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Robotic Grippers: Technology Market Penetration and Roadmapping
New Product Development will meet requirements in manufacturing, healthcare, F&B, and pharmaceuticals.
15-Dec-2022
Global
Technology Research
DA85-01-00-00-00
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The growing global focus on the adoption of automation technologies and the high impact of industry 4.0 has led to the development of key enabling technology, such as robotic arms and grippers. This robotic gripper technology is a critical part of enabling the automation of mundane operations, such as pick and place, assembly, bin picking, and machine tending, and enabled automation across the automotive, F&B, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and electronics, logistics and warehouse, healthcare, aerospace, defense, and construction industries.
Several gripper and robotic arm solution providers have ensured robotic gripper advancements. The technology has attracted the interest of stakeholders that want to implement automation.
Vacuum, finger, and hydraulic grippers enable a multitude of applications for various payloads, per industry requirements.
This analysis captures the capabilities of robotic grippers in various application segments and covers key stakeholders, patent and funding trends, and strategies for capitalizing opportunities across industry verticals.
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 on Robotic Grippers
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Methodology
Summary of Findings
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation Based on Robotic Gripper Types
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Robotic Grippers—Technology Snapshot
Applications of Robotic Grippers
Trends Driving Adoption of Robotic Grippers
Critical Robotic Gripper Advancement Driving Adoption
R&D on Detachable Robotic Grippers
R&D on Gripper Flexibility and Adaptability in Manipulating Delicate Objects
Less Complex Structure to Help Pick up Delicate Objects
Strategic Partnerships Complement Expertise and Deliver New Products and Solutions
New Partnerships and Funding to Aid Product Advancements
Funding to Aid Product Portfolio Expansion
Robotic Gripper Developments to Target Industrial Expansion
Different Gripper Designs for Reliability
Soft Robotics, United States
OnRobot, Denmark
RightHand Robotics, United States
Schunk, Germany
Festo, Germany
Impact Analysis and Growth Opportunities of Robotic Grippers
Noteworthy Advances across Various Industries Adopting Robotic Grippers
Global Patent Assessment of Robotic Grippers Shows Focus on Industrial Applications
Patent Trends Indicate Focus on Soft Robotics and 3D Point Cloud Imaging for Seamless Gripper Movement
Technology Roadmap
Future Industrial Impact of Robotic Grippers
Growth Opportunity 1: Strategic Collaboration with SIs and Governments
Growth Opportunity 1: Strategic Collaboration with SIs and Governments (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: IP Trend Toward AI, Feedback Control, and New Materials
Growth Opportunity 2: IP Trend Toward AI, Feedback Control, and New Materials (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: R&D Collaboration with Universities
Growth Opportunity 3: R&D Collaboration with Universities (continued)
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Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): Explanation
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