North American Robot Orders Surge 25 Percent in Q3 2026, Driven by Diverse Industries
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In the third quarter of 2026, North American companies placed orders for 10,989 robots valued at $723.5 million, marking a 24.8 percent increase in units and a 26.1 percent rise in value compared to the same quarter in 2025. This surge represents the strongest quarterly performance of the year, contributing to a total of 28,984 robots ordered in the first nine months of 2026, valued at approximately $1.89 billion.
The growth in robot orders is significant as it reflects a recovery in the automotive sector, with Automotive OEM orders increasing by 7.5 percent year-over-year in Q3, while Automotive Component orders soared by 90.4 percent. Additionally, sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, and life sciences have shown strong demand, indicating a diversification in the robotics market across various industries and applications.
Alex Shikany, executive vice president at A3, highlighted the importance of this growth, noting the broad distribution of orders across the market. Collaborative robots also saw a notable increase, with 1,831 units ordered, representing a 56 percent rise from Q3 2025. The continued investment in semiconductor manufacturing and domestic pharmaceutical production further underscores the evolving landscape of robotics in North America.
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