Recently, the Ministry of Emergency Management and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued guidance on accelerating the development of emergency robots, aiming to significantly improve the intelligence level of emergency robots through the introduction of cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and big data.
The opinion highlights breakthroughs in key technologies such as UAV group flight, autonomous mission planning for ground mobile robots, and rapid panoramic modeling of disaster areas.
The guidance sets a clear goal: by 2025, a variety of cutting-edge emergency robots will be developed to greatly improve the scientific, professional, accurate and intelligent level of emergency response. At the same time, it is planned to establish a number of emergency robot combat testing and demonstration application bases for key scenarios, so as to gradually improve and expand the development ecosystem of emergency robots.
In addition, it is also committed to continuously enhancing the deployment of emergency robots, building a complete equipment system, and comprehensively improving its application and support capabilities in actual combat. Robots
In view of China's urgent need for special robots in response to natural disasters such as floods, extreme weather, as well as public safety events such as mining disasters, fires, and safety precautions, this field is ushering in a good opportunity for the steady development of the market.
Especially in extremely dangerous environments such as high temperature, high radiation, and high corrosion, the demand for robots to replace manual labor is particularly urgent for special types of work, which further promotes the application and rise of special robots in emergency and other subdivisions.
According to the latest "China Robot Industry Development Report (2022)" released by the Chinese Institute of Electronics, the global robot market is expected to exceed the $65 billion mark in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 12%. Among them, the industrial robot market is expected to reach 23 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 10%; The service robot market will climb to $29 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16%; The special robot market is expected to reach $14 billion, a year-on-year increase of 167%。Special robots have a broad space in the future market development.
The robotics industry is generally divided into three categories: industrial robots, service robots, and special robots.
At present, robot technology is in the transition stage from L3 to L4, and its autonomy still needs to be further improved.
Specifically, L1 and L2 robots mainly receive action instructions through programming or teach-in, and can only perform stereotyped actions according to preset programs.
Level 3 robots are equipped with visual, sound, and force sensors, which can adjust their working status in real time based on the perceived environmental information.
L4 and L5 robots will have more sensors and a higher level of intelligence, and will not only be able to obtain and process external comprehensive information, but also independently formulate action goals based on this information.
The intelligence of these high-level robots is mainly reflected in the aspects of perceptual interaction, independent decision-making, and self-optimization.
As an important branch in the field of robotics, special robots are designed to replace humans in tasks in high-risk environments and special working conditions. It can be subdivided into various types such as medical robots, defense robots, underwater robots, and construction robots.
With the continuous development and popularization of special robots, they are expected to replace humans in dangerous environments such as high-altitude outdoor, deep sea water, fire scenes, and disaster areas to complete various tasks.
According to the different service scope and use, special robots can be further divided into two categories: civilian and military.
Civilian special robots are mainly used in medical, construction, rescue and other fields, while military special robots are mainly used to perform military tasks such as reconnaissance, explosive disposal, and operations.
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Data**: The industrial chain of Yiou Think Tank Special Robot covers upstream parts manufacturing, midstream ontology manufacturing and system integration, as well as downstream diversified application fields.
The core components of the upstream of the industrial chain, such as reducers, servo motors, controllers, lidars, chips, cameras and sensors, are the cornerstones of manufacturing special robots. These components not only determine the basic performance of the robot, but also have a profound impact on its accuracy, stability and longevity.
The reducer and servo motor form the core of the robot's power system, while the controller acts as the "nerve center" of the robot, responsible for processing external instructions and directing the robot's movements with precision.
Ontology manufacturing and system integration in the midstream is a key link in integrating upstream components into special robots with specific functions. This process not only requires high-precision assembly processes, but also advanced system integration technology to realize the intelligence and autonomy of robots. The quality of system integration directly affects the overall performance and market competitiveness of the robot.
In the downstream of the industrial chain, special robots are widely used in many fields such as military, agriculture, electric power, construction, logistics, medical and fire rescue. The demand for robots varies significantly in different fields, which requires special robots to have a high degree of customization and specialization. For example, in the military field, special robots need to have excellent mobility, concealment, and anti-jamming capabilities; In the field of agriculture, they must be able to adapt to the complex field environment and improve the efficiency and intelligence of agricultural production.
Institutions and enterprises such as Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jihua Laboratory and CITIC Heavy Industries are important forces in the research and development and production of special robots. In addition, in the field of intelligent inspection robots, enterprises such as Langchi Xinchuang, Yijiahe, Luneng Intelligence and Zhejiang Guozi are in the leading position in the industry; In the field of surgical robots, representative manufacturers include minimally invasive robots, Wansi Medical, Weimai Medical, etc.; In the field of military robots, manufacturers have crystal products and special equipment.
At the same time, as the core component of automated production lines, industrial robots play an irreplaceable role in industrial fields such as palletizing, stamping, welding, cutting, and spraying. It not only greatly improves the production efficiency, but also significantly improves the safety and intelligence level of the production line. Green Harmonic is the leading manufacturer of the domestic harmonic reducer market, leading the domestic substitution; Estun is a leading manufacturer of robot ontology, and Inovance Technology has become a leading controller with its deep accumulation in the field of industrial automation.
The emergence of special robots has not only completely changed the mode of many traditional production work, but also substantially promoted the wave of industrial upgrading and technological innovation.
In manufacturing, specialty robots are able to take on high-risk, high-intensity, or repetitive tasks, resulting in significant improvements in productivity and quality. In the medical field, they can assist doctors in delicate surgical operations, reduce human error, and improve the speed of patients. In the field of military and rescue, special robots can replace humans to enter dangerous areas and perform tasks such as reconnaissance, explosive disposal, search and rescue, etc., ensuring the safety of personnel to the greatest extent.
In recent years, the attention and support of the first department to the special robot industry has been increasing. Under the active promotion of policies, the special robot industry is expected to achieve sustained and rapid growth.
At the beginning of 2023, 17 departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued the "Robot +" Application Action Implementation Plan, which clearly put forward the goal of significantly improving the application breadth and depth of the service robot and special robot industry by 2025, as well as the obvious enhancement of the robot's ability to develop high-quality economic and social development. The introduction of this series of favorable policies has injected strong impetus into the continuous growth of the special robot industry.
In the future, special robots are expected to play an important role in aerospace, deep-sea exploration, smart agriculture, smart home and other fields, and will become a key force to promote the intelligent and automated upgrading of various industries, bringing more efficient, convenient and safe production and lifestyle to the society.
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