Robotics 2026-09-24· International Federation of Robotics (IFR)
Five Million Robots Now Operate in Factories Globally
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reports that five million robots are now operating in factories worldwide, indicating continued strong growth in industrial automation. China remains the global leader in robot adoption, with annual installations growing by 20% year-on-year. This surge is driven by the need for more resilient supply chains and efforts to address labor shortages in manufacturing.
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