Warehouse Robotics Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Type, Function, Payload Capacity, Component, Software, Application and Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Warehouse Robotics Market is accounted for $5.45 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $13.28 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 16.0% during the forecast period. The term "warehouse robotics" describes the application of automated systems, robots, and specialised software to transfer various duties around and streamline the automated warehouse process. Many different industry verticals, including e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceuticals, metal machinery, food & beverage, and others, utilise warehouse robots systems. Robotics has become more well-known recently in the supply chain, distribution centre, and warehouse management communities.

According to the Bank of America, by 2025, 45% of all manufacturing tasks will be executed by robotic technology. According to IFR, the operational stock of industrial robots is expected to reach 3,788 (in thousand units) by 2021 from 2,408 (in thousand units) in 2018.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

An increase in R&D investments toward robots for process automation

The ecosystem for warehouse robotics has experienced a tremendous increase in investments over the last few years. New adaptable, cost-effective, and effective robots are being put in warehouses for process automation as a result of this increasing investment. Numerous warehouse tasks, including storage and retrieval, palletizing and depalletizing, shipping, and packaging, are being automated by these robots. For instance, Grey Orange received money from Mithril Capital totalling US$110 million to improve its technology and grow its business in the warehouse robotics sector.

Restraint:

Lack of skilled workforce to operate robots

Being able to find and keep skilled workers is a big problem in the diverse field of warehouse robotics. People that specialise in industries like electrical, embedded, and software are in short supply. Additionally, there is a lack of highly skilled workers with particular educational backgrounds and skill sets, particularly those required to create high-value robots that are integrated with cutting-edge technologies. A significant barrier to the market's expansion is the lack of workers that are capable of controlling and operating warehouse robots.

Opportunity:

Rise of autonomous mobile robots (AMR)

Companies that provide warehouse robots now have a lucrative opportunity because to the development of AMRs for warehouse and material handling applications. Using an AMR is safer than other methods of material exchange, such manned forklifts. Safety sensors on these robots guard against collisions and keep them from happening. Their accuracy fluctuates depending on how well they perform and how their actions impact efficiency and safety in various settings. Depending on the sensors and algorithms employed in AMRs, the location and surroundings could be estimated with greater or lesser accuracy.

Threat:

Lack of awareness in developing countries

Due to the fragmented industry and small customer base, there is little knowledge of the technologies associated to warehouses that are now accessible. The majority of end customers in developing nations like India, Brazil, Indonesia, Chile, and Colombia are similarly unaware of the advantages of warehouse robots. Due to the small number of new end users, this lack of awareness could be a difficult issue for market actors to deal with.

COVID-19 Impact

The majority of businesses have closed down as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, and operations have been suspended at several firms, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities. The government has put in place strict regulations to stop the virus from spreading, such as maintaining social distance, locking down entire industries, and stopping transportation and supply lines. The warehouse robotics market is also impacted by this epidemic, which has a significant negative impact on India. Robots and automation are extremely useful in managing the situation even in this epidemic condition. Additionally, they have high expectations for home delivery, which are crucial in this case. The COVID, however, expands the market for warehouse robotics.

The warehouse management system segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The warehouse management system segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to the fact that a warehouse management system is a piece of software that provides businesses with a comprehensive view of their inventory and manages distribution network completion activities from the warehouse to the retail shelves. By enabling you to move products through your warehouse as quickly as possible and optimising each step of the fulfilment process, a warehouse management system increases process efficiency, consistency, and quality control.

The E-commerce segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The E-commerce segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to rising demand for prompt, accurate, and undamaged order delivery from expanding markets like India as well as increased competition within the e-commerce sector, there is a surge in online customers who are driving market expansion. E-commerce storage helps reduce lost items and improve inventory tracking accuracy. A good warehouse management system allows for the tracking of inventory turnover rates and the proactive ordering of new goods. Modern robotic automation can "hyper-automate" picking, packaging, sorting, and transportation along the supply chain without the need to physically enlarge or replace your warehouse. Robotic automation for merchant supply chains is thus no longer just a pipe dream; it is now a conceivable possibility.

Region with highest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to an increase in production facilities and increased domestic consumer demand for goods. Additionally, the Asia Pacific region's remarkable economic development has increased the employment of warehouse robotics in the region's manufacturing and retailing industries.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The environment of the warehouse robotics sector in this area is constantly changing. The overall cost of warehouse robotics is rising steadily in the United States and Canada. These nations have made major investments in research and development (R&D) initiatives to create advanced capabilities enabled robotic technology. Additionally, the rapid spread of cutting-edge technologies and the presence of top warehouse workers in the area contribute to the market's growth.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Warehouse Robotics Market include: Kiva Systems (Amazon Robotics LLC), Honeywell International Incorporation, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (Aethon Incorporation), Omron Adept Technologies, ABB Limited, Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Yaskawa Motoman), InVia Robotics Inc., Fetch Robotics Inc., Kuka AG, TGW Logistics Group GMBH, Hangzhou Hikrobot Technology Co. Ltd, Fanuc Corporation, Syrius Robotics, Toshiba Corporation, Grey Orange Pte Ltd and Locus Robotics.

Key Developments:

In May 2022, ABB launched the ABB Robotic Depalletizer, a solution for handling complex de-palletizing tasks in e-commerce, healthcare and logistics industries by enabling customers to efficiently process assorted loads. This is poised to increase the company's share in the Warehouse Robotics Market.

In March 2022, FANUC introduced the new CRX-5iA, CRX-20iA/L and CRX-25iA collaborative robots. These robots can handle payloads weighing 4-35kgs. This feature boosts the adoption of this Warehouse Robotics across industry verticals.

In July 2021, Omron Automation launched a heavy-duty mobile robot with a payload capacity of 1500kgs. The HD-1500 mobile robot can handle bulky objects allowing manufacturers to expand their options for autonomous material transport.

Types Covered:

• Autonomous Mobile Robot
• Automated Guided Vehicle
• Articulated Robots
• Cylindrical and Scara Robots
• Collaborative Robots
• Industrial Robots
• Conveyors
• Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
• Sortation Systems
• Palletizers
• Other Types

Functions Covered:

• Picking and Placing
• Transportation
• Palletizing and De Palletizing
• Sorting and Packaging
• Assembling & Dissembling
• Storage

Payload Capacities Covered:

• Less than 20 Kg
• 20-100 Kg
• 100-200 Kg
• More than 200 Kg

Components Covered:

• Communication System
• Safety System
• Traffic Management System
• Job Control System
• Battery Charging System
• Controllers
• Sensors
• Robotic Arms
• Drives

Softwares Covered:

• Warehouse Management System
• Warehouse Execution System
• Warehouse Control System

Applications Covered:

• E-Commerce
• Automotive
• Electrical & Electronics
• Chemical, Rubber and Plastics
• Metal & Machinery
• Food & Beverage
• Pharmaceutical
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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