Smart Gas Leak Detection Robots Global Market Report 2025

The smart gas leak detection robots market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.16 billion in 2024 to $1.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to the increasing demand for industrial safety compliance, the expansion of the oil and gas and chemical sectors, the rising incidence of hazardous gas leaks, the enforcement of regulations on methane emissions, and the implementation of stricter government safety and emission standards.

The smart gas leak detection robots market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.36 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. The projected growth for the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for advanced safety measures, increasing adoption of robotics for monitoring hazardous environments, growing need for continuous surveillance in oil and gas pipelines, and heightened awareness of cost savings achieved through early gas leak detection. Major trends expected during this period include advancements in autonomous navigation and mobility of robotic systems, innovations in multi-sensor fusion for precise gas leak detection, progress in real-time data analytics and monitoring, the development of portable and flexible robotic platforms, and the integration of cloud-based monitoring and predictive maintenance systems.

The rise in awareness of environmental hazards and emissions is expected to propel the growth of the smart gas leak detection robots market in the coming years. Environmental hazards and emissions refer to pollutants or harmful substances released into the air, water, or soil that pose threats to human health and the environment. Awareness of environmental hazards and emissions is increasing as more people are experiencing the adverse health effects of air pollution, such as respiratory and cardiovascular issues, which are increasingly associated with industrial activities and vehicle emissions in densely populated urban regions. Smart gas leak detection robots help mitigate environmental hazards and emissions by promptly detecting and locating gas leaks, thereby preventing the release of harmful or greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. For example, in June 2023, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water, an Australia-based government agency, reported that emissions for the year ending June 2023 were estimated at 465.2 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO₂-e), showing an increase of 0.8 percent (3.6 Mt CO₂-e) compared with 2022. Therefore, the growing awareness of environmental hazards and emissions is driving the expansion of the smart gas leak detection robots market.

Key companies operating in the smart gas leak detection robots market are focusing on technological advancements, such as modular gas detection systems, to improve flexibility, efficiency, and safety in gas leak detection across diverse industrial environments. A modular gas detection system is a versatile setup that allows users to add or replace multiple gas sensors to identify different gases as required. For instance, in June 2025, ANYbotics AG, a Switzerland-based provider of autonomous robotic solutions, introduced a new gas leak and presence detection solution for its ANYmal inspection robot, designed to transform industrial gas leak management. This solution combines advanced modular gas detectors with a 360-degree acoustic imaging payload to accurately pinpoint leak sources, measure ambient gas concentrations, and determine the rate and cost of gas losses. It can identify a variety of gases, including steam, compressed air, toxic gases, hydrocarbons, oxygen, and ammonia. The modular design supports flexible sensor replacement and on-site calibration, enabling continuous monitoring during autonomous or remotely controlled missions.

In July 2025, Vacuum Instruments Corporation, a United States-based manufacturer of leak detectors and gas handling systems, including smart gas leak detection robots, partnered with ABB Ltd. to integrate ABB’s automation systems into its operations. This collaboration between Vacuum Instruments Corporation and ABB is intended to enhance the accuracy, speed, and reliability of automated leak detection in manufacturing facilities, thereby minimizing human error, optimizing testing processes, and ensuring adherence to strict quality and safety regulations. ABB Ltd. is a Switzerland-based automation company.

Major players in the smart gas leak detection robots market are General Electric Company, ABB Limited, Baker Hughes Company, Pacific Gas And Electric Company, Rockwell Automation Inc., Fluke Corporation, United Safety And Survivability Corporation, Boston Dynamics Inc., VIC Group, ANYbotics AG., CISBOT By ULC Robotics, Crysound Corporation, SMP Robotics Limited, Taurob GmbH., OTSAW Digital Private Limited, ATEQ Leak Testing, ExRobotics B.V., IDMind Technologies, Rejig Digital Private Limited, and Esders GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the smart gas leak detection robots market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in smart gas leak detection robots report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

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 swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

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Smart gas leak detection robots are autonomous or remotely operated robotic systems equipped with advanced sensors and technologies that detect, monitor, and report the presence of hazardous gases in industrial, commercial, or residential settings. These robots enhance safety and prevent accidents by providing real-time data on gas concentrations, navigating challenging or dangerous areas, and minimizing human exposure to potentially harmful conditions.

The primary types of smart gas leak detection robots include mobile gas detection robots, fixed rail gas detection robots, drone-based gas detection robots, and others. Mobile gas detection robots are autonomous vehicles designed to move through industrial and hazardous environments to identify and locate gas leaks. They are used in the oil and gas industry, chemical manufacturing, urban gas pipeline networks, and other sectors, serving end-users such as industrial enterprises, government and public safety agencies, and research and environmental organizations.

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

The smart gas leak detection robots market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as remote gas monitoring, automated leak inspection, predictive safety analytics, real-time incident alerting, hazardous area surveillance, and preventive risk assessment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The smart gas leak detection robots market also includes sales of robotic leak detectors, autonomous inspection drones, mobile robotic platforms, multi-gas sensing devices, safety monitoring robots, and industrial surveillance units. 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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