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Factory robots surpass 5 million units worldwide

Original: Factory robots surpass 5M worldwide, IFR reports

The International Federation of Robotics reports that the number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide has exceeded 5 million, a new milestone for automation. The figure highlights the accelerating adoption of robotics in manufacturing, driven by labor shortages and demands for productivity across major industrial economies.

Why now: The IFR's newly released statistics mark a symbolic milestone in global factory automation, prompting debate about jobs and productivity.

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