TechRound. Expert Predictions For RoboTech In 2025
As technology continues to evolve rapidly, next year is expected to bring even more advancements.
Speaking with TechRound, Vincalek, the founder of 555vCTO, urged companies to focus on how they can integrate robotics with AI to create smarter, more versatile machines. He highlighted that the future of robotics lies in merging these technologies to build robots capable of adapting to a wide range of tasks.
Robotics Achievements in 2024
2024 has been a great year for robotics, with significant milestones achieved. Towards the end of the year, the Royal Navy conducted successful tests of an uncrewed Pacific 24 boat, marking the first time it ran trials in UK waters. Controlled from the experimental ship XV Patrick Blackett, the boat was tested in various conditions, including rough seas and snow, as part of efforts to introduce more autonomous technology into the Navy.
In agriculture, farmers in Cornwall are using robotic dogs to monitor soil health. These robots, equipped with advanced mobility and sensors, collect data on organic matter and moisture levels, giving farmers immediate and detailed insights into soil conditions. Robotic dogs are particularly useful in hard-to-reach areas like hedgerows, gathering data without the need for laboratory tests. This technology helps farmers address specific challenges in their fields.
Merging Technologies for All-Purpose Machines
Vincalek, a virtual CTO who advises clients on integrating technology into their business strategies, tells TechRound, “Anyone building a smart robot will be integrating AI into the machine in some way or another. I’m most impressed with companies that are merging robotics and AI to create all-purpose robotics.”
“For example, Boston Dynamics and SanctuaryAI have made it their mission to build robots that are more than just ‘cameras on wheels’. They are striving for robots that can master any terrain and remain balanced. In 2025, AI for ‘robot vision’ will help such companies achieve this with far greater success. Tasks like object detection, image segmentation, and image generation will improve at a staggering rate.”
Vincalek explains that this technology will also help refine one of the toughest challenges in robotics: creating a hand that can lift heavy objects while also handling delicate items like eggs. Achieving this would be a significant engineering milestone, and 2025 could be the year it becomes a reality.
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