Warehouse Robotics Market Report 2025 (Global Edition)

Global Warehouse Robotics Market Report 2025 Market Size Split by Type (Autonomous Mobile Robots, Automated Guided Vehicles, Articulated Robots, Collaborative Robots, Others (Cartesian Robots, SCARA R...

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Competitive Landscape: Warehouse Robotics market

The market is characterized by intense competition, with established players relying on advanced technology, high-quality products, and a strong brand image to drive revenue growth. These companies employ various strategies such as research and development, mergers and acquisitions, and technological innovations to expand their product portfolios and maintain a competitive edge in the market. 

The warehouse robotics market is moderately fragmented and consists of highly competitive players. Regarding market share, some major players, such as ABB Ltd, Honeywell, and Kiva Systems, currently dominate the market. These major players with a significant market share are expanding their customer base across various regions. Many companies are forming strategic and collaborative partnerships with multiple startup companies to increase their market share and profitability. 

Some of the key players are Medtronic; Stryker Corporation; ABB; Bastian Solutions LLC; Daifuku Co. Ltd.; Dematic; Fetch Robotics Inc.; Honeywell International Inc.; KNAPP AG; KUKA AG; OMRON Corporation; YASKAWA Electric Corporation; FANUC Corporation.

Recent Market Developments:

• In July 2023, Maersk, integrator of logistics, announced that it is implementing an AI-enabled robotic solution in one of the warehouses in East Midlands, UK. According to the company, this state-of-the-art Robotic Shuttle Put Wall System by Berkshire Grey, a US-based company, will significantly automate, enhance, and accelerate warehouse operations in the 685,000 sq ft facility. 

(Source:https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2023/07/12/maersk-deploys-ai-enabled-robotic-solution-in-uk-warehouse#:~:text=Liverpool%2C%2012%20July%202023%20%2D%20Maersk,UK%20warehouse%20in%20East%20Midlands.)

• In March 2023, LexxPluss, a Japan-based startup that designs and develops autonomous mobile robots for warehouses & logistics sites, announced their plans to enter the US market with a fresh injection of approximately USD 10.7 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Drone Fund and SOSV's HAX, Incubate Fund, SBI Investment, and DBJ Capital.  

(Source; https://lexxpluss.com/en/uncategorized/6654/)

Top Companies Market Share in Warehouse Robotics Industry: (In no particular order of Rank)

• ABB
• Bastian Solutions LLC
• Daifuku Co. Ltd.
• Dematic
• Fetch Robotics Inc.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• KNAPP AG
• KUKA AG
• OMRON Corporation
• YASKAWA Electric Corporation
• FANUC Corporation
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Which Region will dominate the Market in 2024, and Which Region is Expanding at the Fastest CAGR?

The Asian Pacific region has dominated the Warehouse Robotics Market. In terms of value, Asia Pacific held XX% share of the global Warehouse Robotics market. Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the Warehouse Robotics market globally. The manufacturing sector is anticipated to account for a significant market share and become one of the key contributors in the region, with investments in the industry increasing massively. As warehouses play a crucial role in manufacturing both for storing raw materials/components and finished products, the expansion of the manufacturing industry will drive the demand for warehouse robotics in the Asia Pacific region. Driven by the success of robotics solutions in warehouses, vendors are enhancing their adoption of warehouse robots. For instance, JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce giant based out of Wuhan, operates a fleet of robotic vehicles in its automated warehouses to supply essential goods to online residents shopping post lockdowns. The company claims it witnessed a growth in daily orders from about 600,000 to double in a single week during the pandemic. South Korea's population is aging fast. By mid-century, it will have one of the most senior populations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries, just after Japan, Italy, and Greece. Furthermore, the South Korean government boosted the country's small and mid-size manufacturing companies, establishing 30,000 smart factories by 2022. Due to this, most manufacturing units enforce warehouse robots to maintain competitiveness and drive efficiency in the warehousing process. In recent years, the e-commerce industry in the Asia Pacific region has witnessed unprecedented growth. Countries like China and India have emerged as the global hotspot for e-commerce companies owing to the presence of a large customer base and a rising penetration of smartphones and digital technologies among them. As a result, the warehousing industry is also on the rise, creating opportunities in the studied market. 

The North American Warehouse Robotics Market is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. North America accounted for around XX% in 2022. In the North American region, the market for laparoscopic devices is expected to witness a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period owing to the proliferation of e-commerce, coupled with advancements in technology enhancing the capabilities of robots, cost reduction, and labor shortages in specific industries, are the key factors driving the rising utilization of robots within North American warehouses and distribution centers. Many businesses across North America are collaborating with tech firms to jointly develop robots for potential deployment in retail outlets, aimed at assisting customers in finding desired products and accessing additional information, like interactive product displays and research resources.

The current report Scope analyzes Warehouse Robotics Market on 5 major region Split (In case you wish to acquire a specific region edition (more granular data) or any country Edition data then please write us on info@cognitivemarketresearch.com

• North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Rest of Europe)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, South East Asia, Rest of APAC)
• Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Rest of South America)
• Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Rest of Middle East)
• Africa (Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of Africa)

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Warehouse Robotics Market Analysis

How is the Type Segment Performing in the Warehouse Robotics Market?

Based on Type, the automated guided vehicles segment will dominate the global Warehouse Robotics market in the year 2023. Based on type, the market is divided into autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, articulated robots, collaborative robots, and others. The other segments include Cartesian robots, SCARA robots, and Delta Robots. 

