Global Industrial Robot Stock Exceeds 5 Million Units, Driven by AI and Supply Chain Developments

The global active industrial robot inventory surpassed 5 million units last year, marking a historic high in factory automation adoption. A report by the International Federation of Robotics indicates that the operational robot stock increased by 9% annually, with global installations jumping 11% to over 600,000 units. China leads this expansion, accounting for 59% of global deployments with 354,000 new robot installations.