The latest robot sales statistics
compiled by the British Robot and
Automation Association (BARA),
reveal that sales have increased by
68% over the last year. Almost all of
the major robotics suppliers to British
manufacturing have reported this
trend.

The most dramatic growth has
come from the automotive or
automotive components sectors with
growth of 235% and 176%
respectively. However, both the food
and drink and pharmaceutical, health
and medical sectors reported a
decrease of 8% and 76% respectively.

Mike Wilson chairman of BARA
said: “We are delighted with such an
increase in industrial robot sales over
the year although most of this has
been within the automotive industry.

Most sectors have experienced
increases and this represents the best
growth statistics since 1997. Average
growth is nearly 70% year-on-year
which represents strong sales for most
of the robot manufacturers.”
Wilson adds: “The Government are
also putting considerable money
behind the promotion of robotics in
UK manufacturing in recognition that
robots actually create more jobs
through growth. Currently over 100
companies are making use of the free
automation review open to any UK
manufacturer. This in turn should
also enhance growth in robotics over
the next couple of years”