Top 10 Industrial Robotic Arm Brands of 2026

Here is a list of the top ten brands in the industrial robotic arm sector for the year 2026:

FANUC (Japan)
Positioning: The leading global brand in industrial robotic arms with a market share of approximately 18%.
Products: A full range including six-axis, SCARA, collaborative, Delta, and large heavy-duty robotic arms.
Advantages: Zero faults, high stability, and an extremely long lifespan, dominating high-end applications in the automotive, 3C, and semiconductor industries.
Highlights for 2026: Expansion of production capacity in China, introduction of a new generation of high-speed, high-precision models suitable for new energy and photovoltaic production lines.
ABB (Switzerland)
Positioning: One of the four major global robotics giants and a benchmark for flexible manufacturing.
Products: The IRB series of six-axis, collaborative, heavy-duty, painting, and mobile robotic arms.
Advantages: Strong in motion control and digitalization, leading in automotive welding, logistics integration, and precision assembly.
Highlights for 2026: New generation collaborative robots with deployment time reduced by 50%, and a mature digital twin solution.
Yaskawa (Japan)
Positioning: A leader in integrated motion control and robotic arms.
Products: Six-axis, welding, handling, palletizing, and semiconductor-specific robotic arms.
Advantages: Fully self-developed servo and control technology, setting industry standards for stability in welding and handling.
Highlights for 2026: Focus on lithium battery and photovoltaic sectors, launching high-speed, high-precision specialized models.
KUKA (Germany / Midea)
Positioning: A leader in automotive welding and heavy-duty handling.
Products: The KR series of six-axis, heavy-duty, and mobile robotic arms.
Advantages: Strong system integration capabilities, leading market share in automotive, heavy industry, and logistics.
Highlights for 2026: Midea’s empowerment accelerates localization, with comprehensive solutions for new energy production lines.
MOKA (Wuhu, Anhui)
Positioning: A specialized “small giant” leader in welding and heavy-duty palletizing in China.
Products: Six-axis (4–500kg), SCARA, and specialized robotic arms for welding, stamping, and palletizing.
Advantages: 100% self-developed algorithms and IP67 high protection, suitable for harsh conditions with dust and oil.
Highlights for 2026: Significant growth in heavy-duty palletizing and welding models, with rapid local service response.
ESTUN (Nanjing)
Positioning: The absolute leader among domestic industrial robotic arms with the highest market share.
Products: Six-axis (3–1000kg), SCARA, collaborative, welding, and palletizing robotic arms.
Advantages: Over 80% self-development rate across the entire industry chain (servo, control, reducer), leading with over 50% global market share in photovoltaic robotic arms.
Highlights for 2026: Breakthroughs in heavy-duty models, with welding processes reaching international top standards.
INOVANCE (Shenzhen)
Positioning: Dual-driven industrial automation and robotic arms, with the highest domestic market share in SCARA.
Products: Six-axis, SCARA, collaborative, Delta, and photovoltaic-specific robotic arms.
Advantages: Deep expertise in servo and control technology, strong cost control, and high penetration in new energy sectors.
Highlights for 2026: Global shipments of SCARA surpass previous records, leading in integrated drive and control technology.
SIASUN (Shenyang)
Positioning: A pioneer in domestic robotic arms backed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a benchmark for national teams.
Products: Industrial robotic arms, mobile robots, special robotic arms, and AGVs.
Advantages: Strong system integration and coverage of all scenarios, exporting to over 40 countries and serving more than 4000 enterprises.
Highlights for 2026: Breakthroughs in clean robotic arms and semiconductor equipment, with increased orders from the aerospace sector.
EFORT (Wuhu, Anhui)
Positioning: A publicly listed company on the Science and Technology Innovation Board and a model for domestic robotic arms going global.
Products: Six-axis (3–320kg), SCARA, spot welding, and painting robotic arms.
Advantages: Strong advantages in automotive welding lines, with stable markets in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Highlights for 2026: Mass production of the first 300kg class domestic heavy-duty robotic arm, serving heavy industry and automotive sectors.
JAKA (Shanghai)
Positioning: The leading domestic collaborative robotic arm brand with a market share of approximately 12.1%.
Products: Collaborative robotic arms with a load capacity of 1–40kg, integrated joints, and graphical programming.
Advantages: Flexible, safe, and easy to deploy, suitable for automotive parts, semiconductors, and medical applications.
Highlights for 2026: Launch of dual-arm collaborative models, catering to flexible production lines and new retail.