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The robotics and automation industry heads into the week with a clear message: software driven intelligence is now the main performance engine for industrial robots and collaborative robots. Machine Design’s recent interview with Exotec notes that hardware is rapidly commoditizing, while orchestration software, perception, and fleet management are becoming the real differentiators on factory and warehouse floors, enabling ten thousand plus robots to reconfigure in real time to shifting demand.

According to the International Federation of Robotics, global market value for industrial robot installations has cl...

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Robotics insiders woke up today to a clear message: software led automation and artificial intelligence driven robotics are no longer experiments, they are the new baseline. Machine Design’s recent interview with Exotec executive Arthur Bellamy underscores that the differentiator in 2026 is intelligent orchestration, not metal. He explains that hardware is rapidly commoditizing while fleet level performance is now governed by software that can reconfigure workflows in real time, respond to labor swings, and squeeze more throughput out of the same floor space.

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider, your go-to source for AI and automation news. As we kick off 2026, manufacturing is surging as the primary driver of automation, fueled by supply chain pressures and over one million open jobs in the United States, according to Brightpick CEO Jan Zizka. This shift demands robots that boost output per worker to compete globally.

A standout development comes from Schaeffler at CES 2026, showcasing actuators for humanoid robots, high-performance bearings for energy generation, and autonomous handling systems that blend mechanical precision with...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. As we kick off 2026, manufacturing is surging as the primary driver of automation adoption, fueled by reshoring efforts in the United States amid supply chain fragility and labor shortages exceeding one million open jobs, according to Brightpick CEO Jan Zizka. This shift demands higher productivity to compete with Asia, pushing industrial robots and collaborative systems into new plants.

A standout development at CES 2026 is Doosan Robotics partnering with Maple Advanced Robotics to unveil Scan and Go, the...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. As we kick off 2026, the robotics sector pulses with momentum, driven by manufacturing resurgence and AI breakthroughs. Brightpick CEO Jan Zizka predicts manufacturing will lead automation adoption, fueled by United States supply chain shifts, labor shortages exceeding one million jobs, and tariffs pushing nearshoring. This counters stagnant industrial robot installations since 2021, where China holds over 50 percent of deployments.

Fresh from CES 2026 previews, Hyundai Motor Group unveils Boston Dynamics' all-electric Atlas humanoid, boasting 360-degree rotational joints for software-defined...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. As we kick off 2026, manufacturing is surging as the primary driver of automation, fueled by United States efforts to rebuild domestic production amid supply chain risks and labor shortages exceeding one million jobs, according to Brightpick CEO Jan Zizka. This shift demands robots to boost output per worker, with over 45 percent of United States manufacturers already relocating operations to dodge tariffs, as reported by MarketMinute.

Fresh news from CES 2026 highlights Hyundai Motor Groups public debut of the...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The industrial robotics market stands at 26.98 billion dollars in 2025, according to Precedence Research, surging toward 84.36 billion dollars by 2034 at a 13.8 percent compound annual growth rate, fueled by Asia Pacific's dominance with over 65 percent revenue share, led by China's record robot density of 322 units per 10,000 manufacturing employees.

Recent news highlights the International Federation of Robotics reporting global installations hitting 575,000 units this year, a six percent rise, with Asia installing around 435,000. Meanwhile, ABI Research notes the overall robotics market...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Industrial robotics hit record highs in 2024 with 542,076 new installations worldwide, doubling from a decade ago and pushing the global operational stock to 4.66 million units, according to the World Robotics 2025 report from the International Federation of Robotics. China dominated with 295,000 units, focusing on electronics and machinery, while electronics overtook automotive as the top sector at 128,899 installations.

This momentum carries into 2025, where the industrial automation market grows from 198.43 billion dollars in 2024 to 210.68 billion dollars, per The Business Research Company...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Industrial robotics hit a milestone in 2024 with 542,076 new installations worldwide, doubling from a decade ago and pushing the global operational stock to 4.66 million units, according to the International Federation of Robotics World Robotics 2025 report. China dominated with 295,000 units, fueling electronics as the top sector at 128,899 installations.

