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Robots Are Ready. So Are We.
- In 2024 and 2025, about half of iPhone final assembly still involves human labor, with only 10-30% of manufacturing operations using robots.
- The global robotics market, despite being small at $16.5 billion in 2025, is poised for growth due to economic and technological factors.
- Robots are becoming more affordable, with average industrial robot costs dropping from $50,000 in 2005 to $10,000-12,000 in 2025.
- Robots can be rented through Robots-as-a-Service, making them accessible even to small and medium-sized enterprises.
- The integration of robotics and AI is advancing rapidly, allowing for smarter robots with capabilities like movement and decision-making.
- The robotics industry is seeing increased interest globally, with a focus on both purchasing and manufacturing robots.
- VC fund Betatron is actively investing in robotics companies, particularly focusing on Collaborative Robots and Mobile Robots.
- Betatron's investment strategy prioritizes commercial viability and outcomes over deep tech or research.
- Technological advancements in AI, robotics, renewable energy, and battery storage offer opportunities to decouple human progress from environmental degradation.
- The convergence of technologies can lead to waste reduction, decarbonization, improved living standards, and equitable access to education and healthcare.
- Robots and AI hold the potential to deliver global equity and sustainability with a reduced ecological footprint.
- The future foresees robots playing a significant role in advancing these technological innovations and fostering a more sustainable world.
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