The realm of advanced automation and robotics presents a burgeoning market ripe with innovation and potential for startups. Startups are leading the charge by harnessing cutting-edge technologies to reshape industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare. Given this dynamic landscape, the primary objective of this thesis is to uncover current innovation trends among startups in the domain of advanced automation and Industry 4.0. The study's core framework comprises distinct phases, commencing with a literature review that assesses the impacts of automation and casts light on the industry's current state while offering a forward-looking perspective. Subsequent stages encompass Data Source Selection, Extraction, Screening, and Startup Analysis. The results of this analysis underscore significant trends in the realm of advanced automation and Industry 4.0 startups. The Software innovation category emerges as a prime attraction, pursued individually or in tandem with other categories. Autonomous Robots and Robotic Components closely follow. Notably, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Robotics, and IoT serve as foundational pillars across diverse advanced automation sectors. Geographically, the United States takes the lead as the principal startup hub, propelling North America to the forefront of advanced startup development, followed by Europe with Germany leading and Italy following suit. Asia ranks third, with China at the helm. An insightful exploration of startup funding patterns reveals a marked trend where European ventures secure around half of the funding compared to their Asian counterparts. Furthermore, a comprehensive assessment of macro application areas highlights Manufacturing and Production as dominant sectors, trailed by Logistics and Supply Chain, and subsequently Maintenance and Safety. The research outcomes comprehensively encompass the technologies predominantly employed within macro application areas and industry sectors. Similarly, the prevailing categories of advanced automation based on application areas and industries are also prominently featured. The impact of these solutions transcends traditional business applications, resonating across various sectors and reaching beyond operational realms to broader societal implications. For instance, seamless integration of automation optimizes energy consumption through smart technologies, enhancing operational efficiency and positively impacting neighboring communities. Given its comprehensive scope and rigorous examination, this thesis assumes considerable significance and emerges as essential reading for a diverse range of readers. Professionals spanning diverse sectors, including business strategists, policy makers, academics, researchers, investors, and enthusiasts, stand to gain substantial insights. Through its meticulous analysis, the thesis unveils contemporary trends, challenges, and prospective trajectories within the realm of robotics and automation, thereby enriching readers with comprehensive knowledge and perspectives.
Il mondo dell'automazione avanzata e della robotica presenta un mercato in crescita, ricco di innovazione e potenziale per le startup. Le startup sono in prima linea nel sfruttare tecnologie all'avanguardia per ridefinire settori che vanno dalla produzione all'assistenza sanitaria. Data la dinamicità di questo panorama, l'obiettivo principale di questa tesi è scoprire le attuali tendenze innovative tra le startup nel campo dell'automazione avanzata e dell'Industria 4.0. Il quadro centrale dello studio comprende fasi distinte, a partire da una revisione bibliografica che valuta gli impatti dell'automazione e illumina lo stato attuale del settore offrendo una prospettiva orientata al futuro. Le fasi successive comprendono la selezione delle fonti dati, l'estrazione, la selezione e l'analisi delle startup. I risultati di questa analisi evidenziano tendenze significative nel campo delle startup dell'automazione avanzata e dell'Industria 4.0. La categoria di innovazione Software emerge come attrazione principale, perseguita individualmente o in combinazione con altre categorie. A seguire da vicino ci sono Robot Autonomi e Componenti Robotici. In particolare, Intelligenza Artificiale, Robotica Avanzata e Internet delle Cose (IoT) fungono da pilastri fondamentali in diversi settori dell'automazione avanzata. Dal punto di vista geografico, gli Stati Uniti guidano come principale polo di avvio, spingendo il Nord America in prima linea nello sviluppo avanzato delle startup, seguiti dall'Europa con la Germania al comando e l'Italia a seguire. L'Asia è al terzo posto, con la Cina in testa. Una dettagliata esplorazione dei modelli di finanziamento delle startup rivela una marcata tendenza in cui le imprese europee acquisiscono circa la metà dei finanziamenti rispetto ai loro omologhi