Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Robotic
Production
Adaptable robotics fulfill a need for ingenuity in the manufacturing process.
4.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Robotic Production trend?
Robotic Production: As creatively inclined robotics become more commonplace, they are being utilized to take on challenges in manufacturing across industries to produce feats in construction, fashion and more. Able to work with tricky materials and adapt to different demands and conditions, emerging robot technology is increasingly relied upon as a resourceful production asset that also acts as a draw for consumers looking for uniquely manufactured products.
Trend themes
Themes within the Robotic Production trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Adaptable Robotics
Robots that can work with tricky materials and adapt to different demands and conditions are increasingly relied upon as a resourceful production asset.
02
Robotic Manufacturing
Creatively inclined robotics are being utilized more frequently in manufacturing across industries to produce uniquely manufactured products.
03
Locally Sourced Building Machines
Robotic systems that can build structures using the environment offer an opportunity for a more sustainable approach to construction.
Industry implications
What the Robotic Production trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Manufacturing
Adaptable robotics can increase efficiency and produce unique products for a range of manufacturing industries.
For
Construction
Robotic systems that can build structures with locally sourced materials provide a sustainable approach to construction.
For
Footwear
Robotic manufacturing techniques are being used to create high-performance sneakers with minimal human intervention.
Workshop question
Where is AI encroaching in your industry and how are you planning to embrace and adapt to that?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Robotic Production
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 64%, activity 54%, freshness 8%.
Popularity64%
Activity54%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Robotic Production trend
4 featured examples from Aug 3, 2016 to May 4, 2017CategoryFashion
Robot-Made Sneakers
adidas' Futurecraft M.F.G Sneakers are Made Almost Entirely by Robots
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear manufacturing industry by incorporating robotics for efficient production.
CategoryArt & Design
Robotically Knitted Solar Canopies
Jenny Sabin Studio's 'Lumen' will be on Display at MoMA PS1
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate robotic technology into architectural design to improve efficiency and creativity.
CategoryTech
Locally Sourced Building Machines
The Digital Construction Platform Builds Using the Environment
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced robotics and fluid material technologies to revolutionize the construction industry.
CategoryTech
Robot-Crafted Concrete Molds
'Mesh Mould Metal' Enables Plasticity in Concrete Shaping
The construction industry can benefit from the innovative Mesh Mould Metal system as it allows for more creative and complex concrete building designs.
