International Federation of RoboticsService robots on the verge of a "historic breakthrough"
Service robots for professional applications recorded a significant increase in sales and sales value in 2015. However, the development of service robotics is also rosy in the private sector. Current figures and forecasts from the robotics association IFR show this.
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... household robots are the largest segment in terms of both the number of units sold and market value. In 2015, 3.7 million units of this type were sold (vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, window cleaners) - an increase of 11% compared to the previous year. According to the IFR, the current calendar year up to 2019 promises sales growth to around 31 million units sold. During this period, revenue is expected to increase to ...