Category AI Visibility Report
Robotic Arms AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈1,107
Est. AI queries / month
8
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 8 buyer topics in Robotic Arms across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,107 AI queries per month.
- FANUC leads the AI shelf with 8.6% of brand mentions, followed by ABB (6.1%) and DOBOT (5.2%). The top three hold 19.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Robotic Arms for Kitchen and Cooking” (top keyword “robotic kitchen arms”, ~40 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on nih.gov most (17.6% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FANUC | 433 | 8.6% |
| 2 | ABB | 305 | 6.1% |
| 3 | DOBOT | 262 | 5.2% |
| 4 | Hiwonder | 247 | 4.9% |
| 5 | Universal Robots | 236 | 4.7% |
| 6 | da Vinci Designs | 213 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Arduino | 199 | 4% |
| 8 | KUKA | 197 | 3.9% |
| 9 | Yaskawa | 196 | 3.9% |
| 10 | Unitree | 183 | 3.6% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotic Arms for Kitchen and Cooking | ≈562 | robotic kitchen arms | 40 |
| Desktop and Small Robotic Arms | ≈545 | small robot | 1,600 |
| Robotic Arm Kits and Projects | — | robot claw | 1,300 |
| Robotic Arms for Surgery | — | robotic arms for surgery | 480 |
| Robotic Arms for Automation | — | robotic arm | 18,100 |
| Humanoid Robotic Arms | — | boston dynamics robot | 9,900 |
| Robotic Arms for Humans | — | robot hand | 8,100 |
| Industrial Robotic Arms | — | fanuc robots | 8,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| nih.gov | 109 | 17.6% |
| reddit.com | 74 | 11.9% |
| arxiv.org | 46 | 7.4% |
| fanucamerica.com | 41 | 6.6% |
| springer.com | 32 | 5.2% |
| elephantrobotics.com | 18 | 2.9% |
| robozaps.com | 17 | 2.7% |
| abb.com | 17 | 2.7% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for robotic arms?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: FANUC (8.6%), ABB (6.1%), DOBOT (5.2%), Hiwonder (4.9%), Universal Robots (4.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about robotic arms?
GEOly estimates ~1,107 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “Robotic Arms for Kitchen and Cooking”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for robotic arms?
The most-cited domains are: nih.gov, reddit.com, arxiv.org, fanucamerica.com, springer.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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