Predictive maintenance flags robot faults early as factory robot use grows
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Factories are adding industrial robots, with about 5 million in operation worldwide in 2025, up 11% from the prior year, according to the International Federation of Robotics.
Predictive maintenance is a way to keep them running: it uses robot data such as vibration, temperature and motor current to flag developing faults before equipment goes offline. Advanced Technology Services says earlier warnings can reduce downtime and improve productivity. The company's claim is not independently verified in this report.
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AIFactories 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.
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