FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, July 02, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jane Heffner has been elected as the new President of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Heffner is taking over the rotating ...

Four robotics and automation organizations have officially signed the Barcelona Declaration on Robotics and Automation 2026.

BARCELONA—The Barcelona Declaration on Robotics and Automation 2026 is a global initiative to advance a common policy agenda.

The total number of service robots sold for professional use reached almost 200,000 units in 2024, marking a 9% increase. Staff shortages are a key driver for companies to use robots designed for trai ...

The number of industrial robot installations in the United States rose by 11% year-on-year, to reach 38,000 units in 2025. This significant recovery is driven by robust growth in the food industry and ...

Bolstered by automotive and electronics demand, global deployments remain concentrated in China, Japan and South Korea. The U.S. is seeing growing robotics demand from food production and supply chain ...

FRANKFURT, Germany —The executive board of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has elected Marina Bill of ABB as its new president. Kenji Yamaguchi of FANUC will serve as IFR´s vice ...

AI allows robots to operate independently, predict failures, and learn new tasks. The convergence of IT and OT makes robots more versatile via real-time data exchange, supporting digital enterprise ...

Over time, robots will likely become part of normal industrial infrastructure. Conveyor belts and automated storage systems ...

Jane Heffner has been elected as the new President of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Heffner is taking over the rotating presidency from Takayuki Ito of Fanuc Corporation. The new ...