CCTV News Report:

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recently stated in its annual report that, thanks to smart manufacturing and automation, the number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide has surpassed 2.7 million units, setting a new record.

From 2014 to 2019, global robot installations increased by nearly 85%.

In 2019, the top five markets for annual industrial robot installations worldwide were China, Japan, the United States, South Korea, and Germany.

The IFR also noted that due to the downturn in the automotive and electrical/electronics industries, combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the robotics industry may not see growth driven by large-scale orders this year. However, China could be an exception.