In the United States, robot shipments increased again by 9 percent to a new peak level of 22,414 units in 2012 compared to 2011. In 2013, global robot sales will increase by about 2 percent to 162,000 units.
In 2012, about 41,200 industrial robots were sold in Europe.
In 2012,28,100 industrial robots were shipped to the Americas, 7% more than in 2011.
43% Increase in sales of industrial robots in Europe between 2010 and 2011. From 2014 to 2016, robot installations are estimated to increase by 6% on average per year.
Source: International Federation of Robotics
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