IFR names top 5 global robotics trends of 2026

The International Federation of Robotics expects robot utility to continue to spread this year. Source: IFR

The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of $16.7 billion, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR.

The Frankfurt, Germany-based organization predicted that a number of technological innovations, market forces, and new fields of business will drive future demand. Here are the top five trends the IFR identified for the robotics industry in 2026.