Oct 19, 2026 — Mr. Masahiro Ogawa, Chairman of the Japan Robot Association (JARA) and Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric Corporation passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of ...

Frankfurt, Sep 30, 2026 — Global shipments of professional service robots increased by 24% to almost 250,000 units in 2025, highlighting a successful shift to commercial automation. These findings are ...

Frankfurt, Sep 24, 2026 — The global operational stock of industrial robots surged 9% to a record 5 million units in 2025. This was driven by an 11% jump in annual installations: Factories worldwide ...

Sep 24, 2026 — Professional service robots are moving from niche applications to everyday operations, helping organizations address labor shortages, demographic change, and growing service demands ...

Sep 24, 2026 — I am pleased to open my first President's Report with an overview of the latest World Robotics statistics, which we are publishing today. I am pleased to open my first President's ...

Aug 11, 2026 — The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has published its new position paper, The Impact of Robots: Employment, Productivity and Competitiveness. The paper reviews current ...

Aug 07, 2026 — The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) is monitoring recent regulatory developments in the United States following the decision by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission ...

Jun 18, 2026 — The number of industrial robot installations in the United States rose by 11% year-on-year, to reach 38,000 units in 2025. This significant recovery is driven by robust growth in the ...

Frankfurt, May 05, 2026 — China has launched its 15th Five-Year Plan by placing robotics at the heart of its modern industrial system. The aim is to pivot its AI research towards physical applications ...

Frankfurt, Apr 08, 2026 — Economies worldwide are prioritising the integration of factory robots, as automation becomes a critical tool for boosting productivity. In the global automation race, the ...

Frankfurt, Feb 10, 2026 — A new generation of AI-powered robots moving from research labs into the real world is fueled by AI tech companies and analysts forecasting a multitrillion-dollar market. The ...