Robots Rule: AI Fuels Automation Surge, Doubles Market by 2033!

This is you Robotics Industry Insider: AI & Automation News podcast.

The robotics and automation industry is buzzing as we move into early September 2025, with the sector continuing to experience remarkable advances in both technology and market adoption. According to the International Federation of Robotics, there are now over 4.2 million industrial robots operating in factories worldwide—an all-time high, representing a year-over-year increase of 10 percent. Notably, Asia accounts for nearly 70 percent of new installations, with Europe and the Americas following, illustrating the region’s continued leadership in factory automation. This surge underscores how supply chain resilience and production efficiency have become boardroom imperatives around the globe.

The global industrial automation market is also soaring, with Straits Research projecting the market to reach more than 209 billion US dollars this year and forecasted to double to over 420 billion by 2033, offering a compound annual growth rate above 9 percent. A key driver behind this momentum is artificial intelligence integration, which is moving from concept to reality in robotic systems across manufacturing, logistics, and even healthcare. ABB’s latest launches—the IRB 6730S, 6750S, and 6760 robots—now offer unprecedented productivity, handling greater payloads with shelf-mounted designs and energy reductions of up to 20 percent thanks to their OmniCore controller, which brings higher path accuracy and modularity for easier servicing. These technical improvements mean more flexible, powerful, and efficient production lines designed for the scale and speed of tomorrow’s smart factories.

Industry insiders are watching recent news like Pudu Robotics introducing its AI-powered MT1 Vac robotic sweeper and vacuum for industrial cleaning, and the continued rollout of Photoneo’s PhoXi Gen3 3D scanner, leveraging blue laser tech for precise industrial inspection. Meanwhile, Universal Robots’ UR Studio online platform is making it easier to simulate and deploy collaborative robot, or cobot, applications, lowering the barrier for smaller firms to adopt automation.

Listeners should note that while collaborative robot shipment growth slowed to 13.8 percent last year, market intelligence indicates a new demand cycle will begin soon, especially as industries adjust to economic realities and labor shortages. Companies investing in advanced automation consistently reduce operating costs—by as much as 22 percent on average—and see robust productivity gains, as 90 percent of surveyed workers attest.

A practical takeaway for businesses is to view automation as an ongoing journey, not a one-off investment. Success lies in selecting scalable platforms, ensuring workforce upskilling, and leveraging ecosystem partnerships, as illustrated by Universal Robots’ new global partnership with Technicon in pharmaceuticals.

Looking ahead, expect increased convergence between machine vision, edge computing, and artificial intelligence, as digital transformation accelerates. The narrative is clear: those who embrace innovation and integration will secure lasting advantage.

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