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Factory robots surpass 5 million worldwide, IFR reports
Original: Factory robots surpass 5M worldwide, IFR reports
The International Federation of Robotics reports the number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide has surpassed 5 million units. The milestone reflects years of rising automation investment across manufacturing sectors, from automotive and electronics to logistics, with strong adoption in Asia driving global growth.
Why now: The 5 million milestone highlights accelerating global automation and renewed debate over robotics' impact on manufacturing jobs.
International Federation of Robotics
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- Factory robots surpass 5M worldwide, IFR reports · Manufacturing Dive
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