Preparing the published article.
Global Robot Density Comparisons
Density shows automation depth, not market size.
What density measures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Robot density | Installed industrial robots per 10,000 manufacturing workers |
| Installed base | Total robots in operation |
| Annual installations | New robots added in a year |
| Manufacturing employment | The denominator that changes the ratio |
Using it well
- Compare like with like: manufacturing sectors differ by country.
- A high density can reflect a small manufacturing workforce.
- Pair density with output per worker for a fuller picture.
Density figures come from industry association data and are revised. Quote the version you used.