Dyson, known for its vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, has shown off several prototype robots aimed at helping with household chores. The company announced its plans to automate household chores with the help of its upcoming robots. The company will also hire a number of engineers with expertise in various fields to realize its vision over the next five years.
At the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) philadelphia on Wednesday, dyson revealed its plans to build robots for the home environment. In addition, the company says that it plans to bring such robots to people’s homes by 2030.
Dyson says it is in the midst of “the largest recruitment drive in its history,” as the company plans to hire 700 people over the next five years. Currently, the company is recruiting 250 new engineers specializing in robotics, specializing in computer vision, machine learning, Sensors and Mechatronics. The company further says that it has recruited 2,200 employees so far in 2022.
In addition to hiring new talent, Dyson is also building it’s largest robotics research center United Kingdom, The company says it will conduct research at its new lab and its headquarters in the UK Singapore,
Dyson has committed to invest £2.75 billion (Rs 26,700 crore) to expand its portfolio across categories and facilities and develop new technologies. And out of the total amount, the company plans to spend GBP 600 million (Rs 5,800 crore) this year.