Outdoor Autonomous Robot Market Size & Share 2023 to 2032
Market Size by Type (Delivery Robot, Security & Inspection Robot, Guide Robot), by Wheel (2-wheel, 4-wheel, 6-wheel), by Application (Retail, Hospitality, E-commerce, F&B.
Report ID: GMI5493
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Published Date: March 2023
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Report Format: PDF
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Authors:
Preeti Wadhwani, Aishvarya Ambekar
Outdoor Autonomous Robot Market Size
Outdoor Autonomous Robot Market size was recorded at more than USD 150 million in 2022. The industry is anticipated to grow at over 16% CAGR from 2023 to 2032 driven by substantial R&D investments, product innovations, and increased consumer awareness related to robotic benefits.
Outdoor Autonomous Robot Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
Supportive government initiatives and investments in robot manufacturing companies are fostering market growth. Various governments are investing heavily in robotics businesses to encourage the use of robots for security and deliveries. In addition, the demand for outdoor autonomous robots is positively influenced by product rules and policies in nations.
Outdoor Autonomous Robot Market Trends
Despite a positive outlook for product adoption, the outdoor autonomous robot market faces a major hurdle due to expensive initial investments, which are limiting the entry of new players into the industry. A robust manufacturing setup and high operating capital are restricting new businesses as they require a sizable facility to perform product development & testing, necessitating a high initial investment in properties. Nonetheless, established robot manufacturers are forming promising alliances and collaborations with several start-ups and technology firms, gradually overcoming this issue.
Outdoor Autonomous Robot Market Analysis
Based on application, outdoor autonomous robot market size from the food and beverages segment is expected to reach over USD 100 million in revenue by the end of 2032, propelled by the popularizing trend of using autonomous robots for food & beverage delivery inside universities or college campuses. Numerous universities are integrating autonomous robot services to deliver food and beverages from on-campus eateries.
By 2032, the 4 Wheel outdoor autonomous robot market is projected to garner USD 300 million in revenue owing to the booming e-commerce sector, which has escalated the demand for online deliveries from retailers and restaurants. Market players place a strong emphasis on the technical improvements of four-wheeled autonomous robots, which is set to augment segment revenues. To cite an instance, in January 2022, Piezo Sonic, a Japanese robotics firm, received the Innovation Award at CES for its four-wheeled Mighty-D3 robot that consists of short-range sensors, LiDAR, cameras, GPS, and has five times the power of a DC motor of the same size.
North America outdoor autonomous robot market is slated to reach a valuation of USD 200 million by 2032 attributed to several companies forming strategic partnerships to develop autonomous delivery robots. For instance, in September 2022, Cartken, an autonomous robutonomyompany, partnered with Magna, a Canadian mobility technology company, to build its autonomous delivery robot fleet to cater to the surging demand for last-mile delivery. Additionally, the extensive availability of advanced components for the manufacturing process in the region is pushing market forecasts.
Outdoor Autonomous Robot Market Share
are some of the key participants involved in the outdoor autonomous robot market engaging in collaborations with other players in the ecosystem. In a recent instance, in January 2023, Ottonomy.IO, an AI-based dispense solution provider, partnered with Goggo Network for last-mile deliveries in Spain and Europe. Goggo has agreed to deploy Ottonomy’s Ottobots in Alcobendas & Zaragoza, Spain, while announcing plans to expand to other European cities.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant influence on the outdoor autonomous robot industry as a result of increased demand for robots that can perform tasks without human intervention in various applications, including disinfection, delivery, and monitoring. As people stayed at home, they rapidly adopted online ordering services which boosted the use of robots. Likewise, many public places in developed nations, such as hospitals and airports, used robots with UV-C light to detect and reduce bacteria and viruses. Even though several firms were affected by supply chain disruptions and country lockdowns, the emergence of new businesses in the post-pandemic scenario is set to fuel industry progression.
The outdoor autonomous robot market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in USD and volume in Units from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments:
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