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IFR reports robot density increase across Europe, Asia, and the Americas - The Robot Report

Factory Robot Density Climbs Across Regions, Signaling Broader Industrial Automation

The International Federation of Robotics says robot density increased across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, underscoring continued momentum in manufacturing automation.

Key Takeaways

IFR says robot density rose across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Robot density measures robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via therobotreport.com

When Robot Repeatability Isn't Enough: Solving the Absolute Accuracy Problem

Industrial robots excel at repeatability but often struggle with absolute accuracy, a distinction that matters enormously for offline programming and precision applications. The Fraunhofer Institute is developing systematic approaches to close the gap using laser tracking, root-cause analysis, and closed-loop benchmarking.

Key Takeaways

Robot repeatability (0.1 mm) far exceeds absolute accuracy (0.5-1.5 mm), causing problems for offline programming
Fraunhofer IPA uses Leica AT960 laser trackers with 40-micrometer precision for root-cause diagnosis

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·6 min read·via therobotreport.com