Topic: Asia

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

April 8, 2026 · The World Robotics 2025 report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) found robot density surges in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

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AMR and orchestration startup Botsync secures additional Series A funding

January 24, 2026 · Botsync secured additional Series A funding, pushing forward the AMR and orchestration company’s expansion and product development plans.

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Report: End-of-line, warehouse packaging automation market projected to grow by $2.4B by 2029

October 6, 2025 · Market research firm Interact Analysis reports that the end-of-line and warehouse packaging automation market will grow by over $2 billion by 2029.

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Report: Global industrial robots market contracts 5.8% in 2024, APAC continues to dominate

July 16, 2025 · Market research firm Interact Analysis reports that the industrial robot market saw a 5.8% dip in revenue in 2024, but predicts a gradual rebound in 2025.

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Report: Global industrial robot shipments declined in 2024, recovery expected in 2025

June 27, 2025 · Global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis reports a slight decrease in industrial robot orders in 2024 compared to 2023, but it expects a recovery in 2025.

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Exotec opens Skypod system demo center near Seoul, Asia’s second showroom

July 28, 2024 · Exotec opened a demo center for its Skypod system near Seoul, South Korea, allowing visitors to experience advanced warehouse automation offerings and connect with Exotec staff.

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BlueBotics to Describe Advances in Mobile Robot Interoperability at CeMAT Asia 2023

October 20, 2023 · BlueBotics will present keynote on advances in multi-brand, collaborative mobile robot interoperability at CeMAT Asia 2023.

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Locus Robotics Appoints New Executives to Lead Global Growth in Warehouse Automation

October 12, 2023 · Locus Robotics said its new general manager for Asia-Pacific and chief legal counsel are joining as its fulfillment robots spread.

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World Robotics Report 2023 Shows Ongoing Global Growth in Installations, Finds IFR

September 26, 2023 · The World Robotics Report for 2023 found that the automotive, electronics, and metals industries still lead demand for industrial automation.

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Geek+ Goods to Person Robots to Help Prep for Singapore National Day Parade

July 31, 2023 · Geek+ rapidly deployed mobile robots to help prepare treat bags for the National Day Parade in Singapore, its ASEAN headquarters.

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Nine Korean Robotics Companies to Be Featured in Korea Pavilion at Automate Exhibit Hall

May 11, 2023 · The Korean Association of Robot Industry will be displaying the technologies of some up-and-coming robotics companies from Korea.

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Flexiv Partners with Handplus Robotics to Expand in Singapore and Malaysia

January 13, 2023 · Handplus Robotics is a systems integrator based out of Sinagpore that will begin selling Flexiv's robot arms.

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OMRON Opens New Automation Center in Singapore, Uses Open Robotics’ RMF Interoperability Standard

December 1, 2022 · OMRON has turned to Open Robotics' RMF to bring an added layer of interoperability into its centers.

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IFR’s World Robotics Report Finds More Than Half a Million Robots Were Deployed Globally Last Year

October 13, 2022 · The IFR has released its annual World Robotics Report, which tallied the still-growing number of industrial robots that have been installed around the globe.

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Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific and xSQUARE Partner to Expand Presence in the Asia Pacific Market

September 26, 2022 · Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific and xSQUARE are taking advantage of their warehouse systems to expand their reach in the market.

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Robot Sales Grow by Nearly 30% Worldwide, Reports International Federation of Robotics

June 27, 2022 · After two years of disruptions, sales of industrial robots increased worldwide in 2021, said the IFR. The organization said demand in Asia and Australia grew the most.

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Keenon Robotics No. 1 Catering Service Robot Provider in China, IDC Report Finds

June 20, 2022 · Keenon Robotics handily beat out the competition to be recognized by IDC as the largest provider of service and catering robots in China.

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AutoStore Opens Singapore Office, Works With Partners to Address Asian Market

June 16, 2022 · AutoStore has opened regional headquarters in Singapore to get closer to customers, partners, and production of its automated storage systems in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Robotics, Driverless Technologies Part of Hyundai’s $10B Investment in the U.S.

May 23, 2022 · Hyundai has committed to spending more than $10 billion in the U.S. as it strengthens its international relationships and bolsters its sustainability efforts.

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