Topic: IFR

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

October 7, 2025 · A new report from the International Federation of Robotics saw the service robot segment grow significantly, driven by orders in the transport, hospitality and cleaning industries.

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Automatica 2025: PAL Robotics to demonstrate humanoid embodied AI

June 22, 2025 · PAL Robotics TIAGo Pro mobile manipulation robot will perform teleoperation and interactively demonstrate embodied AI that enables machine learning at Automatics 2025.

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MassRobotics collaborates with Tata Consultancy Services

February 24, 2025 · TCS will help startups bridge the gap between R&D and commercialization across markets including retail, transportation, and hospitality, sharing AI, ML, and automation knowledge.

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

February 17, 2025 · Stratview Research and the International Federation of Robotics report that the global robot software market will grow to over $20.5 billion by 2029.

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

January 24, 2025 · The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported on the top five global robotics trends of 2025, identifying topics including AI, humanoids and sustainability.

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China Leads Industrial Robot Growth

December 1, 2023 · Handling, welding, and assembling are the three most common applications of newly installed industrial robots in 2022.

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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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Go4Robotics Offers IFR Advice on Reshoring and Robotics

September 4, 2023 · Go4Robotics is a new online resource from the International Federation of Robotics for small and midsize enterprises explaining how robots can augment existing labor.

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Robot Sales in North America Increase by 12%, Reports IFR

May 24, 2023 · The International Federation of Robotics noted that the automotive industry has driven demand for robots across North America in 2022, followed by electronics and metals and machinery.

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India Climbs to Tenth in Worldwide Robot Installations, According to the IFR

May 3, 2023 · India has both a growing population and increasing numbers of robots, reported the International Federation of Robotics. The automotive industry led the way as manufacturing output grew.

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IFR Report Finds Automotive Industry Continues to Be Robotics Industry’s Biggest Customer

March 24, 2023 · The International Federation of Robotics shared details of how the automotive industry continues to invest heavily in robotics.

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A3 Announces 2023 Joseph F. Enbelberger Robotics Award Recipients

March 8, 2023 · The Association for Advancing Automation has named Universal Robots' Roberta Nelson Shea and its own Jeff Burnstein as receipients of the 2023 Engelberger awards.

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IFR Shares 5 Trends That Will Shape the Robotics Industry in 2023

February 17, 2023 · The IFR says increases in energy efficiency, reshoring efforts, easier to use robots, robot repair centers, and advancements in AI are driving the robotics industry this year.

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IFR Report ‘World Robotics R &D Programs’ Looks at How Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Invest

January 12, 2023 · The IFR, or International Federation of Robotics, released its latest report on government funding of research and development as countries compete for economic growth.

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Top 10 Most Popular Robotics 24/7 Articles of 2022

December 30, 2022 · 2022 was another busy year for robotics news, with readers most interested in returning to in-person events, delivery robot successes and struggles, and applications such as welding.

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Autonomous Mobile Robot Makers Answer the Call During Holiday Rush

November 2, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots can do more than move goods during the holiday rush; with integrated software, AI, and processes, they can help retailers ride out supply chain disruptions.

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IFR World Report Found Service Robot Sales Increased 37% in 2021

October 31, 2022 · Following the publication of its World Robotics report, the IFR has shed further details on the state of the service robotics market and the trends influencing its growth.

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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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