GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Robotics Industry Statistics

Diversity in robotics boosts innovation, yet women and minorities face persistent barriers.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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3. Underrepresented minorities make up around 15% of the robotics industry workforce in the US

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7. 70% of robotics educational programs in underrepresented communities lack diversity-focused outreach

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9. 55% of minority groups in robotics report feeling excluded from networking opportunities

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10. Only 18% of robotics PhD holders are from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds

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12. Approximately 60% of robotics internships in underserved communities lack mentorship programs focused on DEI

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15. Only 22% of robotics startup founders are women or from minority groups

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16. 50% of underrepresented minorities in robotics report a lack of access to resources and mentorship

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21. 40% of students from underrepresented backgrounds express interest in pursuing robotics careers if they have access to equitable opportunities

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26. The representation of minority groups in robotics leadership grew by 5% over the last three years

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27. 33% of minority engineers report that their companies lack inclusive hiring practices

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33. Only 24% of robotics teams involved in product development have diverse membership

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34. 48% of minority robotics students believe mentorship is crucial for career advancement

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37. 29% of robotics companies have established ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) focused on ethnoracial issues

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47. 47% of minority students interested in robotics report they face barriers such as lack of role models

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51. 41% of robotics companies acknowledge gaps in their DEI data collection efforts

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52. Inclusion-focused hiring policies have increased minority representation in robotics by 10-15% over a five-year span

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54. 36% of robotics curricula incorporate discussions on ethics and diversity

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55. Less than 10% of robotics research addresses the social implications of automation for marginalized communities

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60. Less than 20% of robotics PhDs in the last five years were awarded to students from minority backgrounds

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62. 62% of students from underrepresented groups express interest in STEM careers including robotics if given mentorship opportunities

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70. 52% of minority robotics students report facing systemic barriers in their education

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73. 29% of robotics academic publications involve collaboration with underrepresented communities

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75. 23% of robotics students from minority backgrounds report lack of representation in curriculum content

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1. Women constitute approximately 26% of the robotics workforce globally

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2. Only about 13% of robotics engineers worldwide are women

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5. Women hold approximately 10% of senior leadership roles in robotics companies

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6. In a survey, 42% of women in robotics reported experiencing workplace bias or discrimination

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8. The global robotics market is projected to reach $20 billion by 2025, but only 20% of the content creators and developers are women

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14. 45% of women in robotics are considering career changes due to workplace culture issues

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18. The gender pay gap in robotics industry positions stands at approximately 12%

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20. Only 17% of robotics research grants in academia are directed toward projects focusing on inclusivity and accessibility

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23. Women in robotics report a 20% lower rate of workplace harassment after participating in DEI training

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25. Only around 13% of robotics research papers are authored or co-authored by women

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28. 29% of robotics undergraduate programs include mandatory DEI coursework

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32. 58% of robotics companies acknowledge a need for improved gender diversity strategies

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36. Robotics talent pools with diverse candidates are increasing at a rate of 8% per year

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38. 42% of women in robotics have experienced imposter syndrome, which DEI initiatives aim to address

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39. 15% of robotics research funding is allocated specifically to diversity-related projects

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40. 44% of public robotics companies have publicly committed to diversity and inclusion pledges

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42. Only 14% of robotics conference panels are led by women or minority speakers

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45. 21% of robotics startups are founded or co-founded by women

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50. Female-led teams in robotics tend to publish more papers related to ethics and societal impact by 22%

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53. Only 8% of publishers in robotics are actively promoting gender diversity among authors

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61. The percentage of women in robotics leadership roles increased by 7% over the past three years

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65. 30% of women in robotics report encountering barriers to advancement related to gender bias

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69. Only 20% of robotics conference speakers are women, indicating a need for more inclusive speaker policies

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11. Companies with active DEI initiatives report 25% higher employee satisfaction in robotics divisions

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13. 30% of robotics engineers believe that inclusivity efforts have positively impacted their team’s productivity

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17. 38% of robotics professionals believe that DEI initiatives are not prioritized enough in their organizations

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19. 28% of robotics conferences actively include DEI sessions or panels

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22. Diversity training programs in robotics companies have increased retention rates by 15%

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24. 65% of robotics organizations that have diversity metrics track progress annually

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30. 25% of robotics industry job advertisements specifically seek candidates with contributions to DEI initiatives

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31. 35% of companies implementing DEI policies in robotics report improved employee recruitment outcomes

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35. 70% of industry leaders agree that mandatory DEI training should be standard in robotics workplaces

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41. 37% of robotics organizations report the use of unconscious bias training in hiring practices

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43. 52% of robotics companies plan to increase investments in DEI initiatives over the next two years

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44. Access to DEI training correlates with a 12% decrease in employee turnover in robotics firms

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48. 65% of all robotics organizations have DEI policies in place, but only 29% actively monitor their effectiveness