This week, ABB Robotics is selling its division to SoftBank in a major shift, as reported by The Robot Report, while Machina Labs partners with Toyota on AI-driven metal forming for...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. Industrial robotics is surging ahead, with global installations hitting 542,076 units in 2024, doubling from a decade ago and pushing the operational stock to 4.66 million, according to the International Federation of Robotics World Robotics 2025 report. China dominates with 295,000 installs, while electronics leads sectors at 128,899 units.

Recent breakthroughs spotlight humanoid robots entering factories. Oversonic Robotics partnered with STMicroelectronics to deploy custom RoBee cognitive humanoids in their Malta advanced packaging facility, marking semiconductors' first operational integration for production and logistics, with...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider, your daily source for AI and automation news. Industrial robotics hit record highs in 2024 with 542,076 new installations worldwide, doubling from a decade ago and pushing the global stock to 4.66 million units, according to the International Federation of Robotics World Robotics 2025 report. China dominated with 295,000 units, fueling electronics as the top sector at 128,899 installs, while multipurpose robots blending artificial intelligence and collaborative features reshape automotive and metal industries.

Recent breakthroughs spotlight humanoid robots entering factories. Oversonic Robotics partnered with STMicroelectronics to deploy...

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The robotics and automation sector is experiencing a pivotal moment as artificial intelligence and advanced technologies reshape manufacturing globally. Industrial robot installations reached 542,076 units in 2024, more than double the volume from a decade ago, bringing the global operational stock to approximately 4.66 million units with nine percent year-on-year growth. This trajectory reflects a fundamental shift in how factories approach productivity and efficiency.

Asia continues to dominate this landscape, with China leading at 295,000 robots installed in 2024 and over 2 million units in operation. Japan and South Korea maintain their...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News. The industrial robotics market stands at 38.45 billion dollars in 2025, according to Coherent Market Insights, surging toward 95 billion dollars by 2032 at a 13.8 percent compound annual growth rate, fueled by precision demands in electronics manufacturing, which claims a 23.97 percent share.

Asia Pacific dominates with over 47 percent of deployments, led by China under its Made in China 2025 initiative, where robot density hits 322 units per 10,000 manufacturing workers, per Precedence Research. North America grows fastest at 17.78 percent, driven by automotive and electronics...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider, your weekly dive into AI and automation news. Applied Manufacturing Technologies recently deployed four robotic roll handling systems for a Midwest packaging converter, tackling the physically demanding task of coil and roll movement with flexible, safety-focused automation that boosts throughput and redeploys labor to higher-value work, according to AMT's announcement on December 10. Inbolt unveiled a human-like bin picking solution powered by on-arm AI vision, achieving 95 percent success rates and sub-one-second cycles in live automotive production, as reported by Manufacturing Tomorrow. Teradyne Robotics plans...

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Inside the robotics industry today, artificial intelligence and automation are shifting from experimental to essential, and the numbers show why. Grand View Research estimates that industrial automation services will reach about 192 billion dollars in 2025 and grow to more than 320 billion dollars by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate above 10 percent. Precedence Research puts industrial automation and control systems at roughly 229 billion dollars this year, heading toward nearly 577 billion dollars by 2034. Thunderbit reports that around 60 percent of companies had implemented some form of automation by 2024, and adoption is still...

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The robotics and artificial intelligence sectors are experiencing a fascinating convergence of technological breakthroughs and market expansion as we head into the final month of 2025. The industrial automation landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, with significant developments shaping how manufacturing and logistics operations function worldwide.

