Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) & Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Market by Type, Navigation Technology, Application, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2036

Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) & Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Market by Type (Automated Guided Vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots), Navigation Technology (Magnetic Tape, Laser Guidance, Vision-Based Navigation, LiDAR), Application (Logistics & Warehousing, Manufacturing, Retail & Healthcare, Other Applications), Payload Capacity (Light-Duty, Medium-Duty, Heavy-Duty), and Geography - Global Forecasts (2026-2036)

According to the research report titled, 'Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) & Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Market by Type (Automated Guided Vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots), Navigation Technology (Magnetic Tape, Laser Guidance, Vision-Based Navigation, LiDAR), Application (Logistics & Warehousing, Manufacturing, Retail & Healthcare, Other Applications), Payload Capacity (Light-Duty, Medium-Duty, Heavy-Duty), and Geography - Global Forecasts (2026-2036),' the AGV and AMR market is projected to reach approximately USD 21.6 billion by 2036, at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period 2026-2036. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global AGV and AMR market across five major regions, emphasizing the current market trends, market sizes, recent developments, and forecasts till 2036. Following extensive secondary and primary research and an in-depth analysis of the market scenario, the report conducts the impact analysis of the key industry drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. The growth of this market is driven by the intensifying global focus on warehouse automation, the rapid expansion of the e-commerce sector, massive investments in smart factories, the presence of leading e-commerce giants, aggressive adoption of AMRs in logistics, the expansion of automated distribution centers, and the increasing need for high-precision sorting and collaborative robotics. Moreover, the integration of advanced navigation technologies, the development of sophisticated autonomous systems, the adoption of AI-powered route optimization, the increasing focus on human-robot collaboration, and the growing demand for flexible and scalable material handling solutions are expected to support the market's growth.

Key Players

The key players operating in the AGV and AMR market are Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan), JBT Corporation (U.S.), Dematic (KION Group) (Germany), Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan), Kollmorgen (U.S.), Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) (Denmark), Fetch Robotics/Zebra Technologies (U.S.), Locus Robotics (U.S.), GreyOrange Inc. (Singapore), Geek+ (China), AutoStore (Norway), Vecna Robotics (U.S.), OTTO Motors/Clearpath Robotics (Canada), KUKA AG (Germany), ABB Ltd. (Switzerland), OMRON Corporation/Adept Technology (Japan), Siemens AG (Germany), Honeywell Intelligrated (U.S.), Dematic/KION Group (Germany), and Amazon Robotics (U.S.).

Market Segmentation

The AGV and AMR market is segmented by type (automated guided vehicles, autonomous mobile robots), navigation technology (magnetic tape, laser guidance, vision-based navigation, LiDAR), application (logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, retail and healthcare, other applications), payload capacity (light-duty, medium-duty, heavy-duty), and geography. The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyzes the market at the country level.

Based on Type

Based on type, the automated guided vehicles (AGV) segment holds the largest share of the market in 2026, particularly in heavy-load transport and assembly line applications. The autonomous mobile robots (AMR) segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by their superior flexibility, natural human-robot collaboration capabilities, and ease of deployment without infrastructure modifications.

Based on Navigation Technology

Based on navigation technology, the laser guidance segment is estimated to hold a substantial share of the market in 2026, driven by proven reliability and accuracy. The vision-based navigation segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, driven by advances in computer vision and reduced infrastructure requirements. The LiDAR segment is expected to witness significant growth, driven by superior 3D mapping capabilities and environmental adaptability. The magnetic tape segment maintains a share, driven by established effectiveness in specific applications.

Based on Application

Based on application, the logistics and warehousing segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market in 2026. This segment's dominance is driven by the intensifying global focus on warehouse automation and the rapid expansion of the e-commerce sector. The manufacturing segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, driven by the integration of mobile robots into industry 4.0 workflows. The retail and healthcare segments are expected to witness emerging adoption.

Based on Payload Capacity

Based on payload capacity, the medium-duty segment is estimated to hold the largest share of the market in 2026. This segment's dominance reflects the most common deployment scale for diverse applications. The light-duty segment maintains a significant share, driven by flexible deployment in retail and healthcare. The heavy-duty segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR, driven by large-scale manufacturing and logistics applications.

Geographic Analysis

An in-depth geographic analysis of the industry provides detailed qualitative and quantitative insights into the five major regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa) and the coverage of major countries in each region. In 2026, Asia-Pacific is estimated to account for the largest share of the global AGV and AMR market, driven by massive investments in smart factories and the presence of leading e-commerce giants in China and Japan. North America is projected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, supported by aggressive adoption of AMRs in logistics and the expansion of automated distribution centers. Europe maintains a significant market share, driven by advanced manufacturing and logistics automation initiatives.

Key Questions Answered in the Report-

• What is the current revenue generated by the AGV and AMR market globally?
• At what rate is the global AGV and AMR demand projected to grow for the next 7-10 years?
• What are the historical market sizes and growth rates of the global AGV and AMR market?
• What are the major factors impacting the growth of this market at the regional and country levels? What are the major opportunities for existing players and new entrants in the market?
• Which segments in terms of type, navigation technology, application, and payload capacity are expected to create major traction for the manufacturers in this market?
• What are the key geographical trends in this market? Which regions/countries are expected to offer significant growth opportunities for the companies operating in the global AGV and AMR market?
• Who are the major players in the global AGV and AMR market? What are their specific product offerings in this market?
• What are the recent strategic developments in the global AGV and AMR market? What are the impacts of these strategic developments on the market?

Scope of the Report:

AGV & AMR Market Assessment -- by Type

• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)

AGV & AMR Market Assessment -- by Navigation Technology

• Magnetic Tape
• Laser Guidance
• Vision-Based Navigation
• LiDAR

AGV & AMR Market Assessment -- by Application

• Logistics & Warehousing
• Manufacturing
• Retail & Healthcare
• Other Applications

AGV & AMR Market Assessment -- by Payload Capacity

• Light-Duty (<100 kg)
• Medium-Duty (100-500 kg)
• Heavy-Duty (>500 kg)

AGV & AMR Market Assessment -- by Geography

• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Europe
• Germany
• U.K.
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia & New Zealand
• Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Mexico
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa