Robotic Arm Market Report 2026

The robotic arm market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $42.63 billion in 2025 to $49.66 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in automotive manufacturing automation, rising labor cost pressures, adoption of industrial robots in assembly lines, increased demand for production efficiency, early integration of robotics in electronics manufacturing.

The robotic arm market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $86.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of smart factories, growth in electric vehicle manufacturing, increasing adoption of AI enabled robots, rising demand for automation in SMEs, integration of robotics in food and beverage processing. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of collaborative robotic arms, increasing demand for high precision multi axis robots, growing use of robotic arms in flexible manufacturing, expansion of modular and reconfigurable robotic systems, increasing focus on safety and human robot collaboration.

The growth of the robotic arm market is anticipated to be driven by the expanding e-commerce industry. E-commerce involves the online buying and selling of goods and services, revolutionizing business-consumer interactions with its convenience, accessibility, and global reach. This growth is fueled by the widespread adoption of smartphones, internet connectivity, and a diverse array of online products. Robotic arms play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain and logistics operations within e-commerce, enabling more efficient inventory management, reduced operational costs, and increased productivity. In 2023, e-commerce sales in the United States were projected to reach $1.11 trillion, marking a 7.6% increase from 2022, with e-commerce accounting for 15.4% of total sales compared to 14.7% in 2022.

Leading companies in the robotic arm market are focusing on the development of innovative products such as modular high-performance robots, which provide flexible and efficient robotic solutions for a wide range of industrial applications, boosting productivity and sustainability. Modular high-performance robots are adaptable systems made up of interchangeable components that can be reconfigured to perform various tasks efficiently, adjusting their shape and function to meet specific operational requirements. For example, in May 2024, ABB Ltd., a Switzerland-based engineering firm, introduced the IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 robots as part of its modular large robot portfolio. These robots offer a 25% reduction in cycle times and deliver exceptional path accuracy of 0.6 mm at high speeds of up to 1600 mm/s. Designed to handle payloads of up to 620 kg, the robots are well-suited for automotive, logistics, and construction applications, improving productivity and energy efficiency with up to 30% energy savings.

In April 2024, WALTER Surface Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of abrasives and power tools, acquired PushCorp Inc., a company specializing in robotic arms for the automotive and aerospace sectors. This acquisition underscores WALTER Surface Technologies' strategic move to broaden its portfolio in robotic equipment and force control devices, catering to industrial customer needs.

Major companies operating in the robotic arm market are ABB Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, FANUC America Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, KUKA AG, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., Stäubli International AG, Comau, Universal Robots A/S, DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED, Seiko Epson Corporation, Omron Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Flexiv Robotics Inc., Franka Robotics GmbH, Dobot, Gridbots Technologies Private Limited, EVS Tech Co. LTD.

North America was the largest region in the robotic arm market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the market going forward. The regions covered in the robotic arm market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the robotic arm market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The robotic arm market consists of sales of hybrid robotic arms, mobile robotic arms, collaborative robotic arms, and parallel robotic arms. 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.

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