Topic: International Federation Of Robotics

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

November 20, 2024 · According to the International Federation of Robotics, global robot density reached a record 162 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023, doubling in just seven years.

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

October 23, 2024 · International Federation of Robotics survey finds more than 4.2 million robots are now operating in factories worldwide.

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IFR: Record of 4 million robots in factories worldwide

September 24, 2024 · World Robotics 2024 Report by the International Federation of Robotics released.

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

April 30, 2024 · Preliminary figures from the International Federation of Robotics show total installations of industrial robots across U.S. manufacturing segments reached 44,303 units in 2023.

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IFR: Robot installs in North American manufacturing up 12% in 2022

May 24, 2023 · Strong demand from carmakers, International Federation of Robotics reports as highlight of preliminary results

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IFR: Industrial robots and cobots installs hit “all time high” globally last year

October 13, 2022 · 517,385 new industrial robots were installed globally in 2021, up 31% from 2020, according to a new report from the International Federation of Robotics, with new installations in the U.S. market up by 14%.

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