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49. Among robotics professionals, 25% believe that DEI initiatives are primarily symbolic without real impact

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56. 51% of women in robotics report that leadership does not sufficiently support diversity initiatives

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57. The adoption rate of DEI assessment tools in robotics firms increased by 12% in 2023

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58. 23% of robotics engineers want more inclusive workplace policies but report limited awareness of existing DEI programs

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59. 56% of industry reports indicate that building diverse teams has improved product design

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63. 49% of robotics companies recognize the importance of DEI training but lack resources to implement it effectively

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66. Adoption of flexible work policies in robotics organizations correlates with a 16% increase in diversity hiring

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67. 37% of robotics professionals have participated in DEI-related workshops in the past year

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68. 45% of industrial robotics firms have set diversity hiring targets for underrepresented groups

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72. 34% of robotics companies are actively trying to diversify their talent pipelines

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4. Companies with higher diversity in robotics teams are 35% more likely to innovate successfully

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29. In studies, diverse teams in robotics projects completed tasks 30% faster than less diverse teams

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46. Only 19% of robotics academic research projects include accessibility-focused innovations

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64. Only 12% of robotics research projects focus on accessible technology for people with disabilities

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71. 15% of robotics industry patents filed in the last decade include innovations aimed at accessibility

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74. 60% of industry leaders believe that increasing diversity will lead to better technological solutions in robotics

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Key Highlights

1. Women constitute approximately 26% of the robotics workforce globally
2. Only about 13% of robotics engineers worldwide are women
3. Underrepresented minorities make up around 15% of the robotics industry workforce in the US
4. Companies with higher diversity in robotics teams are 35% more likely to innovate successfully
5. Women hold approximately 10% of senior leadership roles in robotics companies
6. In a survey, 42% of women in robotics reported experiencing workplace bias or discrimination
7. 70% of robotics educational programs in underrepresented communities lack diversity-focused outreach
8. The global robotics market is projected to reach $20 billion by 2025, but only 20% of the content creators and developers are women
9. 55% of minority groups in robotics report feeling excluded from networking opportunities
10. Only 18% of robotics PhD holders are from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds
11. Companies with active DEI initiatives report 25% higher employee satisfaction in robotics divisions
12. Approximately 60% of robotics internships in underserved communities lack mentorship programs focused on DEI
13. 30% of robotics engineers believe that inclusivity efforts have positively impacted their team’s productivity

Despite making up just 26% of the global robotics workforce, increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the industry are proven to drive innovation and improve team performance, highlighting both the potential and the urgent need for systemic change.

Ethnic and Minority Representation

3. Underrepresented minorities make up around 15% of the robotics industry workforce in the US
7. 70% of robotics educational programs in underrepresented communities lack diversity-focused outreach
9. 55% of minority groups in robotics report feeling excluded from networking opportunities
10. Only 18% of robotics PhD holders are from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds
12. Approximately 60% of robotics internships in underserved communities lack mentorship programs focused on DEI
15. Only 22% of robotics startup founders are women or from minority groups
16. 50% of underrepresented minorities in robotics report a lack of access to resources and mentorship
21. 40% of students from underrepresented backgrounds express interest in pursuing robotics careers if they have access to equitable opportunities
26. The representation of minority groups in robotics leadership grew by 5% over the last three years
27. 33% of minority engineers report that their companies lack inclusive hiring practices
33. Only 24% of robotics teams involved in product development have diverse membership
34. 48% of minority robotics students believe mentorship is crucial for career advancement
37. 29% of robotics companies have established ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) focused on ethnoracial issues
47. 47% of minority students interested in robotics report they face barriers such as lack of role models
51. 41% of robotics companies acknowledge gaps in their DEI data collection efforts
52. Inclusion-focused hiring policies have increased minority representation in robotics by 10-15% over a five-year span
54. 36% of robotics curricula incorporate discussions on ethics and diversity
55. Less than 10% of robotics research addresses the social implications of automation for marginalized communities
60. Less than 20% of robotics PhDs in the last five years were awarded to students from minority backgrounds
62. 62% of students from underrepresented groups express interest in STEM careers including robotics if given mentorship opportunities
70. 52% of minority robotics students report facing systemic barriers in their education
73. 29% of robotics academic publications involve collaboration with underrepresented communities
75. 23% of robotics students from minority backgrounds report lack of representation in curriculum content

Ethnic and Minority Representation Interpretation

Despite modest gains in minority leadership and inclusion policies, the robotic industry still trails behind in meaningful diversity, with underrepresented groups facing systemic barriers—from limited mentorship and outreach to insufficient representation in research and curriculum—that threaten to robotically perpetuate exclusion rather than innovating towards equity.

