The global robot as a service market is estimated to be valued at US$ 2.05 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 6.42 billion by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7% from 2024 to 2031.
Figure 1. Robot As A Service Market Share (%), By Region, 2024
Robot as a service (RaaS) refers to a cloud-based model that allows organizations to lease multipurpose industrial and commercial robots on a pay-per-use or subscription basis. RaaS helps businesses of all sizes benefit from robotics technology without the need for large upfront investments in hardware or systems integration. Through RaaS platforms, users can select the type of robot, cost structures, and service levels as per their specific operational needs. Advanced cloud-based frameworks also provide remote monitoring capabilities and real-time data analytics to optimize task efficiency and robot performance. The global Robot as a service market is expected to witness significant growth as the model promises to make robotics solutions more affordable and accessible to SMEs across various industries.
Market Dynamics:
The key drivers fueling the global robot as a service market include growing need for automation across the manufacturing, transportation & logistics sectors to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Moreover, the rising adoption of collaborative robots or cobots in SMEs due to their small footprint and ease of deployment is further propelling the demand for RaaS. However, data security and privacy concerns related to leasing robots on a subscription model pose challenges. Additionally, high initial investments required for cloud integrations and limited skilled expertise are hindering the market's growth. The development of 5G networks and edge computing technologies are expected to unlock new opportunities by facilitating real-time robot control via cloud systems. Adoption of Artificial intelligence-enabled cognitive capabilities in next-gen robots will also expand application areas and drive future growth prospects.
Key Features of the Study:
- This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global robot as a service market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024-2031), considering 2023 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
- It profiles key players in the global robot as a service market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include ABB Ltd., Amazon Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Dyson Ltd., FANUC Corporation, Hanson Robotics Limited, iRobot Corporation, Intuitive Surgical Inc., KUKA AG, Northrop Grumman Corporation, SoftBank Robotics Holdings Corp., UBTECH Robotics Corp., Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Yujin Robot, Co., Ltd., and Zebra Technologies Corporation
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global robot as a service market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global robot as a service market
Detailed Segmentation:
- By Type
- Profession Service Robot
- Personal Service Robot
- By End-use Industry
- IT & Telecom
- BFSI
- Defense
- Logistics
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
- Media & Entertainment
- Others
- By Region
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Key Players Insights
- ABB Ltd.
- Amazon Robotics
- Boston Dynamics
- Dyson Ltd.
- FANUC Corporation
- Hanson Robotics Limited
- iRobot Corporation
- Intuitive Surgical Inc.
- KUKA AG
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- SoftBank Robotics Holdings Corp.
- UBTECH Robotics Corp.
- Yaskawa Electric Corporation
- Yujin Robot, Co., Ltd.
- Zebra Technologies Corporation