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April 2026 Robotics Recap

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April 2026 Robotics Recap


IFR report: Robot density surges in Europe, Asia and Americas

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New research from the ”World Robotics” 2025 report, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), found that economies worldwide are prioritizing the integration of factory robots, as automation becomes a critical tool for boosting productivity. In the global automation race, Western European countries reached a record 267 robots per 10,000 employees in the manufacturing industry in 2024 - ahead…


Trump administration eyes national robotics strategy in effort to compete with China

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…is turning its attention to robotics, following plans to accelerate AI innovation in the United States during the first months of Donald Trump’s second term as President. Politico’s report cited sources close to the administration that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been meeting with robotics industry leaders, and that the Trump administration is “all in” on accelerating robotics development in…


IFR: Service robots see global growth, led by transportation and logistics markets

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…a new report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the total number of service robots sold for professional use reached almost 200,000 units in 2024, marking a 9% increase. The IFR report, “World Robotics 2025: Service Robots,” found that staff shortages are a key driver for companies to use robots designed for trained professionals. At the same time, the…


How Depth-Sensing Cameras Are Advancing AI-Powered Robot Navigation and Perception

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The Need for Enhanced Robotic Perception The robotics revolution is accelerating. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), robot installations rose by 32% in 2023. Looking ahead, 90% of manufacturers expect to deploy robots in the workplace by 2030. That adoption is also extending across industries like petrochemicals, energy, education, and security. As robots expand into more complex and…


Automatica 2025: PAL Robotics to demonstrate humanoid embodied AI

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…and connect with the global robotics community, humanoid robot provider PAL Robotics recently announced it will exhibit at Automatica 2025 in Hall A4, booth 210. The trade show is being hosted by Messe München GmbH June 24-27 at the Messe München Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany. PAL Robotics said Automatica will serve as a platform to explore how embodied…


MassRobotics collaborates with Tata Consultancy Services

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…engagement with MassRobotics, an independent robotics hub dedicated to advancing robotics and connected devices. Through this collaboration, TCS aims to support MassRobotics’ mission to foster robotics innovation by engaging with startups, researchers, and industry leaders exploring applications focused on sectors such as retail, travel, transportation, hospitality, and consumer products. “We are excited to partner with TCS to bring innovative robotics


Report: Global robot software market to grow 5x by 2029

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…manufacturing, the demand for sophisticated robotic offerings will continue to surge, paving the way for innovative robotic software. Despite obstacles, the reliance on automation and increasing integration of robotics in various industries continues to drive growth in the robotics software market. Stratview Research, in its Global Robot Software Market Report projects the robotic software market to grow approximately 5x by…


International Federation of Robotics report highlights top 5 global robotics trends of 2025

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…high of US$16.5 billion. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) said that technological innovations, market forces and new business fields will drive future demand. IFR also published its five global robotics trends of 2025. Here is what they said. Artificial Intelligence - Physical, analytical, generative The trend toward artificial intelligence (AI) in robotics is growing. By using diverse AI technologies,…


Global robot density hits 162 units, up 118% since 2016

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The latest report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reveals that the global average robot density in factories hit a record 162 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023. This marks a significant leap from 74 robots per 10,000 employees recorded just seven years ago. “Robot density serves as a barometer to track the degree of automation adoption in the…


Robotic usage grows by 10%, reports International Federation of Robotics

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The new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide - an increase of 10%. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year. By region, 70% of all newly deployed robots 2023 were installed in Asia, 17% in Europe and 10% in the Americas. “The new World…


IFR: Record of 4 million robots in factories worldwide

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The new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide - an increase of 10%. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year. By region, 70% of all newly deployed robots 2023 were installed in Asia, 17% in Europe and 10% in the Americas. “The new World…


EU RoboSAPIENS consortium to evaluate AI-enabled robots

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…According to data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) 2022 World Robotics Report, industrial robot installations in Europe were up 24% to 84,302 units in 2021. Adaptive robotics, or robots that can learn new tasks through AI without needing to be reprogrammed, are on the cutting edge of this growth, The RoboSAPIENS consortium said. While adaptive robots play an…


IFR: Robot installations by U.S. manufacturing companies up 12 percent last year

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…more automation, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The organization announced today that total installations of industrial robots by U.S. manufacturers grew by 12% last year, to reach 44,303 units across manufacturing segments in 2023. Number one adopter is the auto industry followed by the electrical and electronics sector. These are preliminary results, according to IFR. “The United…


Automate 2024: A3 to host Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards

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…the 2024 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards at its Automate 2024 trade show. Joe Gemma, Reymond Clavel, and Marc-Olivier Demaurex will be awarded during a dinner held May 8 from 5:15 to 8 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Tickets for the event, which includes a cocktail reception and dinner, may be purchased when registering for the Automate 2024 Show and…


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