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These systems are designed, produced, installed, and maintained by industrial robotics companies. They also offer the actual robot, the computational interface, and instructions for integrating the system into the current industrial environment.
While some industrial robotics companies acquire certain parts, others build their components. When it comes to applications, these machine automation companies often create specialized robots, whereas generalized robots may perform a variety of tasks specified by the maker. Companies that specialize in industrial robotics frequently offer specialized robot solutions for niche markets like the automobile industry. Additionally, certain industrial robotics companies have application-specific specializations. These top 10 industrial robotics companies are developing new industrial robots to help businesses operate more efficiently. Let us look at the top 10 industrial robotics companies in the world in 2023.
An ABB robot often stands out for its white color and unique red branding. Founded in 1988, ABB is a Swiss company with headquarters in Zürich. It specializes in power equipment and other automation technology in addition to robots. With an estimated US$28 billion in yearly sales, the business sold 100,000 robots for the first time in the world in 2002.
A Fanuc robot may typically be identified by its vivid yellow color. Fanuc was established in 1972 and is headquartered in Oshino, Japan, at the foot of the well-known Mount Fuji. The business specializes in CNC machines, robots, and other forms of automation. Over 750,000 robots have been placed by the corporation globally, and it generates US$4.7 billion in yearly sales.
A KUKA robot frequently stands out from the crowd thanks to its unique orange color. KUKA was first established in 1898 as an acetylene gas producer. With an automated welding system, the business made its first foray into industrial automation in 1956, and in 1971, it produced its first welding robot. The business, which has its headquarters in Augsburg, Germany, generates US$2.5 billion in sales each year, of which US$899 million comes from robots.
Yaskawa is the company that creates the Motoman line of robots, which are typically identified by their white and blue coloring. Despite being established in 1915, Yaskawa didn't deploy its first robot until 1974. It was the first industrial robot in Japan to be powered by electricity; all other robots up to that point were hydraulically powered. The business, which has its headquarters in Fukuoka, Japan, has yearly sales of about US$1.7 billion, of which US$597 million comes from robots.
Epson's desktop printers may come to mind first when you think of the company. However, Epson's robotics division is a significant competitor in the market. Japan's Nagano is home to Epson, which was established there in 1942. In 1984, the business introduced its robots to the markets in North and South America for the first time. The corporation as a whole generates US$9.6 billion in sales annually, of which wearable and industrial items account for around US$1.32 billion.
Comau is an Italian manufacturer of automation and robotics. The business was established in 1973, and in the 1980s it created the first laser robot for General Motors. The company has lately expanded into collaborative robots, and its Aura cobot has the biggest marketable payload capacity (170kg). The business brings around US$1.2 billion annually.
The Japanese industrial company Kawasaki is most well-known for its bikes, engines, and aerospace machinery. Although the business was established in 1896, it didn't begin producing robots until 1968, when it signed a contract to produce them locally with Unimation, the world's first industrial robotics firm. Over 160,000 robots have been installed by the firm globally, and it generates US$1.3 billion in yearly sales.
Robots made by Mitsubishi Electric, a business most known for its electric goods, are also familiar in the sector. Mitsubishi Electric, a Mitsubishi division, was established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1921. The business generates around US$11.6 billion in revenue annually, of which industrial automation systems account for about US$3 billion.
Stäubli robots are another pillar of the robotics sector and are used in numerous sites all over the world. The business is headquartered in Horgen, Switzerland, and was established in 1892. It started as a maker of weaving automation before expanding into robotics in 1982 when it bought Unimation. The corporation makes about US$1.2 billion in revenue each year.
The newest business on this list, collaborative robots (also known as cobots), was at the forefront of one of the most recent developments in robotics. Founded in 2005, Universal Robots is a Danish company with headquarters in Odense. The firm probably invented the phrase "collaborative robot" to describe a robot that can work outside of a safety fence. The business brings in about US$219 million a year.
