PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1268884
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1268884
The global warehouse robotics market size is anticipated to reach USD 17,292.1 million by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 19.6% over the forecast period, according to a new report published by Grand View Research, Inc. The expansion of the e-commerce industry, rising labor costs, and the need for greater efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations fuel the growth of the market.
The e-commerce sector is witnessing remarkable growth due to technological advancements. Technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), blockchain technology, Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are enhancing the shopping experience. Thus, companies seek new methods to enhance operations and logistics while reducing delivery time and costs.
Robots offer a smart, cost-efficient alternative to human labor by automating warehouses catering to the increasing need of the e-commerce sector. The robots help companies to maintain employee safety standards and enhance production quality by performing various tasks such as handling the incoming consignment, picking, packing, slotting, shipping, and asset tracking by saving considerable time and effort.
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the warehouse robotics industry substantially in terms of the demand for robotics and the supply chain of the robotics industry. However, the need for efficient and contactless order fulfillment and labor shortage due to lockdowns fueled the demand for robots and other automation tools in business operations. The market has shown rising demand and continuously growing as companies invest heavily in research and development activities to improve existing technologies and launch advanced robots.
The initial investment of the robotic set-up into the warehouse is high, creating significant challenges for small and mid-sized companies. Furthermore, implementing robots in warehouse operations is affecting labor jobs. The rising adoption of robots is expected to affect employment and wages, affecting the further growth of the warehouse robotics industry over the forecast period.