Mobile Robots Market Report 2024

The mobile robots market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $21.23 billion in 2023 to $25.81 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.6%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, an increase in the use of containers for sea-borne cargo, growing demand for medical rehabilitation, a rising influx of warehouse automation, heightened need for safety in human life, and a surge in demand for mobile logistics driven by online retailers.

The mobile robots market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $56.58 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.7%. The projected growth during the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, widespread adoption of autonomous mobile robots by logistics companies, significant funding from regulatory bodies, increasing need for material-handling equipment, expansion of regional distribution channels, and rising demand for self-driving forklifts. Key trends expected to influence this period include the adoption of Industry 4 technologies, innovations in mobile robot sensors and controllers for diverse applications, integration of advanced technologies such as 5G, incorporation of AI and machine learning algorithms with autonomous mobile robots, and development of robots tailored to specific applications.

The growing e-commerce activity is expected to drive the expansion of the mobile robots market. E-commerce encompasses online transactions where goods or services are purchased via electronic platforms such as websites or mobile apps. The rise in e-commerce is attributed to consumers' increasing preference for online shopping, which offers convenience, a wider selection of products, and competitive pricing. Mobile robots are increasingly utilized in e-commerce to automate warehouse operations, improving efficiency in picking, packing, and inventory management. They help reduce labor costs and enhance order fulfillment speed, boosting overall customer satisfaction. For instance, in February 2024, the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reported a 7.5% increase in e-commerce sales during the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. This growth in e-commerce is fueling the mobile robots market.

Leading companies in the mobile robots market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as AI-powered mobile robots, to improve autonomous navigation, real-time data analysis, and adaptive learning. AI-powered mobile robots are equipped with artificial intelligence that allows them to perceive their environment, make decisions, and perform tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously. For example, in March 2024, ABB Ltd., a Switzerland-based technology firm, introduced the Flexley Tug, an autonomous mobile robot designed for managing fleets of mobile robots. This robot features AI-powered visual SLAM navigation technology and AMR Studio software, enabling users to easily program and manage robot fleets, reducing setup time by up to 20% and addressing labor shortages.

In July 2021, ABB Ltd. acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics Group for $190 million. This acquisition enhances ABB's capabilities in robotics and automation, establishing it as the sole provider of a comprehensive portfolio for future adaptable automation. ASTI Mobile Robotics SA, based in Spain, specializes in mobile robots for various industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the mobile robots market are Samsung Electronics Inc, LG Electronics Inc, Northrop Grumman Corporation, ABB Group, KION Group AG, Omron Automation Corp, Zebra Technologies Inc, Kuka AG, Teradyne Inc, Kongsberg Maritime Corporation, iRobot Corporation, ECA GROUP, Aethon Inc, JASCI LLC, DJI Corporation, Blue Frog Robotics Inc, Promobot LLC, OTTO Motors Inc, GeckoSystems Intl Corp, Mayfield Robotics Inc, Nauticus Robotics Inc.

North America was the largest region in the mobile robots market in 2023. The regions covered in the mobile robots market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

Mobile robots are autonomous or semi-autonomous machines designed to move and operate in various environments, including industrial facilities, warehouses, outdoor spaces, and homes. They are used for a wide range of tasks, from simple navigation and exploration to more complex activities such as delivery, inspection, surveillance, and object manipulation.

The primary types of mobile robots are automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). An automated guided vehicle (AGV) navigates by following predefined paths or markers within controlled environments such as warehouses or factories. AGVs come in several form factors, including forklifts, tow tractors or tugs, unit load carriers, and assembly line robots. They use various navigation sensors such as reflectors, quick response codes, laser or light detection and ranging (LIDAR), cameras, and others. Mobile robots find applications across diverse fields such as agriculture, cleaning, education, healthcare, manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, and more.

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The mobile robots market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as inventory management and stock-taking, order picking and packing, and customer assistance and navigation within stores. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The mobile robots market also includes sales of service robots, delivery robots, and inspection 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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