Robotics And Automation Global Market Report 2026

Robotics and automation refers to the use of programmable machines, intelligent software, and control systems to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. It integrates technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, machine vision, sensors, and industrial automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Robotics and automation enable organizations to optimize processes, reduce operational costs, enhance quality, and support digital transformation initiatives.

The primary component types of robotics and automation include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical components of robotic and automated systems, including robotic arms, sensors, controllers, and other mechanical and electronic elements used to perform automated operations. These solutions support applications such as material handling, assembly and manufacturing, welding and soldering, packaging and palletizing, inspection and quality control, logistics and warehousing, and others and are utilized across industry types including automotive, consumer products, energy, and food and beverage.

Tariffs are influencing the robotics and automation market by increasing the cost of imported robotic hardware, electronic components, sensors, controllers, and automation equipment used across industrial applications. The impact is higher across manufacturing, automotive, energy, and consumer product industries, particularly in regions dependent on imported automation technologies such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Increased equipment costs and supply chain disruptions are influencing automation investment decisions and project timelines. However, tariffs are also encouraging regional manufacturing, localized supply chains, and increased development of domestic robotics and automation solutions.

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The robotics and automation market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $77.85 billion in 2025 to $94.53 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for operational efficiency, increasing adoption of industrial automation, growing labor cost pressures, expanding manufacturing activities, and rising focus on improving production quality.

The robotics and automation market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $202.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of intelligent robotic systems, rising demand for autonomous industrial operations, growing integration of advanced sensors and control systems, increasing investments in smart factories, and rising need for flexible automation solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of collaborative robotics solutions, increasing deployment of automated manufacturing systems, rising integration of advanced machine vision technologies, growing demand for flexible and scalable automation solutions, and increasing focus on predictive maintenance and operational optimization.

The increasing expansion of e-commerce is expected to propel the growth of the robotics and automation market going forward. E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services through online platforms and digital networks. The expansion of e-commerce is attributed to increasing consumer preference for convenient online shopping experiences and faster delivery services. Robotics and automation are contributing to e-commerce operations by enabling automated inventory management, order picking, sorting, packaging, and warehouse transportation, thereby helping retailers manage growing order volumes efficiently. For instance, in May 2025, according to the Census Bureau, a US-based government statistical agency, total U.S. e-commerce sales reached $1,192.6 billion in 2024, compared to $1,103.4 billion in 2023, representing an 8.1% increase. Therefore, the increasing expansion of e-commerce is supporting the growth of the robotics and automation market.

Companies operating in the robotics and automation market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), to enhance operational efficiency, optimize material movement, and support increasingly complex industrial workflows. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are self-navigating robotic systems that transport materials and goods within manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers using onboard sensors, mapping technologies, and intelligent navigation software without requiring fixed guidance infrastructure. In September 2023, OTTO Motors, a Canada-based autonomous mobile robot company, launched the OTTO 1200, a heavy-duty autonomous mobile robot designed for material handling in compact industrial environments. The robot can transport payloads of up to 1,200 kilograms, operate in narrow spaces with a compact footprint, and incorporate advanced autonomous navigation technology that enables safe movement around people, equipment, and obstacles. The solution also supports seamless integration into existing warehouse and manufacturing workflows, helping organizations enhance productivity and operational flexibility.

In January 2024, ABB Robotics, a Switzerland-based provider of industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots, machine automation solutions, and robotics software, acquired Sevensense Robotics AG for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, ABB aimed to enhance its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) portfolio by incorporating advanced AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology, improving robot intelligence, flexibility, and autonomous operation in dynamic industrial environments. Sevensense Robotics AG is a Switzerland-based provider of AI-powered 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots, supporting intelligent mapping, localization, and navigation capabilities for automated industrial operations.

Major companies operating in the robotics and automation market are Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, ABB Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Rockwell Automation Inc., OMRON Corporation, Teradyne Inc., FANUC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation, Staubli International AG, Hanwha Robotics Co. Ltd., Doosan Robotics Inc., Beijing AUBO Robotics Technology Co. Ltd., Elite Robot Co. Ltd., AgileX Robotics

North America was the dominating region in the robotics and automation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the robotics and automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The robotics and automation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as robotic system integration, automation consulting, robotic programming, maintenance and support, industrial process automation, autonomous operations management, and smart manufacturing solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The robotics and automation market also includes sales of industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), service robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), sensors, controllers, and automation equipment. 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.

Robotics And Automation 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 robotics and automation 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.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component Type: Hardware; Software; Services
• 2) By Application Type: Material Handling; Assembly And Manufacturing; Welding And Soldering; Packaging And Palletizing; Inspection And Quality Control; Logistics And Warehousing; Other Application Types
• 3) By Industry Type: Automotive; Consumer Products; Energy; Food And Beverage
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: Industrial Robots; Service Robots; Collaborative Robots; Autonomous Mobile Robots; Automated Guided Vehicles; Sensors; Controllers; Actuators; Machine Vision Systems; End Effectors; Drives; Industrial Computers
• 2) By Software: Robot Programming Software; Simulation Software; Machine Vision Software; Artificial Intelligence Software; Manufacturing Execution Software; Warehouse Management Software; Fleet Management Software; Predictive Maintenance Software; Analytics And Monitoring Software; Digital Twin Software; Industrial Control Software
• 3) By Services: System Integration Services; Consulting Services; Installation Services; Programming Services; Maintenance And Support Services; Training Services; Managed Services; Upgradation Services; Technical Support Services; Automation Design Services; Project Management Services
• Companies Mentioned: Siemens AG; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; ABB Ltd.; Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.; Rockwell Automation Inc.; OMRON Corporation; Teradyne Inc.; FANUC Corporation; Yaskawa Electric Corporation; Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation; Staubli International AG; Hanwha Robotics Co. Ltd.; Doosan Robotics Inc.; Beijing AUBO Robotics Technology Co. Ltd.; Elite Robot Co. Ltd.; AgileX 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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