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professional service robots
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Global sales of professional service robots rose 24%, according to new figures from the International Federation of Robotics. The report points to strong demand across sectors such as logistics, cleaning, hospitality and agriculture, as businesses increasingly turn to automation to address labour shortages and rising costs. The double-digit growth underlines how service robotics is moving from niche deployments into mainstream commercial use worldwide.
- 2Nearly half of service robots sold in 2025 went to logistics●Nearly half of service robots sold in 2025 were used for transportation & logistics
New figures show that close to half of all service robots sold in 2025 were deployed for transportation and logistics tasks, making it the leading application area for the category. The data highlights how warehouses, delivery operations and supply-chain automation are driving demand for professional service robots. Industry observers point to labor shortages and e-commerce growth as key factors behind the trend.