In the Americas, the United States surpassed Japan as the world's second-largest robotics market, installing nearly 38,500 new robots in 2025, a 12% increase from the previous year. Canada's market grew moderately by 55%, while Mexico experienced a 7% decline in installations. Brazil's market expanded by 38%, driven primarily by investments in the automotive sector, particularly from Chinese manufacturers.
Europe's robot installations grew at a slower pace. Germany remained the region's largest market but saw an 8% decline in new installations, totaling fewer than 25,000 units in 2025. Italy, France, and Spain followed, each recording double-digit decreases in installations.
Global Robot Adoption Outlook
The report forecasts continued growth in global robot installations, projecting a 9% increase to 655,000 units in 2026 and approximately 806,000 units by 2029. An evolving manufacturing landscape, including reshoring initiatives and efforts to build more resilient supply chains in high-wage economies, is expected to influence regional demand for robotics.
Labor shortages and continued investments in automation technology are expected to further support this growth.
Meanwhile, technological advances are expanding the scope of robotic applications. Improvements in artificial intelligence, machine vision, sensing technologies, and simplified programming and integration methods are enhancing robot capabilities, reducing deployment costs, and opening automation opportunities for new industries and customer segments.
For VSD's audience, these developments underscore the growing need for robust, adaptable vision systems capable of supporting a wide range of industrial applications. Continued innovation in vision algorithms, sensor fusion, and AI-driven inspection technologies will be critical to meeting the requirements of advanced robotic automation.
