Harvesting Robot Market Report 2025

This Harvesting Robot Market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The harvesting robot market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.19 billion in 2024 to $1.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rise in labor shortages in agriculture, the increasing demand for automation, the rising costs of manual harvesting, the growing need for precision agriculture, the surge in government incentives for agri-tech adoption, and the growth in consumer demand for high-quality produce.

The harvesting robot market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increasing labor shortages in agriculture, rising demand for precision farming technologies, government subsidies for agricultural automation, growing investments in agri-tech startups, the expanding use of IoT and connectivity in smart farming, and the push for sustainable farming practices to address environmental concerns. Key trends in the forecast period include the integration of AI technology in agricultural robots, the adoption of greenhouse farming, advancements in precision farming using drone technology, innovations in AI and machine learning for crop identification, and progress in AI and machine vision technology.

The increasing adoption of automation in agriculture is expected to drive the growth of the harvesting robot market in the coming years. Agricultural automation involves the use of technology and machinery to perform farming tasks with minimal human intervention. This includes advanced tools such as robotics, sensors, drones, and artificial intelligence (AI), which help streamline farming processes, boost efficiency, and reduce dependency on labor. The growing demand for food, the need to improve efficiency, and the desire to lower labor costs are key factors behind the rise in agricultural automation. Harvesting robots address these challenges by automating the picking of fruits and vegetables, leading to increased investment in scalable, long-term solutions. For example, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a UN agency for food security, reported in 2022 that approximately 14% of agricultural retailers in the U.S. offered drone-based input application services, with this figure expected to rise to 29% by 2024. As a result, the growing adoption of automation in agriculture is driving the expansion of the harvesting robot market.

Key players in the harvesting robot market are focusing on adopting advanced technologies to improve the efficiency and precision of automated crop harvesting. Technologies such as cluster and peduncle detection LEDs in harvesting robots are helping enhance accuracy, reduce the risk of plant damage, and improve overall harvesting results. These sensors accurately detect fruit clusters and stems, enabling precise and efficient harvesting. For example, in May 2024, DENSO Corporation, a Japan-based automotive company, and its subsidiary Certhon Build B.V., a Netherlands-based horticulture company, launched Artemy, a cutting-edge robot designed to fully automate cherry truss tomato harvesting. Artemy uses AI for ripeness detection and incorporates advanced functions such as automatic lane changes, crate replacements, and crate transfers. With its long-lasting battery and precise detection LEDs, Artemy enables continuous harvesting, improving efficiency and reducing the labor required by farmers.

In November 2024, Muddy Machines, a UK-based agricultural machinery manufacturer, acquired key assets and intellectual property from Fox Robotics Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Muddy Machines' position in agricultural robotics, expanding its product range and furthering its mission to address labor challenges with electric robots that enhance efficiency and productivity in horticultural work. Fox Robotics Inc., a US-based automation company, specializes in developing innovative robotic solutions for the agricultural sector, particularly in logistics and harvesting operations.

Major players in the harvesting robot market are Panasonic Holdings Corporation, John Deere, DENSO Corporation, Teradyne Inc., Lely Industries N.V., Blue River Technology, Clearpath Robotics Inc., FarmWise, Advanced Farm Technologies, Ecorobotix, Iron Ox, Tevel Aerobotics Technologies, Harvest Automation, Yanmar, Robotic Harvesting, MetoMotion, Energid Technologies, Abundant Robotics, Agrobot, Dogtooth Technologies, FFRobotics, Four Growers, Octinion, Traptic, AvL Motion.

North America was the largest region in the harvesting robot market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in harvesting robot report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the harvesting robot market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A harvesting robot is an autonomous machine designed to efficiently collect crops from agricultural fields. Equipped with advanced sensors and artificial intelligence, these robots can navigate fields, identify ripe produce, and harvest it without human intervention. The primary goal of harvesting robots is to increase productivity, reduce labor costs, and support the transition to more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices. They minimize crop damage during harvesting, enhance food security, contribute to agricultural goals, and promote a more sustainable and resilient farming system.

The main types of robots in the harvesting robot market are semi-autonomous robots and fully-autonomous robots. Semi-autonomous robots operate with some level of human input for specific decisions or tasks. These robots are used for harvesting various crops, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and other types of produce. They are deployed in both indoor and outdoor farming environments. Applications of harvesting robots include harvest management, field farming, dairy and livestock management, irrigation management, pruning management, weather tracking and monitoring, inventory management, and more. These robots are used by individual farmers as well as large-scale commercial farms.

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The harvesting robot market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as assorting and grading, data collection and monitoring, weed and pest control, and field mapping and monitoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The harvesting robot market includes sales of cameras and sensors, electric or hydraulic motors, grippers or vacuum systems, manipulator tools, and GPS and navigation 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.

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