Robotic Glass Installation Market Report 2025

The robotic glass installation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.51 billion in 2024 to $1.75 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. The growth during the historic period is driven by the increasing demand for precise installation, rapid urban infrastructure development, rising labor expenses, a shortage of skilled workers, and heightened demand for energy-efficient buildings.

The robotic glass installation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.06 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. The growth anticipated in the forecast period is driven by the expansion of smart city projects, an increase in solar panel installations, rising use in prefabricated construction, stricter green regulations, and greater adoption in commercial glazing. Key trends during this period include the development of lightweight robotic arms, energy-efficient solutions, integration with warehouse automation, advancements in suction and vacuum technology, and innovations in multi-axis mobility.

The growing number of smart buildings is expected to drive the expansion of the robotic glass installation market. Smart buildings incorporate advanced automation systems, IoT devices, and integrated technologies to improve energy efficiency, security, comfort, and operational management. This increase in smart buildings is fueled by rising demand for energy-efficient solutions that help reduce energy consumption, cut operational costs, and enhance overall building performance. Robotic glass installation systems support these smart structures by enabling precise, efficient placement of glass panels, minimizing manual labor, and boosting construction safety. These solutions facilitate the handling and installation of heavy glazing units, improving both operational efficiency and building quality. For example, the European Commission reported in May 2022 that the number of buildings equipped with smart technologies is projected to rise from 45 million in 2022 to 115 million by 2026. As a result, the surge in smart building adoption is fueling growth in the robotic glass installation market.

Leading companies in the robotic glass installation market are advancing their offerings by developing high-precision automated glass positioning systems designed to enhance safety, accuracy, and efficiency during the installation of heavy glazing units. These robotic systems use sophisticated sensors and control mechanisms to precisely lift, align, and install glass panels, reducing risks and improving overall performance. For example, in July 2022, Denmark-based Smartlift A/S introduced the Smartlift SL 609 HLE RT Outdoor Glazing Robot, a fully electric machine capable of lifting up to 600 kg. This compact, radio-controlled robot features a patented vacuum cup tilting system for precise glass panel angle positioning, faster and more accurate vertical arm movement, an electric rotating yoke, and memory functionality for repeated mounting. Additionally, the SL 609 HLE RT offers automatic alignment and programmable vacuum control, allowing for smooth installation in challenging outdoor conditions with minimal operator involvement.

In July 2025, Harmon Inc., a US-based building and construction firm, partnered with Raise Robotics and Universal Robots A/S to automate the installation of glass panel brackets on high-rise buildings. This collaboration seeks to transform high-rise glass installation by leveraging advanced robotics to improve worker safety, boost efficiency, and enable faster, more precise glass panel installations. Raise Robotics, a US-based company, specializes in robotic solutions for glass installation, while Denmark-based Universal Robots A/S manufactures compact, flexible collaborative robot arms used in various industrial applications.

Major players in the robotic glass installation market are Fanuc Corporation, KUKA Aktiengesellschaft, Glaston Corporation, Hegla GmbH And Co. KG, GGR Group Ltd., Qingdao Toyo Industry Co. Ltd., Smiley Lifting Solutions, Forel S.p.A., Yaskawa Electric Corporation, LISEC Austria GmbH, Himor Lift Co. Ltd., Ergo Robotic Solutions LLC, Quattrolifts LLC, Singh Automation Pvt. Ltd., Smartlift A/S, Tecauma SAS, Cowest Machinery Co. Ltd., Heavydrive GmbH, Premier Industries Inc., and Winlet A/S.

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

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 rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the construction sector, particularly in materials procurement and project costs. Higher duties on imported steel, aluminum, lumber, and machinery have driven up expenses for builders, contractors, and infrastructure developers, leading to increased project bids and delayed timelines. Construction equipment manufacturers face similar challenges, with tariffs on essential components and raw materials inflating production costs and squeezing margins. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in international markets have curtailed exports of U.S.-made construction equipment and materials, further affecting profitability. The sector must now prioritize local sourcing, modular construction techniques, and supply chain diversification to control costs and ensure project viability amid ongoing trade uncertainties.

Robotic glass installation involves using automated robotic systems to accurately handle, position, and install glass panels in buildings, vehicles, or other structures. These systems utilize suction technology, sensors, and precise controls to safely manage heavy and fragile glass. This approach enhances efficiency, accuracy, and worker safety while minimizing manual labor and reducing the risk of damage to the glass during installation.

The main categories of robotic glass installation products include automated glass handling robots, glass installation drones, collaborative robots, and others. Automated glass handling robots are robotic systems designed to lift, move, position, and install glass panels with minimal human involvement, ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency when dealing with delicate glass materials. These robots can function at various levels of automation, from semi-automated to fully automated, and are used in a variety of settings such as residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. They serve a broad range of end users, including construction firms, glass manufacturers, and renovation and maintenance service providers.

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The robotic glass installation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as on-site deployment, operator training, maintenance services, remote diagnostics, equipment rental, robotic calibration and safety assessment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The robotic glass installation market also includes sales of glazing robots, robotic arms, control panels, vision systems, motion controllers, mobile platforms and end effectors. 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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