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We recently compiled a list of the 10 Cheap Robotics Stocks to Invest In Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Stereotaxis, Inc. (NYSE:STXS) stands against other robotics stocks to buy now.
Global Robotics Market Outlook
The robotics industry, which has grown modestly over the past few years, has suddenly picked up pace after the emergence of AI. According to Goldman Sachs’ Head of China Industrial Technology research, the total addressable market for humanoid robots is expected to reach $38 billion by 2035, an upgrade of sixfold from a previous projection of $6 billion in 2023.
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According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), professional service robots experienced a 30% increase in sales in 2023. IFR’s statistics department noted that more than 205,000 robotics units were sold in 2023, with Asia-Pacific accounting for 80% of global robotics sales. Transportation and logistics service robots were in huge demand and accounted for 113,000 units built in 2023, up by 35% compared to 2022. Medical robots are also in high demand, and the number surged by 36% to almost 6,100 units in 2023. The demand for surgery and diagnostics robots was the highest as they registered growth of 14% and 25% year-over-year.
The US Robotics Market
The United States is home to 199 companies engaged in robotics, with 66% producing professional service robots, 27% consumer service robots, and 12% medical robots. China ranks second after the US with 107 service and medical robot manufacturers and Germany ranks third with 83 companies.
According to IFR, the US manufacturing companies have invested significantly in automation, and the industrial robot installations surged by 12% to 44,303 units in 2023. Whereas, robotics installations in the electrical and electronics industry increased to 5,120 units in 2023, up by 37% year-over-year.
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:BOTZ) and Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (NYSE:ROBO) have returned more than 11% over the last year, respectively. Given the rising demand for humanoids and automation systems, robotics stocks present a promising area for investors to explore.
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A surgeon demonstrating single-incision surgery on a robot in the operating theatre.
Our Methodology
To determine the list of cheap robotics stocks to invest in, we shortlisted the companies mainly involved in robotics with an analyst upside of more than 25%. Cheap, in the context of this article, means stocks that Wall Street analysts believe are undervalued and will skyrocket to higher share prices. We have ranked the cheap robotics stocks to invest in based on their popularity among hedge funds, as of Q3 2024, in ascending order.