Trends and Tools:

Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Robots designed to work alongside humans, with advanced safety features and intuitive programming interfaces, such as those developed by Universal Robots.

Autonomous Vehicles: Companies like Waymo and Tesla are advancing automation in transportation with self-driving technology and AI-powered logistics solutions.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Tools like Blue Prism, UiPath, and Automation Anywhere continue to evolve, integrating machine learning and AI to perform more complex tasks.

Applications:

Manufacturing: Automated assembly lines and quality control processes.
Logistics: Autonomous drones and vehicles for delivery and inventory management.
Healthcare: Surgical robots and automated patient monitoring systems.