Aerospace Robotics Global Market Report 2025

The aerospace robotics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.55 billion in 2024 to $5.16 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to global economic growth, increase in commercial air traffic, rise in automation, rise in demand for product customization, labor shortages.

The aerospace robotics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs), growing demand for space exploration, increasing investments in research and development, shorter production cycles,. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of ai and machine learning, swarm robotics, human-robot collaboration, exoskeletons and wearable robotics, collaborations and partnerships.

The forecast of 11.6% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.4% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through tariff-driven increases in the cost of robotic arms and AI controllers imported from Japan and South Korea, slowing automation in aerospace assembly lines.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The increase in commercial air traffic is expected to drive the aerospace robotics market during the forecast period. Aerospace robotics offer high precision and performance in the construction of aircraft engines, drilling and painting airframes, precise fiber cutting and placement. The growing middle-class population and the emergence of low-cost airlines offering competitive prices in developing economies is expected to contribute to airline activity, thus increasing demand for aircrafts during the period. For instance, according to Boeing’s 2020-2039 commercial market outlook, India's domestic air passenger market is expected to double its size by 2030, from the pre-pandemic levels, creating demand for an additional 2,200 new commercial aircrafts in the next 20 years in India, thus driving the growth of the aerospace robotics market during the period.

The increased adoption of cost-effective and fuel-efficient aircraft is set to bolster the aerospace robotics market. These aircraft types offer optimal operational efficiency and lower fuel consumption, ultimately reducing operational costs for airlines and operators. Aerospace robotics contribute to the streamlining of manufacturing processes, diminishing labor expenses, and enhancing precision, thereby assisting in the production of cost-effective and fuel-efficient aircraft. This trend is visible in the aviation industry where the need for fuel-efficient aircraft is evident, as shown by the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) data in June 2022. Furthermore, Boeing's Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) 2022 indicates a growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft, projected to reach 41,000 by 2041, emphasizing the impact on the aerospace robotics market.

Major companies in the aerospace robotics sector are developing innovative solutions, such as worm-inspired robots, to improve maintenance and inspection processes. Worm-inspired robots are typically soft-bodied, highly flexible robotic systems capable of navigating through tight or confined spaces. For example, in September 2023, GE Aerospace, a U.S.-based aerospace company, launched Sensiworm. This worm-inspired robot is designed for on-wing inspections of jet engines and resembles an inchworm. It employs untethered soft robotics technology to navigate the complex interior of jet engines, allowing it to detect defects and measure the thickness of thermal barrier coatings. Equipped to transmit live video and data back to operators, the Sensiworm enhances the inspection process by providing immediate feedback on engine conditions and can maneuver through tight spaces and intricate geometries within engine components.

Aerospace robotics refers to programmable machines designed to assist humans in various tasks related to the construction of aircraft engines, including activities such as drilling and painting airframes. These robotics play a crucial role in enhancing the performance and productivity of predefined operations within the aerospace sector.

The primary types of aerospace robotics include articulated, cartesian, and other specialized forms. Articulated robots, featuring two or more rotary joints that facilitate circular movements, are commonly employed in the aircraft manufacturing process. Various applications of aerospace robotics span drilling, welding, painting, inspection, and other related tasks. Components of aerospace robotics encompass controllers, sensors, drives, arm processors, and end effectors, with technologies including conventional and collaborative. Additionally, aerospace robotics come with different payload capacities, ranging from small-medium payload robots to large and extra-large payload robots.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade disputes in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the aerospace and defense sector. Prices for key materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics primarily sourced from international suppliers have surged. Defense contractors, constrained by fixed-price government contracts, are forced to absorb these rising costs. Meanwhile, commercial aerospace companies are encountering resistance from airlines over increased aircraft prices. In addition, customs delays are disrupting already tight production timelines for jets and satellites. In response, the industry is stockpiling essential materials, pursuing import waivers for defense-related goods, and working with allied nations to diversify supply chains.

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Major companies within the aerospace robotics market are employing a strategic partnership strategy to deliver a comprehensive array of solutions and benefits to their clientele. This approach involves the collaboration of companies to leverage their combined strengths and resources for mutual advantages. For example, in March 2023, Emirates Group, an aviation entity based in the United Arab Emirates, formed a partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation, an economic development agency within the same nation. Through this collaboration, they aimed to establish the Emirates Centre of Excellence for Aviation Robotics (ECEAR). The purpose of this venture is to expedite the development and integration of robotic solutions in the aviation sector, enhancing safety and efficiency, and fostering the creation of novel products and services tailored for the aviation industry.

In September 2023, Rockwell Automation Inc., a U.S.-based industrial automation company, acquired Clearpath Robotics Inc., including its industrial division OTTO Motors, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Rockwell Automation Inc. to enhance its industrial automation portfolio and address the increasing demand for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), as well as integrate advanced robotics for production logistics in manufacturing environments. Clearpath Robotics Inc. is a Canada-based robotics company that develops robots for a variety of applications, including aerospace.

Major companies operating in the aerospace robotics market include KUKA Aktiengesellschaft, ABB Group, FANUC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Apex Automation and Robotics, Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., Stäubli International AG, Omron Adept Technologies Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, JH Robotics Inc., M Torres Olvega Industrial S.A., Comau S.p.A., MTM Robotics LLC, Honeybee Robotics Ltd., Oliver Crispin Robotics Ltd., Güdel Group AG, Electroimpact Inc., Astrobotic Technology Inc., Maxar Technologies Inc., Motiv Space Systems Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Altius Space Machines Inc., Made In Space Inc., Aethon Inc., Blue River Technology Inc., subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, Clearpath Robotics Inc., Fetch Robotics Inc., GreyOrange Pte. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the aerospace robotics market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the aerospace robotics market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace robotics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the aerospace robotics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The aerospace robotics market consists of sales of robots to aid in aerospace operations such as manufacturing, and inspection. 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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