International Federation of Robotics

Rise in logistics applications drives global robot sales, IFR says

Growth factors include smart factories, warehouse e-commerce, and medical logistics.

October 28, 2020

Growth factors include smart factories, warehouse e-commerce, and medical logistics.

But robot sales fell 12% in 2019 and Covid-19 impact will cloud progress in 2020.

September 25, 2020

But robot sales fell 12% in 2019 and Covid-19 impact will cloud progress in 2020.

Prediction follows debate between MIT and IFR about whether automation grows employment or replaces jobs.

May 28, 2020

Prediction follows debate between MIT and IFR about whether automation grows employment or replaces jobs.

Blue Ocean Robotics, JD.com develop autonomous models that kill viruses with chemical sprays, ultraviolet bulbs.

April 1, 2020