International Federation of Robotics

WORLD ROBOTICS 2024 REPORT released by IFR: Sales of Service Robots up 30% Worldwide ➡ Nearly 80% of the robots came from the ASIA-PACIFIC region with 162,284 units sold. ➡EUROPE followed with 33,918 units ➡ The AMERICAS in third place with 8,927 units sold. ➡ More than one in two professional service robots sold in 2023 were built for the application class TRANSPORTATION and LOGISTICS. Sales grew by 35%, with nearly 113,000 units sold in 2023. ➡ Hospitality robots are becoming increasingly popular: More than 54,000 units (+31%) were sold in 2023. ➡ Sales of agricultural robots show strong growth (+21%), with almost 20,000 units sold in 2023. ➡ Top 3 countries of Service and Medical Robot Suppliers: The UNITED STATES is home to the largest number of service and medical robot manufacturers in the world, with 199 companies headquartered there. 66% of these manufacturers produce professional service robots, 27% consumer service robots and 12% medical robots. CHINA ranks second with a total of 107 service and medical robot manufacturers. The proportion of companies offering professional service robots is even higher than in the US, at 80%. A total of 34% offer consumer robots and only 5% medical robots. GERMANY ranks third with 83 companies. Like China, it has a very high proportion of professional service robot manufacturers, with a share of 79%. A total of 17% offer consumer applications and 12% medical robots. From a regional perspective, the majority of service and medical robot manufacturers are based in Europe with a global market share of 44%, Asia with 29% and the Americas with 25%. ➡ More facts about Service Robots and World Robotics 2024 in the IFR newsroom: https://lnkd.in/e_vwbBQ5 Best regards – Carsten Heer IFR Press Officer.

WORLD ROBOTICS 2024 REPORT released by IFR: “EUROPE Outpaces ASIA and NORTH AMERICA” ➡ An increase of 9% outpaced growth in both Asia and North America. ➡ Europe reached a new peak of 92,393 industrial robot installations 2023. ➡ The European Union accounted for 80% of installations in Europe. ➡ Europe´s top 3 Germany, which belongs to the five major robot markets in the world, had a share of 31% of the total installations in Europe. Italy followed with a market share of 11%: Installations reached 10,412 units (down 9%), following a record level the previous year. France ranked third in Europe with a market share of 7%. ➡ Growth was strongly driven by the automotive industry in Europe: Installations hit 25,508 units. This was up 32%. ➡ Asia suffered from the low demand of the electronics industry and the automotive industry: 382,073 units were installed in 2023, down 6%. The region is by far the world´s largest market. ➡ Installations in North America decreased by 2% to 47,730 units. Demand from the automotive industry fell by 6%. Across all industries, the result was still the third highest level of installations ever recorded. ➡ Robot installations in Europe are expected to fall significantly by 2024. The war in Ukraine, tight monetary policy and the relative weakness of the European automotive industry compared to China's are dampening investment. On the other hand, there is still a lot of political support for investment in Industry 4.0, and the transition to carbon neutrality as well as the regionalization of supply chains, are providing impetus. ➡ More facts about Europe and World Robotics 2024 in the IFR newsroom: https://lnkd.in/eWzFA3Sa Best regards – Carsten Heer IFR Press Officer.

WORLD ROBOTICS 2024 REPORT released by IFR: “India's Robot Boom: Installations up 59%” ➡ Sales of industrial robots in India reached a new record of 8,510 units installed in 2023. This is an increase of 59% compared to the previous year. ➡ In terms of annual installations, India now ranks in seventh position worldwide. ➡ India´s operational stock of industrial robots has almost doubled since 2018, reaching 44,958 units in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 14% since 2018. ➡ Installations in the automotive industry jump 139% to 3,551 units in 2023. Both car manufacturers and parts suppliers contributed to this development. ➡ The car segment accounts for a market share of 42%. The general industry in India is led by the rubber and plastics industry with 408 units, up 17%. Installations in the metal industry remained steady at 329 units in 2023. ➡ The long-term potential of robotics in India becomes clearer when compared to China, which has a similar population size: Annual installations in China reached 276,288 units in 2023. This is 32 times higher than the current peak level in India. More facts about World Robotics 2024 in the IFR newsroom: https://lnkd.in/gFqYRw_g Best regards – Carsten Heer IFR Press Officer.

