Measuring domestic robot penetration

One of the Hungarian Robotics Association’s strategic projects is to develop an IFR-compatible measurement methodology for domestic robot penetration and conduct the first national survey.

Why does this matter?

Hungary currently lacks a comprehensive, standardized picture of how widely industrial and service robots have spread across different sectors. A domestic measurement aligned with the internationally accepted IFR (International Federation of Robotics) methodology would make it possible to:

• Gain a clear picture of the real robotics maturity of the Hungarian market
• Identify areas with the greatest development potential
• Conduct international comparisons with EU and global averages
• Support data-driven decision-making for policy and industry

Project components

1. Methodology development

Establishing a domestic measurement framework compatible with the IFR World Robotics Report methodology, taking into account the specific features of the Hungarian economy (e.g. automotive industry dominance, SME sector size).

2. Building partnerships

Involving data sources and partners needed for a reliable survey:

• Chambers of industry and sector associations
• Universities and research institutes (SZTAKI, BME, SZE)
• Domestic representatives of robot manufacturers and distributors
• KSH and relevant state data custodians

3. Pilot survey

Conducting an initial pilot survey focused on a targeted sector (e.g. automotive or electronics manufacturing) to validate the methodology.

4. Publication and recommendations

Publishing the results and formulating development recommendations for decision-makers and industry.

Expected outcomes

Join the project

We welcome all partners – industry stakeholders, academic researchers, chambers of industry and data analysts – who wish to contribute to mapping the domestic robotics landscape.

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