Gender Diversity

1. Women constitute approximately 26% of the robotics workforce globally
2. Only about 13% of robotics engineers worldwide are women
5. Women hold approximately 10% of senior leadership roles in robotics companies
6. In a survey, 42% of women in robotics reported experiencing workplace bias or discrimination
8. The global robotics market is projected to reach $20 billion by 2025, but only 20% of the content creators and developers are women
14. 45% of women in robotics are considering career changes due to workplace culture issues
18. The gender pay gap in robotics industry positions stands at approximately 12%
20. Only 17% of robotics research grants in academia are directed toward projects focusing on inclusivity and accessibility
23. Women in robotics report a 20% lower rate of workplace harassment after participating in DEI training
25. Only around 13% of robotics research papers are authored or co-authored by women
28. 29% of robotics undergraduate programs include mandatory DEI coursework
32. 58% of robotics companies acknowledge a need for improved gender diversity strategies
36. Robotics talent pools with diverse candidates are increasing at a rate of 8% per year
38. 42% of women in robotics have experienced imposter syndrome, which DEI initiatives aim to address
39. 15% of robotics research funding is allocated specifically to diversity-related projects
40. 44% of public robotics companies have publicly committed to diversity and inclusion pledges
42. Only 14% of robotics conference panels are led by women or minority speakers
45. 21% of robotics startups are founded or co-founded by women
50. Female-led teams in robotics tend to publish more papers related to ethics and societal impact by 22%
53. Only 8% of publishers in robotics are actively promoting gender diversity among authors
61. The percentage of women in robotics leadership roles increased by 7% over the past three years
65. 30% of women in robotics report encountering barriers to advancement related to gender bias
69. Only 20% of robotics conference speakers are women, indicating a need for more inclusive speaker policies

Gender Diversity Interpretation

Despite making up over a quarter of the global robotics workforce, women are underrepresented at every leadership and innovation level, highlighting that even as the industry aims to advance toward a $20 billion market by 2025, it still has considerable ground to cover in closing the gender gap and fostering an inclusive culture.

Industry Practices and Leadership

11. Companies with active DEI initiatives report 25% higher employee satisfaction in robotics divisions
13. 30% of robotics engineers believe that inclusivity efforts have positively impacted their team’s productivity
17. 38% of robotics professionals believe that DEI initiatives are not prioritized enough in their organizations
19. 28% of robotics conferences actively include DEI sessions or panels
22. Diversity training programs in robotics companies have increased retention rates by 15%
24. 65% of robotics organizations that have diversity metrics track progress annually
30. 25% of robotics industry job advertisements specifically seek candidates with contributions to DEI initiatives
31. 35% of companies implementing DEI policies in robotics report improved employee recruitment outcomes
35. 70% of industry leaders agree that mandatory DEI training should be standard in robotics workplaces
41. 37% of robotics organizations report the use of unconscious bias training in hiring practices
43. 52% of robotics companies plan to increase investments in DEI initiatives over the next two years
44. Access to DEI training correlates with a 12% decrease in employee turnover in robotics firms
48. 65% of all robotics organizations have DEI policies in place, but only 29% actively monitor their effectiveness
49. Among robotics professionals, 25% believe that DEI initiatives are primarily symbolic without real impact
56. 51% of women in robotics report that leadership does not sufficiently support diversity initiatives
57. The adoption rate of DEI assessment tools in robotics firms increased by 12% in 2023
58. 23% of robotics engineers want more inclusive workplace policies but report limited awareness of existing DEI programs
59. 56% of industry reports indicate that building diverse teams has improved product design
63. 49% of robotics companies recognize the importance of DEI training but lack resources to implement it effectively
66. Adoption of flexible work policies in robotics organizations correlates with a 16% increase in diversity hiring
67. 37% of robotics professionals have participated in DEI-related workshops in the past year
68. 45% of industrial robotics firms have set diversity hiring targets for underrepresented groups
72. 34% of robotics companies are actively trying to diversify their talent pipelines

Industry Practices and Leadership Interpretation

While nearly two-thirds of robotics firms have DEI policies and recognize their value, only a third actively track or fully integrate these initiatives—suggesting that in the race to innovate, the industry still has some coding to do in making inclusion a true operating system.

Innovation and Patents

4. Companies with higher diversity in robotics teams are 35% more likely to innovate successfully
29. In studies, diverse teams in robotics projects completed tasks 30% faster than less diverse teams
46. Only 19% of robotics academic research projects include accessibility-focused innovations
64. Only 12% of robotics research projects focus on accessible technology for people with disabilities
71. 15% of robotics industry patents filed in the last decade include innovations aimed at accessibility
74. 60% of industry leaders believe that increasing diversity will lead to better technological solutions in robotics

Innovation and Patents Interpretation

Clearly, embracing diversity in the robotics industry isn't just ethically smart—it's a 35% ticket to more successful innovation, 30% faster task completion, and a future where accessible technology, though currently underrepresented, becomes an industry standard to unlock the full potential of human-robot collaboration.