ANN ARBOR, MI-North American robotics suppliers have had their best start since 1999. The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) reported first quarter gains of 48 percent in robot units.
A total of 3,500 robots valued at $219.5 million were ordered by North American manufacturing companies, with another 132 robots valued at $11.4 million ordered from North American robot suppliers by manufacturing companies located outside North America.