Robots are no longer confined to the realms of science fiction—they are becoming an integral part of society and industry. With the evolution of AI and robotics, the demand for robot cables, which are indispensable for connecting and transmitting power and data, is also expected to grow rapidly.

Why Robots Will Continue to Proliferate

The spread of robots is driven by several key factors.

• Labor shortages caused by declining birthrates and aging populations in many developed countries.

• Rising labor costs and the growing need for automation in manufacturing.

• Healthcare and welfare demands, such as supporting caregivers and medical professionals.

• Logistics and delivery services, which face increasing demand in e-commerce.

• Safety and disaster response, where robots can work in hazardous environments in place of humans.

As robots become more capable, society will gradually rely on them not only for industrial purposes but also in everyday life.

The Future of Human–Robot Coexistence

• 5 years from now: AI-powered robots will become more common in factories, logistics, hospitals, and restaurants. Humans will begin to see robots as teammates rather than mere tools.

• 10 years from now: Robots will play a central role in solving social issues such as labor shortages and disaster response. In some workplaces, collaboration between humans and robots will be seamless.

• 30 years from now: A society where robots coexist with humans as part of daily life will be established. Service robots, caregiving robots, and home-support robots will be widespread, with robots embedded into urban infrastructure itself.

Robot Cables: Demand Forecast

Currently, global demand for robot cables is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of meters per year, primarily in factory automation.

• 5 years from now: As robotics spreads into logistics and healthcare, demand will grow by about 1.5 times.

• 10 years from now: With humanoid robots and service robots entering daily life, demand is expected to double.

• 30 years from now: Robots will be embedded in nearly all industries and households, leading to 3–5 times the current demand.

How Robot Cables Will Evolve

Robot cables, which must withstand bending, twisting, and high data transmission, will evolve alongside robots:

• Higher durability: Capable of withstanding hundreds of millions of bending cycles.

• Lighter and thinner designs: Supporting the miniaturization and weight reduction of robots.

• Multi-core and multifunctionality: Handling power, signal, and even optical transmission in a single cable.

• High-speed data transmission: Supporting AI-driven real-time control.

• Smart cables: Equipped with sensors for self-diagnosis and predictive maintenance.

• Wireless and hybrid integration: Some functions may shift to wireless transmission, with cables serving as the backbone for stable power and key data connections.

Robots will continue to expand their roles in society due to clear needs: solving labor shortages, improving efficiency, and enhancing quality of life. Robot cables, though often unnoticed, are essential infrastructure supporting this growth. As the world heads toward a future where humans and robots live together, the cables that connect them will also evolve in ways we cannot yet fully imagine.