The Robotics Revolution: From Automated Arms to Thinking Machines Reshaping Manufacturing

Once limited to repetitive tasks, robotics in manufacturing has undergone a radical evolution—from mechanical arms to intelligent, AI-driven machines that think, adapt, and optimize.

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Today's factories are no longer just automated—they're becoming smart ecosystems where robots enhance precision, productivity, and safety. As the line between human and machine collaboration blurs, manufacturers are reimagining workflows, investments, and ethics. This revolution is reshaping global industry, pushing us closer to the era of self-optimizing, autonomous factories.

To explore the transformative rise of robotics in manufacturing, Nikita Kumari spoke with some of the industry's most influential voices driving this shift. The conversation brought together sharp insights from Mr. Lajpat Yadav, COO at Ador Welding Ltd. and Dr. Sanjeev Srivastava, Head of Industrial Automation, Delta Electronics India. Together, these trailblazers offered a powerful perspective on how intelligent automation is redefining production, workforce dynamics, and the future of industry.

1) Robotics in manufacturing has advanced from performing simple automated tasks to making intelligent, real-time decisions on the production floor.

Mr. Lajpat Yadav, COO at Ador Welding Ltd. said “In India, the journey of robotics in manufacturing has seen a course from simple automation to smart automation. Robotics deployed in the automotive sector for welding and material handling enabled safety and consistency. The integration of sensors and interfacing with CNC systems led to more flexible manufacturing. Today, with Industry 4.0, Make in India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat, Indian industries are adopting intelligent robotics in electronics and electricals, pharma, and consumer durables. The robots used can analyse real time and maximize throughput, facilitate predictive maintenance, and make adaptive choices.