Robot Global Market Report 2026

A robot is a machine created to carry out complex tasks automatically, usually controlled by artificial intelligence or pre-set instructions. Its primary function is to efficiently and accurately perform repetitive, dangerous, or highly precise operations. Robots contribute to increased productivity, reduced human error, improved safety in hazardous settings, and foster innovation across numerous industries.

The primary types of robots are industrial robots and service robots. Industrial robots are programmable machines employed in manufacturing to execute specific, repetitive actions such as welding and assembling, thereby improving efficiency, uniformity, and safety. They consist of hardware, software, and service components, with different mobility options like stationary robots, mobile robots, and humanoid robots. These robots are used in a variety of applications including warehousing, order processing, e-commerce logistics, and inventory control. They serve multiple sectors such as aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics and semiconductors, healthcare, information technology (IT) and telecommunications (telecom), manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, and transportation and logistics.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the robot market by raising prices of imported actuators, sensors, controllers, and semiconductor components. Industrial and mobile robots are most impacted, especially in asia pacific manufacturing hubs. Increased system costs have slowed deployment in cost sensitive industries. At the same time, tariffs are accelerating domestic robot manufacturing and local supply chain development.

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The robot market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $113.83 billion in 2025 to $132.05 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to labor shortage challenges, industrial automation demand, manufacturing productivity needs, workplace safety concerns, technological advancements in robotics.

The robot market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $236.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to AI powered autonomous systems, expansion of e commerce logistics, smart factory adoption, service robot penetration, declining robot unit costs. Major trends in the forecast period include rapid adoption of collaborative robots, expansion of robots in logistics and warehousing, integration of AI driven vision systems, growth of mobile and autonomous robots, increasing use of robots in healthcare.

The growing demand in e-commerce and logistics is expected to drive the expansion of the robot market in the coming years.This demand refers to the surge in online shopping platforms and the systems involved in storing, handling, and delivering goods.The rising consumer preference for convenient home delivery is pushing businesses to increase the speed and frequency of shipments. In response, robot technology is evolving rapidly to meet these needs, offering AI-driven automation to enhance efficiency and support fast, precise deliveries.For example, in November 2023, the International Trade Administration, a U.S. Department of Commerce entity, reported that eCommerce revenues in the UK are projected to grow at an average annual rate of 12.6% by 2025. As a result, the growing demand in e-commerce and logistics is fueling the expansion of the robot market.

Key players in the robot market are concentrating on developing cutting-edge products like bipedal locomotion systems to enhance robotic mobility and facilitate navigation in challenging environments.These systems imitate human walking and running, allowing robots to traverse uneven terrain with improved balance and flexibility, thereby performing tasks that were previously difficult for conventional robots. For instance, in April 2024, Boston Dynamics, a U.S.-based robotics and engineering firm, introduced the next-generation all-electric humanoid Atlas robot. This marks a major shift from the earlier hydraulic version. The updated Atlas is tailored for real-world industrial and logistics use, offering increased strength, a wider range of motion, and superior dexterity. Equipped with advanced AI, machine learning, and a customized control system, it can perform complex tasks with agility and adapt to changing environments, surpassing typical human movement abilities.

In October 2023, Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation company based in the U.S., acquired Clearpath Robotics for an undisclosed sum.This acquisition is intended to boost Rockwell Automation's capabilities in autonomous mobile robotics and solidify its presence in the smart manufacturing and industrial automation markets. Clearpath Robotics, headquartered in Canada, specializes in developing autonomous mobile robots for industrial purposes.

Major companies operating in the robot market are Amazon.com Inc., DENSO Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, ABB Ltd., Stryker Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Zimmer Biomet, Omron Corporation, Fanuc Corporation, Intuitive Surgical, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, KUKA AG, Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp, Staubli Robotics, Universal Robots, GreyOrange, SoftBank Robotics, Boston Dynamics, PAL Robotics, Rethink Robotics

North America was the largest region in the robot market in 2025. The regions covered in the robot market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the robot market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The robot market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as industrial automation integration, robotics process automation, artificial intelligence integration, and advanced machine vision and control development. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Robot market includes sales of automated machines, robotic arms, sensors, actuators, controllers, and AI-based robotic systems across industries. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Robot Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses robot market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Industrial Robots; Service Robots
• 2) By Component: Hardware; Software
• 3) By Mobility: Fixed Robots; Mobile Robots
• 4) By Application: Warehousing; Order Fulfilment; E-commerce Logistics; Inventory Management
• 5) By Vertical: Aerospace And Defense; Automotive; Electronics and Semiconductor; Healthcare; Manufacturing; Retail and E-Commerce; Transportation and Logistics
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Industrial Robots: Articulated Robots; Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm; Cartesian Robots; Delta Robots; Collaborative Robots (Cobots); Parallel Robots; Cylindrical Robots
• 2) By Service Robots: Professional Service Robots; Personal And Domestic Service Robots
• Companies Mentioned: Amazon.com Inc.; DENSO Corporation; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; ABB Ltd.; Stryker Corporation; Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.; Zimmer Biomet; Omron Corporation; Fanuc Corporation; Intuitive Surgical; Yaskawa Electric Corporation; KUKA AG; Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp; Staubli Robotics; Universal Robots; GreyOrange; SoftBank Robotics; Boston Dynamics; PAL Robotics; Rethink Robotics
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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