Commercial Robots Global Market Report 2024

The commercial robots market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $20.74 billion in 2023 to $24.9 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for automation, growing awareness of safety concerns, growing need for efficiency and productivity, increasing investment in research and development, growing interest in robotics as a service (RaaS) models, growing acceptance of collaborative robots (cobots) and growing applications of robots in the construction industry.

The commercial robots market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $52.01 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.2%. The forecasted growth can be attributed to several factors, including the rising demand for automation, increasing awareness of the advantages of robotics in healthcare, a growing emphasis on improving efficiency in logistics and warehousing, increased investments in robotic startups, a rising demand for robotic automation solutions, and an increasing demand for autonomous vehicles. Major trends in this period include the growing integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, a rise in the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the increasing prevalence of smart factories, a greater adoption of collaborative robots, an uptick in the use of robotic process automation (RPA), the incorporation of advanced sensors such as LiDAR, the adoption of robotics in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), an increase in the use of telepresence robots, the integration of drones, and advancements in robotic hardware technologies.

The surge in industrialization is anticipated to drive the expansion of the commercial robot market in the foreseeable future. Industrialization entails the mechanization of production processes, utilizing non-living energy sources, and structuring labor in large-scale factories and enterprises to enable mass production and economic advancement. This trend towards industrialization is fueled by various factors, including the flourishing industrial revolution and the expanding manufacturing sector. Commercial robots are deployed by businesses to replicate, aid, or substitute human tasks and operations. For example, as per reports released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China, responsible for the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data, the country's industrial output recorded a 4.6% year-on-year increase in October 2023, surpassing predictions of a 4.4% rise. This growth outpaced the 4.5% rate witnessed in September 2023. Consequently, the heightened pace of industrialization is spurring the growth of the commercial robot market.

Major players in the commercial robots sector are innovating with collaborative robotics (cobots) to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety across diverse industries. Collaborative robots function alongside humans in shared workspaces, augmenting efficiency and adaptability across various sectors. For example, in February 2021, ABB, a Switzerland-based leader in robotics and automation, introduced its latest series of collaborative robots, the YuMi series. These robots boast advanced sensors and machine learning algorithms, enabling secure interaction with humans and precise execution of intricate tasks. While initially tailored for the dynamic production demands of the consumer electronics sector, they find applications in any setting requiring small parts assembly.

In January 2024, ABB, a US-headquartered company specializing in electrification and automation and renowned for its commercial robot manufacturing, purchased Sevensense for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition represents ABB's strategic move to bolster its position in cutting-edge AI solutions, particularly in sectors such as logistics and manufacturing. Sevensense, headquartered in Switzerland, is recognized for its expertise in enabling mobile robots to navigate public and dynamic environments through advanced technologies including edge AI.

Major companies operating in the commercial robots market are Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Northrop Grumman Corporation, ABB Ltd., Omron Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Kuka AG, Teradyne Inc., SICK AG, Techman Robot Inc., iRobot Corporation, SoftBank Robotics Group, UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., Pudu Technology Inc., Fourier Intelligence, Boston Dynamics, 3DR Inc., Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, inVia Robotics Inc., PickNik Inc., Wingcopter, Vecow Co. Ltd., Robocath, Agrobot, Keenon Robotics Co. Ltd., Universal Robots A/S.

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

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

Commercial robots are robots tailored and employed for diverse commercial purposes spanning different sectors. They are crafted to operate in tandem with humans within shared work environments, aiming to enhance effectiveness, safety, and output in non-industrial settings.

Field robots, medical robots, autonomous guided robotics, drones, and other varieties constitute the primary types of commercial robots. Field robots are engineered for operations in rugged environments, adeptly maneuvering through challenging terrain to undertake duties such as mapping, inspection, and upkeep. Their functionalities span across sectors such as medical and healthcare, defense and security, agriculture and forestry, marine, and others, operating on a spectrum from automatic to semi-automatic and manual modes.

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The commercial robots consist of sales of logistics robots, service robots, and collaborative 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).

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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