The installed base of industrial robots in France is estimated at between 40,000 and 45,000 units. Annual sales are between 6,500 and 7,000 units. Worldwide sales of industrial and service robots reach between 6.5 and 7 billion dollars for 130,000 to 133,000 units. Sales of autonomous mobile robots exceed $1 billion in value. Sales of professional cleaning robots have doubled in just a few years, with over 34,000 units sold. The robotics market for personal use is worth around 4 to 5 billion dollars. Domestic robots for household tasks account for some 20 million units. The Asia-Pacific region dominates the market, with a 54% share. The French market is the third largest in Europe, behind Italy and Germany. The robotics market is vast, covering a wide range of applications: automation, healthcare, logistics and domestic assistance. ABB Robotics : a giant in industrial automation Yaskawa : a major player in industrial robots and automation. Mitsubishi Electronics with a strong presence
