The global autonomous mobile robots market size was valued at USD 2368.2 million in 2020 and is anticipated to expand at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period, 2021-2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the high preference for these robots as they provide various benefits including productivity enhancement, product damage prevention, automation of processes, and labor cost reduction.
Mobile robots fall under the branch of science and technology where the creation and development of mobile robots take place. These robots do not require any human interference and have the ability to move in any environment. For the controlling of these robots gears, software, sensors, and other devices are used. Autonomous mobile robots became obligatory for various industry verticals such as food & beverages, transportation & logistic, and automotive and the adoption of these robots proved to be beneficial for these industries. These robots are designed and developed to remit specific challenges occurring in industrial environments. Autonomous mobile robots have the capability to easily navigate in dynamic surroundings.
The COVID-19 pandemic had an adverse impact on various industries and shattered the global economy due to emergency lockdown, quarantines, and social distancing. However, the pandemic had a positive impact on the autonomous mobile robots market due to its increased adoption across the globe in order to avoid human interaction resulting to stop the further spread of the infection. Robot vendors are providing rental services along with educating and training the customers. Increasing adoption of these robots by the manufacturing industries is expected to drive the global market amid the pandemic.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Growing adoption of autonomous mobile robots by the end-users is expected to fuel the market growth over the forecast period.
- High demand for automation and the rising need for the safety of human life is anticipated to propel the market growth.
- Installation of these robots requires high capital which can be a restraining factor hindering the market growth in the coming years.
- Autonomous mobile robots lack communication and have connectivity issues which are key challenges and can restrain the market expansion.
- Advancement of technology by the integration of IoT and artificial intelligence (AI) in these robots is projected to create lucrative opportunities for the market growth.
Scope of the Report
The report on the global autonomous mobile robots market includes an assessment of the market, trends, and segments. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Report Title
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Autonomous Mobile Robots Market – Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, And Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Types (Autonomous Inventory Robots, Goods-to-person Picking Robots, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Self-driving Forklifts), Battery Types (Nickel-based Battery, Lead Battery, Lithium-ion Battery, and Others), and End-users (Wholesale & Distribution [Retail Chains/Conveyance Stores, E-commerce, and Others] and Manufacturing [Electronics, Automotive, Chemical, Aerospace, Defense, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Plastic, and Others])
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Teradyne, Inc.; Bleum; Clearpath Robotics, Inc.; Boston Dynamics; GreyOrange; IAM Robotics; Harvest Automation; inVia Robotics, Inc.; ABB; and Kuka AG
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Market Segment Insights
Self-driving forklifts segment is expected to grow at a substantial rate
On the basis of types, the autonomous mobile robots market is segmented into autonomous inventory robots, goods-to-person picking robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, and self-driving forklifts. The goods-to-person picking robots segment dominated the market in 2019 due to the rising distribution of autonomous robots for eliminating manual picking and paper-based system. These robots can carry carts and move goods between work stations and workers by navigating through flexible routes. On the other hand, the self-driving forklifts segment is expected to grow at a substantial rate owing to their increasing demand in environments where repetitive load-handling operations are needed to be performed.
Lithium-ion battery segment is estimated to expand at a fast CAGR
Based on the battery types, the market is divided into nickel-based battery, lead battery, lithium-ion battery, and others. The lead battery segment led the market in 2019 owing to the cost-effectiveness of these batteries as they provide long life service, better reversibility, and stable voltage. However, the lithium-ion batteries segment is estimated to expand at a fast CAGR attributed to advantages associated with these batteries including excellent temperature performance, high power charge, high energy density, and long life cycle.
Manufacturing segment is expected to exhibit a considerable growth
On the basis of end-users, the autonomous mobile robots market is bifurcated into wholesale & distribution and manufacturing. The wholesale & distribution segment is further divided into retail chains/conveyance stores, e-commerce, and others. And the manufacturing segment is further divided into electronics, automotive, chemical, aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, plastic, and others. The manufacturing segment dominated the market in 2019 owing to the huge adoption of autonomous mobile robots in the automotive sub-segment. The manufacturing segment is expected to exhibit a considerable growth attributed to massive production facilities related to aerospace and defense sub-segments.
Asia Pacific market is anticipated to exhibit a fast growth
In terms of regions, the market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa.
Europe held a key share of the market in terms of revenue in 2019 owing to the huge demand for equipment for material handling in the manufacturing industry. The ongoing automation process taking place in other verticals of the industry is expected to drive the further market growth. However, the market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to exhibit a fast growth attributed to the rising e-commerce industries in the region.
Segments
Segments Covered in the Report
The global autonomous mobile robots market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
- Autonomous Inventory Robots
- Goods-to-person Picking Robots
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Self-driving Forklifts
Battery Types
- Nickel-based Battery
- Lead Battery
- Lithium-ion Battery
- Others
End-users
- Wholesale & Distribution
- Retail Chains/Conveyance Stores
- E-commerce
- Others
- Manufacturing
- Electronics
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Pharmaceuticals
- FMCG
- Plastic
- Others
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Teradyne, Inc.
- Bleum
- Clearpath Robotics, Inc.
- Boston Dynamics
- GreyOrange
- IAM Robotics
- Harvest Automation
- inVia Robotics, Inc.
- ABB
- Kuka AG
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the global autonomous mobile robots market are Teradyne, Inc.; Bleum; Clearpath Robotics, Inc.; Boston Dynamics; GreyOrange; IAM Robotics; Harvest Automation; inVia Robotics, Inc.; ABB; and Kuka AG. Many of these players have adopted business strategies such as launching new products, introducing new technology, collaborations, partnerships, acquisitions, alliances, and mergers in order to increase their operation expansion, consumer base, and market position globally.
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