The Global Nuclear Robots Market was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.8% to reach USD 7.5 billion by 2035.
Market growth is driven by the rising number of aging nuclear facilities worldwide, particularly in Europe and North America, where reactors and fuel cycle plants are exceeding their operational lifespans. Decommissioning these facilities involves working in highly radioactive and hazardous environments, which makes remote handling, inspection, and waste management critical for worker safety and regulatory compliance. Government funding and public sector investment in nuclear safety and modernization programs are further propelling demand for advanced robotics. Nuclear robots are specifically engineered for inspection, maintenance, deconstruction, and radioactive waste management, offering enhanced accuracy, operational efficiency, and minimized human exposure. The integration of artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies allows these machines to operate independently in challenging radioactive environments, reducing the need for expert personnel while increasing performance and safety. Decommissioning and site remediation programs continue to drive steady demand for these advanced solutions.
The remote manipulators segment is projected to reach USD 2.6 billion by 2035. Remote manipulators are widely adopted in radiation-heavy zones due to their capability to assemble, maintain, and handle nuclear components safely. Innovations in haptic feedback and intuitive control interfaces have improved operator precision while keeping exposure risks low.
The inspection robots segment accounted for 27.8% share in 2025. These robots are evolving with AI-powered navigation and sensor-based anomaly detection, enabling autonomous inspection of reactors, pipelines, and storage facilities. They reduce manual labor, operational downtime, and radiation exposure for personnel while ensuring continuous monitoring.
North America Nuclear Robots Market held a 38.9% share in 2025. Growth in the region is driven by extensive nuclear infrastructure, large-scale decommissioning activities, and strong regulatory policies emphasizing safety and automation. Increasing adoption of AI-driven inspection, maintenance, and waste management robots, combined with government-funded R&D initiatives, is bolstering market expansion.
Leading players in the Global Nuclear Robots Market include Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd., KUKA AG, ABB Ltd., Honeybee Robotics, Ltd., Boston Dynamics, Inc., Inuktun Services Ltd., Babcock International Group plc, QinetiQ Group plc, Orano, Framatome, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, Nuvia Group, Amentum Services, Inc., GE Inspection Robotics, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Veolia Environnement S.A., Oceaneering International, Inc., Cybernetix (TechnipFMC), James Fisher & Sons plc, and Mirion Technologies, Inc. Companies in the Global Nuclear Robots Market are strengthening their positions through continuous R&D investments to develop autonomous, AI-enabled systems capable of operating in extreme radiation environments. They are forming strategic partnerships with nuclear operators and government agencies to expand adoption. Geographic expansion into regions with aging nuclear infrastructure and decommissioning requirements is another key strategy.
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Market growth is driven by the rising number of aging nuclear facilities worldwide, particularly in Europe and North America, where reactors and fuel cycle plants are exceeding their operational lifespans. Decommissioning these facilities involves working in highly radioactive and hazardous environments, which makes remote handling, inspection, and waste management critical for worker safety and regulatory compliance. Government funding and public sector investment in nuclear safety and modernization programs are further propelling demand for advanced robotics. Nuclear robots are specifically engineered for inspection, maintenance, deconstruction, and radioactive waste management, offering enhanced accuracy, operational efficiency, and minimized human exposure. The integration of artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies allows these machines to operate independently in challenging radioactive environments, reducing the need for expert personnel while increasing performance and safety. Decommissioning and site remediation programs continue to drive steady demand for these advanced solutions.
The remote manipulators segment is projected to reach USD 2.6 billion by 2035. Remote manipulators are widely adopted in radiation-heavy zones due to their capability to assemble, maintain, and handle nuclear components safely. Innovations in haptic feedback and intuitive control interfaces have improved operator precision while keeping exposure risks low.
The inspection robots segment accounted for 27.8% share in 2025. These robots are evolving with AI-powered navigation and sensor-based anomaly detection, enabling autonomous inspection of reactors, pipelines, and storage facilities. They reduce manual labor, operational downtime, and radiation exposure for personnel while ensuring continuous monitoring.
North America Nuclear Robots Market held a 38.9% share in 2025. Growth in the region is driven by extensive nuclear infrastructure, large-scale decommissioning activities, and strong regulatory policies emphasizing safety and automation. Increasing adoption of AI-driven inspection, maintenance, and waste management robots, combined with government-funded R&D initiatives, is bolstering market expansion.
Leading players in the Global Nuclear Robots Market include Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd., KUKA AG, ABB Ltd., Honeybee Robotics, Ltd., Boston Dynamics, Inc., Inuktun Services Ltd., Babcock International Group plc, QinetiQ Group plc, Orano, Framatome, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, Nuvia Group, Amentum Services, Inc., GE Inspection Robotics, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Veolia Environnement S.A., Oceaneering International, Inc., Cybernetix (TechnipFMC), James Fisher & Sons plc, and Mirion Technologies, Inc. Companies in the Global Nuclear Robots Market are strengthening their positions through continuous R&D investments to develop autonomous, AI-enabled systems capable of operating in extreme radiation environments. They are forming strategic partnerships with nuclear operators and government agencies to expand adoption. Geographic expansion into regions with aging nuclear infrastructure and decommissioning requirements is another key strategy.
Comprehensive Market Analysis and Forecast
- Industry trends, key growth drivers, challenges, future opportunities, and regulatory landscape
- Competitive landscape with Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL analysis
- Market size, segmentation, and regional forecasts
- In-depth company profiles, business strategies, financial insights, and SWOT analysis
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024
Chapter 5 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Type, 2022-2035 ($ Mn & Units)
Chapter 6 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Robot Type, 2022-2035 ($ Mn & Units)
Chapter 7 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Payload Capacity, 2022-2035 ($ Mn & Units)
Chapter 8 Market Estimates and Forecast, by End Use Industry, 2022-2035 ($ Mn & Units)
Chapter 9 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Region, 2022-2035 ($ Mn & Units)
Chapter 10 Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
The companies profiled in this Nuclear Robots market report include:- Orano
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy
- Westinghouse Electric Company
- Amentum Services
- Mirion Technologies
- GE Inspection Robotics
- QinetiQ Group
- Framatome
- Babcock International Group
- KUKA AG
- ABB
- Cybernetix (TechnipFMC)
- Boston Dynamics
- James Fisher & Sons
- Veolia Environnement
- Nuvia Group
- Oceaneering International
- Honeybee Robotics
- Inuktun Services
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 180 |
| Published | January 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2035 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 2.1 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 7.5 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 13.8% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 21 |
