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Top 5 industrial robot trends for 2024
Growing demand for robotics is driven by several technological innovations. The five biggest trends in the industry are highlighted.
North America robot sales rise in 2022
Strong demand for North American robotic sales in 2022 from car makers helped drive robotics sales more than 10% in 2022.
One million robots working in automotive industry
One million robots are working in the automotive industry, which represents about a third of all robotics in all industries, according to a report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Five robot trends for 2023
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) analyzes the top five trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023.
China overtakes United States in robot density
China has passed the United States in robot density according to a report from the International Federation of Robotics. Asia dominates overall with four countries representing the top 5.
Robot installations in China grew in 2021
The International Federation of Robotics reported the industrial robotics market grew by 44% compared in 2021.
Double-digit growth for robot sales in North America
The North American robotics market experienced its best quarter ever to begin 2022 as companies from the US, Canada and Mexico ordered almost 30% more robots compared to the first quarter of 2021.
Five robot trends for 2022
Robots' role in manufacturing and everyday life is growing and the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) highlights five trends involving robots.
Robot sales rise due to increased automation, COVID-19 pandemic
Professional service robot sales increased by 32% worldwide from 2018 to 2019 and the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to increase sales even more.