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U.S. Now Second-Largest Robotics Market, Following China

Published

25 September 2026

Topic

opportunities

◆ Sectors

Robotics, Drones & UAV

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The United States became the second-largest market for industrial robots in 2025, installing 38,400 units, driven mainly by automotive, food, warehousing, logistics, and medical sectors. Despite short-term challenges from trade tensions, the market outlook is positive with expected growth, supported by reshoring policies and labour scarcity.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your robotics startup in the US has a growing domestic market ready for adoption beyond automotive, especially in food and logistics. Prioritise building partnerships with system integrators and position for reshoring-driven demand to win early in this expansion phase.

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1 source · 25 Sep 2026

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