The explosive ordnance disposal (eod) robots market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots has seen significant growth lately. It is projected to expand from a market worth $10.03 billion in 2024 to $11.48 billion in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%.
The historical growth can be attributed to factors such as the increasing necessity to reduce risk to human operators, escalating security issues, a surge in terrorism activities, advancements in efficient bomb disposal methods, and increased defense spending.
The explosive ordnance disposal (eod) robots market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots is set to witness a rapid expansion in the coming years, escalating to $19.46 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%.
This growth in the forecast period is credited to the surge in urban development, increasing use of autonomous systems in military operations, stronger emphasis on public safety, amplified investments in defense, and a rise in security threats. Key trends for the forecast period encapsulate amplified integration of AI and machine learning, advancements in robotics technology, collaboration with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), an intensified focus on modular and upgradeable systems, and a rise in R&D efforts.
Rising instances of terrorism are anticipated to spur the expansion of the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robot market. Terrorism, which relies on violence or threats to create fear and destabilize society, is often driven by political, religious, or ideological goals. Various factors such as political instability, socioeconomic inequalities, extremist ideologies, and cross-border conflicts contribute to the occurrence of terrorism. EOD robots play a vital role in terrorist attacks, as they can detect, disarm, and neutralize explosive threats in a safe manner, reducing risks for human personnel and preventing potential damage. For example, a report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), an Australia-based research organization that develops metrics to analyze peace in March 2023, suggested that the deaths per terrorist attack in 2022 increased by 0.4 on average. Furthermore, these attacks have become increasingly deadly, resulting in an average of 1.7 fatalities per attack, up from 1.3 in 2021. A total of 6,701 deaths were registered due to terrorist activities in 2022. As a result, the surge in terrorism incidents will boost the growth of the EOD robot market.
The explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Remote Control Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot, Automatic Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot
2) By Application: Anti-Terrorism, Battlefield, Security
3) By End-User: Military, Law Enforcement
Subsegments:
1) By Remote Control Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot: Tethered Remote-Controlled Robots, Wireless Remote-Controlled Robots, Heavy-Duty Remote-Controlled Robots, Lightweight Remote-Controlled Robots
2) By Automatic Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot: Autonomous Navigation Robots, Semi-Autonomous Robots, AI-Powered Decision-Making Robots, Robots with Advanced Sensor Integration
Leading firms in the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robot market are progressively incorporating sophisticated technologies, such as low-light cameras and infrared (IR) systems, to augment the functionality of their robots. By improving the visibility of EOD robots in dim or obstructed settings, low-light cameras and infrared (IR) systems enable the robots to identify potential hazards and perform efficiently during night hours or in harsh weather conditions. For example, DOK-ING, a robotics firm based in Croatia, introduced the MV-4 versatile EOD robot at WDS in February 2024. This robot, fitted with cutting-edge technology, provides features like remote operation abilities and a sturdy structure to endure difficult conditions.
Major companies operating in the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots market are include:
•L3Harris Technologies Inc.
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• Peraton Corp.
• Aselsan A.S.
• QinetiQ Group plc
• iRobot Corporation
• ECA Group
• MED-ENG LIMITED
• Robo-Team Ltd.
• PIAP
• ICOR Technology Inc.
• Reamda Ltd.
• TELEROB GMBH
• RE2 Inc.
• RoboteX Inc.
• SuperDroid Robots
• Aunav
• Armtrac Ltd.
• Transcend Robotics Inc.
• Shark Robotics LLC
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots market in 2024. The regions covered in the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.