New A3 data shows second-quarter growth across semiconductors/electronics, automotive components, food and consumer goods, metals and life sciences
North American companies ordered 8,940 robots valued at $622 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to new data released by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).
Compared to the second quarter of 2025, this represents a 4.3 percent increase in units ordered and a 21.3 percent increase in revenue.
Second-quarter results brought first-half totals to 17,995 units valued at $1.166 billion, representing 2 percent growth in units and 6.6 percent growth in order value over the first half of 2025. [Read more…] about Robot orders increase to $622 million in Q2 as automation demand broadens across industries