Autonomous mobile robots are robots that use onboard sensors to autonomously transport products throughout a workplace without building additional alterations to the structure of the building. Autonomous mobile robots employ these onboard sensors to detect and avoid both mobile and static impediments, allowing them to navigate campus with ease. Autonomous mobile robots are collaborative and can function with humans and around obstacles. Autonomous mobile robots utilize mapping software to create routes, and a fleet management system determines which paths are best for pickup or delivery.
Growth in e-commerce industry across the globe has resulted in need for efficient warehousing and inventory management. Increase in e-commerce activities, and customer demand has forced companies to adopt automation solutions in order to fulfill rising consumer demand. For instance, in August 2021, FedEx subsidiary FedEx Ground implemented a new AI-enabled robotics system to handle thousands of small packages daily as it seeks new innovations to meet demand in e-commerce delivery. The robotic systems are also used at FedEx Ground’s station in Queens, New York. These systems can autonomously pick, identify, sort, collect, and containerize small packages at scale. Moreover, customer demand for same day delivery is also creating the need for automation systems, which in turn, is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Warehouse drones are autonomous robots used in warehouse and logistics operations. They are equipped with sensors, cameras, and navigational tools that allow them to move around and interact with their surroundings. They can move about in three dimensions, fetch objects from high shelves, and communicate with other automation systems. Warehouse drones can operate independently, following pre-programmed paths or responding to real-time data. They have the ability to improve operational efficiency and speed, decrease the need for human labor, and modernize warehouse and logistics management.
The use of AMRs in agriculture has numerous advantages, Including Increased efficiency, lower labor costs, and more informed crop management decisions. AMRs can be used to automate operations like planting, harvesting, and crop monitoring, resulting in higher yields and revenues. They can also be outfitted with sensors that assess moisture, nutrient levels, and identify disease in real-time, allowing farmers to make more informed decisions regarding irrigation, fertilization, and pest management. AMRs can also analyze soil and automate livestock management duties. Farmers may handle labor shortages, reduce manual labor, and Increase production by employing AMRs.
AMR manufacturers have grabbed this opportunity and partnered for further development of AMR for agriculture. For instance, in June 2022, Octiva, a Dutch-Belgian technology company, partnered with Continental to develop autonomous mobile robotic solutions for horticultural applications. The partnership follows Continental’s statement that it has begun volume manufacture of autonomous mobile robots for intralogistics.
The new AMRs developed in collaboration with Octiva will be part of Continental’s second product line “Agriculture” in the autonomous mobile robot industry. In addition, in February 2022, Augean Robotics, Inc. showcased a Burro at the 2022 World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA. It highlighted the possibilities of a Burro through a demonstration of the onboard user interface (UI). Burro is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) developed to work in the field or in plant nurseries alongside farm workers.
Owing to these advantages, logistic service providers implemented autonomous drones in their warehouses. For instance, in July 2022, PFS, an eCommerce order fulfilment company and a division of PFSweb, Inc., announced a partnership with Vimaan, a technology supplier of computer vision-enabled solutions for warehouse inventory tracking, control, and management. PFS is initially integrating Vimaan's StorTRACK AIR, a self-flying warehouse drone, to automate inventory tracking activities within one of PFS's Memphis-based fulfilment operations that stores, picks, packs, and distributes merchandise for leading brands. PFS launched autonomous drone technology for real-time inventory tracking in order to improve accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
The market is driven by greater need for improved efficiency & workforce safety, growth in e-commerce, adoption of industry 4.0 technologies, and advancements in robotics technologies. Advancements in robotic technologies have resulted in the development of autonomous robots that can be programmed to perform tasks with no human intervention. Artificial intelligence based autonomous robots improve speed and accuracy of routine operations within warehouse as well as reduce the risk of employee injury in dangerous environments.
Moreover, autonomous robots are aiding companies in decreasing long-term costs; providing labor and utilization stability; Increasing worker productivity; reducing error rate; optimizing picking & sorting time; and Increasing access to difficult locations. However, high initial investment is hampering the growth of the global market. On the contrary, adoption of autonomous vehicles & drones, and greater demand for warehouse automation from emerging economies are expected to create ample growth opportunities for the global market.
The autonomous mobile robot market is segmented on the basis of type, application, end-user, and region. By type, the autonomous mobile robot market has been categorized into goods-to-person picking robots, self-driving forklifts, autonomous inventory robots, and unmanned aerial vehicles. By application, the market has been classified into sorting, pick & place, tugging, warehouse fleet management, and others. As per end-user, the market has been divided into warehouse or distribution center, manufacturing, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Some leading companies profiled in the report comprise Boston Dynamics, Clearpath Robotics Inc., Conveyco Technologies, Geekplus Technology Co. Ltd., IAM Robotics, KUKA AG, Fortna Inc., Omron Group, Teradyne Inc., and Locus Robotics.