Recent market data reveals robust growth trajectories across multiple automation segments. The global industrial automation market is projected to reach approximately 378 billion dollars by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 10.8 percent from 206 billion dollars in 2024. More impressively...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider, where we bring you the latest breakthroughs in automation and artificial intelligence shaping manufacturing worldwide. I'm your host, and today we're diving into a remarkable moment in industrial robotics that's fundamentally transforming how factories operate.

The numbers tell an extraordinary story. The global industrial robot market reached an all-time high of 16.5 billion dollars in installations, with projections suggesting the humanoid and dexterous robotics market alone could hit 38 billion by 2035. For listeners working in manufacturing, this isn't just market hype—it reflects ge...

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The robotics and automation industry is experiencing a pivotal moment as we head into December 2025, with significant breakthroughs reshaping how manufacturers approach production efficiency and workforce integration.

OTTO by Rockwell Automation has just claimed the 2025 IERA Award for pioneering heavy-load autonomous mobile robots, marking what industry leaders are calling a world-changing milestone in autonomous material handling. OTTO specializes in transporting parts, pallets, and supplies across factory floors without worker intervention, utilizing advanced navigation capabilities that optimize speed while maintaining rigorous safety standards. The recognition underscores the...

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# Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News – November 30, 2025

Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider, where we break down the latest developments shaping the future of automation and artificial intelligence. I'm your host, and today we're diving into a transformative moment for the robotics industry.

The industrial automation sector is experiencing remarkable momentum as we head into the final month of 2025. The global industrial automation market has reached approximately 226.8 billion dollars this year, up from 206 billion in 2024, with projections suggesting it will climb to 378.57 billion by 2030. This ex...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider, your source for the latest developments in AI and automation. I'm your host, and today we're diving into a sector experiencing remarkable momentum despite recent market headwinds.

The industrial automation landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. The global industrial automation and control systems market reached 206 billion dollars in 2024 and is expected to hit 226 billion dollars this year, with projections reaching 378 billion dollars by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 10.8 percent. This growth tells a compelling story about where manufacturing is...

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The robotics and automation landscape is charging into 2025 with both resilience and innovation. Despite a cooling investment climate and recalibrated supply chains last year, manufacturers are now doubling down: industrial robots are front and center as industries look to automation for productivity and competitive advantage. IMARC Group reports that the global industrial robotics market reached nearly 20 billion US dollars in 2024 and is projected to soar to more than 52 billion by 2033, with an annual growth rate of over 11 percent. Meanwhile, the International Federation of Robotics highlighted that worldwide installations...

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Robotics and automation are propelling industry forward at a breathless pace, reshaping manufacturing, logistics, and beyond. The industrial automation market continues its impressive march, with estimates from Grand View Research showing a leap from over two hundred billion dollars in 2024 to nearly three hundred eighty billion by 2030, a blistering compound annual growth rate above 10 percent. Particularly fuelled by the need for efficiency, real-time data insights, and persistent labor challenges, this surge is not just statistical bravado—it is visible on factory floors across the globe.

Recent ne...

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Industrial robotics and automation are entering a pivotal phase, as recent collaborations and breakthroughs are setting new benchmarks for what factories can achieve. At Hon Hai Tech Day 2025, Intrinsic and Foxconn announced a landmark joint venture intended to transform electronics manufacturing by combining Intrinsic’s advanced artificial intelligence robotics platform with Foxconn’s global production muscle. This partnership aims to replace narrowly tailored automation with general-purpose intelligent robots, enabling vast swathes of manual processes to become orchestrated and fully automated, which could redefine the concept of a smart fact...

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Thanks for joining us for Robotics Industry Insider for November 20, 2025. Industrial automation is riding a remarkable wave, despite some market turbulence last year; Coherent Market Insights now values the global industrial automation market at over 238 billion United States dollars for 2025, and projects a near-doubling by 2032, with North America and Asia-Pacific both powering forward thanks to widespread factory upgrades, government pushes for Industry 4.0, and a relentless drive for productivity gains. According to Interact Analysis and Thunderbit, North America alone saw orders for over 9,000 new industrial robots in the first...

