North American robot companies saw one of their best years ever in 2010, and 2011 is expected to also be a winner. Or so says the Ann Arbor-based Robotic Industries Association. Bet you didn't know there was a robotic association here. No information was available about their relationship with Skynet.
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"A total of 13,616 robots, valued at $848.5 million, were ordered in the first nine months by companies in North America. When companies outside of North America are included, the totals are 15,683 robots, valued at $968 million.
RIA said automakers and their suppliers are the biggest customers, accounting for 53 percent of all new orders. Sales to the automotive segment rose 56 percent through September."
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