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The IFR says AI powered robots will feature computer vision, natural language progression, reinforcement learning, supervised learning, sensor fusion and slam, and generative AI
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Manufacturers Turn to AI-Enabled Robots to Improve Quality, New Paper Says

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JJ Moore
February 10, 2026

FRANKFURT — Artificial intelligence is moving from a supporting role in robotics to a core driver of new factory automation capabilities, the International Federation of Robotics said in a new position paper released Tuesday, as AI begins its transition into new physical forms. 


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Japan 5-4

IFR: Japan is World´s Number One Industrial Robot Maker

May 4, 2022

FRANKFURT/TOKYO—Data recently published by the International Federation of Robotics indicates that Japan is delivering 45 percent of the global supply of industrial robots, making it number one in the world.


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China Plan 3-2

China Announces Five-Year Plan For Global Leadership in Robotics

February 25, 2022

BEIJING—The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released the latest five-year plan for the country's robotics industry, with the goal being to ensure that China remains a global leader in robot technology and industrial advancement.


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IFR 12-1

“Service Robots” Hit Double Digit Growth Worldwide

November 30, 2021

FRANKFURT, Germany—The market for professional service robots reached a turnover of $6.7 billion worldwide, a 12 percent increase from 2020, according to the "World Robotics 2021–Service Robots" report by the International Federation of Robotics.


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IFR 7-21

China Leads Post-Pandemic Recovery...in Industrial Robot Purchases

July 21, 2021

FRANKFURT—Preliminary data by the International Federation of Robotics shows a 19 percent sales increase of industrial robots to China in 2020, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, nearly 167,000 industrial robots were delivered there last year.


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Robotics 11-4

Record 2.7 Million Robots Work in Factories Around the Globe

November 3, 2020

FRANKFURT, Germany—The World Robotics 2020 Industrial Robots report presented by the International Federation of Robotics shows a record of 2.7 million industrial robots operating in factories around the world. This total represents an increase of 12 percent from 2019.


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IFR Report Updates How Nations Invest in Robotics Research

June 23, 2020

FRANKFURT — The International Federations of Robotics has published a new paper, “World Robotics R&D Programs," which explores various government-funding programs in Asia, Europe and America. These new technologies include artificial intelligence, big data and 5G.


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North American Companies Ordered More Robots in 2019

May 17, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MI — The Robotic Industries Association has announced 2019 North American robot unit orders are up 1.6 percent compared to 2018 results, with 29,988 robotic units ordered.


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Korea Reaches Record 300,000 Industrial Robots in Operation

December 20, 2019

FRANKFURT, Germany – The recently released World Robotics report presented by the International Federation of Robotics shows a new record stock of about 300,000 operational industrial robots in the Republic of Korea in 2018.


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IFR 9-25

Robot Investment Reaches Record $16.5 Billion Dollars

September 24, 2019

FRANKFURT,Germany—The latest World Robotics report presented by the International Federation of Robotics shows an annual global sales value of $16.5 billion dollars in 2018, a new record.


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