to thirteen point eight percent in twenty twenty four.
Experts forecast a rebound, however, as labor shortfalls and digital
(01:48):
trand wages may be reopened. Integration on reasonable and realistic
health care. A defining trend this year is the deepening
integration of artificial intelligence into robotics. The top quarter of
the middle aged console companies are AI. That was to
a that was based on science, evidence, evidence, All pacing
(02:10):
deceit is the full age of living problems and their
ability to regenerate. The defensive movement of active testing and
rebuilding factors. These closed loop intelligence platforms promised to substantially
lower operational risks and unlock automation tasks that have traditionally
resisted full mechanization. Market research from Interact Analysis and others
(02:33):
supports that these developments are moving industrial robotics beyond repetitive
tasks toward higher autonomy and adaptability, setting the stage for
widespread adoption across new domains. Kiaw Key thought storms deliver
a rise for butt in area's eastern United States. A
(02:57):
stadiums are be steady, but around the mid seven these
but scattered carrying a gentle breeze pace. Looking ahead, expect
continued merger and acquisition activity as robotics firms seek to
(03:18):
broaden their expertise, as well as a rise in collaborative
robotics and digital roadmap initiatives in manufacturing. As the sector matures,
(03:46):
the line between physical and cognitive automation will blur, further
reshaping the entire work environment. Thank you for tuning in.
Come back next week for more insights and analysis on
robotics and automation. This has been a quiet please production
(04:18):
and for more from me, check out Quiet Please dot
ai
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