Preparing the published article.
Geography of Robot Companies
The supply map decides how fast you can be served.
Patterns
- Complete systems and components cluster where manufacturing is strong.
- Integrators follow their customers' industrial clusters.
- Software and AI teams concentrate in talent-dense cities.
- Applications such as logistics and healthcare attract local specialists.
Decisions this informs
| Decision | Consideration |
|---|---|
| Site selection | Proximity to customers and suppliers, not only incentives |
| Service network | Place engineers where the installed base is |
| Recruitment | Match the city to the role |