Robotics and automation: the key questions answered
Explainer: The International Federation of Robotics publishes annual data on industrial robot density.
The International Federation of Robotics publishes annual data on industrial robot density.
Anyone looking into “Robotics and automation” quickly encounters a wealth of figures and opinions. For a sober assessment it pays to go to primary sources: official statistics, publications from the responsible authorities and companies' own reports.
The key is to separate short-term swings from structural developments. Individual monthly readings can be distorted by one-off effects; trends over several quarters are more telling.
For executives, the main question regarding “Robotics and automation” is their own exposure: which costs, revenues and financing conditions depend on it, directly or indirectly?
A proven approach is to run scenarios and monitor leading indicators regularly. That puts decisions on a solid footing without reacting to every headline.