Key Trends That Will Change Robotic Automation in 2022

With demand for robots growing as companies in multiple sectors look for new ways to enhance their productivity and competitiveness post-pandemic,ABB has compiled a set of growth predictions, looking at key trends driving demand for robots in the coming year. “The pandemic accelerated far-reaching global megatrends—from labor shortages and supply chain uncertainty to the individualized consumer and growing pressure to operate sustainably and resiliently—leading new businesses to look to robotic automation,” says Marc Segura, ABB’s newly appointed Robotics Division President. Based on customer conversations, market research, and a global survey of 250 companies across multiple industries, ABB has identified three key trends that will shape the demand for robots in 2022.