ndustrial robotics have become an increasingly common sight in manufacturing facilities , warehouses , and assembly lines around the world . These automated , programmable machines are transforming industrial processes , boosting productivity and reshaping the nature of work in a wide range of sectors .
The use of industrial robots has grown rapidly in recent years . According to Statista figures , the global industrial robots market is worth a staggering US $ 55bn , with more than 2.7 million industrial robots operating in factories around the world . China remains the world ’ s largest market for industrial robots , accounting for around 52 % of global robot installations , but robot adoption is also surging in other major economies , including the United States , Germany , Japan and South Korea .
Automotive manufacturing has been a key driver of the industrial robotics trend , with automakers relying extensively on robots for tasks like welding , painting , and assembly on the production line . But robotics is also making major inroads in other industries , from electronics and semiconductor fabrication to food processing , logistics and even some construction applications .
146 June 2024