Growth in e-commerce industry across the globe has resulted in need for efficient warehousing and inventory management. Increase in e-commerce activities, and customer demand has forced companies to adopt automation solutions in order to fulfill rising consumer demand. For instance, in August 2021, FedEx subsidiary FedEx Ground implemented a new AI-enabled robotics system to handle thousands of small packages daily as it seeks new innovations to meet demand in e-commerce delivery. The robotic systems are also used at FedEx Ground’s station in Queens, New York. These systems can autonomously pick, identify, sort, collect, and containerize small packages at scale. Moreover, customer demand for same day delivery is also creating the need for automation systems, which in turn, is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Warehouse drones are autonomous robots used in warehouse and logistics operations. They are equipped with sensors, cameras, and navigational tools that allow them to move around and interact with their surroundings. They can move about in three dimensions, fetch objects from high shelves, and communicate with other automation systems. Warehouse drones can operate independently, following pre-programmed paths or responding to real-time data. They have the ability to improve operational efficiency and speed, decrease the need for human labor, and modernize warehouse and logistics management.
The use of AMRs in agriculture has numerous advantages, Including Increased efficiency, lower labor costs, and more informed crop management decisions. AMRs can be used to automate operations like planting, harvesting, and crop monitoring, resulting in higher yields and revenues. They can also be outfitted with sensors that assess moisture, nutrient levels, and identify disease in real-time, allowing farmers to make more informed decisions regarding irrigation, fertilization, and pest management. AMRs can also analyze soil and automate livestock management duties. Farmers may handle labor shortages, reduce manual labor, and Increase production by employing AMRs.
AMR manufacturers have grabbed this opportunity and partnered for further development of AMR for agriculture. For instance, in June 2022, Octiva, a Dutch-Belgian technology company, partnered with Continental to develop autonomous mobile robotic solutions for horticultural applications. The partnership follows Continental’s statement that it has begun volume manufacture of autonomous mobile robots for intralogistics.
The new AMRs developed in collaboration with Octiva will be part of Continental’s second product line “Agriculture” in the autonomous mobile robot industry. In addition, in February 2022, Augean Robotics, Inc. showcased a Burro at the 2022 World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA. It highlighted the possibilities of a Burro through a demonstration of the onboard user interface (UI). Burro is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) developed to work in the field or in plant nurseries alongside farm workers.
Owing to these advantages, logistic service providers implemented autonomous drones in their warehouses. For instance, in July 2022, PFS, an eCommerce order fulfilment company and a division of PFSweb, Inc., announced a partnership with Vimaan, a technology supplier of computer vision-enabled solutions for warehouse inventory tracking, control, and management. PFS is initially integrating Vimaan's StorTRACK AIR, a self-flying warehouse drone, to automate inventory tracking activities within one of PFS's Memphis-based fulfilment operations that stores, picks, packs, and distributes merchandise for leading brands. PFS launched autonomous drone technology for real-time inventory tracking in order to improve accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
The market is driven by greater need for improved efficiency & workforce safety, growth in e-commerce, adoption of industry 4.0 technologies, and advancements in robotics technologies. Advancements in robotic technologies have resulted in the development of autonomous robots that can be programmed to perform tasks with no human intervention. Artificial intelligence based autonomous robots improve speed and accuracy of routine operations within warehouse as well as reduce the risk of employee injury in dangerous environments.
Moreover, autonomous robots are aiding companies in decreasing long-term costs; providing labor and utilization stability; Increasing worker productivity; reducing error rate; optimizing picking & sorting time; and Increasing access to difficult locations. However, high initial investment is hampering the growth of the global market. On the contrary, adoption of autonomous vehicles & drones, and greater demand for warehouse automation from emerging economies are expected to create ample growth opportunities for the global market.
The autonomous mobile robot market is segmented on the basis of type, application, end-user, and region. By type, the autonomous mobile robot market has been categorized into goods-to-person picking robots, self-driving forklifts, autonomous inventory robots, and unmanned aerial vehicles. By application, the market has been classified into sorting, pick & place, tugging, warehouse fleet management, and others. As per end-user, the market has been divided into warehouse or distribution center, manufacturing, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Some leading companies profiled in the report comprise Boston Dynamics, Clearpath Robotics Inc., Conveyco Technologies, Geekplus Technology Co. Ltd., IAM Robotics, KUKA AG, Fortna Inc., Omron Group, Teradyne Inc., and Locus Robotics.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the autonomous mobile robot market analysis from 2021 to 2032 to identify the prevailing autonomous mobile robot market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the autonomous mobile robot market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report Includes the analysis of the regional as well as global autonomous mobile robot market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Key Market Segments
By End User
- Warehouse or Distribution Center
- Manufacturing
- Others
By Type
- Goods to person picking robots
- Self driving forklifts
- Autonomous inventory robots
- Unmanned aerial vehicles
By Application
- Sorting
- Pick and Place
- Tugging
- Warehouse Fleet Management
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- India
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
Key Market Players
- Boston Dynamics
- Clearpath Robotics Inc.
- Conveyo Technologies
- Fortna Inc.
- Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.
