The International Federation of Robotics predicted in 2018, 1.3 million industrial robots will be in operation. Robotics is still growing as a significant industry. The following are the top 5 industries utilizing robotics to boost efficiency and convenience for both businesses and customers. Several aspects of health care, including surgery, therapy, rehabilitation, patient companionship, and daily activities, could be altered by advances in robotics. Robotic medical devices aren't meant to replace human healthcare workers; rather, they're meant to make their jobs simpler.

Robotics are being used in many aspects of manufacturing to help increase productivity and efficiency while lowering production costs. Similar to the health care industry, many robots in manufacturing collaborate with workers to perform repetitive, monotonous, or intricate tasks under the worker's guidance and control. With these machines, precision is valued more than speed, as is the ability to be reprogrammed for specific tasks of different sizes and complexities. Robotic manufacturing technology is also becoming safer to operate. Cameras, sensors, and automatic shut-off capabilities enable robots to sense and stay clear of humans in the workplace.