Ahmet Ö.
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## "Women in Robotics 2026" Award from the International Federation of Robotics
To increase the visibility and recognition of women in the robotics industry, the International Federation of Robotics honored 11 women who are shaping the future of robotics in 2026.
By 2026, global industrial robot installations are expected to exceed 700,000 units by 2028, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR, 2025-2028) of approximately 7%. Companies are strategically aiming to leverage female participation to enhance their competitiveness. Success stories from America, Asia, and Europe demonstrate how women are contributing to the development of next-generation robotic systems.
Dr. Susanne Bieller, General Secretary of the International Federation of Robotics, stated, "Women are making critical contributions in the rapidly growing field of robotics," and continued: "This is clearly demonstrated by diverse teams developing unbiased AI technologies and next-generation robotic systems. These projects aim to pave the way for automation not only in traditional manufacturing areas but also in new sectors such as healthcare, elder care, and consumer markets."
According to the World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, the number of women participating in the global workforce is steadily increasing; today, women constitute more than 40% of the global workforce. However, female workforce participation rates vary greatly by sector: while women's participation in consumer services, education, and care services exceeds 50%, the manufacturing sector remains below 35%, not ranking among the top ten sectors with the highest female participation. This parallels the fact that the proportion of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields is below 30%.
Enabling women to contribute to robotic development is critical for building future-ready industries. This is concretized by the IFR honoring 11 women who are shaping the future of robotics in 2026. This year's award recipients, in alphabetical order, are:
### 2026 Women in Robotics Award Recipients
- Younseal Eum – AeiROBOT, South Korea
- Stefania Ferrero – Comau, Italy
- Christina Jørgensen – Universal Robots, Denmark
- Allison Krumpe – HealthTech Partners Global, USA
- Henrike Neulen – Intrinsic, Germany
- Asami Sasao – Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Japan
- Kristina Schunk – Schunk, Germany
- Mikell Taylor – General Motors, USA
- Susanne Timsjö – ABB Robotics, Sweden
- Dana Whalls – Association for Advancing Automation (A3), USA
- Prof. Rong Xiong – IPLUSMOBOT/ Zhejiang University, China
The International Federation of Robotics congratulates all the women who received the 2026 Women in Robotics award.