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ℂ𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔻𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕖𝕝𝕒 𝕊𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕫 ℂ𝕣𝕦𝕫: 𝔸 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕝𝕓𝕝𝕒𝕫𝕖𝕣 ℕ𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕕 𝔸𝕞𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝟙𝟘 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕗 ℝ𝕠𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜 Excited to introduce Daniela Sánchez, recently honored as one of  IFR's "𝟙𝟘 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕗 ℝ𝕠𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜". As a Biomedical Engineer and Quality Assurance Manager at LionsBot International, she envisions a future where robotics transforms healthcare and beyond. While Daniela feels fortunate in her career, she recognizes the importance of addressing the challenges many women face in the field, inspiring her to advocate for greater gender inclusion. Passionate about creating a world where robots see their creators as equals, she hopes to inspire more girls to pursue their dreams in robotics. 💪 Let's celebrate this incredible achievement and her commitment to a more inclusive future! 💪 💡 Find out more about Daniela's motivation and read her full profile at https://lnkd.in/e2Tu6nPW #WomenInRobotics #WomenInTech #WomenInSTEM #Robotics #Innovation #STEM #Diversity Dylan T.

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WORLD ROBOTICS 2024 REPORT released by IFR: “Record 4 Million Robots on Factory Floors Worldwide” ➡ The new World Robotics report 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. ➡ China is by far the world´s largest market. The 276,288 industrial robots installed in 2023 represent 51% of the global installations. ➡ Japan remained the second largest global market for industrial robots, behind China. Robot installations reached 46,106 units in 2023 - down 9%. ➡ India is one of the fastest growing emerging Asian economies. Robot installations increased by 59% to 8,510 units in 2023, a new high. ➡ Europe rose 9% to a new high of 92,393 units. In total, 80% of installations in 2023 could be attributed to destinations in the European Union (73,534 units, up by 2%). ➡ Germany, the largest European market and the only European one in the global top five, were up 7% to 28,355 units. ➡ The United States, the largest regional market, accounted for 68% of installations in the Americas in 2023. Robot installations were down by 5% to 37,587, this is the third highest record figure after 2022 and 2018. More news about World Robotics 2024 to come. Best regards – Carsten Heer IFR Press Officer. https://lnkd.in/ecHU7EGi

ℂ𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕖 ℕ𝕚𝕝𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕟: 𝔸 𝕍𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝕚𝕟 ℝ𝕠𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕆𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝟙𝟘 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕗 ℝ𝕠𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜 Proud to introduce Sofie Nilsson, recognized as one of IFR's "𝟙𝟘 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕗 ℝ𝕠𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜". With a passion that began with the interplay of hardware and software, Sofie has become a leading figure in robotics, particularly in enhancing production flexibility and making robots more capable and efficient tools. As a Product Manager at Cognibotics, she combines technical expertise with strategic insight, focusing on motion accuracy and system performance to create real customer value. Her journey from hands-on robotics projects to leading large-scale industry initiatives is a testament to her commitment to advancing the field and supporting human collaboration with technology. 💫Join us in honoring her impact and the inspiring story of her career! 💫 💡 Find out more about Sofie's motivation and read her full profile at https://lnkd.in/dm2VXwDW #WomenInRobotics #WomenInTech #WomenInSTEM #Robotics #Innovation #Leadership #STEM #Diversity Klas Nilsson Werner Kraus

📢 𝕀𝕟𝕤𝕡𝕚𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℕ𝕖𝕩𝕥 𝔾𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟: ℂ𝕝𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕕𝕙 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕟 ℕ𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕕 𝔸𝕞𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝟙𝟘 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕗 ℝ𝕠𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜 🤖 We are delighted to introduce Clionadh Martin, honored as one of the "𝕀𝔽ℝ'𝕤 𝟙𝟘 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕗 ℝ𝕠𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜". From aspiring car mechanic to Robotics Engineer and now CTO of coalescent mobile robotics, her journey is a testament to perseverance, creativity, and passion. Clionadh champions the belief that robotics is not just about math and engineering—it's about creativity and solving real-world problems. Her mission includes mentoring startups and inspiring young girls through robotics camps, making STEAM fields more accessible and enjoyable for all. 👏 Let's applaud her achievements and inspirational path in the world of robotics! 👏 Find out more about Clionadh's journey and read her full profile at https://lnkd.in/e_xEFN9G #WomenInRobotics #WomenInTech #WomenInSTEM #Robotics #Innovation #Leadership #STEM #Diversity Christina E. Wanscher Dawon P. Mie Haraldsted 💫

📰 ℂ𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕒’𝕤 ℕ𝕖𝕨 𝔾𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕥𝕙 𝕊𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕘𝕪 𝔹𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕕 𝕓𝕪 ℝ𝕠𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕤 🤖 At its recent Third Plenum, China mapped out the direction of the country's economic policies: Beijing wants to adapt to the new round of industrial transformation by using robots as an engine for growth. China's success story with industrial robots is unique: the country is by far the largest robot market in the world. "𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢'𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺," says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics. “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 1.5-𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘰, 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘬.” The installation of 290,258 units in 2022 alone represents 52% of the global market. 💡 Read the full press release at https://lnkd.in/eQZrsMXZ #robots #robotics #automation #china #WorldRobotics