The global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market is expected to reach $12.4 billion by 2030, according to the Autonomous Mobile Robot Market report by research firm Allied Market Research.
The survey points out that this sector is expected to grow at an annual rate of 17% between 2021 and 2030, especially driven by the high demand for autonomous mobile technology in industrial segments, such as automotive and healthcare, which already benefit from the competitive advantages of robots.
According to the study, the adoption of the Industry 4.0 concept in logistics and product storage and the growth of e-commerce around the world are the activities that should advance the most in the coming years. The projection is that the use of autonomous mobile robots in activities in storage centers will grow at a rate of 20% per year.
“This is due to huge demand for autonomous mobile robots to handle several tasks related to picking and placing objects in factories and manufacturing facilities”, the report notes.
This high demand for AMR technology has encouraged the opening of several companies, whether manufacturers of robots or embedded systems, including countries to meet specific demands. Even so, the tendency is for already consolidated companies to continue growing. Some examples are Boston Dynamics, Locus Robotics, and Clearpath Robotics.
Currently, the Asia-Pacific region accounts for nearly half of the world’s entire AMR market. And this large participation should continue for years to come. According to Allied Market Research, this is due to the early adoption of this technology in countries such as Japan, China and South Korea. North America will also continue with considerable market share.
However, it is estimated that countries in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East will show greater growth as autonomous mobile robots are deployed in local industries, notably in storage and inspection activities. It is estimated that these regions will grow 19.8% per year until 2030.