Mobile Manipulator Market - Forecast (2024 - 2030)
Mobile Manipulator Market Overview
The market for Mobile Manipulator Market is estimated to be $470.2 million in 2021 and is analyzed to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% during forecast period 2022-2027. As a result of the high labour costs in developed nations, increase in complex manufacturing processes, growing focus towards high productivity, and lack of adequate labor, the demand for automation solutions is mushrooming across the globe. And this factor is significantly increasing the adoption of mobile manipulator robots, which is contributing towards the market growth. Swift warehouse robots enable maximum picking productivity, thanks to their sophisticated integration of perception sensors, inverse kinematics, autonomous navigation, manipulation, and artificial intelligence (including deep learning and machine learning). Owing to this the demand for mobile manipulator is on a constant upsurge in the transportation & logistics industry. Furthermore, the increasing manufacturing industries such as food & beverage, automotive, electronics, and more is also anticipated to aid in the mobile manipulator market growth during the forecast period. However, the global pandemic of COVID-19 had two consequences for the mobile manipulator industry. First, it aided in the growth of medical professional mobile manipulator robots, as it helped augment critical infrastructure staff and alleviate supply chain stresses. On the other hand, the market for industrial mobile manipulator robots was hampered due to the production constrain in the automotive and electrical/electronic industries.
Report Coverage
The report: “Mobile Manipulator Market – Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Mobile Manipulator market
By System Type: Omni-Directional Manipulators, Non Omni-Directional Manipulators By Platform Configuration: Cartesian, SCARA, Delta, Cylindrical, 6-Axis By Modes of Operation: Fully Automatic, Manual, Semi Automatic By Safety Standard: ANSI/RIA R15.08, R15.06, ISO 13849-1, ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, EN 1525, ISO 9283 and Others By Application: Warehouse & Distribution, Personal Assistance, Security & Surveillance, Quality Control, Packaging & Palletizing, Patient Care & Consultation, Robot Assisted Surgery and Others By End Users: Manufacturing (F&B, Automotive, Pulp and Paper, Metal and Machinery, Electronics and Semiconductor and Others), Transportation and Logistics, Space Exploration, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace and Defense, Hospitality, Energy and Power, Oil and Gas, Retail and Consumer Goods and Others By Geography:?North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), South America (Brazil, Argentina and others), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia and Others), APAC (China, Japan India, SK, Aus and Others), and RoW (Middle east and Africa)
Key Takeaways
Mobile Manipulator Marketnbsp;Segment Analysis – By Application
The warehouse & distribution segment held the largest share in the mobile manipulator market in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.5% by revenue through the forecast period 2022-2027, owing to the increasing demand for mobile manipulators in the warehouse & distribution sector. As distribution center operations continue to evolve, there is an accelerating need for smarter, more adaptable, automated equipment that can easily be adjusted and scaled up to meet a business’ changing needs. Drop-in equipment such as mobile manipulators are, by definition, flexible and scalable. With flexible automation and specifically autonomous mobile manipulation robots, the changes necessary to the warehouse infrastructure are relatively minimal and less expensive. Thus with the advent of this new technology in robotics, there is an upsurge in the demand for mobile manipulators, owing to this the market is flourished in the warehouse & distribution sector.
Mobile Manipulator Marketnbsp;Segment Analysis – By End User
The manufacturing segment held the largest share in the mobile manipulators market in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% by revenue through the forecast period 2022-2027, owing to the increasing application and utilization of mobile manipulators in the manufacturing industry. Modern industrial manufacturing relies heavily on flexible production. Autonomous mobile manipulators can perform a variety of tasks, including logistics, pick and place, and handling. As a result, autonomous robotic systems have the potential to improve the flexibility of existing manufacturing environments. Furthermore high throughput rates and high repeatability offered by mobile manipulators, results in product cost reduction, Thus with the advantages associated with this technology, there is an upsurge in the demand for mobile manipulators, owing to which the market is flourished in the manufacturing sector.
