Robot Orders Rising, Buoyed by Automotive-OEM Activity

The North American robotics industry continued to build momentum in the first half of 2025, according to a report from A3—the Association for Advancing Automation. New data from A3 shows that robot orders through the first half of the year increased by 4.3% and revenue rose 7.5% compared to the first half of 2024.

North American companies ordered 17,635 robots valued at $1.094 billion in the first six months of 2025, A3 says. Automotive OEMS led industry growth with a 34% year-over-year increase in units ordered.

Collaborative robots accounted for a growing share of the market with 3085 units ordered in the first half of 2025, valued at $114 million. In Q2 alone, cobots comprised 23.7% of all units and 14.7% of revenue. 

See also: Association for Advancing Automation

Technologies: Pressroom Automation

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