Mobile Robotics Software Market Report 2026

The mobile robotics software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $18.27 billion in 2025 to $20.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in industrial automation, early adoption of robotics in manufacturing, advancements in navigation technologies, increasing use of service robots, rising investment in defense robotics.

The mobile robotics software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing deployment of autonomous robots, expansion of robotics in logistics and healthcare, advancements in AI and machine learning software, demand for scalable robotics platforms, growth in smart manufacturing initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of autonomous mobile robots software, increasing use of AI-based navigation and mapping, expansion of robotics software in industrial automation, growing demand for fleet management software, integration of cloud platforms in robotics control.

The growing demand for automation is expected to drive the expansion of the mobile robotics software market. Automation involves using technology to produce and deliver goods and services with minimal human intervention. The need for automation is rising across various industries as it helps lower operational costs by enhancing efficiency, cutting labor expenses, reducing errors, and optimizing resource use. Mobile robotics software plays a crucial role in enabling automation, allowing companies to streamline processes, increase productivity, and stay competitive in today’s rapidly evolving market. For example, in September 2023, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit, reported that there were 553,052 industrial robot installations in factories worldwide, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth rate in 2022. As a result, the increasing demand for automation is fueling the growth of the mobile robotics software market.

Key players in the mobile robotics software market are strategically focusing on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as plug-and-play integration software, to gain a competitive edge. Plug-and-play integration software refers to solutions that facilitate easy and seamless integration of various systems, devices, or software applications without necessitating extensive configuration or customization. For instance, in March 2023, Barcodes Group, a US-based technology company offering products, software, and services, unveiled its latest autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) portfolio featuring plug-and-play integration software. This upgraded platform caters to diverse applications, ranging from warehousing fulfillment to manufacturing, promising heightened efficiency and speed with minimal cost or infrastructure adjustments. The portfolio encompasses a range of 12 robot models alongside swift integration software, compatible fleet management software, and comprehensive deployment support, positioning Barcodes Group as an innovative leader in intelligent automation solutions.

In January 2024, ABB Group, a Switzerland-based automation firm, completed the acquisition of Sevensense for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move marks a significant step towards ABB's vision of a workplace where AI-powered robots collaborate with humans, addressing customer demands for enhanced adaptability and intelligence amidst significant skilled labor shortages. Sevensense, headquartered in Switzerland, specializes in AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), aligning seamlessly with ABB's commitment to advancing automation technologies and driving innovation in the mobile robotics software market.

Major companies operating in the mobile robotics software market are Lockheed Martin Corporation; ABB Ltd.; Omron Corporation; KUKA Group; iRobot Corporation; Universal Robots AS; Brain Corp.; Locus Robotics Corporation; Aethon Inc.; Fetch Robotics Inc.; Liquid Robotics Inc.; ROBOTIS Co. Ltd.; SEER Robotics Corporation; Realtime Robotics Inc.; Neurala Inc.; Accelerated Dynamics X Ltd.; EZ-Robot Inc.; GeckoSystems International Corporation; RUVU Robotics Corporation; HG Robotics; Asimov Robotics Pvt. Ltd.; Energid Technologies Corporation; iQuotient Robotics LLC.

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

Tariffs have influenced the mobile robotics software market by increasing costs for imported robotic hardware, sensors, and computing components that integrate with software platforms. These impacts are most evident across industrial, defense, and commercial robotics applications, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs. Higher equipment costs have delayed some robotics deployment projects and increased system integration expenses. On the positive side, tariffs have accelerated local software development, encouraged modular software architectures, and promoted regional robotics ecosystems that reduce reliance on imported hardware.

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Mobile robotics software comprises specialized systems and applications crafted to control and oversee the functionality of mobile robots. These software solutions govern the operation, navigation, and management of autonomous or semi-autonomous robotic platforms capable of movement and traversal across diverse environments such as warehouses, hospitals, agricultural fields, and outdoor landscapes.

The primary types of mobile robotics software encompass land or home robots (UGVs), aerial robots (UAVs), and underwater robots (AUVs). Land or home robots, also referred to as unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), are robotic systems engineered to operate on land surfaces autonomously or semi-autonomously, without direct human intervention. These systems leverage various technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, computer vision, sensors and actuators, navigation, and mapping. They find applications across multiple sectors such as delivery and transportation, agriculture and industry, medical, entertainment, and others. Mobile robotics software caters to a range of end-users including military and defense, commercial enterprises, and consumers.

The mobile robotics software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing software licensing, subscription services, autonomous navigation, and localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithms. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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