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Industrial robotics and automation are entering a pivotal phase this November as markets recover from last year’s slowdown with a new surge of innovation, strategic partnerships, and regulatory pressures shaping the landscape. The latest issue of Robotics and Automation Magazine notes that demand for industrial robots is climbing again, particularly across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, fueled by a new generation of collaborative robots and AI-driven systems that are narrowing the gap between human and machine operations. Human-robot collaboration is now at the core of engineered workflows, wi...

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Thanks for joining us for Robotics Industry Insider: AI and Automation News, your weekly look into the world where intelligent machines are redefining industry. This week, listeners are witnessing the transition to truly flexible, software-defined automation solutions across manufacturing and warehousing. Siemens’ latest industry signals point to a coming era when autonomous industrial robots will be trained entirely in digital twin environments. Manufacturers are now leveraging virtual representations of their operations to simulate new processes and deploy AI-driven robotics that don’t require traditional programming. The result: robots deri...

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Robotics and industrial automation are pushing into a new era marked by powerful artificial intelligence integration, breakthrough technologies, and intense global competition. The industrial robotics market is set to reach nearly 48.3 billion dollars by 2025, with Asia Pacific driving over 65 percent of growth, largely propelled by surging demand in China, Japan, and South Korea. Expansion is aggressive, with robot installations worldwide expected to top 575,000 units this year, according to the International Federation of Robotics. As manufacturing races to keep up with demand, collaborative robots—those designed to work safely al...

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Welcome to Robotics Industry Insider, your source for the latest developments in AI and automation. I'm your host, and today we're diving into a dynamic period of transformation reshaping how manufacturers and logistics providers approach industrial operations.

The global industrial automation market is experiencing remarkable momentum. The market reached two hundred six point three three billion dollars in two thousand twenty four and is projected to hit three hundred seventy eight point fifty seven billion by two thousand thirty, representing a compound annual growth rate of...

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The robotics and automation industry is entering a transformative phase, blending cutting-edge breakthroughs with rapid adoption across manufacturing, logistics, and beyond. According to data from Research and Markets, the global industrial automation market is valued at over 205 billion dollars in 2025 and set to reach nearly 290 billion by 2029, a testament to robust annualized growth near nine percent. Asia-Pacific leads this surge, thanks to formidable investments in China and South Korea, while North America drives process automation and advanced control systems.

Recent events highlight both technical progress and...

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Industrial robotics has entered a new phase marked by breakthrough technologies that are setting unprecedented benchmarks for adaptive, flexible, and intelligent automation. The latest industrial robots now blend artificial intelligence, computer vision, advanced sensors, and digital twins to deliver truly autonomous operations that were once the realm of science fiction. Automotive, electronics, and aerospace industries remain at the forefront, with giants like BMW and Mercedes-Benz deploying humanoid robots for complex assembly and logistics tasks. Startups such as Figure AI and Agility Robotics are scaling intelligent humanoids, signalling a...

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Industrial robotics and artificial intelligence are reshaping manufacturing in tangible, measurable ways as we move into November 2025. Listeners should take note: investment and adoption rates in these technologies have not just rebounded—they are accelerating, pushing the global industrial automation market toward nearly 591 billion dollars by 2035, according to Spherical Insights and Consulting. Asia Pacific remains the primary growth engine, but North America’s focus on cutting-edge applications and financial process automation is also reshaping the competitive landscape.

Fresh headlines underline how industrial titans and fast-moving startups are...

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The robotics and automation sector continues its rapid transformation, with industrial robots and AI-driven systems at the forefront of global manufacturing’s evolution. By the end of 2025, the industrial robotics market is expected to reach approximately 27 billion US dollars, ultimately soaring to more than 84 billion by 2034, driven by double-digit annual growth. Most of this expansion is happening in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in China, Japan, and South Korea, where robot density in factories has hit record highs and automation adoption is becoming essential for remaining globally competitive. In No...

