Delivery Robots Market Report 2025

This 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 delivery robots market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.34 billion in 2024 to $0.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing use of delivery robots in the retail industry, significant investments in improving logistics, growth in the hospitality and healthcare industries, and increasing demand for promoting the economies of underdeveloped areas.

The delivery robots market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.77 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing use of delivery robots on college campuses, rising e-commerce and online food industries, increasing government initiatives and investments in robot manufacturing companies, and an and an increase in venture funding. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in features of autonomous delivery robots, the increasing presence of robotic solutions, newer formulations, localization of manufacturing, increasing investment, and the and the implementation of the latest safety standards and testing.

The growth of the e-commerce and online food industries is anticipated to drive expansion in the delivery robot market. E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services online, while the online food industry specifically involves ordering and delivering food through digital platforms. The surge in these industries stems from increased digitalization, technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences toward convenience, and broader internet accessibility. E-commerce and online food businesses utilize delivery robots to optimize last-mile delivery, cut operational costs, enhance efficiency, and satisfy consumer demand for fast, convenient delivery solutions. These robots leverage autonomous technology to navigate urban areas and deliver goods directly to customers. For example, data from the United States Census Bureau in February 2024 indicated that U.S. e-commerce sales reached $1.11 trillion in 2023, marking a 7.6% increase from 2022. Consequently, the expansion of e-commerce and online food industries is driving growth in the delivery robot market.

Leading companies in the delivery robot sector concentrate on crafting autonomous delivery solutions, exemplified by Servi, to refine route planning, adapt to changing environments, and enhance efficiency through AI-powered decision-making. Servi, an autonomous delivery robot, adeptly transports goods sans human intervention, traversing sidewalks, streets, or designated pathways to complete last-mile deliveries. Notably, Bear Robotics Inc., a US-based engineering and robotics firm, introduced Servi in February 2023 to revolutionize the food service industry. Servi assists staff by serving drinks and food, clearing tables, and enables employees to deliver exemplary customer service. Equipped with AI and autonomous technology, Servi boasts 100% self-driving capabilities, LiDAR sensors, and multiple cameras for intelligent navigation, learning different table locations and returning to its base after deliveries.

In April 2024, Kiwibot, a U.S.-based robotics company, acquired AUTO Mobility Solutions for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen the security and technological capabilities of Kiwibot’s delivery robots, addressing increasing privacy concerns in the robotics sector, especially surrounding intelligent robots originating from China and deployed in Western markets. AUTO Mobility Solutions, a China-based R&D company, focuses on mobile AI and autonomous technologies for indoor applications.

Major companies operating in the delivery robots market report are LG Electronics Inc.; Panasonic Corporation; Softbank Robotics Group Corp.; ABB Ltd.; Omron Corporation; Fanuc Corporation; Kuka AG; Amazon Robotics; Nuro Inc.; Boston Dynamics Inc.; Kiwibot; Aethon Inc.; Pypestream Inc.; Savioke Inc.; Bear Robotics Inc.; Starship Technologies Inc.; Connected Robotics Inc.; PAL Robotics SL; Hyundai Robotics Co. Ltd.; RobotLAB Inc.; TeleRetail; Refraction AI; Relay Robotics Inc.; Robby Technologies Inc.; Hanson Robotics Ltd.

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

The delivery robots market consists of sales of ground-based wheeled robots, ground-based autonomous vehicles, aerial drones, robotic couriers, and maritime or underwater robots. 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).

Delivery robots, also referred to as autonomous delivery robots or delivery drones, are unmanned vehicles engineered to autonomously transport goods, parcels, or food items from one location to another without direct human involvement. These robots employ a blend of sensors, cameras, GPS navigation, and artificial intelligence algorithms to navigate their surroundings, evade obstacles, and safely reach their destinations.

The primary components of delivery robots comprise hardware and software. Hardware encompasses the physical components of the delivery robot, including the chassis, motors, sensors, and other mechanical parts that contribute to their physical capabilities such as durability and maneuverability. They are distinguished by the number of wheels, ranging from 2-wheel robots to 6-wheel robots, with speed limits varying from up to 3 kph to higher than 6 kph. Additionally, robots are categorized based on their load-carrying capacities, ranging from up to 10 kg to more than 50 kg. These robots find application across various industries including food and beverage, retail, healthcare, postal service, and others.

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