36,200 robots installed in Japan, 2025
The US overtook Japan (36,200 installations) to become the second-largest industrial robot market in 2025, and 2025 was the third strongest year on record.
International Federation of Robotics13,500 robots
Automotive was the largest US customer, with 13,500 robot installations in 2025, down 1%.
International Federation of Robotics2,900 robots
US robot installations in food and beverage rose 30% to 2,900 units in 2025, while metal and machinery fell 15% to 3,000.
International Federation of RoboticsWhy this market is moving now
- US installations rose 12% in 2025 and the IFR expects further growth in 2026.
- Orders are shifting away from car makers: automotive OEM orders fell 25% in H1 2026 while other sectors grew.
- The IFR cites reshoring policy and labor scarcity as long-run drivers.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The US installed 38,400 industrial robots in 2025, up 12% from 2024. | 38,400 robots | 2025 | International Federation of Robotics |
| The US overtook Japan (36,200 installations) to become the second-largest industrial robot market in 2025, and 2025 was the third strongest year on record. | 36,200 robots installed in Japan, 2025 | 2025 | International Federation of Robotics |
| Automotive was the largest US customer, with 13,500 robot installations in 2025, down 1%. | 13,500 robots | 2025 | International Federation of Robotics |
| US robot installations in food and beverage rose 30% to 2,900 units in 2025, while metal and machinery fell 15% to 3,000. | 2,900 robots | 2025 | International Federation of Robotics |
| North American companies ordered 36,766 robots worth $2.25 billion in 2025, up 6.6% in units and 10.1% in revenue. | 36,766 robots ordered | 2025 | Association for Advancing Automation (A3), via The Robot Report |
| Collaborative robot orders in North America totalled 7,212 units worth $241 million in 2025, or 19.6% of all robots ordered. | 7,212 cobots ordered | 2025 | Association for Advancing Automation (A3), via The Robot Report |
| North American companies ordered 8,940 robots worth $622 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 4.3% in units and 21.3% in revenue. | 8,940 robots ordered | 2026 | Association for Advancing Automation (A3), via Robotics Tomorrow |
| First-half 2026 North American robot orders were 17,995 units worth $1.166 billion, up 2.0% in units. | 17,995 robots ordered | 2026 | Association for Advancing Automation (A3), via Robotics Tomorrow |
| Automotive OEM robot orders in North America fell 25% in the first half of 2026 compared with the first half of 2025. | -25 % year on year | 2026 | Association for Advancing Automation (A3), via Robotics Tomorrow |
| ABB agreed to sell its Robotics division to SoftBank Group at an enterprise value of $5.375 billion, with closing expected in mid-to-late 2026. | 5.375 billion USD | 2025 | ABB Ltd |
| Teradyne, owner of Universal Robots, reported global Robotics segment revenue of $100 million in the second quarter of 2026. | 100 million USD (global) | 2026 | Teradyne |
Companies to watch
ABB Robotics
Being sold to SoftBank Group for $5.375 billion enterprise value, closing expected mid-to-late 2026.
SoftBank Group
Buyer of ABB's robotics division.
Teradyne (Universal Robots)
Robotics segment revenue was $100 million in Q2 2026, global figure.
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Frequently asked questions
How many industrial robots does the US install each year?
The IFR says the US installed 38,400 industrial robots in 2025, up 12%. That made the US the second-largest market after China.
How many robots did North American companies order in 2025?
A3 reports 36,766 robots worth $2.25 billion were ordered in North America in 2025, up 6.6% in units.
What is happening to robot orders in 2026?
A3 data show 17,995 units worth $1.166 billion ordered in the first half of 2026, up 2.0% in units. Automotive OEM orders fell 25%.
Which industries buy the most robots in the US?
Automotive was the largest US customer with 13,500 installations in 2025, per the IFR. Food and beverage rose 30% to 2,900 units.
How big is the collaborative robot segment?
A3 counted 7,212 cobot orders worth $241 million in North America in 2025, 19.6% of all robots ordered.
Who is buying ABB Robotics?
SoftBank Group agreed to buy ABB's Robotics division at an enterprise value of $5.375 billion, with closing expected in mid-to-late 2026.
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- International Federation of Robotics: US now second-largest robotics market, following China (World Robotics 2026 press release) (2026-09-24)
The United States installed 38,400 industrial robots in 2025, marking a 12% year-on-year increase.
- International Federation of Robotics: US now second-largest robotics market, following China (World Robotics 2026 press release) (2026-09-24)
This surpassed Japan's installation figure of 36,200, making the US the second-largest market for industrial robots in the world after China.
- International Federation of Robotics: US now second-largest robotics market, following China (World Robotics 2026 press release) (2026-09-24)
with 13,500 industrial robot installations in 2025, a 1% decrease on the previous year.
- International Federation of Robotics: US now second-largest robotics market, following China (World Robotics 2026 press release) (2026-09-24)
Robot installations in the food and beverage industry rose 30% to 2,900 units in 2025.
- Association for Advancing Automation (A3), via The Robot Report: North American robot orders rise by 6.6% in 2025, reports A3 (2026-02-07)
In 2025, companies across North America ordered 36,766 robots valued at $2.25 billion.
- Association for Advancing Automation (A3), via The Robot Report: North American robot orders rise by 6.6% in 2025, reports A3 (2026-02-07)
collaborative robot orders totaled 7,212 units valued at $241 million.
- Association for Advancing Automation (A3), via Robotics Tomorrow: Robot Orders Increase in Q2 as Automation Demand Broadens Across Industries (2026-08-11)
North American companies ordered 8,940 robots valued at $622 million in the second quarter of 2026
- Association for Advancing Automation (A3), via Robotics Tomorrow: Robot Orders Increase in Q2 as Automation Demand Broadens Across Industries (2026-08-11)
first-half totals to 17,995 units valued at $1.166 billion, representing 2.0% growth in units and 6.6% growth in order value
- Association for Advancing Automation (A3), via Robotics Tomorrow: Robot Orders Increase in Q2 as Automation Demand Broadens Across Industries (2026-08-11)
Automotive OEM orders declined 25% compared to the first half of 2025
- ABB Ltd: ABB to divest Robotics division to SoftBank Group (2025-10-08)
divest its Robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for an enterprise value of $5.375 billion
- Teradyne: Teradyne Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results (Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K) (2026-07-28)
$100 million in Robotics.
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