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Presents global industrial robot statistics in tables, based on data from some 20 national industrial robot associations. Contains information on worldwide robot diffusion, 1981-1995, and detailed statistical data for some 20 countries for the period 1983-1995, broken down by application areas, industrial branches, types of robot, and other technical and economic variables. Data on production, exports, and imports are presented for selected countries. Analyzes developments in 1995 in detail, and forecasts up to 1999. For those interested in the development of industrial robots. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.