Industrial robot sales in India have reached a new record with 4,945 units installed in 2021, according to the IFR.
5 top robotics trends to watch in 2023
The robotics industry is rapidly evolving. Here are the top five trends shaping the robotics industry, according to the International Federation of Robotics.
IFR: China surpasses U.S. in robot density
China now has more industrial robots per 10,000 workers than the United States, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
IFR: robot installations hit all-time high in 2021
The International Federation of Robotics’ (IFR) world robotics report showed that worldwide installations reached 517,385 units.
IFR: China’s robot installations rose by 44% in 2021
China’s industrial robotics market saw 243,300 installations in 2021, a 44% increase from the year before, according to the IFR.
Chinese mobile robot maker Youibot to join IFR
The International Federation of Robotics acts as a focal point for organizations and governmental representatives in activities related to robotics.
International Federation of Robotics appoints new president, VP
ABB’s Marina Bill was named president of the International Federation of Robotics, while Kenji Yamaguchi of FANUC was named vice president.
IFR: Japan is world’s top industrial robotics manufacturer
Japan has rapidly been increasing its production capacity. In 2020, its export ratio rose 78%, with 136,069 robots shipped.
IFR elects Marina Bill as vice president
Marina Bill, the global head of marketing and sales at ABB, has been elected as the vice president of the IFR.
IFR: 5 robotics trends to watch
Adoption by new industries, ease of use, and securing production top IFR’s list of robotics trends to watch in 2022.
IFR weighs in on China’s five-year plan for robotics
The International Federation of Robotics gave insight on China’s current place in the world market and the significance of the 5-year plan.
10 most automated countries worldwide
From 2015 to 2020, robot density nearly doubled worldwide, jumping from 66 units in 2015 to 126 units in 2020.
Service robot sales up 32% worldwide, led by surgical, logistics systems, reports IFR
Service robot sales set new records last year, led by logistics robots at 110% sales growth and 28% growth in medicaal robots, reported the International Federation of Robotics.
Factories worldwide used a total of 2.7M industrial robots in 2019, reports IFR
Although industrial automation did not grow as much worldwide in 2019 as in 2018, it still set records, reported the International Federation of Robotics. The IFR also looked at regional growth.
Grippers market gains traction with global cobot growth
For the first time, the International Federation of Robotics has called out growth in collaborative robot arms, representing an opportunity for makers and users of grippers or end-of-arm tooling, writes OnRobot’s CEO.
2018 industrial robot sales barely eke out year-over-year gain
The IFR shared its annual look at global and regional demand for robots in manufacturing in conjunction with Automate/ProMat 2019. Slowdowns affected growth in some regions, but improving software and hardware capabilities could lead to new highs.
Industrial robot sales increase 29% worldwide, IFR reports
Worldwide industrial robot sales reached a record 380,550 units in 2017, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) announced at Automatica 2018 in Munich. That’s a 29 percent increase over the 294,300 units sold in 2016. These are the initial findings of the IFR’s World Robotics Report 2018. Announced during the IFR CEO Round Table at…
IFR Report: 1.7m new industrial robots to be installed by 2020
Factories worldwide are set to install more than 1.7 million new industrial robots by 2020, according to the new International Federation of Robotics World Robotics 2017 Industrial Robots report published today. There were about 1.8 million operating industrial robots at the end of 2016, marking an expected 14% annual growth rate between 2018 and 2020.…
International Federation of Robotics elects new President
The Executive Board of the IFR has elected Joseph Gemma (KUKA Robotics Corporation US) as its new President. Mr. Gemma succeeds Arturo Baroncelli (Comau Robotics, Italy), who is leaving the rotating post as head of the global federation of robot manufacturers, having served his two-year term. Joe Gemma has 30 years of experience working in […]
A glimpse at our robotic future: 235 start-ups reviewed
[This article first appeared on pages 191-198 in “World Robotics Service Robots 2013” published by the IFR (International Federation of Robotics) Statistical Department. Copies of that book and its companion “World Industrial Robotics 2013” both of which can be purchased here. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher.] By Frank Tobe, Editor, The Robot Report…
Interesting conclusions from Israeli study on robot adoption
By Frank Tobe, editor/publisher, The Robot Report In a joint research study by Israel-based RoboLogics Ltd. and the Israeli Manufacturers Association, 72% of respondents considered that their processes were suitable for robotics automation. However, 66% cited complexity and lack of familiarity with the technology as one of the main reasons for NOT having implemented robots…
China now largest market for robots
By Frank Tobe, Editor and Publisher, The Robot Report View from the exhibition floor at CIROS, July 2-5, Shanghai. The China International Robot Show CIROS was held July 2-5 in Shanghai. 30,000 people were expected to attend and 56 companies exhibited. Although most of the exhibitors were Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, German and other international robot…