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Industrial automation goes back thousands of years, offering humankind the opportunity to learn and become independent. 

When you think about it, industrial automation is remarkable. 

Since the birth of agriculture, it’s taken countless failed inventions to achieve the successes that have helped humanity rise above day-to-day survival. 

Now, in the 21st century, we enjoy hours of leisure time, diverse jobs, and security in knowing where our food, clothes, and other products are coming from. 

Read on to learn about the evolution in industrial automation that have brought us to where we are today. 

Industrial robots have come a long way since 1954, and they continue to grow exponentially in companies around the world. 

Industrial robots, like KUKA, ABB, and FANUC robot models, are transforming into ever lighter and more advanced forms. Since the first industrial robot in 1954, innovations in robotics have completely changed the way industrial robots are used today. 

Learn about the history of industrial robots, as well as where they stand today and their predicted growth in the future, below.