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The State of Robotics in 2025

An exploration of where robotics stands today — key trends, standout innovations, and what’s ahead

1. Why 2025 matters

We’re at a pivotal moment in robotics — the field is shifting from isolated lab demos and niche industrial machines into a broader, more integrated set of systems across logistics, health, homes, and society at large.

Several reports note this transition:

According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), innovations such as collaborative robots and mobile manipulators are now helping fill labour gaps in manufacturing in 2025. IFR International Federation of Robotics
A tech-trends overview from McKinsey & Company flags the rise of autonomous systems — physical robots and agents — moving out of pilot mode into practical, real-world deployment. McKinsey & Company
A blog post on “future of robotics” outlines major predictions for 2025: more AI-powered autonomous robots, greater use in healthcare and caregiving, household adoption, and more affordable automation for smaller firms. Standard Bots

So: 2025 is a year where robotics is becoming more mainstream, not just experimental.

2. Key Trends & Driving Forces

Here are some of the major forces shaping robotics this year:

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1. Why 2025 matters

2. Key Trends & Driving Forces

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