Robotic Sensors Market Report 2026

The robotic sensors market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.72 billion in 2025 to $3.03 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in early industrial automation systems, increasing adoption of basic proximity and position sensors, rising deployment of robotics in automotive manufacturing, expansion of semiconductor and sensor fabrication capabilities, development of initial machine vision technologies.

The robotic sensors market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased demand for collaborative robots, rising adoption of AI driven perception systems, expansion of autonomous logistics and warehouse robots, growth in advanced manufacturing ecosystems, need for highly accurate multi sensor fusion technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high precision robotic sensing capabilities, growing integration of multi modal sensors in industrial robots, increased adoption of vision sensors for automation and quality control, expansion of advanced force and torque sensors in collaborative robots, rising use of miniaturized and energy efficient robotic sensors.

The growing adoption of robots for automation is expected to drive the expansion of the robotic sensors market in the coming years. Robots are machines engineered to perform specific tasks, equipped with sensors, actuators, and control systems to execute designated functions. Employing robots for automation enhances productivity and addresses skilled labor shortages, where robotic sensors play a critical role by enabling these machines to interact with their surroundings and execute functional tasks. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that industrial robot installations in the UK increased by 51%, reaching 3,830 units, while in the Americas, over 50,000 units were installed for the third consecutive year, totaling 55,389 units in 2023. Consequently, the increasing adoption of robots for automation is fueling growth in the robotic sensors market.

Major companies in the robotic sensors market are focusing on developing innovative products with advanced technologies, such as force and torque sensors, which enable robots to perform force-sensitive tasks like the precise assembly of automobiles, where accurate force and torque measurement is critical. For example, in October 2024, Bota Systems, a Switzerland-based robotic sensor company, launched the SensONE T80 force-torque sensor, specifically designed for heavy-payload collaborative robots (cobots). This sensor features ISO-standard flanges on both sides, facilitating integration and ensuring high precision without the need for adapters. With a torque capacity of up to 80 Nm, the SensONE T80 supports demanding applications such as palletizing, welding, and CNC loading, enhancing cobot performance in heavy-duty tasks.

In March 2025, Zebra Technologies, a US-based provider of enterprise asset intelligence solutions, acquired Photoneo for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Zebra to expand its portfolio of high-value 3D machine-vision sensors for robotics and automation, particularly for vision-guided robot arms and logistics robots. Photoneo is a Slovakia-based developer and manufacturer of 3D machine-vision cameras and intelligent sensing solutions for robotics and automation.

Major companies operating in the robotic sensors market are Panasonic Corporation, Schneider Electric, TE Connectivity Ltd, STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies, Renesas Electronics Corporation, KEYENCE CORPORATION, Rockwell Automation, Inc, Omron Corporation, ams-OSRAM AG, IAI Corporation, Sensata Technologies, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., SICK AG, DAIHEN Corporation, ifm electronic, Cognex Corporation, Melexis, Allegro MicroSystems, LLC, Datalogic S.p.A, Carlo Gavazzi, ATI Industrial Automation Inc., Oriental Motor, Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Inc., Baumer Group, FANUC Corporation, Tekscan, CAPTRON Electronic GmbH.

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.

Tariffs on electronic components, semiconductor materials, and optical sensor assemblies have increased overall production costs for robotic sensor manufacturers, particularly affecting vision sensors, advanced force sensing units, and high precision semiconductor-based components across Asia Pacific and European markets. These tariffs disrupt supply chains, extend lead times, and place pricing pressure on automation and robotics integrators. However, they also encourage regional manufacturing expansion, promote local sourcing strategies, and accelerate innovation toward cost-effective sensor designs that reduce dependency on imported components.

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Robotic sensors are specialized sensors designed for use in robotics and automation systems to assess the robot's condition and its surrounding environment. They play a crucial role in providing robots with information about their surroundings, enhancing their ability to interact effectively with the environment.

The primary types of robotic sensors include force and torque sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, position sensors, proximity sensors, vision sensors, and others. A force and torque sensor is designed to measure the applied force and torque on an object or surface, finding applications in aerospace, defense, automotive processes and packaging, logistics, manufacturing, and various other industries.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the robotic sensors market in 2025. The regions covered in the robotic sensors market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the robotic sensors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The robotic sensors market consists of sales of various types of sensors such as vision sensors, proximity sensors, actuators, and control systems. 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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