# Robotic Production Adaptable robotics fulfill a need for ingenuity in the manufacturing process. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published May 17, 2017 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/robotic-production ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 3, 2016 to May 4, 2017 - Published: May 17, 2017 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Robotic Production trend ### 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. ### Robotic Manufacturing Creatively inclined robotics are being utilized more frequently in manufacturing across industries to produce uniquely manufactured products. ### Locally Sourced Building Machines Robotic systems that can build structures using the environment offer an opportunity for a more sustainable approach to construction. ## What the Robotic Production trend means for industry ### For 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 for Robotic Production Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 64%, activity 54%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 64% - Activity: 54% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Robotic Production trend 4 featured examples from Aug 3, 2016 to May 4, 2017. - [Robot-Made Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futurecraft-mfg): adidas' Futurecraft M.F.G Sneakers are Made Almost Entirely by Robots (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear manufacturing industry by incorporating robotics for efficient production. - [Robotically Knitted Solar Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-sabin-studio): Jenny Sabin Studio's 'Lumen' will be on Display at MoMA PS1 (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate robotic technology into architectural design to improve efficiency and creativity. - [Locally Sourced Building Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-construction-platform): The Digital Construction Platform Builds Using the Environment (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced robotics and fluid material technologies to revolutionize the construction industry. - [Robot-Crafted Concrete Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesh-mould-metal): 'Mesh Mould Metal' Enables Plasticity in Concrete Shaping (Category: Tech) Implication: The construction industry can benefit from the innovative Mesh Mould Metal system as it allows for more creative and complex concrete building designs. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)