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    Rise of The Cobots

    Feb 11, 2022 3 minutes
    BY TIANA CLINE

    INSTEAD OF WALKING AROUND AND LOOKING FOR an information desk, a friendly robot who can communicate in multiple languages is making its way around an airport terminal, shopping center or hospital reception. And when arriving at a hotel, there’s now an AI-powered robo-concierge to assist you with everything from room service to check-in. It sounds far-fetched but cobots, or collaborative robots, are one of the fastest growing segments of industrial automation worldwide. According to Report Ocean insights, the global cobot market is expected to reach $4,925 million by 2030.

    “Robotics and mechatronics are on

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