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International Federation of Robotics

International Federation of Robotics

The statistics and advocacy body for the global industrial-robot industry; its annual World Robotics report is the reference for installations and operational stock. In September 2026 it reported that the operational stock of industrial robots passed 5 million units in 2025, up 9% year over year, on more than 600,000 annual installations (+11%).

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2026
09.24MilestoneIFR: 5 million industrial robots now work in factories worldwide, with 600,000+ installed in a year

The global operational stock of industrial robots rose 9% to a record 5 million units in 2025, driven by an 11% jump in annual installations to more than 600,000, according to the International Federation of Robotics — more than double the stock of seven years ago. "The strongest growth is taking place in Asia," said IFR president Jane Heffner, followed by Europe and the Americas.

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Sources: MechAwakening '2026 China Humanoid Company List' (2026-08) and public industry research; A-share tickers limited to high-confidence names.

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