asiatici. Inoltre, una valutazione completa delle macro aree di applicazione evidenzia la Produzione e la Manifattura come settori dominanti, seguiti da Logistica e Supply Chain e, successivamente, da Manutenzione e Sicurezza. I risultati della ricerca comprendono in modo esaustivo le tecnologie prevalentemente impiegate all'interno delle macro aree di applicazione e dei settori industriali. Allo stesso modo, le categorie predominanti di automazione avanzata basate su aree di applicazione e settori industriali sono anch'esse in primo piano. L'impatto di queste soluzioni va oltre le tradizionali applicazioni commerciali, risuonando attraverso vari settori e raggiungendo implicazioni sociali più ampie. Ad esempio, l'integrazione senza soluzione di continuità dell'automazione ottimizza il consumo di energia attraverso tecnologie intelligenti, migliorando l'efficienza operativa e avendo un impatto positivo sulle comunità circostanti. Data la sua ampia portata e la rigorosa analisi, questa tesi riveste notevole importanza ed emerge come lettura essenziale per una vasta gamma di lettori. Professionisti che operano in diversi vi | Abstract in italian settori, tra cui strateghi aziendali, legislatori, accademici, ricercatori, investitori e appassionati, trarranno notevoli vantaggi. Attraverso la sua analisi meticolosa, la tesi svela tendenze contemporanee, sfide e traiettorie prospettiche nel campo della robotica e dell'automazione, arricchendo i lettori con conoscenze e prospettive complete.
Advanced Automation Technologies: what do startups have to offer - A comprenhensive Database Analysis
FONTALVO ECHAVEZ, ORIANNA MIREYA;Duarte Pinto, Natalia Angelica
2022/2023
Abstract
The realm of advanced automation and robotics presents a burgeoning market ripe with innovation and potential for startups. Startups are leading the charge by harnessing cutting-edge technologies to reshape industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare. Given this dynamic landscape, the primary objective of this thesis is to uncover current innovation trends among startups in the domain of advanced automation and Industry 4.0. The study's core framework comprises distinct phases, commencing with a literature review that assesses the impacts of automation and casts light on the industry's current state while offering a forward-looking perspective. Subsequent stages encompass Data Source Selection, Extraction, Screening, and Startup Analysis. The results of this analysis underscore significant trends in the realm of advanced automation and Industry 4.0 startups. The Software innovation category emerges as a prime attraction, pursued individually or in tandem with other categories. Autonomous Robots and Robotic Components closely follow. Notably, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Robotics, and IoT serve as foundational pillars across diverse advanced automation sectors. Geographically, the United States takes the lead as the principal startup hub, propelling North America to the forefront of advanced startup development, followed by Europe with Germany leading and Italy following suit. Asia ranks third, with China at the helm. An insightful exploration of startup funding patterns reveals a marked trend where European ventures secure around half of the funding compared to their Asian counterparts. Furthermore, a comprehensive assessment of macro application areas highlights Manufacturing and Production as dominant sectors, trailed by Logistics and Supply Chain, and subsequently Maintenance and Safety. The research outcomes comprehensively encompass the technologies predominantly employed within macro application areas and industry sectors. Similarly, the prevailing categories of advanced automation based on application areas and industries are also prominently featured. The impact of these solutions transcends traditional business applications, resonating across various sectors and reaching beyond operational realms to broader societal implications. For instance, seamless integration of automation optimizes energy consumption through smart technologies, enhancing operational efficiency and positively impacting neighboring communities. Given its comprehensive scope and rigorous examination, this thesis assumes considerable significance and emerges as essential reading for a diverse range of readers. Professionals spanning diverse sectors, including business strategists, policy makers, academics, researchers, investors, and enthusiasts, stand to gain substantial insights. Through its meticulous analysis, the thesis unveils contemporary trends, challenges, and prospective trajectories within the realm of robotics and automation, thereby enriching readers with comprehensive knowledge and perspectives.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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