Robots are no longer confined to sci-fi novels and low-budget b-movies, they are here among us – well, sort of. The robotics industry is one that’s quickly gathering steam as this technology has the potential to save companies lots of money, improving their productivity and profits. Here’s how you can invest in top robotics stocks.
| Robotics stock | Icon | 1-year performance (to Jun. '26) | 5-year performance (to Jun. '26) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLA Corporation (KLAC) |  |
193.36% | 682.69% | More info |
| Teradyne (TER) |  |
385.32% | 206.66% | More info |
| ABB Ltd (ABBNY) |  |
74.22% | 210.14% | More info |
| Microchip Technology (MCHP) |  |
44.90% | 22.29% | More info |
| Rockwell Automation (ROK) |  |
44.51% | 63.06% | More info |
| Tesla (TSLA) |  |
24.94% | 97.40% | More info |
| Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) |  |
-19.74% | 41.29% | More info |
| Symbotic (SYM) |  |
48.84% | 317.97% | More info |
| Fanuc Corporation (FANUY) |  |
64.76% | -10.89% | More info |
| Yaskawa Electric Corp (YASKY) |  |
79.90% | -15.83% | More info |
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
If you're interested in investing in this industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.
KLA Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Semiconductor Process Control; Specialty Semiconductor Process; and PCB and Component Inspection. It offers inspection and review tools to identify, locate, characterize, review, and analyze defects on various surfaces of patterned and unpatterned wafers; metrology systems to measure pattern dimensions, film thickness, film stress, layer-to-layer alignment, pattern placement, surface topography, and electro-optical properties for wafers; chemical process control equipment; wired and wireless sensor wafers and reticles; wafer defect inspection, review, and metrology systems; reticle inspection and metrology systems; wafer inspection and metrology systems; and semiconductor software solutions that provide run-time process control, defect excursion identification, process corrections, and defect classification to accelerate yield learning rates and reduce production risk.
KLA Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $13.1 billion and employs 15,000 staff.
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Teradyne, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of automated test systems and robotics products in the United States, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through Semiconductor Test, Robotics, and Other segments. The Semiconductor Test segment offers products and services for wafer level and device package testing, and system level testing of semiconductor devices in automotive, industrial, communications, consumer, smartphones, cloud, computer and electronic game, and other applications.
Teradyne is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $3.8 billion and employs 6,600 staff.
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ABB Ltd provides electrification, motion, and automation solutions and products for customers in utilities, industry and transport, and infrastructure in Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through Electrification, Motion, and Automation segments. Its Electrification segment offers renewable power solutions, modular substation packages, distribution automation products, switchboards and panelboards, switchgears, UPS solutions, circuit breakers, measuring and sensing devices, control products, wiring accessories, enclosures and cabling systems, and intelligent home and building solutions.
ABB is listed on the PINK, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $34.6 billion and employs 112,700 staff.
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Microchip Technology Incorporated develops, manufactures, and sells smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It operates through two segments, Semiconductor Products and Technology Licensing. The company offers general purpose 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit mixed-signal microcontrollers; 32-bit and 64-bit embedded mixed-signal microprocessors; and specialized mixed-signal microcontrollers for automotive, industrial, computing, communications, lighting, power supplies, motor control, human machine interface, security, wired connectivity, and wireless connectivity applications.
Microchip Technology is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $4.7 billion and employs 17,900 staff.
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It operates in three segments: Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services. The company offers drives, motion, advanced material handling, safety, sensing, industrial components, hardware, software, and configured-to-order products; and control and visualization software and hardware, digital twin, simulation and information software, network and security infrastructure, and custom-engineered systems.
Rockwell Automation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $8.8 billion and employs 26,000 staff.
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Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Automotive; and Energy Generation and Storage. The company offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty maintenance services and collision, automotive insurance services, as well as part sales and retail merchandise sale.
Tesla is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $97.9 billion and employs 134,785 staff.
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets products that enable physicians and healthcare providers to enhance the quality of and access to minimally invasive care in the United States and internationally. It offers the da Vinci Surgical System that enables surgical procedures using a minimally invasive approach; and Ion endoluminal system, which extends its commercial offerings beyond surgery into diagnostic endoluminal procedures enabling minimally invasive biopsies in the lung.
Intuitive Surgical is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $10.6 billion and employs 17,021 staff.
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Symbotic Inc. , an automation technology company, develops technologies to enhance operating efficiencies in modern warehouses. The company automates the processing of pallets, cases, and individual items in warehouses. Its systems enhance operations at the front end of the supply chain. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Symbotic is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $2.5 billion and employs 2,000 staff.
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Fanuc Corporation engages in the development, manufacture, sale, and maintenance services of products used in automated production systems in Japan, the United States, Europe, China, the rest of Asia, and internationally. The company offers CNC series, robots, and robomachine products, such as servo motors, lasers, compact machining centers, electric injection molding machines, wire electrical discharge machines, system basic package, and AI servo monitors.
Fanuc Corporation is listed on the PINK, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $857.8 billion and employs 10,113 staff.
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YASKAWA Electric Corporation engages in motion control, robotics, and system engineering businesses worldwide. It offers rotary servo motors, direct drive motors, linear motors/linear sliders, machine controllers, positioning sensor encoders, and servo amplifiers for use in industrial robots, semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, machine tools, flat panel display manufacturing equipment, and metal working machines; and arc and spot welding, handling/assembling, collaborative, biomedical, palletizing, press handling, sealing/cutting/laser machining, deburring, painting, glass substrates transfer, and semiconductor wafer transfer robots for use in semiconductor wafer conveyance, arc welding, spot welding, handling, assembly, and palletizing applications.
Yaskawa Electric is listed on the PINK, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $542.1 billion and employs 12,483 staff.
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Yes, there are a handful of robotics exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available, here are a few of the biggest robotics ETFs:
Robotics sits at the intersection of several powerful trends:
From warehouse automation to surgical robots, machines are increasingly doing work that was once human-only.
Companies like Amazon (AMZN) and Tesla (TSLA) have shown how robotics and automation can dramatically improve efficiency at scale.
Investors are drawn to the idea that robotics could underpin the next industrial revolution – much like internet connectivity did in the 2000s.
There’s also a demographic angle: ageing populations in developed economies (including the UK) are increasing demand for automation in healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics.
Robotics isn’t a single industry, it’s a spectrum. Understanding the categories within this area can help you diversify your investments:
Robotics investing isn’t just about mechanical hype, there are some important fundamental risks to keep an eye on:
"One of the most overlooked aspects of robotics investing is that the biggest winners aren’t always the companies building the robots, they can be the ones supplying the ecosystem.
For example, firms like ASML or TSMC don’t make robots, but they manufacture the advanced chips that make modern robotics possible. In many ways, they’re selling the “picks and shovels” in a gold rush.
This means a smart robotics portfolio often blends pure-play robotics companies with infrastructure providers."
Robotics is an exciting but complex investment theme. It offers exposure to transformative technologies that could reshape entire industries, but it’s not a guaranteed win.
For UK investors, the smartest approach is usually a balanced one: combine established global leaders with enabling technologies, and be prepared for a long-term investment horizon.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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