Japanese Automotive Industry Sees Meaningful Robot Installation Growth in 2024
Frankfurt, Jul 15, 2025 – The Japanese automotive sector installed approximately 13,000 industrial robots in 2024, marking an 11% increase from the previous year and reaching its highest level since 2020.
“Japan is the world´s predominant robot manufacturing country representing 38% of global robot production,” stated Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics. “In terms of factory automation, Japan’s automotive industry ranked fourth worldwide with a robot density of 1,531 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023.This places it ahead of the United States and Germany, trailing only Slovenia, Korea, and Switzerland.”
the Japanese automotive industry is currently undergoing a restructuring to adapt to choice powertrains, with most manufacturers planning to expand their offerings of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles. Additionally, Japanese manufacturers are developing hydrogen-fueled combustion engines. This diversified product strategy necessitates appropriate production technology.Annually, car manufacturers account for approximately 25% of all robot installations in Japan. The electrical and electronics industry remains the largest sector for robot installations, with approximately 14,000 industrial robots installed in 2024, a 5% decrease from the prior year.”The use of robotics not only characterizes modern industrial workplaces in Japan, but also contributes to the development in everyday areas of application,” commented Takayuki Ito. “At the ´Future Creation Robot week´ held during Expo 2025 in July in Osaka, visitors can experience the evolution towards a society where robots support everyday life.”
“Future creation Robot Week” July 13 to 19, 2025 at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan
The “Future Creation Robot Week” at Expo 2025 in Osaka will provide visitors with insights into the field of robotics. The event will feature technologies from Japan’s leading robot manufacturers across three exhibition zones: Zone 1: Future of Work with robots; Zone 2: New Skills for the Workplace of the Future; and Zone 3: Future society with robots and humans collaborating. Further details can be found at https://fcrweek.com/.
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