PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1618306
PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1618306
Robot Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025 - 2034
The Global Robot Market, valued at USD 47.9 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.6% from 2025 to 2034. Robots, which are sophisticated mechanical systems designed to execute complex tasks, play a crucial role across various industries. These machines combine programmable structures with advanced sensing, processing, and actuation capabilities, enabling them to operate autonomously or semi-autonomously. The robotics ecosystem encompasses machines that handle repetitive, high-precision, hazardous, or strategically significant tasks across diverse sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, defense, agriculture, and emerging service industries. By processing real-time data and making context-driven decisions, robots adapt to dynamic environments with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cutting-edge sensor technologies.
The market growth is largely fueled by the need to enhance productivity, optimize operational efficiency, and improve workplace safety. Businesses worldwide are embracing robotics as a solution to labor shortages and as a strategy to reduce costs while increasing precision. The adoption of advanced technologies such as AI, ML, and automation has made robots more adaptable, efficient, and cost-effective. This trend is driving demand across various sectors, including logistics and warehousing, where automation is essential to streamline supply chains and meet the growing needs of e-commerce.
Government funding for robotics research and the ongoing shift towards Industry 4.0 are also key contributors to market expansion. In terms of types, the robot market is segmented into industrial and service robots, with the latter expected to reach a market value of USD 166.6 billion by 2034. Service robots, designed for tasks like cleaning, inspection, and logistics, are gaining traction due to their ability to boost efficiency, cut labor costs, and enhance safety. The rise of robotic process automation (RPA), which automates repetitive tasks, is further driving demand for service robots across industries. On-premises robotics, which accounted for 75.2% of the market share in 2024, leads the deployment segment.
| Market Scope | |
|---|---|
| Start Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Year | 2025-2034 |
| Start Value | $47.9 Billion |
| Forecast Value | $211.1 Billion |
| CAGR | 16.6% |
Companies prefer on-site deployment to maintain control over their robotics systems, ensure data security, and achieve real-time data processing with minimal latency. The integration of robotics with Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT and AI, enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs, driving the popularity of on-premises deployment. The U.S. dominates the North America robot market with a 76.7% share in 2024. This dominance is attributed to technological advancements, increased automation, and significant investments in robotics by both private and public sectors, positioning the U.S. as a global leader in the robotics industry.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
- 1.1 Market scope & definition
- 1.2 Base estimates & calculations
- 1.3 Forecast calculations
- 1.4 Data sources
- 1.4.1 Primary
- 1.4.2 Secondary
- 1.4.2.1 Paid sources
- 1.4.2.2 Public sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Industry synopsis, 2021-2034
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
- 3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.1.1 Factor affecting the value chain
- 3.1.2 Profit margin analysis
- 3.1.3 Disruptions
- 3.1.4 Future outlook
- 3.1.5 Manufacturers
- 3.1.6 Distributors
- 3.2 Supplier landscape
- 3.3 Profit margin analysis
- 3.4 Key news & initiatives
- 3.5 Regulatory landscape
- 3.6 Impact forces
- 3.7 Growth drivers
- 3.7.1.1 Rise in trend of smart factories and Industry 4.0
- 3.7.1.2 Increase in demand for healthcare robotics
- 3.7.1.3 Growing popularity of Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS)
- 3.7.1.4 Rapid rise of e-commerce
- 3.7.1.5 Innovations in AI, machine learning, and IoT
- 3.8 Industry pitfalls & challenges
- 3.8.1.1 High initial investment costs
- 3.8.1.2 Technical limitations and reliability
- 3.9 Growth potential analysis
- 3.10 Porter's analysis
- 3.11 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2023
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Company market share analysis
- 4.3 Competitive positioning matrix
- 4.4 Strategic outlook matrix
Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Component, 2021-2034 (USD billion & Units)
- 5.1 Key trends
- 5.2 Hardware
- 5.2.1 Controllers
- 5.2.2 Sensors (e.g., LiDAR, Cameras)
- 5.2.3 Actuators
- 5.2.4 End effectors
- 5.3 Software
- 5.4 Services
- 5.4.1 Integration services
- 5.4.2 Maintenance and support
Chapter 6 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Type, 2021-2034 (USD billion & Units)
- 6.1 Key trends
- 6.2 Industrial robots
- 6.2.1 Articulated robots
- 6.2.2 SCARA robots
- 6.2.3 Cartesian robots
- 6.2.4 Delta robots
- 6.2.5 Collaborative robots (Cobots)
- 6.2.6 Parallel robots
- 6.3 Service robots
- 6.3.1 Personal service robots
- 6.3.2 Professional service robots
Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Mobility, 2021-2034 (USD billion & Units)
- 7.1 Key trends
- 7.2 Fixed robots
- 7.3 Mobile robots
- 7.4 Humanoid robots
Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021-2034 (USD billion & Units)
- 8.1 Key trends
- 8.1.1 Assembly & production
- 8.1.2 Inspection & quality control
- 8.1.3 Material handling
- 8.1.4 Welding & soldering
- 8.1.5 Packaging & palletizing
- 8.1.6 Others
Chapter 9 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Deployment, 2021-2034 (USD billion & Units)
- 9.1 Key trends
- 9.2 Cloud-based robotics
- 9.3 On-premises robotics
Chapter 10 Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2021-2034 (USD billion & Units)
- 10.1 Key trends
- 10.2 Manufacturing & industrial
- 10.2.1 Automotive
- 10.2.2 Electronics & semiconductor
- 10.2.3 Food & beverage
- 10.2.4 Pharmaceuticals
- 10.2.5 Metal & machinery
- 10.3 Healthcare
- 10.4 Defense
- 10.5 Agriculture
- 10.6 Others
Chapter 11 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region, 2021-2034 (USD billion & Units)
- 11.1 Key trends
- 11.2 North America
- 11.2.1 U.S.
- 11.2.2 Canada
- 11.3 Europe
- 11.3.1 UK
- 11.3.2 Germany
- 11.3.3 France
- 11.3.4 Italy
- 11.3.5 Spain
- 11.3.6 Russia
- 11.3.7 Rest of Europe
- 11.4 Asia Pacific
- 11.4.1 China
- 11.4.2 India
- 11.4.3 Japan
- 11.4.4 South Korea
- 11.4.5 Australia
- 11.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 11.5 Latin America
- 11.5.1 Brazil
- 11.5.2 Mexico
- 11.5.3 Rest of Latin America
- 11.6 MEA
- 11.6.1 South Africa
- 11.6.2 Saudi Arabia
- 11.6.3 UAE
- 11.6.4 Rest of MEA
Chapter 12 Company Profiles
- 12.1 ABB Ltd.
- 12.2 Aethon
- 12.3 Anki (Digital Dream Labs)
- 12.4 Boston Dynamics
- 12.5 Blue Ocean Robotics
- 12.6 Clearpath Robotics
- 12.7 DJI
- 12.8 Ecovacs Robotics
- 12.9 Ekso Bionics
- 12.10 Fanuc Corporation
- 12.11 Fetch Robotics (Zebra Technologies)
- 12.12 Intuitive Surgical
- 12.13 iRobot Corporation
- 12.14 Knightscope, Inc.
- 12.15 KUKA AG
- 12.16 Medtronic
- 12.17 MiR (Mobile Industrial Robots)
- 12.18 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- 12.19 Omron Corporation
- 12.20 Staubli International AG
- 12.21 SoftBank Robotics
- 12.22 Segway Robotics
- 12.23 Universal Robots
- 12.24 Yaskawa Electric Corporation
