U.S. robotics industry saw double-digit growth in 2025, says IFR

Industrial robot installations in the United States increased by 11% in 2025, reaching 38,000 units, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Growth was driven by adoption in the food industry, which surged by 30%, while the automotive sector remained the largest user. The U.S. robot density now ranks eighth globally, though it significantly lags countries like South Korea and Germany, while China dominates global market share with installations estimated at roughly 10 times the U.S. level. A trade group has proposed a national robotics strategy for the U.S. that would include a Federal Robotics Office, tax incentives, workforce retraining, and federal procurement mandates to help the country compete more effectively.