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Emerging Opportunities for Robotics in Military and Defense Applications
Surveillance, Logistic Support, Explosive Detection and Neutralization are High Impact Sectors
25-May-2023
Global
Technology Research
DA9E-01-00-00-00
AE01713-GL-TR_27711
Various military operations increasingly choose to deploy robots due to the advantages they provide in various safety, surveillance, and rescue operations. These robots help troops improve the accuracy of a task, provide flexibility to perform multiple functions, shorten time required to complete tasks, enable traversing in hazardous environments, while facilitating longer operation with full efficiency.
Bio-inspired robotics aims to improve security and enhance defense systems. Most of the designs focus on creating robotic vehicles and gadgets inspired by natural examples from plants, animals, birds, and insects translated into biochemical engineering and nanotechnology.
Geopolitical crises have a large impact on the robotic surveillance market, and it is driving the demand for military automation. NLP innovations have improved robot control, and thus has increased the demand for such systems. Future advancements such as composite AI, decision intelligence, responsible AI will allow robots to take complex decisions to ensure trust.
This Frost & Sullivan study on covers the following topics:
• Technology Landscape and trends
• Technology adoption factors— drivers and challenges
• Applications, trends, and key developmental strategies of key industry participants
• Comparative analysis of regions based on factors such as application potential, disruption, and opportunity
• Patent landscape and growth opportunities that enable the adoption of next-generation military and defense robot technologies
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?The Strategic Imperative 8™: Factors Creating Pressure on Growth
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives of Robotics in Military and Defense Applications
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Methodology
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation of Robots Using Different Platforms
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Technology Snapshot of Robotics for Military and Defense
Current and Emerging Robotics Applications in Military and Defense
Trends Driving Military Robot Development
Technology Advancements Key Robotic Components
Strategic Partnerships
Strategic Partnerships (continued)
Mergers and Acquisitions
New Product Developments and Their Significance
Investment Trends
Global Regulatory Landscape
Innovators in Military Robotics
Global Opportunity Analysis of Robotics for Military and Defense
Global Opportunity Analysis of Robotics for Military and Defense (continued)
Impact Index Indicators
Regional Analysis
Global Patent Jurisdictions Assessment
Patent Trends Analysis
Growth Opportunity 1: The Development of Modular and Multi-functional Robots to Tackle Ethical and Legal Challenges
Growth Opportunity 1: The Development of Modular and Multi-functional Robots to Tackle Ethical and Legal Challenges (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: A System to Help Team Building between Manned Systems, Unmanned Systems, and Soldiers
Growth Opportunity 2: A System to Help Team Building between Manned Systems, Unmanned Systems, and Soldiers (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Lightening of Soldiers’ Physical Workload Will Be a Near-term Priority for Some Armies
Growth Opportunity 3: Lightening of Soldiers’ Physical Workload Will Be a Near-term Priority for Some Armies (continued)
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