The reality now is that, when it comes to industrial robots, the scale of the US — and in fact the entire West — pales in comparison to China. According to the International Federation of Robotics, China accounted for 54% of all industrial robot installations in 2024, and that percentage is expected to grow in the coming years.
Which country is the global leader in robotics? Just a year or two ago, the first answer that would have sprung to mind is the US, with Tesla robotaxis and Amazon’s army of warehouse robots.
While these American names are undoubtedly making great strides and have been commanding the most media attention, the spotlight appears to be shifting to the dance and kungfu kick moves of their Chinese counterparts.
