The World's Top 9 Industrial Robot Manufacturers: ABB, Fanuc, KUKA Make the List!

Japanese "Powerhouse Group": Capturing Over Half the Market with Profound Technical Accumulation

• EPSON
  Secures the top spot with a 13% market share! Don’t just associate Epson with printers—when it comes to industrial robots, Epson is a "hidden powerhouse." Its SCARA robots (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm, ideal for precision tasks in the 3C and electronics industries) are exceptionally capable. You’ll often spot Epson’s robots on the assembly lines of mobile phones and computers!
• FANUC
  Holds an 11% market share. Panasonic relies on Fanuc’s robots to produce 2 million TVs every month! Fanuc’s robots are highly favored in industries such as automotive and electronics.
• YASKAWA
  Accounts for 8% of the market. As one of the world’s early entrants into industrial robotics, Yaskawa Electric enjoys distinct advantages in motor and drive technologies. Its robots are applied in an astonishingly wide range of scenarios—from the automotive industry to the food industry.
• Kawasaki
  Also holds an 8% market share. While Kawasaki is more famous for its motorcycles, its industrial robots play a crucial role in the automotive and logistics sectors, serving as reliable assistants for heavy-duty operations.
• DENSO
  Takes a 4% market share. As a giant in automotive components itself, Denso’s robots deliver outstanding performance in "collaborative operations" during automobile manufacturing.

European "Strength Group": Precision Layout in High-End, Niche Segments

• ABB
  Grabs a 13% market share, tying with EPSON for first place! ABB is a "leader" in high-end manufacturing and collaborative robotics, and also holds a significant share in the automotive and electronic semiconductor industries.
• KUKA
  Accounts for 6% of the market. Automotive giants like BMW, General Motors, Ford, and Volkswagen mostly adopt KUKA’s robots on their production lines—KUKA’s position in the automotive industry is extremely solid.
• Universal Robots
  Holds a 4% market share. As a "star enterprise" in the collaborative robotics field, Universal Robots focuses on "human-robot collaboration" and is highly popular in scenarios such as small-batch 3C production and scientific research.
• COMAU
  Takes a 1% market share. Backed by the Fiat Group, Comau has extensive experience in automotive manufacturing automation and provides highly targeted solutions.

The Remaining 32%: "Hidden Experts" in Niche Segments