Marc Segura

Ujjwal Kumar, Group President at Teradyne Robotics, Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics, and Carole Franklin, Director of Standards Development at the Association for Advancing Automation, join to recap the 2025 Automate show. They discuss a pivotal shift towards AI and software in robotics, unveiling a new safety standard for humanoids. Innovations like ceiling-mounted systems for enhanced productivity are explored, along with insights into the UR15 launch and the crucial role of AI in shaping the future of automation and workforce training.

Marc Segura, President of ABB's Robotics Division, shares insights on the fascinating integration of AI into robotics. He discusses current market trends and how U.S. robotics compares globally. Segura dives into the future of mobile manipulators versus humanoid robots and the evolution of collaborative robotics across various industries. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability in robotics, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, especially in the face of changing market dynamics.