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North American robot orders surge 24.8% in Q3 2026, driven by diverse industry growth
In the third quarter of 2026, North American companies ordered 10,989 robots valued at $723.5 million, marking a 24.8% increase in units and a 26.1% rise in value compared to Q3 2025. This growth was broadly distributed across industries, with significant gains in automotive components, semiconductors, electronics, and life sciences. Collaborative robot orders also saw a substantial increase of 56% in units. The positive trend aligns with improving manufacturing activity in the region.
Why it matters
The broad distribution of robot order growth across multiple industries indicates a diversifying robotics market with increasing adoption across various applications.
Source: The Robot Report — read the original
Source published 28 Oct 2026, 18:59 UTC