# Predictive maintenance helps keep factory robots running as robot use grows

> Original title: Why predictive maintenance matters more as factories add robots

- Source: The Robot Report
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:13:40.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/pz3zh8u621c2tjkyeno15o42u
- Original: https://www.therobotreport.com/why-predictive-maintenance-matters-more-as-factories-add-robots/

## Summary

Factories add robots because they handle repetitive, precise work at high speed, and the International Federation of Robotics reported about 5 million industrial robots in operation worldwide in 2025, up 11% from the prior year. Advanced Technology Services says predictive maintenance uses robot data such as vibration, temperature and motor current to flag developing faults before they force equipment offline. The company says earlier warnings can reduce downtime and improve productivity.