Russia to Invest $1.7 Billion in Robotics Over the Next Six Years

Russia plans to launch around 30 robotics development centers and dramatically boost the number of smart machines across the country by 2030.

Russia has announced plans to invest nearly $1.7 billion in robotics and advanced technology over the next six years. The funding, aimed at supporting domestic companies, will be channeled into research, engineering, and development initiatives.

According to TASS, the announcement came from Anton Alikhanov, Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade. The government will finance a wide range of efforts, from scientific studies to prototype engineering. Roughly 30 robotics innovation centers are expected to open across the country.

The goal is ambitious: by 2030, Russia wants to reach an average of 145 robots per 10,000 people. Industrial sectors will have even steeper targets, with a benchmark of at least 230 robots per 10,000 employees.

In 2026, Russian firms will become eligible for state subsidies of up to 2.5 billion rubles. Additional support will come in the form of loan compensation. These measures will benefit robot manufacturers, electronics engineering firms, and companies engaged in R&D.

The private sector is already responding. A meat production company plans to invest 125 million rubles to launch robotic assembly systems. The first seven smart units are expected to roll out in 2026.