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Five Million Robots Now Operate in Factories Globally
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The global stock of industrial robots reached 5 million units in 2025 with an 11% increase in annual installations, led by strong growth in Asia, particularly China and India, while the US overtook Japan as the second-largest market. Installations are forecast to continue growing, reaching over 800,000 units by 2029.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV, and 3 sources have reported it between 24 Sep 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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You face rapidly expanding demand as Asia anchors industrial automation growth and the US climbs the adoption ranks. Align your supply chain and sales strategy this quarter to capture rising markets before the 2029 surge.
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3 sources · first reported 24 Sep 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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