Disinfection Robots Global Market Report 2024

The disinfection robots market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.32 billion in 2023 to $1.59 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.9%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing awareness of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), a growing emphasis on infection prevention and control measures, rising regulatory mandates and guidelines promoting the adoption of automated disinfection systems, as well as increasing healthcare expenditure and investments in infection control infrastructure.

The disinfection robots market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.42 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases and pandemics, the adoption of smart and connected disinfection robots for real-time monitoring and data analytics, rising usage of disinfection robots in non-healthcare sectors, the shift towards value-based healthcare models, and the expansion of healthcare infrastructure in emerging markets. Major trends expected during the forecast period include the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and cloud-based platforms, the development of multi-functional disinfection robots with capabilities for surface cleaning, air purification, and disinfection, the evolution of autonomous navigation systems, the adoption of UV-C LED technology, and the implementation of robotic fleet management solutions for centralized control and optimization of disinfection workflows.

The growing incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is anticipated to drive the expansion of the disinfection robot market in the future. Hospital-acquired infections occur when patients acquire infections during their treatment in healthcare facilities such as hospitals or clinics. The increasing prevalence of HAIs is attributed to factors such as antibiotic resistance, insufficient infection control measures, overcrowding in healthcare settings, and the presence of highly infectious pathogens in hospital environments. Disinfection robots play a crucial role in reducing the risk of HAIs by providing efficient and thorough sanitization of healthcare environments, thereby enhancing patient safety and decreasing the incidence of healthcare-associated infections. For example, as per the NHSN’s HAI Progress Report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2024, there was a 4% increase in the surgical site infection ratio (SIR) across all NHSN operative procedure categories compared to the previous year. Hence, the rising spread of hospital-acquired infections drives the demand for disinfection robots.

Key players in the disinfection robot market are focused on developing advanced robotic technologies, including autonomous mobile disinfection robots, to ensure efficient and comprehensive sanitization in various settings. Autonomous mobile disinfection robots play a crucial role in efficiently and effectively sanitizing diverse environments. For instance, in January 2021, Zetabank Co. Ltd., a provider of service robots based in Korea, introduced a new lineup of autonomous mobile disinfection robots at CES 2021. These robots are designed to address the growing need for efficient and effective disinfection solutions. The latest models include the Spatial Sterilization Robot, which filters the air while moving, and the Disinfection Collaborative Robot, equipped with UV light and ethanol for disinfecting hard-to-reach areas.

In July 2021, Zebra Technologies Corporation, a US-based enterprise specializing in asset intelligence solutions, acquired Fetch Robotics for $290 million. This acquisition is intended to expand Zebra Technologies' presence in the realm of intelligent industrial automation by integrating Fetch Robotics' autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and cloud-based software into its existing portfolio. Fetch Robotics, based in the US, is known for developing various robot systems, including disinfection robots.

Major companies operating in the disinfection robots market are Ecolab Inc., OMRON Corporation, Ecovacs Robotics Co. Ltd., Bioquell Inc., Blue Ocean Robotics ApS, Skytron LLC., Tru-D SmartUVC LLC, Mediland Enterprise Corporation, UVDI Inc, Xenex Disinfection Services LLC, Savioke Inc., Bridgeport Magnetics Inc., Sanondaf Ltd, Nevoa Inc., Ateago Technology Co. Ltd., SESTO Robotics, Decon-X International LLC, Dimer UVC Innovations, Finsen Technologies Limited, Surfacide LLC, Solustar Pte Ltd, OTSAW Digital Pte Ltd, Akara Robotics Ltd, TMI Robotics Technology Co.Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the disinfection robots market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the disinfection robots market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

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

Disinfection robots are autonomous or semi-autonomous robotic systems designed to efficiently and effectively sanitize or disinfect various environments, including hospitals, offices, schools, public spaces, and transportation vehicles. These robots employ various methods such as ultraviolet (UV) light, hydrogen peroxide vapor, or other chemical agents to eradicate harmful pathogens from surfaces, thereby reducing the risk of infections and the spread of diseases.

The main types of disinfection robots include ultraviolet light disinfection robots, disinfectant spraying robots, and combined system disinfection robots. Ultraviolet light disinfection robots are equipped with UV light sources to disinfect surfaces by emitting ultraviolet radiation. These technologies are utilized by various end-users such as healthcare facilities, the biopharmaceutical industry, airports and transportation sectors, hospitality services, among others.

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The disinfection robot market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as installation and maintenance, rental and leasing, training programs, technical support, and customization and integration to facilitate the effective deployment and operation of robotic systems for sanitizing and disinfecting various environments. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The disinfection robot market also includes sales of robotic systems, disinfectant solutions, UV lamps, sensors, and hardware and equipment aimed at automating and optimizing the disinfection process in various environments. 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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