Preparing the published article.
Robotics Market Data Sources
A short list of sources beats a long list of unsourced numbers.
Source types
| Source | Strength |
|---|---|
| Industry association reports | Consistent methodology and long history |
| National statistics | Authoritative within their definitions |
| Company filings | Specific and verifiable |
| Trade press | Timely, but secondary |
| Research houses | Broad coverage, often with paywalls |
How to use them
- Prefer primary sources for anything you publish.
- Record the version and date of every figure you cite.
- Note where definitions differ between sources.
Where sources disagree, report the range rather than choosing the most convenient number.