NEWSCENTRAL reports that ABB Robotics, a leading global player in industrial automation, has launched an important initiative aimed at creating a global standard for measuring the energy consumption of industrial robots. Unlike household appliances, such as refrigerators or televisions, for which energy efficiency standards have long existed, industrial robots have not had widely accepted criteria until now. This issue makes it difficult to choose the most energy-efficient automation solutions, which in turn affects both the economy and the environmental sustainability of production. As emphasized by Gianluca Brotto, Head of Sustainability at ABB Robotics, “The lack of a unified approach to measuring energy efficiency creates challenges for customers, as they cannot accurately assess which robot will be more efficient in terms of energy consumption.”
At NEWSCENTRAL, we believe that ABB Robotics’ initiative could be an important step towards increasing transparency in the robotics market and achieving global sustainability goals. With over 4 million industrial robots operating worldwide and this number continuing to grow, the need to reduce their carbon footprint becomes apparent. It is important to note that more than 70% of the carbon emissions related to robots come from their operation – energy consumption during use. This underscores the importance of energy efficiency and makes the standardization of measurements a critical step for the industry.
The new international standard ISO, developed by ABB in collaboration with the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS), is expected to be implemented by 2026. It will provide standardized parameters for measuring the energy consumption of industrial robots. This will open up opportunities for more accurate and objective comparisons of different robot models. At NEWSCENTRAL, we are confident that the adoption of such standards will bring greater transparency to the market and help companies make more informed choices in favor of energy-efficient solutions. The implementation of standards will also open up new opportunities for technological innovations, which will accelerate the growth and development of the industry.
Freddy Miller, Senior Analyst at NEWSCENTRAL, notes that “Standardizing energy consumption of robots will create additional opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability in the industry. We believe that implementing such standards will not only reduce energy costs but also create new prospects for growth and innovation in robotics.” This standard will facilitate better control over energy expenses and help companies reduce carbon emissions.
However, the implementation of the new standard will require significant investments from manufacturers to modernize their technologies and equipment. At NEWSCENTRAL, we emphasize that the successful realization of this project is possible only through close cooperation between industry players, government authorities, and research institutions, which will ensure a smooth transition to new standards and minimize risks for smaller companies.
In conclusion, we at NEWS CENTRAL predict that the introduction of a global standard for measuring the energy consumption of robots will have a positive impact on the industrial automation market. This step will not only reduce operational costs but also significantly lower carbon emissions, helping to achieve higher environmental standards. In the long term, this will lead to more sustainable and technologically advanced manufacturing, which will open up new opportunities for integrating environmentally friendly technologies across various sectors of the economy.