In the United States, robot shipments increased again by 9 percent to a new peak level of 22,414 units in 2012 compared to 2011. In 2013, global robot sales will increase by about 2 percent to 162,000 units.
In 2012, about 41,200 industrial robots were sold in Europe.
In 2012,28,100 industrial robots were shipped to the Americas, 7% more than in 2011.
43% Increase in sales of industrial robots in Europe between 2010 and 2011. From 2014 to 2016, robot installations are estimated to increase by 6% on average per year.
Source: International Federation of Robotics
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Resilience: Cyber Risk Shifts From Disruption to Long-Tail Losses 
Sompo Receives Regulatory Approvals to Acquire Aspen Insurance in $3.5B Deal 
Premium Slowdown, Inflation Factors to Lead to Higher P/C Combined Ratio: AM Best 
Munich Re Unit to Cut 1,000 Positions as AI Takes Over Jobs From This Issue
