Food Robotics Market by Applications (Processing, Palletizing, Packaging, Repackaging, Picking, and Other), Payloads (Low, Heavy, and Medium), Types (Parallel, Cylindrical, Articulated, SCARA, and Other), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2021 – 2028

The global food robotics market size is anticipated to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, 2021-2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the rising demand for packaged foods.

Food robotics can be described as devices that are utilized in the food & beverage sector to conduct complex tasks including packing, picking, and palletizing. Several advancements in technology in various sectors have made fictional robots to become reality. As the demand for increased productivity grows, robots are widely being used to automate operations, resulting in robots being a vital element for variety of sectors.

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has been positive on the food robotics market due to less human interaction. This eliminates the requirement for individual presence and allows the factory to work remotely, reducing personnel risk.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Introduction of advanced and innovative automation technology is one of the key factors driving the market growth.
• Various measures taken by governments for food safety is expected to boost the market growth in the coming years.
• Increasing adoption of robotics systems for numerous industrial operations is anticipated to boost the market expansion during the projected period.
• High installation and maintenance cost presents a major challenge. This is likely to hinder the market growth during the forecast period.
• Wide use of robotics technology in traditional sectors, such as electronics and automotive to create significant growth opportunities for the market in the near future.

Scope of the Report

The report on the global food robotics market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Market Segment Insights

Packaging segment to grow at a rapid pace

Based on applications, the global food robotics market is divided into processing, palletizing, packaging, repackaging, picking, and other. The packaging segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for packaged food. However, the repackaging segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market in the coming years due to the increasing use of automated solutions in the food processing sector.

Wide application drives the low & medium segment

In terms of payloads, the market is segregated into low, high, and medium. The low & medium segment is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR during the forecast period attributed to wide applications in repackaging, picking, packaging, and placing. Moreover, the trend of using automated systems in several sectors is expected to boost the segment growth further.

Articulated segment to hold significant market share

On the basis of types, the global food robotics market is segmented into parallel, cylindrical, articulated, SCARA, and other. The articulated segment is anticipated to hold significant market share in the coming years due to the vast usage of articulated systems for material and palletizing handling.

Europe to constitute a key market share

In terms of regions, the global food robotics market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Europe is expected to constitute a key share of the market during the projected period attributed to the food safety regulations and the rise in labor costs in their respective countries. However, the market of Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to the rise in disposable income, which is increasing the demand for processed and packaged food.

Segments

Segments Covered in the Report

The global food robotics market has been segmented on the basis of

Applications

• Processing
• Palletizing
• Packaging
• Repackaging
• Picking
• Other

Payloads

• Low
• Heavy
• Medium

Types

• Parallel
• Cylindrical
• Articulated
• SCARA
• Other

Regions

• Asia Pacific
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Middle East & Africa

Key Players

• Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
• Rockwell Automation, Inc.
• ABB Ltd.
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
• Yaskawa Electric Corp.
• FANUC Corp.

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the global food robotics market are Mitsubishi Electric Corp.; Rockwell Automation, Inc.; ABB Ltd.; Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.; Yaskawa Electric Corp.; and FANUC Corp. As part of their efforts to expand their client base and acquire a competitive advantage over competitors, manufacturers operating in the market have adopted various strategic initiatives, such as partnerships, collaborations, and mergers & acquisitions. Moreover, companies are focusing on investment in R&D for development and launching of new products to maintain their competitive positions in the market.