Painting Robots Market Report 2026

The painting robots market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.22 billion in 2025 to $3.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to automation in automotive manufacturing, need for uniform paint quality, reduction of human exposure to hazardous fumes, demand for higher production efficiency, adoption of industrial robotics.

The painting robots market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing electric vehicle production, growth in smart factories, rising labor cost pressures, demand for sustainable and low waste painting processes, advancements in AI based robotic vision systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated surface coating, rising use of vision guided painting robots, growth in multi axis robotic painting systems, expansion of robots in complex geometry painting, demand for consistent and high quality paint finishes.

The rising demand for vehicles in the automotive sector is expected to fuel the growth of the painting robots market. Economic growth, improving living standards, and increased purchasing power have contributed to higher automobile demand. This has led to an increased need for painting robots, which provide precise and consistent coatings, reduce hazardous waste, and enhance application accuracy on automotive bodies through robotic spray painting. For instance, according to a report published by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgium-based standard organization, in April 2022, global automobile production reached 79.1 million units in 2021, marking a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Additionally, in March 2022, the US Department of Energy, a US-based agency overseeing nuclear infrastructure and energy policies, reported that electric vehicle (EV) sales surged by 85% in 2021. Thus, rising vehicle demand in the automotive sector is driving the expansion of the painting robots market.

Major players in the painting robots market are developing innovative products, such as predictive analysis capabilities in robotic painters, to reach broader customer bases, drive sales, and increase revenue. Predictive analysis in robotic painters involves employing data-driven models to forecast and optimize painting parameters, enhancing efficiency and ensuring precise application in industrial automation. For instance, in May 2023, PaintJet, a robotics and material sciences company based in the US, launched the Bravo robotic painter. The Bravo distinguishes itself through its use of PaintJet's predictive analytics imaging, which not only speeds up the paint application process but also significantly improves precision, ultimately ensuring superior quality and reducing long-term maintenance needs. Notably, the Bravo consumes 25 percent less paint due to its highly precise application methodology, resulting in cost savings. The Bravo is marketed as a comprehensive, self-contained solution that consistently delivers results without requiring licensing or outsourcing, making it particularly beneficial for remote and hard-to-reach areas where manual painting can be difficult.

In March 2023, BlastOne, a US-based developer of blasting equipment, acquired VertiDrive for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows BlastOne to improve its ability to provide clients with enhanced support and automation options for their blasting and painting operations. By integrating VertiDrive's robotics technology, BlastOne can better serve a range of industries, including shipbuilding, ship refurbishment, chemical sectors, heavy fabrication, and infrastructure, among others. VertiDrive is a Netherlands-based provider of robotic crawler solutions, including painting robots.

Major companies operating in the painting robots market are FANUC Corporation, ABB Ltd., KUKA AG, Yasakawa Electric Corp., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., DURR AG, Staubli International AG, Krautzberger GmbH, CMA Robotics Spa, Epistolio S.r.l, Nanchang and Hangzhou Color Powder Coating Equipment Co., Lesta srl, Gaiotto Automation S.P.A., B M Surface Systems India, Nebula Robotics Private Limited, Fuji Automatic NUmerical Control, Varnish Tech s.r.l., Graco Inc., Comau S.p.A., Shanghai Fanuc Robotics Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Advance Robot Co. Ltd., Anhui Efort Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Jiechuang Automation Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Yirui Automation Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai STEP Electric Corporation, Shanghai Pudong Machinery Complete Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Triowin Intelligent Machinery Co. Ltd., Shanghai Yuke Industrial Co. Ltd., Shanghai Liangshi Blasting and Coating Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Jingmi Robot Technology Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the painting robots’ market in 2025. The regions covered in the painting robots market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the painting robots market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The painting robots market consists of sales of robot arm, turner table, spray booth, paint pump, solenoid valves, and spray gun. 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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