The automated guided vehicles hold around XX% of the market share in the Warehouse Robotics market in 2023. Transporting items in warehouses and storage facilities with mobile automated guided vehicles (AGVs) is the principal application of warehouse robots. These robots move goods for storage and shipping along predetermined courses. AGVs are crucial for lowering logistical costs and streamlining the supply chain. AGVs are also employed for replenishing and picking during inbound and outbound handling. The level of autonomy that autonomous mobile robots (SRs) possess sets them apart from AGVs.

The Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) will hold the second-largest market share. The automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) offers warehouse managers several advantages, including lower labor and energy costs, improved space utilization, and product damage prevention. The quantity of human involvement also has decreased due to the use of these technologies in warehouses. Such advantages ensure an attractive return on investment in warehouse and distribution technologies.

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Which application segment holds the largest revenue share of the Warehouse Robotics Market?

Based on Application,  the transportation segment dominated the global Warehouse Robotics market. Based on Application, the global Warehouse Robotics market is segmented into picking & placing, palletizing & depalletizing, transportation, and packing

The transportation segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of XX% and hold the largest market share over the forecast period. Robotics is applied in various industries to enhance product handling and delivery processes. Robots used for transportation offer several benefits, such as reducing downtime, performing physically demanding tasks, and minimizing product damage. These warehouse robots optimize the loading and unloading process, enabling faster movement of goods from one location to another. 

Furthermore, investment in transport robots is gaining traction in the e-commerce sector, particularly with the increasing orders of varied sizes and the need for efficient delivery management. The rising number of orders and increasing online purchases are boosting the demand for robots to manage increased inventory stock and process more orders within a shorter time. Robotic solutions, such as articulated arms, aid in handling repetitive tasks, such as picking, palletizing, depalletizing, and sorting, creating substantial growth for articulated robots in warehouses over the forecast period.

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Warehouse Robotics End Users Segment Analysis

Based on End-users,  the Retail segment dominated the global Warehouse Robotics market. Based on End-users, the global Warehouse Robotics market is segmented into Food & Beverage, Automotive, Retail, Electrical & Electronics, Pharmaceutical, and Others.

The Retail section is projected to grow at a CAGR of XX% and hold the largest market share over the forecast period. In the case of retail, logistics accounts for a sizable amount of the product cost. Any savings can significantly increase a company's profit margin, given the sector's vast volume and low margins. However, logistics is a very complex system. It has changed from a linear to a dynamic process capable of reacting to changing supply and demand scenarios for optimal efficiency and value, increasing the demand for automated solutions. AGVs, Palletizers/Depalletizers, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, etc., are frequently used in distribution centers and warehouses that deal with consumer-packaged supermarket products.

The Food & Beverage section will hold the second-largest market share. Power has shifted away from manufacturers and retailers due to rapidly rising packaged food demand, evolving eating patterns, and strict food packing and storage rules. The main factors driving automation in food and beverage logistics are strict procedures emphasizing zero contamination, efficient storage, and quick storage and retrieval operations. The rise of e-commerce businesses like Amazon Fresh, Peapod, Google Express, Walmart, General Mills, Costco, and Kroger is fueling the warehouse robotics market.

• Food & Beverage
• Automotive
• Retail
• Electrical & Electronics
• Pharmaceutical
• and Others.

Warehouse Robotics Payload capacity Segment Analysis

Based on Payload capacity,  the above 900 Kg segment dominated the global Warehouse Robotics market. Based on Payload capacity, the global Warehouse Robotics market is segmented into below 200 Kg, 200 to 400 Kg, 400 to 600 Kg, 600 to 900 Kg, and above 900 Kg.

The above 900 Kg hold around XX% of the market share in the Warehouse Robotics market in 2023. Warehouses are increasingly adopting automation globally. Handling heavy-weight products can be challenging for the human workforce, potentially causing product damage and longer delivery times. Warehousing activities are shifting towards automation and more efficient product-handling solutions. With the surge in online purchasing, the volume of goods being traded and stored is expanding, creating a significant demand for robots capable of carrying heavy objects. Therefore, above 900 Kg payload capacity caters to about XX% of the market value share.  

The major application of robots above 900 Kg payload capacity has their primary application in heavy load transportation and therefore has a high growth rate during the forecast period. Articulated robots with low payload capacity offer high flexibility, compact size, and lighter weight, aiding in tasks such as picking and placing, palletizing, and depalletizing small-sized objects. This creates market opportunities for robots with low payload capacities.

• Below 10 kg
• 11 kg to 80 kg
• 81 kg to 400 kg
• 401 kg to 900 kg
• Above 900 kg

Warehouse Robotics Component Segment Analysis

Based on Components,  the Software segment dominated the global Warehouse Robotics market. Based on components, the global Warehouse Robotics market is segmented into hardware, software

The software segment is estimated to experience a CAGR of approximately XX% over the forecast period. The segment is divided into a warehouse management system, a warehouse control system, and a warehouse execution system. The software tools helps in reducing the manual tasks necessary across warehouse operations. Thus, need for increased efficiency in warehouse operations and to reduce human errors has contributed to the growth of the warehouse robotics software segment. Furthermore, the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is anticipated to boost the growth in the forthcoming years.

The hardware segment is expected to witness a CAGR of more than XX% from 2023 to 2030. The developments in the hardware of robots, such as foldable robots that can change shape and size, making them more versatile, are becoming increasingly popular. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of collaborative robots in a wide range of industries owing to their variety of advantages compared to traditional robots is expected to fuel the growth of the hardware segment from 2023 to 2030.

• Hardware
• Software

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