Mobile Manipulator Marketnbsp;Segment Analysis – By Geography
Asia-Pacific held the largest share in the mobile manipulator market in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% by revenue through the forecast period 2022-2027, owing to the increasing government initiatives in the region, which is spurring the automation adoption in the Asia-Pacific region. For instance, the Chinese government launched a national campaign,?Made in China 2025, which encourages automated processes and intelligent manufacturing. The Japanese government introduced Society 5.0, which envisions a sustainable, inclusive socio-economic system, powered by digital technologies such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and robotics.?According to the?International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in India 4,771 new industrial robots were installed in 2020, increasing by a record 39 percent over the 3,412 units in 2019 which in turn rose by 30 per cent over the 2,627 units installed in 2018. Thus, with the increasing adoption of automation in Asia-Pacific, the demand for mobile manipulators is also gradually rising, which is aiding the market growth in Asia-Pacific during the forecast period.
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Mobile Manipulator Marketnbsp;Drivers
Increasing E-Commerce Industry is Driving the Demand for Warehouse and Distribution Centres
The increased focus on supply chain resilience, as well as the societal shift to e-commerce, are driving up demand for warehouses and distribution centres. This can be attributed to e-commerce companies' differing requirements, such as storing company stocks to enable easy delivery to nearby consumption areas; distribution of stock and commodities from another city/state/country for further distribution; smaller entrepreneurs who lack storage space; and stock protection from damage and pilferage. The e-commerce industry is gradually growing in various regions. For instance, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS), E-commerce sales by non-financial businesses in the UK totalled ￡668.9 billion (US$853.5 billion) in 2019, up from ￡639.7 billion (US$854 billion) in 2018. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), By 2025, the Indian e-commerce market is expected to have grown from US$ 46.2 billion in 2020 to US$ 111.40 billion. Thus, with the growing e-commerce industry more warehouse and distribution centres are being constructed. For instance, in August 2019, Thyssenkrupp Materials Services, the distribution and service arm of the Thyssenkrupp Group, announced abut its plan to build a €60 million (US$67.1 million) logistics centre in Germany, set to open in 2021. The move is part of the company's European warehousing and logistics network's modernization and expansion strategy.
Integration of Mobile Manipulators in Industrial Manufacturing
The fourth industrial revolution, also known as industry 4.0, is one of the most significant events taking place around the world, particularly in developed and high-industrialized countries such as Europe and North America. Automation, data exchange, and digitalisation are three of its main characteristics. Thus, fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0 has opened the way to multiple forms of automation in the manufacturing facilites, that aim to optimize productivity and improve work processes. Many different collaborative robots are already in use by a variety of companies of various sizes. After collaborative arms (cobots) and collaborative mobile robots, the mobile manipulators (robot arm onboard a mobile robot) are the next step (CMR). A paradigm shift in current manufacturing needs is causing a shift from the current mass-production-based approach to a mass customization-based approach with smaller and more variable production volumes. Current processes are heavily influenced by the previous paradigm and lack the necessary adaptability to meet new production demands. To solve this problem, industrial mobile manipulators are being used. The robot has a number of sensors that allow it to sense its surroundings and perform complex tasks in dynamic environments. The robot is capable of autonomous navigation, safely avoiding obstacles, in order to meet the current needs of the industry. It is adaptable enough to handle a wide range of tasks, with the ability to switch between tasks quickly thanks to skills-based programming and the ability to change tools independently. Furthermore, its security systems allow it to work alongside human operators. Thus, owing to the above mentioned factors mobile manipulators are being increasingly integrated in industrial manufacturing activities of industries such as food & beverage, automotive, electronics & semiconductor, metal & machinery, and more.
Mobile Manipulator Market Challenges
Safety Concerns While Working With Humans
To meet the demand for increasingly flexible automation in modern manufacturing, the use of robot technologies is rapidly expanding globally and across a wide range of industrial domains. The development and integration of technologies in manufacturing environments is outpacing the evolution of standards and test methods used to ensure the safety of humans in these environments as a result of this rapid growth. As an example of this rapid growth, mobile manipulators (robot arms mounted on mobile bases) are now more common as a way to extend the utility of manufacturing automation. Safety standards have been published for industrial robot arms and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to reduce the risk to humans in industrial environments, but only for their respective platforms. True flexible factory environments for lean manufacturing are made possible by the marriage of mobility and dexterity. It does, however, bring with it an increase in capabilities for which the existing robot and AGV standards are insufficiently protected.
Mobile Manipulator Marketnbsp;Landscape
Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Mobile Manipulator market. In 2021, the market of Mobile Manipulator market has been consolidated by the top players
Launches/Acquisitions