2016 Breaks Records for North American Robot Orders and Shipments
ANN ARBOR, MI — The 2016 North American robotics market broke all-time records for orders and shipments, according to The Robotic Industries Association.
During the year, 34,606 robots valued at approximately $1.9 billion were ordered in North America, representing growth of 10 percent in units over 2015. The automotive industry experienced another strong year with orders growing 17 percent. Units shipped to North American customers also grew by 10 percent, with 30,875 robots valued at $1.8 billion shipped in 2016. Shipments into the automotive market grew 25 percent relative to 2015.