{"product_id":"digital-and-ai-in-industrial-robotics-insights-report-2025","title":"Digital \u0026 AI in Industrial Robotics Insights Report 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat \u003cb\u003etypes of robots\u003c\/b\u003e currently exist, and what are their roles?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat types of \u003cb\u003esoftware platforms\u003c\/b\u003e do robotics OEMs provide?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many \u003c\/b\u003erobots have been installed, and which \u003cb\u003eindustries \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eregions\u003c\/b\u003e lead in these installations?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are \u003cb\u003ekey focus areas of AI in robotics \u003c\/b\u003eand how do they differ among robotic OEMs?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are robotics \u003cb\u003eexecutives\u003c\/b\u003e saying about the current and future states of robotics?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are key \u003cb\u003euse cases\u003c\/b\u003e for AI in robotics?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do \u003cb\u003eIoT platforms of different robotics OEM \u003c\/b\u003ecompare?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital \u0026amp; AI in Industrial Robotics Insights Report 2025 (PDF)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital platforms in industrial robotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI in industrial robotics\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI in stationary \u0026amp; collaborative robots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI in mobile robots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI in service \u0026amp; humanoid robots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout IoT Analytics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanies mentioned\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA selection of companies mentioned in the report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGILOX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgile Robots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFANUC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoogle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKUKA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiR (Mobile Industrial Robots)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEURA Robotics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNVIDIA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobominds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiemens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStäubli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal Robots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYASKAWA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the report\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital \u0026amp; AI in Industrial Robotics Insights Report 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe industrial robotics landscape is undergoing a significant technological shift as advancements in software platforms and artificial intelligence redefine automation capabilities. For leaders in manufacturing, automation, and technology development, a current and objective understanding of these trends is critical for strategic planning and maintaining a competitive edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of our ongoing coverage of industrial IoT and AI, this report presents a timely analysis of the state of digital platforms and AI in robotics. The insights are based on observations and over \u003cb\u003e50 interviews\u003c\/b\u003e conducted at \u003cb\u003eAutomatica 2025\u003c\/b\u003e in Munich, Germany, supplemented by selected secondary research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a \u003cb\u003e58-page report \u003c\/b\u003ecompiled to help readers stay apprised of the newest trends in industrial robotics and the evolving market landscape. The report examines the software strategies of leading OEMs and provides a deep dive into the key use cases and technologies driving the next generation of industrial automation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport at a glance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e58-page PDF report:\u003c\/b\u003e A detailed document analyzing the latest robotics trends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnalysis of 10 key trends:\u003c\/b\u003e A review of the most important developments in digital platforms and AI for robotics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3 in-depth OEM comparisons:\u003c\/b\u003e Detailed examinations of the IoT platforms, AI setups, and mobile robot offerings from leading vendors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInsights from 50+ expert interviews:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct perspectives from robotics OEMs, startups, and integrators at Automatica 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBreakdown of 5 robot types:\u003c\/b\u003e An overview of the roles and market status for stationary, collaborative, mobile, service, and humanoid robots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey areas of analysis:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe report’s analysis includes an in-depth look at several key areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOEM digital platform strategies:\u003c\/b\u003e An examination of the three types of software platforms offered by robot OEMs: programming environments, digital twin\/simulation tools, and IoT platforms. The analysis includes a detailed comparison of the IoT platform offerings of leading vendors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe role of AI in robotics:\u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into the key AI topics for industrial robot OEMs, including perception, motion planning, and the emerging role of foundation models. The report includes detailed comparisons of the AI setups of leading stationary and mobile robot manufacturers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmerging technology trends:\u003c\/b\u003e An analysis of 10 key trends observed at Automatica 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMarket overview and context:\u003c\/b\u003e An analysis of the global industrial robotics market, including annual installation data by country, industry, and vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eA data-driven foundation for key business functions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis research is designed to provide a data-driven foundation for key business functions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor corporate strategy \u0026amp; product management:\u003c\/b\u003e The report’s analysis of OEM platform strategies and emerging technology trends provides the necessary intelligence to benchmark product roadmaps and identify new market opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor CTOs \u0026amp; engineering leadership:\u003c\/b\u003e The deep dives into AI hardware and software architectures, including the role of Al compute and changing sensor requirements, offer a clear view of the technological trajectory of the industrial robotics market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor market intelligence \u0026amp; competitive analysis:\u003c\/b\u003e The detailed comparisons of vendor offerings in IoT platforms and AI serve as a central, objective source of intelligence for assessing the competitive landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor automation \u0026amp; manufacturing leaders:\u003c\/b\u003e The analysis of key use cases and trends provides a practical guide to the latest advancements in robotic automation, from virtual commissioning with digital twins to the adoption of AI-driven quality control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey concepts in industrial robotics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypes of robots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe report provides context on the five common types of robots in the market:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStationary robots:\u003c\/b\u003e Robots mounted to a fixed point, typically used for repetitive, high-precision tasks in industrial settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollaborative robots (cobots):\u003c\/b\u003e Robots designed to operate safely alongside human workers in shared workspaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMobile robots (AGV\/AMR):\u003c\/b\u003e Robots that navigate (semi)-autonomously to perform tasks like material transport and inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eService robots:\u003c\/b\u003e Robots that automate routine, non-industrial tasks in sectors like healthcare and logistics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHumanoid robots:\u003c\/b\u003e Robots designed to resemble the human body for interaction in human-centric environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eOEM software platforms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analysis covers the three core types of digital platforms that robot OEMs typically provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRobot programming environments:\u003c\/b\u003e Tools to create, edit, and manage robot code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDigital twin\/simulation tools:\u003c\/b\u003e Software to create virtual models of robots and their work cells for offline programming and validation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIoT platforms:\u003c\/b\u003e Software to connect robots to the cloud or local servers for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and fleet management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur insights are trusted by global industry leaders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cspan class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/iot-analytics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/abb_logo_grey_150x74_v2.png\" alt=\"abb_logo_grey\" title=\"abb_logo_grey_150x74_v2\" class=\"wp-image-121421 entered lazyloaded\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/iot-analytics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/abb_logo_grey_150x74_v2.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" style=\"margin: 0px; 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