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Verified robot deployments in France
France has 37 verified robot deployments on the DEPLOY registry, across 14 form factors. The most common: 8 defense ground robots (Roboteam, Elbit Systems, Shifters AI); 5 agricultural robots (Naio Technologies); 3 drones (DIODON Drone Technology, Alta Ares, Harmattan AI); 3 humanoids (NAO Robot, Anyverse Dynamics, PAL Robotics).
France ranks #10 of 57 countrys by verified robot deployments, and its most-deployed type is the defense ground robot (8 of 37).
The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies 37 robot deployments in France across 28 operators; Naio Technologies leads with 5. The most recent was verified in Aug 2026. Every deployment is individually sourced and dated.
How France compares
- France ranks #10 of 57 countrys by verified robot deployments (just behind Ukraine, ahead of Canada, USA).
- It ranks #3 of 6 countrys for agricultural robot deployments (5).
- It ranks #8 of 8 countrys for surgical robot deployments (3).
- It ranks #9 of 9 countrys for warehouse robot deployments (3).
- It ranks #9 of 9 countrys for humanoid deployments (3).
- 16 new deployments documented here in the last 30 days.
What is deployed here
- defense ground robots · Roboteam, Elbit Systems, Shifters AI, KNDS, AM General8
- agricultural robots · Naio Technologies5
- drones · DIODON Drone Technology, Alta Ares, Harmattan AI3
- humanoids · NAO Robot, Anyverse Dynamics, PAL Robotics3
- others · Alstom, ACWA Robotics3
- warehouse robots · Stanley Robotics, Exotec3
- surgical robots · Quantum Surgical, Zimmer Biomet3
- service robots · Beam, Simbe Robotics2
- exoskeletons · Againer Ski, Wandercraft2
- autonomous trucks · Tesla1
- mobiles · Thymio1
- kitchen robots · PAZZI1
- autonomous forklifts · Balyo1
- maritime surfaces · Exail1
Incidents in France (17)
- FDA Class I recall: Zimmer Biomet ROSA Brain 3.0 robotic surgery system software anomaly2026-06-15
- Zimmer ROSA Recon: force sensor error and unintended robotic-arm drift during a knee case (FDA MAUDE)2026-04-01
- Zimmer ROSA Recon: a large amount of sparks with a hole found in the power cord (FDA MAUDE)2026-03-09
- Wandercraft recalls Atalante X self-balancing exoskeleton over a lateral-balance issue that can cause patient falls2025-04-03
- Wandercraft Atalante X: patient fall after the assistant released the lift while the therapist stepped away (FDA MAUDE)2025-03-17
- Zimmer ROSA Recon: reaming produced an oblong hole requiring a bone graft (FDA MAUDE)2024-06-24
- Zimmer Biomet ROSA ONE Brain 3.1 Class I recall: software could drive instruments to a wrong trajectory2021-09-22
- Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Brain 3.0 (Class I) over instrument holder following an incorrect trajectory2019-09-10
- Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Spine 1.0.2 over the robotic arm being sent to the wrong position2017-05-01
- Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Brain 3.0 over the robotic arm being sent to the wrong position2017-05-01
- Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Brain 3.0.0 over the head holder connector locking up when tightened2016-10-11
- Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Brain 3.0 over insufficient washers allowing telescopic-arm movement2016-05-27
- Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Surgical Device 2.5.8 over software changing final tool orientation without command2016-04-08
- Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Herga Foot Switch over system freeze or shutdown in Fulgurate mode2016-01-20
- Zimmer Biomet ROSA 2.5.8 recalled over a force-feedback sensor failure that can stop the arm from halting2014-11-06
- Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Surgical Device 2.5.8 over an undetected shift between navigation display and patient anatomy2014-02-14
- Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Surgical Device 2.5.8 over observed device instability2013-02-05
Companies headquartered in France
Common questions
How many robots are deployed in France?
DEPLOY verifies 37 robot deployments in France across 14 form factors, the most recent verified in Aug 2026. Each is a distinct, individually sourced and dated field deployment, not a claimed unit total.
Which companies operate robots in France?
28 operators run verified deployments in France, including Naio Technologies, Roboteam, KNDS, ACWA Robotics, Stanley Robotics, Quantum Surgical.
What types of robots are deployed in France?
France deployments span 14 form factors: 8 defense ground robots, 5 agricultural robots, 3 drones, 3 humanoids, 3 others.
Is robot deployment growing in France?
16 new deployments were documented in France in the last 30 days. DEPLOY records each as it is verified.
Have there been robot incidents in France?
DEPLOY records 17 verified incidents at robot deployments in France, each individually sourced and dated. They are listed in the incidents section on this page.
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Every verified deployment (37)
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