Robot Global Market Report 2025

The robot market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $98.02 billion in 2024 to $113.83 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rise in industrial automation, heightened focus on workplace safety, increased demand for precision and efficiency, growing adoption of robotics in healthcare and logistics, and expanding investments in robotics research and development.

The robot market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $204.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%.The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, rising demand for collaborative robots, the expansion of e-commerce and warehouse automation, increased use of robots in healthcare and service industries, and growing government support for automation technologies. Key trends expected during this period include progress in human-robot interaction, the emergence of edge AI in robotics, the development of autonomous mobile robots, innovations in soft robotics, and the evolution of cloud-connected robotic systems.

The growing demand in e-commerce and logistics is expected to drive the expansion of the robot market in the coming years.This demand refers to the surge in online shopping platforms and the systems involved in storing, handling, and delivering goods.The rising consumer preference for convenient home delivery is pushing businesses to increase the speed and frequency of shipments. In response, robot technology is evolving rapidly to meet these needs, offering AI-driven automation to enhance efficiency and support fast, precise deliveries.For example, in November 2023, the International Trade Administration, a U.S. Department of Commerce entity, reported that eCommerce revenues in the UK are projected to grow at an average annual rate of 12.6% by 2025. As a result, the growing demand in e-commerce and logistics is fueling the expansion of the robot market.

Key players in the robot market are concentrating on developing cutting-edge products like bipedal locomotion systems to enhance robotic mobility and facilitate navigation in challenging environments.These systems imitate human walking and running, allowing robots to traverse uneven terrain with improved balance and flexibility, thereby performing tasks that were previously difficult for conventional robots. For instance, in April 2024, Boston Dynamics, a U.S.-based robotics and engineering firm, introduced the next-generation all-electric humanoid Atlas robot. This marks a major shift from the earlier hydraulic version. The updated Atlas is tailored for real-world industrial and logistics use, offering increased strength, a wider range of motion, and superior dexterity. Equipped with advanced AI, machine learning, and a customized control system, it can perform complex tasks with agility and adapt to changing environments, surpassing typical human movement abilities.

In October 2023, Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation company based in the U.S., acquired Clearpath Robotics for an undisclosed sum.This acquisition is intended to boost Rockwell Automation’s capabilities in autonomous mobile robotics and solidify its presence in the smart manufacturing and industrial automation markets. Clearpath Robotics, headquartered in Canada, specializes in developing autonomous mobile robots for industrial purposes.

Major players in the robot market are Amazon.com Inc., DENSO Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, ABB Ltd., Stryker Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Zimmer Biomet, Omron Corporation, Fanuc Corporation, Intuitive Surgical, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, KUKA AG, Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp, Staubli Robotics, Universal Robots, GreyOrange, SoftBank Robotics, Boston Dynamics, PAL Robotics, Rethink Robotics.

North America was the largest region in the robot market in 2024. The regions covered in robot report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the robot market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A robot is a machine created to carry out complex tasks automatically, usually controlled by artificial intelligence or pre-set instructions. Its primary function is to efficiently and accurately perform repetitive, dangerous, or highly precise operations. Robots contribute to increased productivity, reduced human error, improved safety in hazardous settings, and foster innovation across numerous industries.

The primary types of robots are industrial robots and service robots. Industrial robots are programmable machines employed in manufacturing to execute specific, repetitive actions such as welding and assembling, thereby improving efficiency, uniformity, and safety. They consist of hardware, software, and service components, with different mobility options like stationary robots, mobile robots, and humanoid robots. These robots are used in a variety of applications including warehousing, order processing, e-commerce logistics, and inventory control. They serve multiple sectors such as aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics and semiconductors, healthcare, information technology (IT) and telecommunications (telecom), manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, and transportation and logistics.

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The robot market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as industrial automation integration, robotics process automation, artificial intelligence integration, and advanced machine vision and control development. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Robot market includes sales of automated machines, robotic arms, sensors, actuators, controllers, and AI-based robotic systems across industries. 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 and 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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