December 20186 In the APAC region, there is a rising demand for automation of processes, improved efficiency and productivity, and a reduction in human errors. The solution to the problem has come in the form of robots--slowly headed towards the version shown in the Jetsons. The rising employment of robots will enable enterprises in this region to automate processes, manufacture high-quality products while reducing costs and wastage of resources. In addition, technologies used in robots will find their applications in various domains including telesurgery, physical therapy, manufacturing of electronic equipment, rescue operations, and assistance during natural disasters, among others.That being the case, enterprises in this region are already leveraging Robotics Solutions to improve the quality of the working environment, improve cost-effectiveness and to get better insights from their data. Vendors, taking note of this are already developing affordable, compact, and energy efficient robots for application in small, medium and large businesses. Another exciting aspect is the wide range of solutions in this region. Based on types of robots, the market is segmented into industrial robots, mobile robots and service robots. The component segment is divided into hardware, software, and services. In short, growth, is definitely on the cards for the robotics solutions space, and we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg here.However, to help organizations select the most promising robotics solution providers of today, we at APAC CIO outlook present to you this edition on the Top Robotics Solution Providers of 2018. We have also spoken to various industry thought leaders and experts and penned down their insights on the growth of the sector. Rest assured, this edition will help you determine the right solutions for your business strategy for 2019.Please go through the magazine and let us know your thoughts.Annie Johnson To subscribe to APACCIOOutlookVisit www.apacciooutlook.comArt & GraphicsAmelia StewartFlynn SmythToby LangtonAR RamjithManaging EditorAnnie JohnsonEditorialOnly the Tip of the IcebergSenior WritersLane Adams Clara MathewRoyce D'SouzaEditorialAlfred MardinLouis BeckerRachael ClarkRoy ChowDivya KishoreCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.DECEMBER - 11 - 2018, Volume 04 SE 46 Published by ValleyMedia Inc.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@apacciooutlook.comeditor@apacciooutlook.commarketing@apacciooutlook.comContact usPhone: +1 510.996.5168Fax: 510-894-8405Annie JohnsonManaging Editoreditor@apacciooutlook.com
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