Increasing automation in the US automotive industry

In the US automotive industry, the installation of industrial robots rose by 10.7% to 13,700 units in 2024, according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

Bild / Image: IFR
Bild / Image: IFR

The US is one of the most automated automotive industries in the world, but lags behind its competitors in other manufacturing sectors. Most robots are imported, as there are few US manufacturers. Japan, China, Germany, and South Korea dominate global production, with China growing strongly thanks to its national robotics strategy. In China, the robot density is 470 robots per 10,000 employees, while the US ranks tenth with 295 robots.

In the US, automation is heavily concentrated in the automotive industry, followed by metalworking, mechanical engineering, and the electrical industry. The 2025 Automate Show in Detroit will provide further insights into North American robotics.

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