The nanorobotics market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the past few years, the nanorobotics market has witnessed a significant expansion. The market is projected to increase from $7.24 billion in 2024 to $8.06 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%.
Factors contributing to this growth during the historical period include advancements in nanomedicine research and development, the rising application of nanorobotics in drug delivery and nanosurgery, the increasing demand for precise and minimally invasive medical procedures, the broadening use of nanomanipulation in materials science and electronics, and the need for nanoscale targeted therapy and diagnostics.
The nanorobotics market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• There are predictions of a swift expansion of the nanorobotics market in the approaching years. The market is projected to scale up to $12.29 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 11.1%.
This predicted growth during the forecast period could be due to the fusion of AI and machine learning in nanorobot handling systems, concentration on swarm robotics for cooperative nanoscale operations, enlargement of nanorobotics in agriculture and precision farming, and focus on research and advancement in nanorobotics for space exploration. Importance is also attributed to ethical and regulatory frameworks for nanorobotics. Key trends during this period would include DNA and molecular nanorobots, nanorobotics application in nanomedicine and healthcare, teleoperation and distant management of nanorobots, nanorobots for environmental amelioration, and usage of nanorobotics in space exploration.
The growth of the nanorobotics market is anticipated to be fuelled by the increasing instances of periodontal diseases. These diseases emerge from infections and inflammation of the gums and bones surrounding and supporting the teeth. The emerging interest in utilizing nanotechnology for dental purposes has initiated the creation of a novel field, Nano dentistry. Dental nanorobots are in development that can eliminate cavities or mend tooth aberrations through computer-guided processes. For instance, the American Cancer Society, a US-based voluntary health organization, reported about 54,000 new cases of oral or oropharyngeal cancer and roughly 11, 230 deaths from the same in the United States in 2022. Consequently, the escalating instances of periodontal diseases are propelling the nanorobotics market's expansion.
The nanorobotics market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Nanomanipulator, Electron Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscope, Scanning Probe Microscope, Bio-Nanorobotics, Magnetically Guided, Bacteria-Based
2) By Operation Mode: Self-driven, Remote Controlled
3) By Application: Nanomedicine, Biomedical, Mechanical, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Nanomanipulator: Mechanical Nanomanipulators, Optical Nanomanipulators, Electrostatic Nanomanipulators
2) By Electron Microscope: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Reflection Electron Microscope (REM)
3) By Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM): High-Resolution TEM (HRTEM), Cryo-TEM, Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED) TEM
4) By Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM): Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopy (NSOM)
5) By Bio-Nanorobotics: DNA-Based Nanorobots, Protein-Based Nanorobots, Cellular Nanorobots
6) By Magnetically Guided: Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Systems, Magnetic Field-Controlled Delivery Systems
7) By Bacteria-Based: Engineered Bacteria Nanorobots, Motile Bacteria For Drug Delivery, Bacterial Swimmers For Targeted Therapy
Leading corporations within the nanorobotics space are enhancing their technology with tools such as electron microscopes to reach improved resolution. These powerful imaging devices use electron beams to yield high-resolution visuals of microscopic and nanoscale samples, enabling an in-depth analysis of their inner structures and surfaces. For instance, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, a firm based in Japan, unveiled the SU3900SE and SU3800SE High-Resolution Schottky Scanning Electron Microscopes in May 2024. These tools offer precise and efficient examination of large, heavy specimens at the nanoscale level. The SU3900SE model includes a specimen stage capable of handling heavy specimens up to 5 kg, making it the largest stage across Hitachi's scanning electron microscope (SEM) range. This stage can hold specimens as large as 300 mm in diameter and 130 mm in height, about 1.5 times larger than the SU5000 predecessor. This feature eliminates the necessity for further specimen preparations like cutting, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the overall process. Moreover, the specimen handling is automated using a 5-axis motorized stage (X, Y, Z, tilt, and rotation).
Major companies operating in the nanorobotics market include:
• Ginkgo Bioworks
• Imina Technologies SA
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Klocke Nanotechnik GmbH
• Oxford Instruments plc
• Bruker Corporation
• JEOL Ltd.
• Nanonics Imaging Ltd.
• Toronto Nano Instrumentation Inc
• Nanoscribe GmbH
• Nanosurf AG
• Nanotec Electronica S.L.
• Cavendish Kinetics Inc.
• SmarAct GmbH
• Nanonics Imaging
• Novascan Technologies
• Hummingbird Scientific
• Agilent Technologies Inc.
• Park Systems
• Synthace Limited
• Angstrom Advanced Inc.
• NT-MDT SPECTRUM INSTRUMENTS
• Bioworks Inc.
• Zyvex labs LLC
• Nanobiotix
• Nanospectra Biosciences Inc.
North America was the largest region in the nanorobotics market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the nanorobotics market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.