- IAM ROBOTICS
- KUKA AG
- Locus Robotics
- OMRON Corporation
- Teradyne Inc.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT MARKET, BY TYPE
CHAPTER 5: AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 6: AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT MARKET, BY END USER
CHAPTER 7: AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
The autonomous mobile robot market is likely to experience a growth rate of 21.8% from 2022-2032 owing to adoption of Industry 4.0 in logistics & warehousing, and growth in e-commerce during the forecast period.Autonomous mobile robots are utilized in manufacturing and distribution facilities to pick, move, and sort things without the need for human intervention. In addition, AMRs use onboard sensors, vision cameras, and a facility map connected with warehouse execution software to perform numerous tasks within the facility, such as moving raw materials and manufactured goods.
Autonomous robots used to deliver proper item or stock-keeping unit (SKU), at the right time, to the right operator or workstation are referred as a goods-to-person picking robots. In addition, these robots work on an order preparation technique in which products are supplied directly to the operator using automated technologies. Operators receive the products necessary to plan an output at their operating units, eliminating the need to leave their station. Good-to-person picking robots increase labor utilization, throughput, and productivity by reducing fruitless walk and search time.
In recent years, owing to advancements associated with avoiding human error & mishaps, piece picking, transporting bulk material, and pallet picking, the popularity of these robots has increased among manufacturing and logistic sectors. Furthermore, several companies have deployed goods-to-person robots to improve distribution and warehouse productivity.
Growth in application of autonomous robots in various industrial sectors such as automotive & healthcare and rising awareness about the benefits of autonomous mobile robots fuel the demand for autonomous mobile robots. However, high costs associated with the setup and insufficient internet connectivity coverage are projected to limit the adoption of autonomous mobile robots. On the contrary, the emergence of Industry 4.0 in logistics & warehousing and the rising E-commerce industry in favor of the market are projected to create new growth opportunities for prominent players.
The market also offers growth opportunities to the key players in the market. Automation offers a range of benefits for warehouses from increasing productivity to enhanced workforce safety. There has been a significant rise in demand for warehouse automation owing to growth in e-commerce and need for fewer employees in warehouse to meet safety and social distancing norms in order to ramp up operations to meet increase in online order volume. In addition, labor shortages are currently being faced across the globe, which in turn is creating a demand for warehouse automation. Moreover, companies in emerging countries such as China and India, are also adopting automation in warehouse to get ahead of labor shortage. For instance, in 2022, Cainiao Network Technology built the largest unmanned warehouse in Southeast Asia for Thai courier Flash Express. This unmanned warehouse can process 6,000 parcels a day and this can reach to 20,000 a day during peak season.
For the purpose of analysis, the autonomous mobile robot market scope covers segmentation based on type, application, end-user, and region. The report provides information on various types including goods-to-person picking robots, self-driving forklifts, autonomous inventory robots, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Furthermore, the major applications covered in the study include sorting, pick & place, tugging, warehouse fleet management, and others. Moreover, it outlines the details of the end-users such as warehouse or distribution center, manufacturing, and others. In addition, it analyzes the current market trends across different regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key players profiled in this report include Boston Dynamics, Clearpath Robotics Inc., Conveyco Technologies, Geekplus Technology Co. Ltd., IAM Robotics, KUKA AG, Fortna Inc., Omron Group, Teradyne Inc., and Locus Robotics. The drivers, restraints, and opportunities present in the market are explained in the report, in addition to the analysis of their impact. The report includes the study of the autonomous mobile robot market with respect to the growth prospects and restraints based on the regional analysis. The study includes Porter’s five forces analysis of the industry to determine the impact of suppliers, competitors, new entrants, substitutes, and buyers on the market growth.
The players in the market have been actively engaged in the adoption of various strategies such as collaboration, mergers, and acquisition to remain competitive and gain an advantage over the competitors in the market. For instance, in November 2022, MHS Global and Fortna merged into FORTNA Inc. The new brand designs and delivers systems, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate, and cost-effective order fulfillment and last-mile delivery. In April 2023, Locus Robotics entered into partnership with Concordance Healthcare Solutions LLC, to deliver high volume order fulfillment for the healthcare Industry. This partnership is to deliver primary AMR technology to support high-volume order fulfillment for the healthcare industry. In October 2022, Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and AutoGuide Mobile Robots merged to become single supplier of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The integrated company officially became known as Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).
Key Market Insights
- By type, the goods to person picking robots segment is expected to be the highest revenue contributor to the market, and is estimated to reach $9.4 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 21.0%.
- Based on application, the pick and place segment is expected to be the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $1.4 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $11.3 billion by 2032.
- Based on region, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the highest revenue contributor, accounting for $1.1 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $8.7 billion by 2032.
Companies Mentioned
- Boston Dynamics
- Clearpath Robotics Inc.
- Conveyo Technologies
- Fortna Inc.
- Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.
- IAM ROBOTICS
- KUKA AG
- Locus Robotics
- OMRON Corporation
- Teradyne Inc.
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.
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