Smart Robots Market Report 2025

This Smart Robots report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The smart robots market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $17.35 billion in 2024 to $21.92 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in demand for automation and labor cost reduction, expansion of industries requiring robotic automation (manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, etc), increased adoption of collaborative robots (cobots) for human-robot interaction, focus on safety and efficiency in manufacturing and industrial processes, advances in sensing and perception technologies for robotics, need for precision and accuracy in complex tasks.

The smart robots market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $47.02 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of robots in healthcare for surgical and rehabilitation applications, expansion of smart manufacturing and industry 4 initiatives, research and development in swarm robotics and multi-robot systems, need for robots in hazardous environments (nuclear, oil & gas, etc), emphasis on smart agriculture and autonomous farming practices, growing demand for last-mile delivery robots in e-commerce. Major trends in the forecast period include ai-powered adaptive learning, natural language processing (nlp) and voice recognition, robotic process automation (rpa) in business processes, edge computing for real-time decision-making, emotional ai and social robotics, augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (mr) integration.

The rising adoption of industrial robots is expected to fuel the growth of the smart robot market in the coming years. Industrial robots, which are programmable and automated machines, are designed to perform tasks in sectors such as manufacturing, assembly, and other industrial processes. These smart robots offer enhanced precision and adaptability, making them crucial in industries like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. For example, in June 2023, according to the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization promoting and supporting the global robotics industry, 72,000 industrial robots were installed in Europe in 2022, representing a 6% increase from 2021. Therefore, the growing use of industrial robots is driving the expansion of the smart robot market.

The expansion of the e-commerce industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the smart robot market in the coming years. E-commerce, which involves the buying and selling of goods and services online, relies heavily on smart robots to improve efficiency in warehouses and fulfillment centers. These robots are used for automated tasks such as order picking, packing, and sorting, enabling faster and more accurate processing of online orders. For instance, in August 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, e-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2024 saw a 6.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023, while overall retail sales grew by 2.1%. E-commerce accounted for 16% of total retail sales during this period. As the e-commerce sector continues to expand, the demand for smart robots is expected to rise, further boosting the smart robot market.

Key players in the smart robot market are focusing on advanced product development, exemplified by the introduction of small industrial robots. These compact robotic systems are tailored for precise and specialized tasks in industrial settings. ABB, a Switzerland-based provider of automation technologies, unveiled the IRB 1010 in October 2022, marking the smallest industrial robot with a reach of 370 mm (14.5 inches) and a footprint of 135 by 250 mm (5.3 by 9.8 inches). This innovation enables electronics manufacturers to scale up production for devices like smartwatches, earphones, sensors, and health trackers. The IRB 1010's smaller dimensions offer the advantage of fitting more robotic cells into production spaces, optimizing factory layouts for increased density. Additionally, it boasts the highest payload capacity in its category, lifting up to three times more weight than comparable robot arms. The larger-diameter air hose enhances vacuum suction power, allowing the robot to handle multiple objects simultaneously and process a greater number of items per hour.

Innovation is also evident in the development of collaborative robots, commonly known as cobots, as a strategy to expand customer bases and increase revenue. Collaborative robots are designed to work alongside humans in shared workspaces. Smart Robotics, a Netherlands-based developer, introduced the Smart Merchandise Picker in November 2022. This collaborative robot excels in handling lightweight products such as stationery, office supplies, handheld devices, and toys, demonstrating efficiency and gentleness in item picking and placing. The use of such cobots minimizes the risk of product breakage, particularly during peak seasons.

In January 2024, ABB India Limited, an India-based technology company specializing in electrification, robotics, automation, and digitalization, acquired Sevensense Robotics AG for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aligns with ABB India Limited's strategy to enhance its technological capabilities, expand its product portfolio, increase market share, and strengthen its competitive position in the Indian market. Sevensense Robotics AG, a Switzerland-based company, develops robotics solutions and technologies for automation, focusing on advanced navigation and perception systems.

Major companies operating in the smart robots market include Puresight Systems Pvt. Ltd, SoftBank Robotics Group, ABB Group, KUKA AG, FANUC India Pvt Ltd, HaHanson Robotics Limited., Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Rethink Robotics, Blue Frog Robotics SAS, Universal Robots, DeLaval, Intuitive Surgical Inc., Vt Systems Inc., Samsung Electronics, Gecko Systems International Corporation, Honda Motor Company Ltd., Omron Adept Technologies Inc., GreyOrange pte Ltd, Kongsberg Maritime, ECA GROUP, Neato Robotics, Bluefin Robotics, AIBRAIN LLC., Brain Corporation, Cyberdyne Inc., Epson America Inc, Lely Industries N.V., OTC Daihen Inc., F&P Personal Robotics., Nvidia Corporation., Anduril Industries Inc., Boston Dynamics Inc., Diligent Robotics, Starship Technologies, Nuro Inc., Vecna Robotics Inc., Aethon Inc., Universal Robots A/S, DENSO Robotics.

North America was the largest region in the smart robots market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart robots market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the smart robots market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

A smart robot is an artificial intelligence (AI) device equipped with the ability to perceive its environment and context, utilizing comprehensive learning processes to enhance its capabilities. These robots find applications in research, manufacturing, and various human-oriented tasks.

The primary types of smart robots are professional service robots, personal service robots, and collaborative robots. Professional service robots are employed for commercial purposes, including tasks such as cleaning public places, delivering items in offices or hospitals, firefighting, rehabilitation, and surgical procedures in healthcare settings. Personal service robots, on the other hand, are utilized for non-commercial tasks and encompass domestic servant robots, automated wheelchairs, personal mobility assist robots, and pet-exercising robots. Smart robots play crucial roles in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, defense, energy and utilities, and others.

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The smart robots market consists of sales of sensors, actuators, power sources. 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.

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