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10. Denmark
Denmark is a European country in the Scandinavian region. It is one of the most developed countries in terms of science, technology, GDP per Capita and other indicators. As of 2021, Denmark has 234 robots in the manufacturing-sector workforce for every 10,000 humans.
One of the key players in the Danish robotics industry is the Danish Technological Institute, which conducts research and development in a wide range of areas related to robotics and automation, including collaborative robots, service robots, and manufacturing automation.
The institute also works closely with industry partners and has a number of commercial projects in development.
Another important player in the Danish robotics industry is Universal Robots, a leading manufacturer of collaborative robots (also known as cobots). Based in Odense, Denmark, the company has developed a range of cobots that are used in a variety of applications, including assembly, welding, packaging, and material handling.
9. Switzerland
Switzerland is ninth on the list of most advanced countries in robotics. There are 240 robots for every 10,000 human workers in the manufacturing industry in the country as of 2021. It is also home to some of the most noteworthy robotics companies in the world, like ANYbotics.
Some of the key players in the robotics industry in Switzerland include ABB, which is a global leader in industrial robotics and automation, and Swisslog, which specializes in logistics automation solutions.
Switzerland is also home to a number of research institutions and universities that are actively involved in robotics research and development. These include the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, which has a well-recognized robotics program.
8. Sweden
Sweden is another one of the most advanced countries when it comes to robotics. As of 2021, there are 321 robots per 10,000 humans in the manufacturing labor-force in the country.
Sweden has a number of research institutions and universities that are involved in automation R&D. These include the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, which has a renowned automation program, and the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, which has a strong focus on automation and control systems.
Sweden made headlines for Eve, a lab robot that is extensively used in automating research processes in the country.
Apart from its own robotics companies, Sweden also benefits from the presence of American companies like Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), Cognex Corporation (NYSE:CGNX) and Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA).
