China has climbed to new heights in industrial automation, overtaking Germany in the use of robots within the manufacturing sector, according to the latest report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
The IFR’s annual report reveals that China now boasts 470 robots per 10,000 workers—more than double its robot density in 2019. This significant increase places China third globally, just behind South Korea and Singapore. South Korea leads with an impressive 1,012 robots per 10,000 employees, marking a 5% rise since 2018, while Singapore holds the second spot.
IFR President Takayuki Ito highlighted China’s progress, stating, “China has invested heavily in automation technology and ranks third in robot density in 2023 after South Korea and Singapore, ahead of Germany and Japan.”
Germany, known for its strong industrial base, now ranks fourth with 429 robots per 10,000 employees, despite an annual growth rate of 5% since 2018. The nation faces increasing competition as countries like China continue to advance in automation.
These developments signal a shifting dynamic in global manufacturing, with automation reshaping industry leaders and China rapidly advancing in technological adoption.
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China overtakes Germany in industrial use of robots, IFR report finds
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