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.
Surgical robots, AI diagnostics, and automated laboratory systems transforming healthcare delivery globally. ABB Robotics's automation score of 19 reflects its R&D intensity ($1.6B annually) and AI patent portfolio of 740 patents.
| # | Company | Automation Score | AI Patents | R&D ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intuitive Surgical | 3100 | $1.2B | |
| 2 | Stryker Mako | 680 | $0.9B | |
| 3 | Medtronic Hugo | 420 | $0.55B | |
| 4 | CMR Surgical | 310 | $0.35B | |
| 5 | Accuray | 210 | $0.12B |