Global Industrial Robot Market: China Sees Rapid Growth with Overwhelming Share
According to the latest research, the number of industrial robots being installed worldwide is increasing rapidly. It is expected that the number of newly installed industrial robots globally will reach 600,000 units in 2025. In this field, China is currently leading the world.
China accounts for an exceptionally high share of approximately 60% of the global market for new industrial robots. A particularly noteworthy point is that more than 55% of the robots used within China are products manufactured domestically. While China once relied on imports from overseas, it is now advancing toward self-sufficiency in robotics technology.
Furthermore, China's presence is also growing in the development of human-shaped "humanoid robots." Data has been reported indicating that half of the companies currently manufacturing humanoid robots worldwide are Chinese firms. It is believed that aggressive investment and technological development by the Chinese government are supporting this growth.
For Japan as well, robotics technology is a crucial field that will determine the future of the manufacturing industry. As China takes the lead in the global market, attention is focused on how Japan's robotics industry will maintain its competitiveness and continue to develop moving forward.
In the future, industrial robots and humanoid robots have the potential to significantly change the way we live and work. As the global competition in robot development intensifies, we cannot afford to take our eyes off the evolution of technology and the changes in the market.