Russian robot manufacturers are making huge efforts to provide collaborative robots with the ability to automate programming. These robots are available for rent or can be purchased on a fee per use basis. This eliminates the need to invest in capital. These services are increasingly popular in Russia, where Russian companies are turning to robotic suppliers who can provide a solution rather than just a robot. ABAGY, a Russian robotics supplier, has a solution which automatically converts 3D CAD drawing into robotic cells that can be used to automate programming.
Service robots
Russia's service robots are growing in popularity in both industrial and educational settings. The top 10 service robot vendors sold over 31% of their service robots to this sector in 2017. This market comprises a variety of robotics technologies, from industrial robots for teaching university students to drones used to train pilots. There are also free online courses available for educators, as well as robotics clubs at public universities.
Russian robotics companies are becoming increasingly competitive internationally. There are currently 15 robot manufacturers in Russia. With labor costs much lower in Russia than Europe and China, it is easy see why the country has become more competitive. Currently, 40% of robots in Russia are sold in the automotive industry. Machine building and metallurgy are two other major uses for robots in Russia. In addition to this, the food industry has experienced significant growth.
Humanoid robots
Robotic humanoid machines are becoming an everyday part of Russian life. A robotic news anchor named Promobot recently made his debut on a state news channel. Similar robots have been used in security and elderly care. These robots can help you in three different ways:
Russian space programs are long-established in orbit and have a string of space stations. Russia joined the U.S., other countries and built the International Space Station in 1999. Despite the successes of these missions, Russia has yet to venture into space. Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin believes that the development of humanoid bots would make good public relations.
Combat robots
Russian military has been developing various types of combat-robots. They are currently at different stages of their development, while some are participating in drills. Russian military experts believe that no other army has such a variety of uncrewed trucks. This trend is expected grow.
Ground robots served as cover fire for human maneuvers in the Zapad-2021 drills. They were able to target enemy armored vehicles as well as attack targets in coordination with motorized rifle group. The robots were outfitted with Ataka anti tank guided missiles and an automatic cannon of 30mm. Robots are expected on the battlefield in 2022.
Firefighting robots
Russia has led the way in developing mobile firefighting robots. This is Russia's largest sector. China is only second in light-sized fire robotics. This unique system combines a mobile and stationary fire fighting robots to combat fires in remote or improbable places.
Russia's firefighting robots have similar technology to those in Western countries. They also share a similar technological level. The major difference is that Russia has one manufacturer who actively participates in regulations and standards.