IFR World Robotics 2026: Five million robots now operate in factories globally
Recoil42 · reddit · 2026-09-28
The International Federation of Robotics released its World Robotics 2026 report, announcing that five million industrial robots are now operating in factories worldwide — a new milestone. The report covers the latest data on global robot installations and operational stock, along with country-level trends.
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