Business · 9 November 2026

S&P Global says AI will boost industrial robotics growth but manufacturers may benefit less

AI could make automation more economical and expand the industrial robot market, but manufacturers may see less benefit as equipment flexibility and utilization rise. Global robot installations rose 11% to 603,000 units in 2025 and robots in operation grew 9% to about 5.1 million.

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AI could expand robot market but manufacturers see limited benefit, so prioritize features that add value for end‑users rather than just robot sales.

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