According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Japan’s auto industry installed 13,000 industrial robots in 2024, up 11% on 2023.
The Japanese automotive industry installed a total of about 13,000 industrial robots in 2024. This is an 11% increase compared to the previous year and the highest level recorded since 2020. These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
“Japan is the world’s predominant robot manufacturing country representing 38% of global robot production," says Takayuki Ito, President of the IFR.
The Japanese automotive industry is currently undergoing a restructuring process in order to adapt to alternative powertrains. Most car manufacturers intend to expand their range of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles. This diversified portfolio will require the appropriate production technology, the IFR says.
The IFR estimates that car manufacturers represent approximately 25% of all robot installations on an annual basis in Japan. The electrical and electronics industry is the only sector that installs more robots, it says. Their installations reached about 14,000 industrial robots in 2024, which reflects a 5% decrease.
“The use of robotics not only characterises modern industrial workplaces in Japan, but also contributes to the development in everyday areas of application,” says Takayuki Ito.
