Economic catastrophes and global pandemics have historically had a significant impact on manufacturing. With robots increasingly being used throughout supply chains, the coronavirus outbreak could signal a new era for the industry

Shipments of robotic equipment to US factories increased by 16 percent last year, according to a new study

The latest edition of the World Robotics Report shows that robot sales are increasing year-on-year, with strong growth displayed by the electronics industry

The first wave of robot workers is just around the corner, but whether they can replace human employees is a question that is yet to be answered

From AIs replacing human surgeons to tiny robots that can be injected into the patient, robots are set to revolutionise healthcare

The New Economy visited the Innorobo conference in Lyon this week and talked to robotics expert, Bruno Bonnell, about what a ‘robolution’ could mean for humankind