Robot sales reached 381,000 units in 2017.

Based on data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), robot sales reached 381,335 units in 2017 and are projected to increase by 10% to 421,000 units by the end of 2018. This number is expected to further grow to 630,000 units by 2021. With technological advancements, many jobs will be replaced by robots, posing a challenge to the future workforce.

Asia remains the world's largest robot market. Robot sales in Asia in 2017 grew by 37% to 261,800 units, the largest growth since 2012. The second largest market is Europe, with growth reaching 18% to 66,300 units.

Meanwhile, the value of robot sales reached US$16.2 billion (approximately Rp 235 trillion) in 2017. This figure excludes software, supporting equipment, and machine systems. Including these supporting elements, the total value would reach three times that amount, at US$48 billion.