International Federation of Robotics (IFR)

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Global factory robot fleet hits 5 million, doubled in seven years

Published the World Robotics 2026 annual report

Five million industrial robots now work in factory lines worldwide, more than double the fleet of seven years ago. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported the milestone Sept. 24, citing a record 603,000 installations in 2025, an 11% jump from the prior year.

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