Robotic Industries Association (RIA) is North America’s trade group serving the robotics industry. Now representing over 450 members, RIA drives innovation, growth, and safety in manufacturing and service industries through education, promotion, and advancement of robotics, related automation technologies, and companies delivering integrated solutions. Member companies include leading robot manufacturers, users, system integrators, component suppliers, research groups, and consulting firms. RIA co-sponsors the biennial Automate Show & Conference (McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois), and the annual A3 Business Forum with its sister associations, AIA and MCMA. It hosts the ANSI/RIA National Robot Safety Standard and the National Robot Safety Conference. The association also provides quarterly robotics statistics and has a content-rich Robotics Online website.