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Only 12% of Manufacturers Using AI Achieve System-Level Integration: Why Smart Factories Are Stalled
International Federation of Robotics data shows the number of factory robots worldwide has doubled in a decade; however, a 2026 UK business data survey shows that although many manufacturers have adopted artificial intelligence, only 12% have achieved full integration. This content is compiled by AI based on a Robotics & Automation News report.
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According to a Robotics & Automation News report, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) points out that the number of factory robots worldwide has more than doubled over the past decade. Manufacturing is no stranger to automation, but a 2026 UK business data survey reveals a clear gap: many manufacturers have already adopted artificial intelligence, yet only 12% have fully integrated it into their business systems.
Based on this, the report raises the question: what exactly is hindering the implementation of smart factories. The above information comes from the original source, is compiled by AI, and does not add unverified content.
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