The field of robotics holds tremendous potential for the economy of the United Kingdom, with opportunities for innovation across manufacturing, repair and maintenance. Historically, the United Kingdom has been slower than other geographical markets to adopt robotics, largely attributable to the high cost of adoption. However, as world markets move into deeper adoption of robotics technology, the ROI on robotics investments has become undeniable — sparking an exciting growth era for London’s robotics companies. These are the robotics companies in London to know.
Robotics Companies in London
- Anduril
- Peyk
- Arrow Electronics
- Automation Anywhere
- Inovo Robotics
Top Robotics Companies in London
Anduril is a defense technology company that makes drones and other autonomous devices for use in military and aerospace contexts. Its robotics programs focus on developing technology for robotic combat vehicles. The company is contracted with the United States Army to update its existing fleets of combat vehicles.
Peyk runs a peer-to-peer instant delivery platform that pairs consumers with gig-working couriers. In addition to its traditional human couriers, the company also deploys its fleet of Peykbots, small robots with payload capacity to deliver packages. Peykbots are currently available worldwide, with fleets in service in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq and the UAE.
Electronics manufacturer Arrow Electronics, Inc. develops and markets computer hardware components. It works closely with clients in the robotics space to provide crucial electronic elements. The company works with autonomous mobile robots and drones, with application-specific features, like human-sensing capacities for cobots.
Software company Automation Anywhere builds software products for robotic process automation. Correctly configured RPA is essential to a functional robot. The company works with AI-powered robots that can automate tasks within an enterprise. Automation Anywhere offers the three main modalities of RPA: attended RPA, in which bots collaborate with humans, unattended RPA, in which bots operate on their own and hybrid RPA, which blends the two approaches.
Inovo Robotics makes robotic arms for manufacturing and research applications. The arms can automate tasks heavy on repetition, like assembling parts on a factory line. Inovo robotic arms can be found tamping espresso in coffee shops worldwide, where they are in service as robotic baristas.
