IFR International Federation of Robotics

Position paper on humanoid robots

The new position paper from the International Federation of Robotics highlights the future of humanoid robots, which are considered the next major innovation in robotics.

Europe's automotive industry is increasingly focusing on automation

The European automotive industry continues to invest heavily in the automation of its production, as preliminary figures from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) show.

Increasing automation in the US automotive industry

In the US automotive industry, the installation of industrial robots rose by 10.7% to 13,700 units in 2024, according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

China is investing 1 trillion yuan in robotics and high-tech

The country has announced the creation of a state-backed venture capital fund focused on robotics, AI and innovation.

Robotics: Europe's employment rate reaches an all-time high

According to a study by the IFR, the gender gap in the industry is also closing. Women in robotics have been honored

Top 5 robotics trends worldwide in 2025

These are the most important trends that will shape robotics and automation in 2025

World Robotics R&D Programs published

Robotics research: how are Asia, Europe and America investing?

China overtakes Germany in the use of robots in industry

China has overtaken Germany in the use of robots in industry: the country has moved up to third place in the world rankings with a robot density of 470 units per 10,000 employees

IFR appoints new president

​​​​​​​The Executive Board of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has elected Takayuki Ito as President. At the same time, Jane Heffner was appointed as the new Vice President of the IFR.

Record of 4 Million Robots in Factories Worldwide

The new World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide - an increase of 10%

U.S. Companies Invest Heavily in Robots - IFR Preliminary Results

Robot installations by manufacturing companies up 12%

AI-supported robots are helping the logistics industry

A new generation of AI-powered robots is helping to address labor shortages

Robot density rises to new record

Global Robotics Race: Korea, Singapore and Germany in the Lead

World Robotics 2023 Report: Asia ahead of Europe and the Americas

The International Federation of Robotics has published its new yearbook “World Robotics 2023”. All major markets are growing.

Robot sales in the EU increase by 6 percent

In Europe there is a rapidly increasing demand for industrial robots

Robot sales in North America up 12 percent

The North American robotics market has seen strong growth, with manufacturing installations up 12 percent, reaching a total of 41,624 units in 2022.

Robot boom in India

India ranks among the top ten globally with annual robot installations

China overtakes US in robot density

China’s massive investment in industrial robotics has put the country in the top ranking of robot density, surpassing the United States for the first time.

China: Robot installations grew by 44 percent

The industrial robotics market in China achieved strong growth with a new record of 243,300 installations in 2021 – a rise of 44% compared to the previous year. These preliminary data have been published by the International Federation of Robotics.

China Aims for Global Leadership in Robotics

The new 5-year plan for the robotics industry in China, released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in Beijing, focuses on promoting innovation - making China a global leader for robot technology and industrial advancement. The statistical department of the International Federation of Robotics reports about the domestic and foreign engagement on the world's largest market.

Every third industrial robot in the EU is installed in Germany

With around 230,000 industrial robots, Germany is the most highly automated economy in the European Union. The number of newly installed robots reached around 22,300 units in 2020. Despite the crisis year 2020, this is the third highest value ever achieved.

IFR: "Sales of autonomous mobile robots are increasing rapidly".

In the white paper "A Mobile Revolution", the International Federation of Robotics examines how mobility is impacting robotics and why this is a groundbreaking development. The use of autonomous mobile robots is increasing not only in industry and logistics, but also in public spaces.

IFR: Service Robots Sales Worldwide Up 32%

IFR: Record 2.7 Million Robots Work in Factories Around the Globe

International Federation of Robotics elects Milton Guerry as new President

IERA Award 2019 goes to hospital robots

New Secretary General of the World Robot Association IFR appointed

IFR: Surging demand for industrial robots in 2010

Alexander Verl honored with IERA Award 2010