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The robotics and automation sector is powering into November 8, 2025, with a surge of innovation and strategic partnerships that are remapping industrial technology. This week, several breakthrough developments are shaping the industry narrative. AgiBot’s Real-World Reinforcement Learning system is redefining how robots acquire complex skills, enabling machines to master new tasks in minutes on the production line. At RoboBusiness in Silicon Valley, AI-powered industrial and collaborative robots took center stage, blending advanced analytics with real-time adaptability to optimize manufacturing and logistics.

Market momentum remains robust. According to...

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The robotics industry is experiencing a transformative surge, with this week marking several pivotal advancements that are reshaping the way intelligent machines integrate into industrial operations. Deloitte’s new report highlights the emergence of what it calls the era of physical artificial intelligence, in which robots not only automate tasks but also perceive, reason, and make decisions within complex, real-world environments. This trend is accelerated by breakthroughs in vision-language-action models, which now allow robots to interpret speech, analyze scenes, and execute actions without explicit programming. A prime example is...

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Robotics and automation are accelerating at a breathtaking pace. The latest World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics reveals that a record 542,000 industrial robots were installed worldwide in 2024, more than double the number a decade ago. Asia remains the dominant region, accounting for nearly three-quarters of new deployments. This surge is transforming factories, with collaborative robots, also known as cobots, helping even smaller manufacturers automate tasks that were out of reach just a few years ago. In fact, collaborative robot solutions now make automation viable for...

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The robotics and industrial automation industry is entering a new phase of rapid expansion, propelled by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and collaborative robotics. According to ABI Research, global robotics market value will reach approximately fifty billion dollars in 2025, climbing to one hundred and eleven billion by 2030. Nearly thirteen million robots will be in circulation by the end of the decade, with mobile robots dominating both hardware and software sales. Asia Pacific is leading this transformation, especially China, which now accounts for forty-two percent of all industrial robot sales...

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The robotics and automation sector has surged into November with remarkable momentum, marked by a steady recovery in North America and breakout progress in global industrial automation. The Association for Advancing Automation reports that North American robot orders increased by more than four percent and revenue rose by nearly eight percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2024. A particularly striking story is the dramatic 34 percent surge in robot orders among automotive manufacturers, but what is more telling is that life sciences...

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Just one day after Halloween 2025, the robotics and automation industry is buzzing with breakthroughs that are rapidly redefining manufacturing and industrial workflows worldwide. According to GlobalData, the global robotics industry is projected to more than double from ninety billion dollars in 2024 to over two hundred five billion dollars by 2030, driven by rising demand for precision, flexibility, and resilience across sectors from electronics to logistics. Of note, exoskeletons and logistics robots are the fastest growing segments, seeing massive annual growth rates as companies seek solutions for workforce shortages and...

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Today’s robotics and automation landscape is rapidly transforming, opening new frontiers for industrial performance and reshaping global manufacturing strategies. At the recent IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems in Hangzhou, more than 7,000 leaders from academia and industry gathered, unveiling standout debuts such as Kepler Robotics’s K2 Bumblebee, which aims to foster a global, open developer ecosystem for next-generation automation. Industry players like Richtech Robotics are collaborating with Nvidia to release practical mobile humanoid robots engineered for real-world operations, demonstrating the accelerating synergy between hardware inno...

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Industrial automation and robotics are moving at breakneck speed, with transformative breakthroughs and strategic partnerships shaping everything from factory floors to the global marketplace. According to Precedence Research, industrial automation worldwide is worth over 256 billion dollars in 2025 and is forecasted to more than double by 2034, driven by the seamless integration of artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance productivity, safety, and flexibility. Manufacturers across sectors are capitalizing on intelligent automation, using artificial intelligence-powered robots that perform repetitive tasks with unprecedented precision and speed, freeing human workers to concentrate on...