Founded 1988 · HQ: Switzerland
ABB is one of the world's largest industrial robot manufacturers with over 500,000 robots installed globally, specializing in welding, painting, and assembly automation.
ABB Robotics holds the #4 position in the Industrial Robotics Companies category with an automation score of 19.1, determined by a composite of R&D investment, AI patent filings, and operational fleet metrics.
With an annual R&D commitment of $1.6 billion and 740 filed patents, ABB Robotics is an established player in the global industrial robotics companies landscape. The company is headquartered in Switzerland, one of the world's leading automation economies.
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Last verified: Q1 2026 (February)
Sources: ABB annual report 2025; IFR World Robotics 2025; EPO
Figures are research-backed estimates verified quarterly. R&D spend accurate to ±10%; patent counts vary by registry. Full methodology →
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