Design World

  • Home
  • Articles
    • 3D CAD
    • Electronics • electrical
    • Fastening & Joining
    • Factory automation
    • Linear Motion
    • Motion Control
    • Test & Measurement
    • Sensors
  • Suppliers
  • 3D CAD Models
    • PARTsolutions
    • TraceParts
  • Webinars
  • Leadership
    • 2019 Winners
    • 2018 Winners
    • LEAP Awards
  • Engineering Resources
    • 3D Simulation Resources
    • DIGITAL ISSUES
      • EE World Digital Issues
    • LEAP Awards
    • MC² Motion Control Classroom
    • Podcasts
    • Totally Integrated Automation
    • Women in Engineering
  • Ebooks / Tech Tips
  • Videos
  • Subscribe

The Robot Workforce Grew Around the Globe in 2017

By Jennifer DeLaOsa | May 2, 2019

Share

Last year, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) revealed its industrial robot report for 2016. Now, the 2017 numbers have been released—how do the stats compare?

In 2016, there was an average number of 74 installed industrial robots per 10,000 employees in the manufacturing sector. The global average rose to 85 robots in 2017.

In terms of industry, 2017 saw the automotive industry adopt the largest number of robots globally. The electrical/electronic and the metal industries came in second and third, respectively.

When it comes to markets, China supplied 36 percent of the total robots sold two years ago. Its sales volume of 138,000 industrial robots was also larger than the sales of Europe and the Americas combined at 112,400 units.

The IFR labeled Japan as “the world´s number one industrial robot manufacturer” since they delivered 56 percent of the global supply in 2017. And the United States continued its upward trend in robot installations, keeping its seven-year streak as it reached 33,192 units.

“By regions, the average robot density in Europe is 106 units, in the Americas 91, and in Asia 75 units,” according to the IFR. Narrowing the scope even further, IFR lists the highest density of robot workers per country, and South Korea remains the champ with an average of 710 installed industrial robots per 10,000 employees in the manufacturing industry in 2017. This ups its average from 631 robots the previous year.

Singapore was second with 658 robots per 10,000 workers, followed by Germany with 322 robots. The United States landed just out of the top five with a sixth-place finish, averaging 200 robots per 10,000 workers.

To get the full 2016 details, head over to last year’s report. To see how 2017’s robot density numbers stacked up, check out the infographic below, courtesy of Statista.

(Image Source: Statista)

With the increase of robotic employees, are you wondering which jobs are most at risk for the automation takeover? Statista recently shared an infographic based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistic that listed the professions most under threat.

DESIGN GUIDES



PTC Creo

Enews Sign Up

Motion Control Classroom
Leadership in Engineering

Design World Digital Edition

September 2019 issue

Browse the most current issue of Design World and back issues in an easy to use high quality format. Clip, share and download with the leading design engineering magazine today.

EDABoard the Forum for Electronics

Top global problem solving EE forum covering Microcontrollers, DSP, Networking, Analog and Digital Design, RF, Power Electronics, PCB Routing and much more

EDABoard: Forum for electronics

Sponsored Content

  • New from Chieftek: Stages, drives, and 2-mm miniature slides for precision automation
  • The Decision-Makers’ Guide to Additive Manufacturing: Explore the essentials of today’s AM environment and improve your results
  • The First 3 Things any Injection Molding Service Checks on Your Parts
  • Elastomeric Couplings Provide Reliable Performance on Pipeline Injector Pumps
  • Consistent linear motion systems with the PBC Linear Uni-Guide
  • New Nested Spirawave® Wave Springs from Smalley
Engineering Exchange

The Engineering Exchange is a global educational networking community for engineers.

Connect, share, and learn today »

Tweets by @DesignWorld
Design World
  • Advertising
  • About us
  • Contact
  • Manage your Design World Subscription
  • Subscribe
  • Design World Digital Network
  • Engineering White Papers
  • LEAP Awards

Copyright © 2019 WTWH Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media. Site Map | Privacy Policy | RSS

Search Design World

  • Home
  • Articles
    • 3D CAD
    • Electronics • electrical
    • Fastening & Joining
    • Factory automation
    • Linear Motion
    • Motion Control
    • Test & Measurement
    • Sensors
  • Suppliers
  • 3D CAD Models
    • PARTsolutions
    • TraceParts
  • Webinars
  • Leadership
    • 2019 Winners
    • 2018 Winners
    • LEAP Awards
  • Engineering Resources
    • 3D Simulation Resources
    • DIGITAL ISSUES
      • EE World Digital Issues
    • LEAP Awards
    • MC² Motion Control Classroom
    • Podcasts
    • Totally Integrated Automation
    • Women in Engineering
  • Ebooks / Tech Tips
  • Videos
  • Subscribe
We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use this website.OkNoRead more